Now accepting Applications for our next Diploma Training*
September 2020 - November 2021
ASIIP Accredited Course
Thriplow Hall, Thriplow
Cambridgeshire. SG8 7RD
September 2020 - November 2021
ASIIP Accredited Course
Thriplow Hall, Thriplow
Cambridgeshire. SG8 7RD
This course provides a comprehensive, high quality and supportive supervision training route from novice to experienced practitioner.
...As I have noted in the past, the CST Diploma course remains a feather in the cap of accredited training monitored by the ASIIP, providing a unique opportunity for supervisors from a range of backgrounds and situations to develop, deepen and extend their practice of supervision. Long may it flourish!’
Dr Karen John - ASIIP External Moderator
* Places are limited. Eligible applicants will be accepted on a "first come first served" basis.
For details of the course scroll down below
To see examples of feedback from course moderators and previous course participants click here
...As I have noted in the past, the CST Diploma course remains a feather in the cap of accredited training monitored by the ASIIP, providing a unique opportunity for supervisors from a range of backgrounds and situations to develop, deepen and extend their practice of supervision. Long may it flourish!’
Dr Karen John - ASIIP External Moderator
* Places are limited. Eligible applicants will be accepted on a "first come first served" basis.
For details of the course scroll down below
To see examples of feedback from course moderators and previous course participants click here
The Diploma offers:
Please note that applicants are required to have a minimum of three years' post- qualification experience in their field, i.e. coaching, counselling, dramatherapy, or other related professional occupation.
- High ratio of tutors to participants. Two to three tutors present at all sessions. Maximum course number is 14.
- Ten weekend modules (one and two day) from September 2020 to November 2021. See details below.
- Two guest presenter workshops by trainers renowned in the field of supervision.
- Subscribes to the BACP Supervision Training Curriculum Diploma Level Framework.
- A thorough foundation in the theory and practice of supervision applicable to helping professionals coming from a wide theoretical range.
- The integration of ideas and models of supervision including those of Hawkins & Shohet and Inskipp & Proctor.
- The integration of Adlerian concepts emphasising encouragement, a holistic approach, and an understanding of the social purpose of human interaction.
- The development of informed, reflective and mature practice.
- A supportive supervision structure enabling practice of supervision through working with a fellow course participant outside the core module periods, moving to working with external supervisees from January to course end.
- A stimulating learning environment including large and small group work, tutor-led discussion and guidance, peer presentations, individual goal-setting, and peer and tutor feedback.
- Supervised skills practice in small tutor-led groups.
- Regular supervision of supervision in small groups.
Please note that applicants are required to have a minimum of three years' post- qualification experience in their field, i.e. coaching, counselling, dramatherapy, or other related professional occupation.
Course Dates
All modules start at 9.30am and end at 5pm unless otherwise stated
Module 1 September 12 & 13 2020 (2 days)
Module 2 October 17 & 18 2020 (2 days)
Module 3. November 21 & 22 2020 (2 days)
Module 4 January 16 & 17 2021 (2 days)
Module 5 February 27 2021 (1 day)
Module 6 April 24 & 25 2021 (2 days)
Module 7 June 12 & 13 2021 (2 days)
Module 8 September 11 2021 (1 day)
Module 9 October 16 2021 (1 day)
Module 10 November 20 2021 (1 day)
Training venue: Thriplow Hall, Middle St, Thriplow, Cambs, SG8 7RD
Fee: £2870
(Fee includes all training over the ten modules, assessment, and certification fee. Optional monthly payment plan)
- Course Content
Module 1 : Sat 12 & Sun 13 September 2020
Orientation to the course
- Creating the course contract
- Tasks and Models of Supervision
- Ethical Frame
- Observed skills practice
Module 2 : Sat 17 & Sun 18 October 2020
- Adlerian concepts pertinent to supervision
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Developmental models
- Formative / Summative assessment - Supervisory authority
- Working with trainees
- Observed skills practice
Module 3 : Sat 21 & Sun 22 November 2020
- Full Day Guest workshop with Faisal Mahmood: ‘Colour Blindness in Therapy and Supervision’
- Socratic questions
- Self-Disclosure
- Parallel process
- Observed skills practice
Assignment 1 due for completion : Reflective Learning Statement 750 words
Module 4 : Sat 16 & Sun 17 January 2021
- Ethics and the Law
- Context and Organisations
- Family Constellation
- Observed skills practice
Assignment 2 due for completion : Reflective Learning Statement 1500 words
Module 5 : Sat 27 February 2021
- Introduction to Group Supervision
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Assignment 3 due for completion : Reflective Analysis of Supervision Session 3000 words
Module 6 : Sat 24 & Sun 25 April 2021
- Full Day Guest workshop with Andrew Reeves: ‘Working with Risk in Therapy and Supervision’
- Vicarious trauma - Self-care
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Module 7 : Sat 12 & Sun 13 June 2021
- Group Supervision
- Creative supervision
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Assignment 4 due for completion : Final Reflective Learning Statement 2000 words
Module 8 : Sat 11 September 2021
- Online supervision
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Assignment 5 due for presentation to the group: Individual Extended Learning Project
Module 9 : Sat 16 October 2021
- Extended learning project presentations
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Module 10 : Sat 20 November 2021
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
- Review of course learning- Endings