The current Diploma training is no longer open to new applicants
Now taking enquiries

​for
​
January 2023 - March 2024

ASIIP Accredited Course 
Thriplow Hall, Thriplow
Cambridgeshire. SG8 7RD
Please email us to register your interest in the  January 2023 Training

​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
 


​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:
  • 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 January 2021 to March 2022. 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.
​
Picture

 ​







​



​

​Course Dates 

​All modules start at 9.30am and end at 5pm unless otherwise stated
​
​  Module 1              January 16 & 17  2021   (2 days)
  Module 2             February 6 & 7 2021     (2 days)
  Module 3.            March 13 & 14 2021       (2 days)
  Module 4             April 17 & 18  2021         (2 days)
  Module 5             May 15 & 16  2021          (2 days)
  Module 6             June 26 & 27  2021         (2 days)
  Module 7             September 11 2021         (1 day) 
  Module 8            November 13 2021          (1 day)
  Module 9             January 15 2022             (1 day)
  Module 10           March 12 2022                (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 Tutors & Presenters
​
Core Tutors:   

Anthea Millar & Kathy Mitchell

Additional Tutors:

Julia Herrick (Practice Development)
Jim Holloway (Supervision of Supervision)

Guest Presenters

Andrew Reeves:   Working with Risk In Therapy & Supervision
Faisal Mahmood:  Colour Blindness in Therapy & Supervision





  • Course Content   

Module 1 :    Sat 16  & Sun 17 January 2021
Orientation to the course
  • Creating the course contract
  • Tasks and Models of Supervision
  • Ethical Frame
  • Observed skills practice
 
Module 2 :     Sat 6 & Sun 7 February 2021
  • Adlerian concepts pertinent to supervision
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Developmental models
  • Formative / Summative assessment - Supervisory authority 
  • Working with trainees
  • Observed skills practice
Assignment 1 : 750 words


Module 3 :     Sat 13 & Sun 14 March 2021
  • Full Day Guest workshop with Andrew Reeves – Working with Risk in Therapy and Supervision
  • Socratic questions
  • Parallel process
  • Observed skills practice
Assignment 2 :  Reflective Learning Statement  1500 words
​

Module 4 :     Sat 17 & Sun 18 April 2021
  • Ethics and the Law
  • Context and Organisations
  • Family Constellation
  • Self-Disclosure
  • Observed skills practice
​



Module 5 : ​   Sat 15 & Sun 16th May 2021
  • Group Supervision 
  • Creative Supervision   
  • Supervision of Supervision Groups
​Assignment 3 :  Reflective Analysis of Supervision Session  3000 words



 
Module 6 :    Sat 26 & Sun 27 June 2021
  • Full Day Guest workshop with Faisal Mahmood: ‘Colour Blindness in Therapy and Supervision’
  • Vicarious trauma - Self-care
  • Supervision of Supervision Groups



Module 7 :    Sat 11 September 2021                                                                          
  • Online Supervision
  • Supervision of Supervision Groups
Assignment 4 :  Final Reflective Learning Statement  2000 words



Module 8 :      Sat 13th November 2021 
  • Extended Learning Project
  • Supervision of Supervision Groups
​Assignment 5 due for presentation to the group:  Individual Extended Learning Project



Module 9 :     Sat 15 January 2022
​
  • Extended learning project presentations
  • Supervision of Supervision Groups

Module 10 :    Sat 12 March 2022
                                                                         
  •  Supervision of Supervision Groups
  •  Review of course learning- Endings

For all enquiries and to request an application form