2008 Summer School in the South of France
This play therapy programme has been clinically accredited by PTUK, PTI and IBECPT
and is validated, for
academic standards by the
Canterbury Christ Church University .
It is intended to meet the needs of those who cannot find time during
the year to undertake a long term course but would like to obtain a
recognised and accredited qualification in the field of play therapy
through intensive training. It is also ideal for professionals
such as Counsellors to extend their skills to the younger age group.
A
Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
which enables successful participants to practice therapeutic play
skills within their own profession eg Counsellor, Psychotherapist,
Teacher, Social Worker, Nurse. This course is available as:
- 15 days - intensive programme - 19th July 2008 to 2nd August 2008
A
Diploma in Play Therapy leading to the title 'Certified Play Therapist'.
Participants will need to have completed a PTUK accredited
'Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills' course, or equivalent.
The Diploma course is available as:
- 15 days intensive programme starting 3rd August 2008 to 17th August 2008
28 participants completed evaluations of
the full play therapy programme using a scale: 1 = Poor to 5 = Excellent
. The overall score of 4.8 (96%) suggests a very high level of
satisfaction.
Comments received from the 2007 participants include:
About the course:
'I
would absolutely recommend it. This is a one of a kind course in
the world from my research. I believe it is much more effective
than training through random workshops.'
'It's fantastic - it's the best course I have ever attended. It's
been a life changing experience on a personal and career level'.
'Any Counsellors working with children should HAVE to do the course.
I now feel just talking therapies should not be allowed at primary
(school) level. Thank you I will go back a changed Counsellor with
many new 'tools' in my box.
'I feel that I have come away with practical and effective tools for
supporting children in need, as opposed to a lot of theory, which cannot
be transferred to action'
About La Mouline as a venue:
'La Mouline is totally amazing. It's so peaceful and quiet
here - so conducive to confronting our issues.'
'La Mouline is a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing venue. Great for
training on such an intense course. Nice balance. Loved the pool.'
'Beautiful venue - the atmosphere added to my personal journey'.
Previous years:
A selection of comments from the earlier 2005 & 2006 courses is given below. The original
documents from which these comments are taken may be inspected at Fern
Hill by arrangement.
'My life has been changed and enriched by my introduction to non-directive
play therapy.'
'I would most definitely recommend the course. It has been a fantastic
learning experience in a fantastic location.'
'I have already recommended this course. My belief is that experiential
learning has the capacity for the learner to be able to ground the
learning. '
'The course has been an incredible journey. I believe that those working with
children should undertake this course to understand the inner world of
the child and the child as a whole being.'
'This has been an incredible journey for me and I will be leaving La
Mouline a much different person than when I arrived. A huge burden has
been lifted from my shoulders and for the first time in my life I am
FREE!'
'You bet I would (recommend the course). A journey I would not have missed
for the world. It has shone a light on what I really want to do.'
'I think more Art Therapists who work with children should extend their
skills and begin to work with Play Therapists. The environment at La
Mouline seems to help balance out the levels of anxiety which can be
experienced whilst involved in this training process.'
'I would recommend the course as it is so practical and is organised in a
way that you can continue with your own job simultaneously.'
'I have found the intensive 12 days in France to be an excellent way to
learn in a beautiful setting – plus the group process facilitated my
individual process. '
'Yes I would certainly recommend the course – it is essential for people
working with children to know and understand how children communicate
through the power of play. It has been a challenging course which has
been both joyful and painful at times. The intensity of the course has
helped me to become aware of my personal awareness like no other
course.'
'I wasn’t sure what to expect regarding the practical/experiential work.
This was really enjoyable and to have most of the course on a practical
level was fantastic.'
'I think the way you set up the practical
holistic aspects of the programme in terms of food, refreshments,
environment, support and organisational back up and places to unwind are
superb - I have not encountered this level of thought with regard to
holistic health in any psychotherapy training. Well done!'
It is APAC's aim to match the learning objectives and methods between the Certificate and
Diploma courses held in the UK and those at La Mouline as closely as
possible. A comparison is given in the table below.
|
|
La Mouline Centre |
UK Centres |
|
Designed for: |
Anyone who wishes
to work therapeutically with children who finds it more convenient
to take time to attend a course for a continuous period of 15
days in the summer holidays.
Ideal for work
situations where holiday time can be used for training so that no
supply cover is needed. |
Anyone who wishes
to work therapeutically with children who finds it more convenient
to take time to attend a course for 5 weekends (including Fridays)
spread over a period of 9 months. |
|
Courses Available |
Certificate &
Diploma levels |
Certificate,
Diploma & MA levels |
|
Duration |
Certificate course
15 days;
Diploma course 15
days |
Certificate &
Diploma 5 x 3-days each
MA by dissertation
3 x 2 days |
|
Timing |
July/August |
2
intakes a year (Normally, September/October and January/February) |
|
Content |
Identical |
|
Faculty |
Identical |
|
Amenities |
Converted
water-mill and atelier.
26 acres - most of
the exercises are carried out in the grounds.
Fully equipped air
conditioned classroom and tented area.
Full stock of
specialised equipment and materials.
Three course
lunch, French and English cuisine, mostly home grown produce
Heated outdoor
swimming pool on site. |
Centres selected
for a therapeutic environment.
Fully equipped
centrally heated classrooms.
Full stock of
specialised equipment and materials.
Access to
university libraries
Two or three
course lunch, varies according to location |
|
Location |
St
Genest de Contest, France
Beautiful Tarnaise country side
Typical weather: sunny and hot
Very rural location - 10 minutes drive to nearest small town
Car rental share or own car strongly advised |
See venues; Bristol,
Cambridgeshire,
Dublin,
Edinburgh,
Leeds/Barnsley,
Manchester,
Tunbridge Wells
Typical English or Irish climate
All centres are either in or 10 minutes from large towns or cities |
|
Course Fees |
Full Certificate: £2100
Full Diploma: £2200
|
Full Certificate: £2100
Full Diploma: £2200
MA: by dissertation: £2400 |
|
Other Costs* (£)
(Typical) |
Travel
Accom
Other
|
Air Fare (1)
Car Rental (15days)
B&B (15 nights)
Evening meals (15)
Total |
80
300
600
300
____
1280 |
Travel
Accom
Other
|
Train fares & taxis
or car mileage (5)
B&B (15 nights)
Evening meals (15)
Total |
400
600
450
___
1450 |
|
Intensity |
Personal processing is deeper at La Mouline for most participants because of the
continuous nature of the experiential training. You must be
prepared for this. Although support is provided please
remember that this is a training course - not a therapy group. |
|
Working with
children |
If you are already working therapeutically with children you may start
immediately after the course. If you are not, you will require
a further 3 'Bridging' days of training after which you may start.
You will require clinical supervision. |
You may start
after the first module and may bring to each subsequent module your
experiences and problems as part of the learning process as well as
to your clinical supervisor. |
|
Progression |
Identical.
Certificate to Diploma to MA and/or Supervisor/Trainer |
* These are typical costs. You must calculate your own budget. Generally speaking if
you live a long way from Fern Hill in the UK, travel to France is
probably a lower cost option!
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