Counsellors with some philosophical background interested in integrating
philosophical ideas into their work, or in engaging in a purely philosophical
form of counselling may benefit from attending this workshop.
Philosophical counselling uses philosophical methods and insights to help
individuals reflect on their lives generally as well as deal with specific
issues such as meaning crises, relationship issues, and career dilemmas.
This year's philosophical counselling course is being held in two parts, on
Aug 18th and Nov 23rd-25th 2001.
Please see below for full details - please book your place as soon as
possible by e-mailing [log in to unmask], as spaces are strictly limited and
there is a £10 reduction for bookins before Aug. 1st
The SPP may in the future run workshops purely on how counsellors can
integrate philosophical ideas
and methods into their work (for example in values clarification,
decision-making or understanding the emotions). These future courses would be
suitable for people without a philosophical background as well as those with
it (unlike the current course, which is for those with some philosophical
background). If you are interested in attending such a future workshop, again
please e-mail [log in to unmask] to be put on our mailing list.
Best wishes
Tim
PHILOSOPHICAL COUNSELLING COURSE
Part 1: Aug 18th (non-residential, London)
Part 2: Nov 23rd-25th (Sussex, residential)
Total fee: £249, including board and lodging for part 2.
Facilitator: Tim LeBon
*What will this course provide ?
The course will provide an intensive opportunity to study the theory behind
philosophical counselling and also engage and reflect on its practice. The
modular nature of the course allows time for reflection and practice between
each stage. The course is run under the aegis of the Society for Philosophy
in Practice (SPP)
Successful students will receive a certificate from the Society which is PART
of the requirements needed to be registered with the Society as a practising
philosophical counsellor (you also need additional training in philosophy and
counselling skills and experience as a client, for example)
*Course topics
Over the three days we will explore many key topics, including:-
* What is philosophical counselling?
* What philosophical methods can be used in counselling ?
* What philosophical ideas can be used in counselling ?
* How can counselling skills be used by the philosophical counsellor ?
* Practice sessions giving you experience as both counsellor and client
The course is very experiential and interactive, with the emphasis on
practice sessions and discussion.
*Facilitator
Tim LeBon is a philosophical counsellor with a private practice in London. He
gained a first in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford and later
trained as an existential counsellor at Regent's College, London before
training as a philosopical counsellor.
Tim is editor of Practical Philosophy, the journal of the SPP and has
recently had his first book, Wise Therapy: Philosophy for Counsellors
published by Continuum. He also teaches philosophy,
counselling and personal development in London.
*Itinerary
Module1: 1 day workshop University of North London*, (nr Holloway Rd tube)
Saturday, August 18th 9.30 – 300
(note*: under some circumstances it is possible to complete module 1 via
distance learning instead at the same fee-please enquire for details)
Module 2: 2 day residential weekend workshop Stafford House (the Hassocks,
near Brighton) Friday Nov 23rd (4pm) - Sunday Nov 25th 2001 (4pm)
*Course Certificate
As well as participation in the course itself, delegates will be asked to
complete a piece of written work at the end of the course to demonstrate
their understanding of
philosophical counselling. Upon successful completion, a certificate
will be issued by the Society for Philosophy in Practice.
Students will be expected to pursue further study between the two stages
i.e. between August and November.
What Previous Participants have said about the course
"Well done. Put a lot in, got a lot out. Thank you."
"A well-run, enjoyable challenging course conducted with good humour."
"I enjoyed the course, the tutors were enthusiastic and the facilities very
good."
"Generally excellent, and the atmosphere was well generated and sustained"
Booking:
Course Fees: £249 for full course fees, £10 off for SPP members. Further £10
off for bookings before July 31st.
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Please make cheques payable to Society for Philosophy in Practice and send
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Tim LeBon, SPP,19 Irwin Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7PW.
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SPP website: http://www.society-of-consultant-philosophers.org.uk
Practical Philosophy (journal) website: http://www.practical-philosophy.org.uk
Tim LeBon's Counselling and Philosophy website:
http://members.aol.com/timlebon
Wise Therapy: Philosophy for counsellors by Tim LeBon is available from
Continuum. See Tim's website
http://members.aol.com/timlebon for more details.
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