Next intake: September 27th, 2008 Apply Online Now
Group
I dates: (08-09): Sept 27/28, Oct 18/19, Nov 15/16,
Dec 13/14,
Jan 17/18, Feb 14/15, Mar 21/22, Apr 25/26
Group II: commences in October. Dates available in July
Recommended by colleges and institutes throughout Ireland
The GCS Foundation course is now in its 15th year and offers an exciting foundation in counselling and psychotherapy through a creative experiential training approach facilitated by experienced and accredited psychotherapists with degree level qualifications in both psychotherapy and teaching/training...more
Enrol on this course if you would like to develop greater understanding of yourself, or take a new direction in your life. Perhaps you're considering a career in psychotherapy or counselling and wish to experience the different approaches before deciding
This
intensive course takes place over eight weekends, from September 2008 until
Spring 2009. It provides a springboard for new career
directions and guides
you towards further professional training, if desired.
“I’ve done a lot of courses over the years but this one was
exceptional. It has been a life changing experience for me.
I’ve learnt so much from the fantastic tutors and have got a real
insight into myself as well as to Counselling and Psychotherapy.
The course has given me the inspiration and the confidence
to continue studying and learning more about this fascinating
subject. I would and will recommend it to everyone!" Gillian,
Recruitment Assistant
"The course has surpassed all I wanted. Would highly
recommend it. Excellent course" Margaret, Development
manager with Console-now studying for degree in counselling
and psychotherapy”
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Contact with previous or present students can also be arranged on request
Independent expert guidance and assistance is given
to interested individuals in their preparation, application and
enrolment for further training towards becoming a Counsellor,
Psychotherapist, Counselling Psychologist or allied professional.
Guidance is given as to choosing the best training available
and avoiding courses that lead you down a cul de sac!
Previous
participants now work in
universities, health
boards, prisons,
addiction centres, schools, voluntary agencies, and in private practice
as
counsellors, psychotherapists, counselling psychologists, guidance
counsellors, mediators
and life/business coaches. Having completed
the course you can join previous participants and
gain entry to
Diploma, BA
and Masters courses in counselling, psychotherapy and
psychology
Develop your understanding of counselling
& psychotherapy
Develop
basic applied counselling
skills
Introduce you to the major theoretical
approaches
Prepare you for entry into further training
Develop increased
effectiveness in helping roles & relationships
Increase your
self awareness and
emotional intelligence
Provide independent guidance
on further training & career options
Entry Requirements
A willingness to engage in a process of self
awareness, self challenge and openness to
feedback from others
A commitment to attend all course weekends
To have sufficient maturity and
psychologically stability
Course Modules
Module 1 Overview of Counselling & Psychotherapy
Module 2 Psychodynamic Theory
Module 3 Counselling Skills Development
Module 4 Person Centred Therapy
Module 5 Gestalt Therapy
Module 6 Art Therapy (personal development group)
Module 7 Bodywork Psychotherapy
Module 8 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Module 9 Personal Counselling - 20hrs min.
Course Assessment
Assessment is part of
the ongoing learning process involving personal reflection, self/peer
feedback and assignment work. Personal development work is an essential
element of satisfactorily completing the course. Successful
students receive the GCS foundation certificate in counselling psychotherapy
Fees & Enrolment
The €1550 fee includes:
Training
weekends at the luxuries Connemara Coast Hotel
Access to Counselling and
Psychotherapy books & DVD/Videos
Facilitation by accredited and experienced psychotherapists
Theoretical
materials
Beverages
(personal counselling is not included in the course fee (low cost
counselling is available in some areas)
Send email.
Ph:
0863954939
or write to: Norman Warden, GCS, Cnocan An Bhodaigh, Furbo, Co. Galway.
Please note that fees paid are non returnable
Course Venue
The course takes place at the
Connemara Coast Hotel in Furbo, Co.
Application procedure and Payment
Complete and forward an application form:
Apply
Online Now. You will then be contacted for an interview. If you are accepted you may pay by cheque,
postal order or through Paypal (an additional charge is taken by
Paypal through
this method)
