ICAPP Training Programme for 2018
ICAPP is pleased to announce a restructuring of its training programme for 2018 to 2022. The new training will follow an ‘escalator’ model in which people can determine the level and complexity of the training they desire, ranging from introductory to a full training in child and adolescent psychotherapy.
Each level of training will be based on a modular system in which there will be four units per level. A unit will entail a 15-week programme. Units can be taken individually or as part of a yearly programme. People who have undertaken previous ICAPP courses can apply for credit of certain units as long as all requirements of that previous course have been fulfilled.
The programme is as follows:
Year 1. – Level 1
Certificate Course in psychoanalytic understanding of children and adolescents (4 units)
Year 2, – Level 2
Course in psychoanalytic child and adolescent psychotherapy (4 units)
Year 3, – Level 3
Clinical Training in psychoanalytic child and adolescent psychotherapy – 1 (4 units)
Year 4, – Level 4
Clinical Training in psychoanalytic child and adolescent psychotherapy – 2 (4 units)
The Certificate Course (Level 1) is a Foundational level of learning in which the practice of observing infantile states of mind and reading about psychoanalytic principles are introduced. The skills and knowledge developed at this level are considered to be the basis of all future psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The Course in child and adolescent psychotherapy (Level 2) introduces the student to the practice of child and adolescent psychotherapy. As well as reading classic papers concerning the theory and practice of child and adolescent psychotherapy, issues concerning techniques in the assessment and therapy of children and adolescents and working with parents will be presented. Undertaking clinical work with children and adolescent and thinking about this work is an optional part at this level.
Clinical Training in child and adolescent psychotherapy (Level 3) builds upon the level 2 course. It begins the formal training in child and adolescent therapy. All units will have a clinical emphasis. Readings in contemporary literature on child and adolescent therapy will be examined, incorporating the different schools of analytic thinking in this area. Clinical supervision and discussion, both individually and in small groups, will begin. Students will be required to be undertaking clinical work with children and/or adolescents. Students in level 3 and 4 are expected to be undertaking their own personal therapy
Clinical Training – 2 (Level 4) is a consolidation and elaboration of level 3. Clinical supervision continues with the expectation of a greater level of sophistication in understanding and sensitivity in technique. Clinical reading will focus of particular areas of interest (e.g. autism, neuroscience).
These units will also be offered through Zoom for distance education as well as face to face if numbers make this viable.
For further enquiries and to register your interest in any of the above, please contact ICAPP on theicapp@hotmail.com or visit the ICAPP website; iccap.com.au
Further enquiries can be sent to
Peter Blake: pfblake@optusnet.com.au or Anton Aronstan : antonstan@hotmail.com
ONE-OFF SEMINARS
ICAPP offers seminars and workshops at various times during the year. Please ensure that you are on our email list to receive notice of these events.
2017 COURSES
ICAPP’s Certificate Course aims to facilitate the professional development of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counsellors, welfare workers, teachers and others who wish to develop their capacity to work more effectively with children, adolescents and families. It provides a psychoanalytic framework and helps professionals to develop their observational and thinking skills. The course will aim to foster greater conceptual understanding and emotional depth when engaging in professional work.
In 2017 we are offering a Certificate Course, comprising an Infant Observation seminar and two reading seminars. It is also possible to enrol in individual seminars: the reading seminars are 6-months units, and Infant Observation is offered only as a full year seminar.
Please see page 2 for Course Outline.
The Certificate Course is the main pathway for those who are interested in applying to enrol in ICAPP’s 3-year Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Training programme (next intake 2018).
ORIENTATION & INFORMATION EVENING
ICAPP is holding an orientation evening for those who have made an application to enrol in the 2017 Certificate Course or in any of the individual seminars. The evening will also cater for those who are interested in applying.
WHEN: Monday 28th November 2016
TIME: 7.30pm
WHERE: Calliope Child and Family Clinic, 7 Johnston St., Annandale
Please note: class sizes are limited, so please enrol or register your interest asap.
CERTIFICATE COURSE in PSYCHOANALYTIC WORK WITH CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS & FAMILIES
2017 Course Outline
Infant Observation (Full Year)
This course can be taken as a stand-alone course. It is a 1-year course designed to help anyone working in any capacity with children, adolescents and their families. It is also the core course for those who are interested in becoming psychotherapists. Infant Observation is an intense experience in which the student learns directly about very young states of mind. Students are required to present detailed written descriptions of weekly observations of an infant at home interacting with their caretaker. These observations are then discussed in a small group with an experienced seminar leader. The aim is to develop skills in detailed observation, disciplined describing, learning how to establish observer boundaries, exploring the conscious and unconscious meanings of behaviour, and thinking about the growth of the mind and personality. To integrate and complete the course, students submit a 5000 word paper at the completion of the observation.
Introduction to Psychoanalytic Concepts and Practice (Semester 1)
This is a 6 month (15 week) reading seminar over Terms 1 & 2. It is available as a stand alone course or as part of the Certificate Course. The aim of this seminar is to introduce students to key concepts in Psychoanalytic theory, starting from Freud and covering theoretical developments up to the present day. The reading will examine the major theoretical concepts as well as exploring how these concepts can be applied to the clinical situation.
Introduction to the History and Practice of Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Semester 2)
This is a 6 month (15 week) reading seminar taken over Terms 3 & 4. It is available as a stand alone course or as part of the Certificate Course. This course is unique to ICAPP and provides both a historical overview of the development pf psychoanalytic work with children and adolescents, as well as studying the practicalities of working psychoanalytically with children, adolescents and families.
Certificate Course:
The Certificate Course comprises the Infant Observation seminar and the two reading seminars. Completion of the course includes a compulsory 5000 word essay for Infant Observation, and 1500 word essays for each of the reading seminars.
Individual Seminars:
It is possible to enrol in individual seminars as stand-alone units. It is not compulsory for students enrolled in the individual seminars to submit the essay, however it is encouraged as preparation of the essay assists in the learning process.
SEMESTER 1, 2017
• Introduction to Psychoanalytic Concepts and Practice
• Infant Observation
SEMESTER 2, 2017
• Introduction to the History and Practice of Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
• Infant Observation
Course Dates 2017
Tuesday evenings
Semester 1
Term 1: 21 Feb – Apr 4
Term 2: May 2- Jun 20
Semester 2
Term 3: Jul 18 – Sept 5
Term 4: Oct10 – Nov 21
For further information and specific queries about the 2016 programme, please contact either
Jutta Lennard 02 9904 4330 or Liz Chaikin 9420 8989
Please note, class sizes are very limited, so please enrol or register your interest asap.
Applications for 2016 Courses close on December 31, 2016
FEES
Certificate Course:
• $2100 per semester.
For individual seminars:
Infant Observation
• $1125 per semester.
Reading seminars
• $975 per semester.
(Please Note: the fees for the course may vary depending on the number of participants)
Fee to be direct deposited into ICAPP’s account: Name: ICAPP BSB: 062104 Account: 10124781
Email to theicapp@hotmail.com to alert us that the payment has been made. Receipts will be issued.
