Each year we ask our students to contribute thoughts on their experience of learning at the Tavistock. Here’s what last year’s students had to say about some of our courses.
Postgraduate Certificate in Black Leadership in White Organisations (Ref. D66)
- This course has definitely increased my perception of 'self', the impact of internalised racism, and has enabled me to become a more effective leader from my perspective.
- It is a course for black leaders only yet it offers a wide range of perspectives from socio-political, psycho-analytical, group dynamics. It offers a safe space for black leaders to understand their role in white organisations and get support.
- The strength from this course is gaining theoretical understanding of organisational group behaviour - how I impact on others and how others impact on me - working in groups - recognising my leadership style and strengthened the authority from within.
Understanding Trauma: Principles and Practice (ref. D18)
- I've enjoyed the course much more than expected and it seems to have passed very quickly. It's been invaluable to meet with others doing similar work and has helped me express the feelings I have about working with trauma and rape in particular.
Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Counselling in Educational Settings (Ref. D82)
- Open communication between tutors and students. High quality of lectures -stimulating. Excellent support for new choice of career path.
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/MA in Emotional Factors in Learning and Teaching: Counselling Aspects in Education (Ref. D1)
- The Tavistock is very different to other institutions, I have learnt as much from the teaching methods as from the content.
- The experiential group was one of the most interesting groups I have ever been part of.
Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Consultation and the Organisation: Psychoanalytic Approaches (Ref. D10)
- Teaching superb, course fits in terms of shape of seminars and material, great balance of practical and academic, good that so many authors teach us, good split - theory-consultancy skills – experience.
Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Psychoanalytic Observational Studies (Ref. M7)
- I'm a psychiatric nurse - the course has helped immensely.
- My dissertation has been about how psychoanalytic ideas can help teachers of attention seeking children. I was a head teacher and used my learning in very practical ways.
- The course has supported me in ways of communicating appropriately about the work that I do. It has increased my understanding of the context of the work.
- I manage a team of counsellors working in school. The course has enabled me to support them through thinking about the systems setting and the unconscious and its impact upon the therapeutic work.
Professional Doctorate in Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Ref. M80)
- In the psychotherapy team at my place of work we regularly have case discussions. I present and incorporate ideas that I have learnt during seminars.
- The course allows for continued personal & professional growth. The material is interesting which motivates me to learn more. The tutors are easily accessible and approachable. It brings people together from various backgrounds which is interesting.
Theoretical Seminars of African Psychology (Ref. D85)
- Many strengths - good integration of theory and practice - a spiritual journey that will always be treasured.
- This course has encouraged open discussion and exploration of some very difficult and challenging areas. This course has been a catalyst for personal growth.
Psychodynamic Approaches to Working with Adolescents: Communicating with Young People (Ref. M33)
- Case discussion sessions have been enlightening. Seminar leader has been great.
- I enjoyed the variety of in-depth topics, the opportunity to learn new concepts in session 1, see how to apply them to our work in session 2 and then to ourselves in session 3. Valuable experience working with peers coming from different backgrounds.
Doctorate in Child, Community and Educational Psychology (Ref. M4)
- Group focus. Experiential learning. Multi-agency working experience. Psychodynamic/systemic/consultative emphasis that is unique.
Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Child and Adolescent Primary Mental Health Care Work (Ref. M42)
- Well planned, inclusive and I have always felt thought about by all those professionals I have had contact with. The theoretical aspects of the course have been excellent, both in the first and second year.
Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (Ref. D12)
- A very useful entry level foundation for those of us who have no background in this kind of work. A great privilege to benefit from the experience of our teachers.
- Excellent lectures that are well explained, good choices of reading and encouragement to self-reflect, but without pressure.
Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Communication with Children (Ref. D30)
- Having knowledge of psychoanalytic perspectives has definitely added a further dimension to my work and increased my motivation to find out more.
- I do a lot of individual work with children either directly or non-directly. It has helped me to have a better understanding of the child’s emotional needs and how their experiences impact on their internal world.
Postgraduate Certificate in Emotional Well-being of Children and their Families: Interprofessional Practice (Ref. D42)
- I have given feedback to my manager and the team of Social Workers I manage. As a result one of my senior social workers will be enrolling on the course.
- I’ve been amazed at the extent of knowledge at the Tavistock, the number and quality of guest lecturers and the staff group.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Systemic Theory (Ref. D4)
- My work team has been supportive and receptive to the ideas that I have developed in response to the course - it has strengthened my position/working relationships.
Advanced Diploma in the Dynamics of Mental Health Practice (Ref. D65)
- The group teaching is excellent, because each individual has a different opinion and different views- this helped, especially when it comes to case studies.
Systemic Live Supervision (D76)
- My supervisor has been very supportive and one feels she would provide any necessary guidance and support when required.
