This course is suitable for those interested in applying detailed observation and a psychoanalytical framework in their professional work with children, young people and their carers.
In partnership with:
University of East London
Organising tutor
Jonathan Bradley
Course aims
• Develop observational skills in baby and child observation and in the work setting.
• Develop a psychoanalytic perspective on human development and interaction.
• Widen your approach to current work through a psychoanalytic frame of reference.
• Decide whether to apply for clinical training or other career development.
Is this course for you?
• Aimed at professionals in the public or voluntary sectors, working with children, adolescents and families in a variety of work in diverse social and cultural settings.
• An honours degree and relevant professional experience is usually required.
• The course is a foundation for further clinical training in working with children and families. If you want to train as a child psychotherapist you must first complete this course (or its equivalent) before applying for the Professional Doctorate in Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (M80).
• Students are automatically registered for the Postgraduate Diploma/MA on acceptance.
• Other centres of study:
This programme, accredited by the Tavistock Clinic and University of East London, is also available in:
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Devon
- Florence
- Liverpool
- Milan
- Oxford
• Equivalent courses are available in:
- Leeds
- Nottingham (some modules)
• Personal analysis is optional.
Time commitment
One day or two evenings a week (approximately 15 hours, including seminar attendance). Students outside of London (and those with pressing childcare issues) have priority for places on the daytime programme on the Tavistock Course.
Postgraduate Diploma: two years
MA: three years
Assessment
• Leads to eligibility for membership of the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists, Allied Professional Division.
How to apply
Contact the course administrator for an application form or download from below.
Contact details for further information
020 8938 2293
observation1admin@tavi-port.org
Download course outline
Download application form (M7)
Download application form (M7B)
Download application form (M7C)
Download application form (M7D)
Download application form (M7F)
Download application form (M7K)
Download application form (M7L)
Download application form (M7M)
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Information on fees can be found here
