MA Conversion Training for Cambridge University Graduates
The planned programme is listed below but may be subject to change.
- Weekend 1
Saturday: Orientation, Dissertation Supervision, Clinical Supervision
Sunday: Sensory Motor Play - Weekend 2
Saturday: Dissertation Supervision, Clinical Supervision/Case presentations
Sunday: Drama and Movement Therapy - Weekend 3
Saturday: Social Media and Cyber Bullying
Sunday: Neuro-Affirmative Practice and Autism - Weekend 4
Saturday: Dissertation Supervision, Clinical Supervision/Case presentations
Sunday: Trauma - Weekend 5
Saturday: Dissertation Supervision, Bion and Containment
Sunday: Parent Infant Psychotherapy - Weekend 6
Saturday: Dissertation Supervision, Clinical Supervision/Case presentations
Sunday: Child Bereavement and Loss - Weekend 7
Saturday: Dissertation Supervision, Clinical Supervision/Case presentations
Sunday: Fostering and Adoption - Saturday: Articulating your Integrative Approach
CBT applied to OCD in Children and Adolescents
Sunday: Child Sexual Abuse - Weekend 9
Saturday: Clinical Supervision/Case presentations
Court report Writing and Giving Evidence in Court
Sunday: Substance Misuse and Gaming Addiction, Endings
Training Requirements
Course requirements – attendance:
- Attendance of nine weekends in London
- Successful completion of 60 hours of Mother and Baby Observation under supervision with Lucy Fuller at 8AKP in Cambridge
- Attendance of Adult Skills course at 8AKP in Cambridge
- Personal therapy is recommended but not required
Course requirements – written work and other assessments:
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- Case Study, 4000 words
- Dissertation, 12,000 words literature review on a chosen topic related to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Baby Observation logs
- Short paper on Integration, 1500-2000 words
- Reflective Practice with Parents – recording
- Session with an Adult Client- recording
- Main Viva
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Course requirements – placements:
- 50 hours supervised clinical work with children of all ages
- UKCP registration we would require a minimum of 450 clinical hours (50 with Terapia) in the following ratio:
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- 100 hours (minimum) with children 6-11 years of age
- 100 hours (minimum) with adolescents 12-18 years of age
- 25 hours (minimum) with children 0-5 years of age
- 25 hours (minimum) of reflective practice with parents
- 25 hours (minimum) with adult clients
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- 100 hours of Mental Health Familiarisation Placement – where relevant
Candidates need to fulfil the following entry requirements:
- Candidates who have successfully completed the Cambridge University course in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling;
- Candidates must have completed a minimum of three years of personal psychotherapy;
- Personal qualities and an aptitude to work with vulnerable children.
Terapia offer the following professional accreditations and academic qualifications:
Middlesex University
This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
As an accredited member organisation of UKCP, we offer our MA graduates UKCP Registration as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.
Terapia is also associated with:
Child Psychotherapy Council (CPC)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
European Association for Psychotherapy
Professional Standards Authority (PSA)
Fees
Course Fees
Terapia is a Registered Charity (Charity Number 1144041) and does not profit from course fees. Course fees include all charges for tutorials, art materials and assessment of written assignments.
An initial, non-refundable deposit of £550 is required to secure your place on this course and that is deducted from your fees. Students who opt to pay their fees in full before the start of the academic year will receive a discount of £60, however students may choose to pay fees in monthly or termly instalments. All students pay a university registration fee.
Fees are listed below:
Course Fee: £5600
Dissertation marking and binding: £510
Dissertation re-submission fee (if applicable): £690
Advanced Clinical Competency Viva: £550
Pre-Graduation retainer fee (if applicable): £350
In the event of student’s change of personal circumstances resulting in difficulty in meeting financial obligation they should contact the Course Director as soon as possible so that a mutually appropriate solution can be sought. Late fees will incur interest. If a student decides to withdraw from the training part way through the year, the full fees for that year are payable. If a student has been asked to withdraw from the training the fees payable are up to and including that term.
Students who have completed the training but have not submitted their course work and have not completed all course requirements will be charged an annual administration fee until they fully graduate.
Funding
Students who currently work with children or young people may choose to approach their employer to fund or part-fund the training, particularly if the skills acquired will directly contribute to their current job. Terapia will assist and support students wishing to make such applications.
Apply for this course
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