Intermediate Training in ​Gestalt Play Therapy
22 - 25 September 2020, 0930 – 1730HR 
​​(WEST COAST INSTITUTE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME)
William Pollard said “Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and available to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit”. In the clinical practice, there is a compelling need to organize the information gleaned from the therapeutic process to provide relevant insights and support for our clients.
 
This Intermediate Training is designed for those who have completed the Basic Training in Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents using the Oaklander Approach. Extending from the Basic Training, we will continue to examine the Gestalt perspective of child development, both healthy and interrupted, particularly focusing on grounding the therapist in making assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans using the Oaklander Model that is applicable to our clients.
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​Workshop Objectives
This 4-day workshop (28 hours) will examine closely those factors that bring about change and growth for a child or adolescent through the therapeutic process of Gestalt Therapy. Emphasis will be on developing robust assessments, diagnosis and plans so that participants will be able to present case materials using the Gestalt framework in a manner that other mental health therapists can relate to. Working in small groups, participants will have opportunities for group consultation and practice​.

​At the end of training, you will
  • Have an understanding of the principles of Gestalt Therapy and how it is adapted for use in the Oaklander Model
  • Learn to frame observations and formulations in the Gestalt framework
  • Develop a clinical formulation based on the Oaklander Model of Gestalt Therapy
  • Practice making assessments and treatment plans using case studies given

Accreditation 
This workshop is accredited with
​Who can benefit
Practitioners working with children and adolescents in the field of health and mental health (such as psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric nursing, special needs, medical doctors), helping professions (such as social work, counseling) and related fields (such childcare/student care setting, physical therapy, art therapy, or other related fields).

Pre-requisite
Those who have completed the Basic Training in Gestalt Play Therapy or the Summer/Winter Intensive Training (WCI, USA).

About the Trainer
Lee Sock Kuan spent years working with children, adolescents and their families. Besides counselling and psychology, she received specialized training in Gestalt Play Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, art facilitation and Emotional-Focused Therapy. 

As the first certified Gestalt Therapist with Children and Adolescents (West Coast Institute) in the SE Asia region, Sock Kuan is excited to further her work with children and their families on coping with stress, attachment, challenging behaviours and loss issues in the Gestalt approach. Sock Kuan is also the approved WCI trainer and supervisor for candidates in the WCI Certification Programme.

As a registered Clinical Member and Clinical Supervisor of the Singapore Association for Counselling, she is also extensively involved in the training and supervision of therapists, psychologists and social workers in the mental health profession. Besides being certified with West Coast Institute, she is also a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills with Play Therapy International (UK).  ​
Workshop Details
Date:     22 - 25 Sep 2020
​Time:    0930-1730hr 
Venue: NUS Social Work
Fees:  TBC pending funding approval

:: Terms and Conditions ::
  1. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis and fees must be paid in full prior to closing date to reserve a place.
  2. Registration is considered confirmed upon receipt of payment or issuance of invoice. No cancellation or refund of fees (including medical leave) will be allowed thereafter. However, substitutions are allowed with written request to Tembusu at least two (2) working days before the course starts.
  3. In the event that the course is cancelled or postponed, the full refund will be made to all registered participants.
  4. All information provided in this form is accurate up to the closing date of registration.
  5. Tembusu reserves the right to make changes to these Terms.