Post Graduate Certificate Training Course - Reasons for Success and Good Value
This is a small selection of many of the kind comments
participants have made about the PTUK/APAC Certificate and Diploma courses in
the last two years.
Content
'I would absolutely recommend it. This is a one of a kind
course in the world from my research. I believe it is much more effective than
training through random workshops.' (Cert 2007)
'I would recommend the course. I felt it was of a very high
standard, definitely at post-graduate level. Good balance of useful
experiential exercises and theory. The course really pushed me to draw on all
of my experience and consider what my therapeutic aims would be in all of the
therapeutic work I do with children.' (Dip 2007)
'A thorough, intense, amazing learning journey of yourself
and of play therapy techniques to add to your skills and knowledge, increasing
your understanding. Really valuable to stay in the process and build close
supporting friendships with fellow students.' (Dip 2007)
'It's fantastic - it's the best course I have ever attended.
It's been a life changing experience on a personal and career level'. (Cert
2007)
'The boundary exercises have helped me see myself as a
person and the boundaries I have to set myself'. (Cert 2007)
'I feel that my boundaries are clearer, even though I
thought I really had understood them already as a Counsellor.' (Cert 2007)
'It has really helped me to see that I need to be extra
vigilant about boundaries in my professional work - both with children and
adults.' (Cert 2007)
'Activities (movement) were amazing. Every day I am
learning/discovering something new about myself'. (Cert 2007)
'Yes I would certainly recommend the course – it is
essential for people working with children to know and understand how children
communicate through the power of play. It has been a challenging course which
has been both joyful and painful at times. The intensity of the course has
helped me to become aware of my personal awareness like no other course.' (Cert
2006)
'I wasn’t sure what to expect regarding the
practical/experiential work. This was really enjoyable and to have most of the
course on a practical level was fantastic.' (Cert 2006)
'I found the day (therapeutic storytelling) challenging but
inspirational and I feel I've grown more as a person'. (Cert 2007)
'I must say I feel so impressed with this aspect (setting up
play therapy). As a trainee psychotherapist it has been a constant frustration
that we have not been given ideas about the nuts and bolts! Also it gives me
focus and a real confidence that I'll be able to make it (job) happen. A dream
is being fulfilled.' (Cert 2007)
'Beyond any words or my imagination. I found it extremely
powerful, quite amazing. I think learning how to use sandtrays has opened a
whole window of opportunities for my clients.' (Sand module Cert 2007)
'It will help enormously to have movement 'springboards' to
help process emotions'. (Cert 2007)
'I'm pleased we didn't spend the time doing basic
movement/dance activities but stayed focussed on therapeutic applications and
tools for analysing/observing movement.' (Cert 2007)
'How clay, so simple, can reflect so many emotions.' (Cert
2007)
'Clay was so powerful and facilitated so gently and
skilfully. It will make me a safer therapist.' (Cert 2007)
'A very informative and thought provoking day. (therapeutic
storytelling).‘ (Cert 2007)
'I feel I know how to write (therapeutic) stories now - I'll
do this more.' (Cert 2007)
'So helpful to go through it step by step. (Therapeutic
story writing).' (Cert 2007)
'Brilliant experience. Very enlightening in more ways than
one. (Puppets).' (Cert 2007)
'I am feeling very clear about what I need to put into place
to begin working in a therapy service.' (Cert 2007)
'The Ethical Framework' and principles were very helpful.'
(Cert 2007)
'Activity (sand) was simply amazing'. (Cert 2007)
Learning methods
'I feel that I have come away with practical and effective
tools for supporting children in need, as opposed to a lot of theory, which
cannot be transferred to action' (Cert 2007)
'I have already recommended this course. My belief is that
experiential learning has the capacity for the learner to be able to ground the
learning. ' (Cert 2006)
'I would most definitely recommend this course. It is very
condensed with many areas covered in depth. The experiential aspect of the
training has meant that the learning has been integrated.' (Dip 2007)
'The session on the practicalities of setting up an
itinerant play therapy service was extremely useful and is congruent with what
I currently do so this was affirming. The exercise with wool and the art
experience has certainly clarified my boundaries.' (Cert 2007)
'The ratio of experiential work is of greater value than
just theory based courses.' (Dip 2007)
'Thank you for the wonderful teaching - I have loved the
hands-on stuff'. (Cert 2007)
'I love how Monika says 'come and show me (how the child
acts)' and demonstrates rather than having an intellectual discussion.' (Cert
2007)
'One of the best styles of delivery for child protection
that I have heard.' (2007)
'Great, everyday I'm learning something about myself. Every
activity has helped me to see my emotional baggage.' (Cert 2007)
'I would definitely recommend the course because of its
practical content, backup of reading lists, support and its international base
and awareness of different cultural needs.' (Dip 2007)
'Being on the course, especially here in France, has been a
very positive experience. I believe this course has given me many tools to work
with children adolescents and adults. I believe that these can be integrated in
my counselling and psychology skills.' (Dip 2007)
'The course has been an incredible journey. I believe that
those working with children should undertake this course to understand the
inner world of the child and the child as a whole being.' (Cert 2007)
'I would most definitely recommend the course. It has been a
fantastic learning experience in a fantastic location.' (La Mouline Cert 2006)
'I am feeling more confident about defending myself with
aggressive children.' (Cert 2007)
'I enjoyed learning how to match the energy of the angry or shy
child - great demonstrations.' (Cert 2007)
Career Progression Opportunities
'Any Counsellors working with children should HAVE to do the
course. I now feel just talking therapies should not be allowed at primary
(school) level. Thank you I will go back a changed Counsellor with many new
'tools' in my box. (Cert 2007)
'You bet I would (recommend the course). A journey I would
not have missed for the world. It has shone a light on what I really want to
do.' (Cert 2006)
'The completion of this training has encouraged me to begin
looking into setting up my own practice and marketing myself, as well as
continuing my work in schools.' (Dip 2007)
'I think more Art Therapists who work with children should
extend their skills and begin to work with Play Therapists. The environment
seems to help balance out the levels of anxiety which can be experienced whilst
involved in this training process.' (Cert 2006)
'Very good day, very informative and useful for my
professional development. The career development presentation really clarified
and was helpful to arrive at a definitive career move.' (Cert 2007)
Personal and Career Support
'As the issues and challenges come up in the work, I've felt
supported and relaxed so rather than tensing up I work my way through them.'
(Cert 2007)
'You asked if I would let you know how the presentation went
(to a primary school). I am thrilled to say that after only half an hour (I was
there over 2 and half hours) they offered me not only the placement but named
some of the children they would like me to see! I think they were very
impressed with the CD.' (Cert 2007)
'I think the way you set up the practical holistic aspects
of the programme in terms of food, refreshments, environment, support and
organisational back up and places to unwind are superb - I have not encountered
this level of thought with regard to holistic health in any psychotherapy
training. Well done!' (Cert 2006)
'I would recommend the course as it is so practical and is
organised in a way that you can continue with your own job simultaneously.'
(Cert 2006)
