Course Overview

Perinatal, Child, Adolescent, and Family Work: A Psychoanalytic Observational Approach (M7)

Welcome to Our Two-Year Part-Time Postgraduate Diploma Programme

In partnership with the Tavistock Centre, London and the University of Essex, this course helps you explore unconscious aspects of communication and what might be going on under the surface, when thinking about infants, children, young people and families. Ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in this field without requiring prior experience in psychoanalytic concepts.

Who This Course Is For:

  • Professionals in child and family work seeking deeper insight.

  • Individuals interested in child development, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis.

  • Those aspiring to a career in child and adolescent psychotherapy.

Key Features:

  • No Prior Knowledge Required: Open to diverse backgrounds.

  • Practical Application: Enhance your professional skills.

  • Flexible Learning: Part-time format tailored for busy professionals.

Why Choose Us:

  • Inclusive and welcoming learning environment.

  • Emphasis on contemporary psychoanalytic thinking.

  • Diverse and vibrant learning community.

  • Commitment to accessibility and clarity in teaching.

Develop Your Career:

  • Lay a foundation for a career in child psychotherapy.

  • Gain practical and theoretical knowledge to enhance your current role.

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  • Course structure, practical experience requirements, funding options.

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Small seminar group sizes enable reflective discussion

Small seminar group sizes enable reflective discussion