Course Structure and Requirements
Practical Experience:
Must be working with children and families. Gain a deeper understanding and insights to work more effectively with children and families in your current work role.
Real-world experiences integrated with theoretical learning. Gain a deeper understanding and insights to work more effectively with children and families in your current work role.
Course Structure:
Part-time, flexible schedule. Designed for busy professionals, our course allows you to study part-time, making it easier to balance work, life, and learning.
Blend of online and in-person learning in small seminar groups.
Why Choose Us: We provide an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for all our students. Here's why our approach stands out:
Inclusive Approach: We believe psychoanalytic concepts should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or prior knowledge. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome students from diverse cultural, social, and professional backgrounds. You don't need to be an expert in psychoanalysis to join our programme. We meet you where you are and help you navigate this field with clarity and support.
Openness to Contemporary Psychoanalytic Thinking About Difference: Our curriculum embraces contemporary psychoanalytic thinking about difference. We recognize and respect the uniqueness of everyone, and we encourage discussions and explorations of the diverse cultural, social, and familial contexts that shape human experiences. We believe that understanding these differences is essential for effective perinatal, child, adolescent, and family work. You'll find a space where these topics are not just acknowledged but celebrated.
Creating a Learning Community Where All Are Welcome: We don't just provide education; we foster a vibrant and inclusive learning community. Here, you'll be part of a group of passionate and supportive peers who, like you, are committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families. We are dedicated to creating a safe and respectful space where all voices are heard and valued. We believe that learning thrives in an environment where all are welcome.
If you are living with a health condition, disability, belong to neurodiverse communities, or have any access needs that you’d like us to be aware of, we very much welcome you letting us know so we can support you with any adjustments you may require when needed. Please let us know how we can best support you with your learning.
Accessibility and Clarity: Our commitment to plain English means that we work hard to make complex psychoanalytic concepts understandable to all. We understand that jargon or obscure terminology that can be barriers to learning. We prioritise clarity in our teaching, ensuring that you can grasp and apply these essential ideas with confidence. Some of the reading and the ideas will be challenging, however we use audio recordings and visual presentations as well as small group discussions to help your understanding.
Join us on this journey of discovery and growth in perinatal, child, adolescent, and family work. We are not just offering education; we are building a community where your unique perspectives and experiences are valued, and where you can learn and thrive, no matter your background.
What Experience Do I Need: We understand that practical experience is a fundamental aspect of your learning journey. To ensure you get the most out of the teaching we have specific experience requirements.
Current Work with Children and Families:
- To be eligible for our course, you should be currently working with children and families. This could be in various settings such as education, social care, early years education, or child mental health services. You will need to be working in an organisation where there is a robust safeguarding process in place.
- Your practical experience forms the foundation on which we'll build your theoretical knowledge. It's your real-world interactions that will make the psychoanalytic concepts come alive and relevant to your daily work.
What to Expect:
- During the course, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on your practical experiences and integrate them with the knowledge and skills you'll gain. This holistic approach is what makes our course so effective in deepening your understanding of children and young people.
Your practical experience is an asset in your educational journey, and we're excited to help you expand and refine your skills in perinatal, child, adolescent, and family work. If you have any questions about the suitability of your experience, please feel free to reach out to our team for guidance and further information.
Funding Your Education
EDI Bursaries in partnership with NHS England.
Charity bursaries for students on low income.
Government funded student loans for Master's degree continuation.
FAQs and Additional Information
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with no prior knowledge of psychoanalytic ideas
Diverse career prospects, including clinical training in child and adolescent psychotherapy.
Active engagement with student feedback to enhance the learning experience.
Relevance of psychoanalytic ideas in contemporary society.
Details on course assessment and application process.
For any further queries, please contact us to discuss further
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