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COURSES
Current SPP Courses
Philosophical Counselling Course
(Level 1, July 1-3rd 2005)
Course Details
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Early booking advised to avoid disappointment
Participants said about the last course:
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"I really enjoyed myself & have learnt a great deal. Lovely
tutors- very approachable."
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"I think the course was fantastic. It was stimulating and
challenging but in a safe and friendly environment. Thanks a lot."
- Tutors worked very hard and seem dedicated to producing the best
possible course"
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Philosophical Counselling
Courses
Philosophical Counselling is an approach
to counselling that uses philosophical insights and techniques to help
people think about their lives. Problems are not seen as illnesses to
be cured. Instead counsellors engage with clients in a dialogue the
aim of which is to help one think more clearly and deeply about one's
issues. Its value can often be not so much in the production of definite
answers as the revitalisation of the thinking process, and the acquisition
of philosophical skills and attitudes. Their training in philosophy
and counselling enables counsellors to facilitate this process in a
professional and respectful manner. Philosophical counselling started
when German philosopher Gerd Achenbach opened his practice in 1981.
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LENGTH
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DESCRIPTION
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Taster course
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1 day
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Introductory course open to all.
Find out what philosophical counselling is all about!
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Level 1
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3 to 4 day course
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In depth course involving PC theory
and practice. For those wishing to begin their training as philosophical
counsellors, or to find out how philosophy can enrich their
lives.
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Level 2
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3 to 4 day course
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For those who have done the Level
1 course. More in depth theory and practice.
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Decision-Making
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1 to 2 day course
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If you think that you don't make
as wise decisions as you could or in your work you deal with
people making decisions this course can help you. Open to all.
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Socratic Dialogue
Socratic Dialogue is a co-operative attempt to search
for answers to questions, such as When do we learn? and What are the
limits of tolerance? Answering the main question depends on systematic
reflection upon one concrete example drawn from the experience of one
of the participants (but accessible to all). This method was developed
by German philosopher Leonard Nelson at the turn of the century. Socratic
Dialogue is increasingly used with managers and professionals in businesses
and organisations, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, but its
diverse possibilities include education, healthcare and counselling.
The training of Socratic Dialogue facilitators is similar to apprenticeship.
There are three stages: participation in various Socratic Dialogues,
followed by observing dialogues and reporting on them, finally facilitating
workshops supervised by an experienced facilitator.
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DESCRIPTION
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1 to 4 Day Dialogue
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Socratic Dialogue is not a course
per se. It is chance to get together with a group of other people,
and, using the technique of the Socratic Dialogue pursue a question
of common interest to all members of the group.
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Philosophy for Children Courses
Our courses focus on planning for, facilitating, evaluating and developing
communities of philosophical enquiry (especially with children) inspired
by the pioneering work of philosopher Matthew Lipman. Although targeted
at the nursery, primary, and secondary age range, the theory and practice
focused on during this course is relevant for any group independent
of age. The course has a three-level structure, and is taught in co-operation
with SAPERE. Level 2 and 3 courses are co-directed by tutors with combined
experience of philosophical study, school teaching and adult education,
and are recognised trainers by the International Council for Philosophical
Inquiry with Children (ICPIC). No background in philosophy is necessary
to attend the courses. Depending on philosophical qualifications and
teaching experience, successful completion of Level 3 enables students
to organise courses and to provide In-Service training.
Courses can be taken in concentrated blocks of time or in regular shorter
sessions. Level Two and Three courses are co-directed by tutors with
combined experience of philosophical study, school teaching and adult
education to ensure a balance of theory and practice.
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LENGTH
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DESCRIPTION
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Level 1
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12-hour
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A practical introduction, leading
to a certificate of attendance. No background in philosophy
is necessary. The course focuses on the theory and practice
of developing communities of enquiry.
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Level 2
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This course involves 30 hours
of further theory and guided practice, followed by a minimum
of 15 hours classroom practice and written evaluation.
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For those who have completed a
Level One course. It leads to a nationally recognised Certificate
in the Theory and Practice of Philosophical Enquiry in Education.
Successful completion of this course enables students to co-direct
introductory and INSET courses at Level One
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Level 3
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This involves 15 hours of self-directed
study, 30 taught hours and a written assignment.
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For those who have completed a
Level Two course. This concentrates on the philosophical tradition
and on exploring different fields of philosophical enquiry.
It leads to a Teacher Educator Certificate, which qualifies
participants to co-direct Level Two courses.
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