This intensive and specialised Master’s Degree Programme in Systemic Psychotherapy, is available in cooperation with University of Central Lancashire, the great international public university of the North of England and expands the range of Psychotherapy programmes provided by ICPS in Greece.
This pioneering one-year Master’s degree, combines theory with experiential education, practical training and research application based on the principles of Systemic Psychotherapy, while it is the British University’s first Master’s degree in the specific field that operates in our country.
Master of Systemic Psychotherapy
Η General Theory of Systems, as presented by Ludwig von Bertalanffy, found fertile ground in Psychotherapy, abolishing the notion of linear relationship and causality and turning the focus to the study of behaviour and challenges that a person faces, in the system dimension surrounding it, in which it interacts (e.g. family) and develops relationships. Every change that takes place, is no longer the result of a change exclusively in the member concerned, but a change in the basic operating characteristics of the system in which the member operates. This dimension, unlocked a huge new potential changing people’s lives and successfully addressing the challenges they face.
The Master’s Degree in Systemic Psychotherapy aims in particular to develop the skills necessary to apply the principles and methods of the Systems Approachboth in cases of daily emotional stress, as well as in those of psychological maladjustment. During the course, students will be trained in the basic principles of counselling and psychotherapy and then in the principles of Systemic Psychotherapy and its application to special population groups.
Among other things it covers:
- The theory and findings governing the application of Systemic Psychotherapy in people’s everyday life.
- Development important counselling and psychotherapy skills to create a successful therapeutic relationship.
- Specialised training in the approach to psychopathology through the prism of Systemic and Family Psychotherapy.
- Development of advanced skills in the therapeutic procedures of the Systemic Approach: Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy.
- Personal development and expanded self-awareness via experiential exhibition and group process.
- Specialization in incidents divorce, bereavement and loss, eating disorders, domestic violence and conflict, life changes (e.g. unemployment).
- Training in research protocols in Systemic Psychotherapy.
Other important features of the project are:
- Recognized by the Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEΕN) (formerly SAEP). It is equivalent to (Professional Equivalence) of Postgraduate students of public universities.
- Interdisciplinary team of trainers with experience in counselling and psychotherapy, and certified from the European Society of Counselling, the European Society for Psychotherapy, but also the European Society for Family Therapy.
- Mandatory practical training, at least 300 hours, in private and public sector organisations or with professionals certified psychotherapists of the Systemic Approach, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation (Law 4763/2020, Law 5006/2022) with supervision provided by the College.
- Ninety (90) ECTS (18 months normal duration). It is available in an intensive 12-month or part-time 24-month format.
- Academic assessment: Variety of methods including assignments, presentations, self-evaluation and personal development reports, role play etc.
Registration Criteria
- University degree, preferably in Psychology or a similar discipline.
- Good knowledge of English for the study of the bibliography
- Those who have completed a research thesis during their undergraduate studies have a head start.
- Those with a good knowledge (at first degree level) of Research & Methodology using SPSS will have an advantage.
- Two years of work experience is desirable, but not essential.
- Assessment of study intention by a Study Advisor.
- Successful Academic Interview.
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