Psychodynamic reflective practice in mental health (D65)

Entry requirements

There are two groups of people who would benefit from this programme:

• people who are keen to undertake psychotherapy training in the future, who may have completed an initial course and want to extend their experience of direct work with people in a mental health setting;
• mental health professionals who are keen to explore psychodynamic perspectives, to develop their knowledge and enhance their understanding of interactions at work with mental health service users, colleagues and institutions.

In order to undertake this course, we ask that you demonstrate an interest in understanding a psychodynamic approach to the provision of mental health care and a willingness to organise and undertake a volunteer role in a mental health setting, if you are not already engaged in working within a mental health service.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Developing both theoretical knowledge and clinical experience, this one-year course offers the opportunity to explore and apply psychoanalytic concepts within a mental healthcare setting:

• Deepen your understanding of human development, and how this relates to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Consider the impact of developmental and emotional difficulties in the context of social, economic and cultural circumstances
• Examine the underlying, unconscious dynamics present in all organisations and in the healthcare environment specifically
• Gain meaningful experience of working with service users in a mental health setting, exploring the inherent emotional challenges.

Through a stimulating mix of tutorials, seminars and work discussion, you will develop a deeper understanding of psychoanalytic theory and its application – enhancing your immediate work in mental health and beyond.