Intensive Psychoanalytic Training

Katka Sabova is offering five times p/w psychoanalysis in Wallingford with significantly reduced fees as part of her training at the Institute of Psychoanalysis. Two vacancies currently available. Prospective analysands will need to be able to commit to two years of treatment. This is a rare opportunity for those who are interested in intensive treatment or in pursuing psychoanalytic training. For further details please contact katka.sabova@gmail.com katka.sabova@gmail.com or call 078 5293 9039.

Therapy Room for Rent

Room to rent available in central Reading, ideal for supervision, small workshops, client sessions, or reflective meetings. The space is calm, private, with Wi-Fi, smart screen TV , tea/coffee facilities, and toilet. For further details please contact jo@adamvickers.co.uk

BPF Wessex

On Saturday 22 November, 11.00am to 12.30pm, at the Friends Meeting House, 43 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LW, Anne Zachary, psychoanalyst, will give a talk entitled:
Forgotten Histories—when the blue sky clouds over, history can provide a useful perspective. Cost: £25.
Anne will talk about the major impact of retirement as seen from a psychoanalyst's point of view. A perfect storm of preoccupations and painful feelings may emerge, leading to the need for self-analysis. Psychoanalytically, this will cover separation anxiety, depressive position, the unconscious and the perils of "forgetting".

For further details and to book click here

Gestalt Therapeutic Group

Sara Whittaker (www.wildreedtherapy.co.uk) is running a 12-week Gestalt Therapeutic Group. The group offers a safe space to explore personal experiences and relationships, fostering self-awareness and creativity. Sessions will take place on Thursdays from 6 PM to 8 PM, starting in late October, at The Studio, London Road Campus, RG1 5AQ. The cost is £360 for the full program or £30 per session. Gestalt therapy focuses on the whole person, emphasizing a balance between body, feelings, intellect, and imagination. It is a relational and interactive approach, working in the "here-and-now" through awareness experiments, creativity, and integration. Participants may gain greater self-awareness, explore identity processes, address emotional challenges, and develop strategies for personal growth. The group dynamic enhances opportunities for understanding and development. To apply, contact Sara at sara@wildreedtherapy.co.uk or call 07812 686121.

From No 5 Youth Counselling

Diploma in Counselling Young People programme starting in September with 40% fee reduction 995 pounds which including the 385 pounds CPCAB registration fee. Full information, and the application form, can be found here: https://no5.org.uk/training/no5-diploma-in-counselling-young-people-level-5/

From Mamood Ahmad, one of our previous speakers

One of our previous speakers, Mamood Ahmad, just published a new book with emphasised aspects of context, diversity and equality in therapy. . A New Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (Routledge books)

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Committee Vacancies
We are currently looking for volunteers to support the work of the RTG if you feel able to contribute please do get in touch. All Committee activities are eligible for CPD. Contact the committee: k.likhtman@gmail.com or click here 

Free on-line CPD from the Home Office   click here
A recent study revealed that 137,000 women in England and Wales are estimated to be living with the consequences of FGM. To address this issue, the Home Office is championing a proactive approach and has launched this free online FGM training package (2015). You can also visit our February 2016 talk by Fatum - by visiting the programme page and selecting her talk. The talk gives links to the relevant information and training.

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