About the Course
“Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and available to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit”. - William Pollard
In the clinical practice, there is a compelling need to organize the information gleaned from the therapeutic process to provide relevant insights and support for our clients.
This 4-day workshop (26 hours) will build on theoretical, skill development and clinical practice from the Gestalt approach with emphasis on developing robust assessment, diagnosis and plans. Balancing didactic discussion, experiential practicum with feedback, and case presentations, participants will learn key concepts and skills that will enhance their therapeutic practice with their clients.
This workshop is accredited with
West Coast Institute (http://westcoastinstitute.us/) and the training hours will be counted towards certification as a Certified Gestalt Therapist with Children and Adolescents with WCI.
For more information, please go to http://westcoastinstitute.us/certification/.
Associate of Play Therapy (Singapore) (https://www.apts.org.sg/) and the training hours will be counted towards membership application and renewal.
Course Objectives
Understand the principles of Gestalt Therapy and how it is adapted for use in the Oaklander Model
Learn to frame observations and formulations in the Gestalt framework
Develop a clinical formulation based on the Oaklander Model of Gestalt Therapy
Practice making assessments and treatment plans using case studies given
Who Should Attend
Pre-requisite:
Those who have completed the Basic Training in Gestalt Play Therapy (28 hours) or Fundamentals of Gestalt Play Therapy (14 hours) AND Gestalt Play Therapy - Oaklander Approach (14 hours).
This course is for Practitioners working with children and adolescents in the field of health and mental health (such as psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric nursing, special needs, medical doctors), helping professions (such as social work, counseling) and related fields (such childcare/student care setting, physical therapy, art therapy, or other related fields).
Award
This workshop is accredited with
West Coast Institute and the training hours will be counted towards certification as a Certified Gestalt Therapist with Children and Adolescents with WCI.
For more information, please go to http://westcoastinstitute.us/certification/.
It is also accredited with Associate of Play Therapy (Singapore) (https://www.apts.org.sg/) and the training hours will be counted towards membership application and renewal.
Your Trainer
Ms Lee Sock Kuan
Lee Sock Kuan has been working with children, couples and familites for over 13 years and is a certified Gestalt Therapist with Children and Adolescents with West Coast Institute. As the first to receive her certification in AsiaPacific region, Sock Kuan is excited to further her work with children and their families on coping with stress, attachment, challenging behaviour and loss issues in the Gestalt approach. Besides, Gestalt Therapy, she has received specialised training in Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, art facilitation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy and Emotional Focused Therapy. Sock Kuan also supervises and trains therapists, psychologists and social workers. She is a registered Clinical Member and Clinical Supervisor of the Singapore Association for Counselling. Besides being certified with West Coast Institute, she is a also a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills with Play Therapy International.
Testimonials
Anonymous, 15 Nov 2023
Sock is a very skillful and lively Trainer/Therapist who always make her class vibrant, interesting, engaging.
Anonymous, 15 Nov 2023
Really appreciate Sock’s engagements and spontaneity. Thanks for creating a safe and fun training space for all of us :)
Anonymous, 15 Nov 2023
Appreciate how Sock makes learning engaging and fun! The concepts learnt will definitely aid the conceptualization and assessment of each client, but also the practical tools and use of different mediums to engage and enrich each client's story.
