Training sessions meet on 20 Friday nights throughout the academic year. In addition, each Level II, III, and IV trainee is required to carry an average caseload of 3 - 5 clients seen through our psychotherapy clinic, and to attend 40 group supervision sessions per year. Selected weekend workshops are required for each level, and Level I and II trainees are also required to attend a four-day intensive training workshop. An outline of the curriculum appears below. The Core Curriculum E xperiential work forms the core of our training curriculum.
All candidates have an opportunity to work as patient.
A group discussion of the therapy session immediately follows. Strong emphasis is placed on the therapist's experience in an attempt to heighten awareness of the therapeutic process. A discussion period follows each session. Candidates are required to participate in one weekend workshop in intensive Gestalt Therapy conducted by staff members. This is an opportunity to work in deeper levels of the personality and open up areas for ongoing personal growth.