The course now offered in Glasgow will closely follow the structure of the Manchester course. It is hoped that the training will in the course of time enhance the group work available and practised in Scotland to a level of parity with international standards. While care will be taken to provide a six-year programme which will give a consistent and sequential development for trainees, the programme is divided into three sections. Each of the first two sections may be taken as a course useful and relevant in its own right, and is also the entrance to the next stage. A two year course which expands and deepens the theory and applied practice of group analysis.
Therapeutic experience continues by means of membership of the small and large groups.
Trainees must set up and conduct a once-weekly therapy group in an approved setting, under supervision, for a minimum of two years or until the required standard is reached. Weekly supervision, usually by telephone, is required Unless they already have adequate experience of working therapeutically with individuals, trainees will be required to gain such experience under supervision . Trainees submit a theory paper during the course, and a clinical paper after completing the course work and the other practical requirements Before or during the course trainees must obtain experience of patients in a psychiatric setting. An interview may be required. In almost all cases for those wishing to join the advanced course following introductory, entry is automatic.