The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland
Areas of Training
Course Description
Working with Children & Adolescents Module II (Intensive Format)
TBA
Program Schedule
Module I: June 21-26, 2010
Module II: TBA
Overview
This program offers a holistic, experiential approach to working with children, adolescents, and their families. The Gestalt model emphasizes the child in relationship and explores the development of self and families through the child-and-family’s creative adaptation to life challenges.
Curriculum and Methodology
The curriculum will include both a conceptual framework and practical tools for working with children and adolescents in clinical and educational settings. Module I topics will include Gestalt approaches to and models of assessment, therapeutic alliance, development, clinician’s use of self, and working with parents. Application topics, addressed in Module II, will be drawn from ADHD, anxiety, behavior disorders, depression and suicidality, eating disorders, gender identity, learning problems, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, and substance use and abuse.
The format consists of didactic presentations, experiential activities, learning labs, supervised practicums, process groups, and case consultation. In addition, there will be an opportunity in Module II to learn from “experts”—a group of adolescents—concerning their first-hand experience in counseling and therapeutic settings.
The program is offered in two modules that can be taken in sequence or independently in different years. Module I is a prerequisite for Module II.
Who Should Attend
This advanced training program is for health care and education professionals who wish to deepen and extend their skills in working with children and adolescents. Some exposure to Gestalt therapy principles and experiential work is recommended.
Admission Process
Please apply on-line or contact the GIC Registrar, for a program application. The non-refundable application fee and a current photograph must accompany all applications. Class size is limited; early application is advised.
Continuing Education
40 instruction hours per module
Fees
Application for each module (nonrefundable) $100
Tuition for each module: $1,500
Faculty
Chairperson(s)
Marlene Moss Blumenthal, PhD
Mark McConville, PhD
Faculty will be drawn from:
Debra Dunkle, PhD, LISW
Robert G. Lee, PhD
Denise Tervo, PhD
Mark J. Warren, MD, MPH
Gordon Wheeler, PhD