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What our course
participants have said about our courses.
This is a small selection of
many of the kind comments participants have made about the PTI/APAC
Certificate and Diploma courses in the last two years.
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'I would absolutely recommend it. This is a one of a kind course in
the world from my research. I believe it is much more effective than
training through random workshops.' (Cert 2007)
'! Would recommend the
course. I felt it was of a very high standard, definitely at
post-graduate level. Good balance of useful experiential exercises and
theory. The course really pushed me to draw on all of my experience and
consider what my therapeutic aims would be in all of the therapeutic
work I do with children.' (Dip 2007).
'A thorough, intense,
amazing learning journey of yourself and of play therapy techniques to
add to your skills and knowledge, increasing your understanding. Really
valuable to stay in the process and build close supporting friendships
with fellow students.' (Dip 2007)
'It's fantastic - it's the best course I have ever attended. It's
been a life changing experience on a personal and career level'. (Cert
2007)
'The boundary exercises
have helped me see myself as a person and the boundaries I have to set
myself'. (Cert 2007)
'I feel that my boundaries
are clearer, even though I thought I really had understood them already
as a Counsellor.' (Cert 2007)
'It has really helped me to
see that I need to be extra vigilant about boundaries in my professional
work - both with children and adults.' (Cert 2007)
'Activities (movement) were
amazing. Every day I am learning/discovering something new about
myself'. (Cert 2007)
'Yes I would certainly
recommend the course – it is essential for people working with children
to know and understand how children communicate through the power of
play. It has been a challenging course which has been both joyful and
painful at times. The intensity of the course has helped me to become
aware of my personal awareness like no other course.' (Cert 2006)
'I wasn’t sure what to
expect regarding the practical/experiential work. This was really
enjoyable and to have most of the course on a practical level was
fantastic.' (Cert 2006)
'I found the day
(therapeutic storytelling) challenging but inspirational and I feel I've
grown more as a person'. (Cert 2007)
'I must say I feel so
impressed with this aspect (setting up play therapy). As a trainee
psychotherapist it has been a constant frustration that we have not been
given ideas about the nuts and bolts! Also it gives me focus and a real
confidence that I'll be able to make it (job) happen. A dream is being
fulfilled.' (Cert 2007)
'Beyond any words or my
imagination. I found it extremely powerful, quite amazing. I think
learning how to use sandtrays has opened a whole window of opportunities
for my clients.'(Sand module Cert 2007)
'It will help enormously to
have movement 'springboards' to help process emotions'. (Cert 2007)
'I'm pleased we didn't
spend the time doing basic movement/dance activities but stayed focussed
on therapeutic applications and tools for analysing/observing movement.'
(Cert 2007)
'How clay, so simple, can
reflect so many emotions.' (Cert 2007)
'Clay was so powerful and
facilitated so gently and skilfully. It will make me a safer therapist.'
(Cert 2007)
'A very informative and
thought provoking day. (therapeutic storytelling)'. (Cert 2007)
'I feel I know how to write
(therapeutic) stories now - I'll do this more.' (Cert 2007)
'So helpful to go through
it step by step. (Therapeutic story writing).' (Cert 2007)
'Brilliant experience. Very
enlightening in more ways than one. (Puppets).' (Cert 2007)
'I am feeling very clear
about what I need to put into place to begin working in a therapy
service.' (Cert 2007)
'The Ethical Framework' and
principles were very helpful.' (Cert 2007)
'Activity (sand) was simply
amazing'. (Cert 2007)
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Learning methods
'I feel that I have come away with practical and effective tools for
supporting children in need, as opposed to a lot of theory, which cannot
be transferred to action' (Cert 2007)
'I have already recommended this course. My belief is that
experiential learning has the
capacity for the learner to be able to ground the learning. ' (Cert
2006)
'I would most definitely
recommend this course. It is very condensed with many areas covered in
depth. The experiential aspect of the training has meant that the
learning has been integrated.' (Dip 2007)
'The session on the
practicalities of setting up an itinerant play therapy service was
extremely useful and is congruent with what I currently do so this was
affirming. The exercise with wool and the art experience has certainly
clarified my boundaries.' (Cert 2007)
'The ratio of experiential
work is of greater value than just theory based courses.' (Dip 2007)
'Thank you for the
wonderful teaching - I have loved the hands-on stuff'. (Cert 2007)
'I love how Monika says
'come and show me (how the child acts)' and demonstrates rather than
having an intellectual discussion.' (Cert 2007)
'One of the best styles of
delivery for child protection that I have heard.' (2007)
'Great, everyday I'm
learning something about myself. Every activity has helped me to see my
emotional baggage.' (Cert 2007)
'I would definitely
recommend the course because of its practical content, backup of reading
lists, support and its international base and awareness of different
cultural needs.' (Dip 2007)
' Being on the course,
especially here in France, has been a very positive experience. I
believe this course has given me many tools to work with children
adolescents and adults. I believe that these can be integrated in my
counselling and psychology skills.' (Dip 2007)
'The course has been an incredible journey. I believe that those
working with children should undertake this course to understand the
inner world of the child and the child as a whole being.' (Cert 2007)
'I would most definitely
recommend the course. It has been a fantastic learning experience in a
fantastic location.' (La Mouline Cert 2006)
'I am feeling more
confident about defending myself with aggressive children.' (Cert 2007)
'I enjoyed learning how to
match the energy of the angry or shy child - great demonstrations.'
(Cert 2007)
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Career progression
opportunities
'Any Counsellors working with children should HAVE to do the course.
I now feel just talking therapies should not be allowed at primary
(school) level. Thank you I will go back a changed Counsellor with many
new 'tools' in my box. (Cert 2007)
'You bet I would (recommend
the course). A journey I would not have missed for the world. It has
shone a light on what I really want to do.' (Cert 2006)
'The completion of this
training has encouraged me to begin looking into setting up my own
practice and marketing myself, as well as continuing my work in
schools.' (Dip 2007)
'I think more Art
Therapists who work with children should extend their skills and begin
to work with Play Therapists. The environment seems to help balance out
the levels of anxiety which can be experienced whilst involved in this
training process.' (Cert 2006)
'Very good day, very informative and useful for my professional
development.' 'The career development presentation really clarified and
was helpful to arrive at a definitive career move.' (Cert 2007)
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Personal and career
support
'As the issues and challenges come
up in the work, I've felt supported and relaxed so rather than tensing
up I work my way through them.' (Cert 2007)
'You asked if I would let you know how the presentation went (to a
primary school). I am thrilled to say that after only half an hour (I
was there over 2 and half hours) they offered me not only the placement
but named some of the children they would like me to see! I think they
were very impressed with the CD. ' (Cert 2007)
'I think the way you set up the practical holistic aspects of the
programme in terms of food,
refreshments, environment, support and organisational back up and places
to unwind are superb - I have not encountered this level of thought with
regard to holistic health in any psychotherapy training. Well done!'
(Cert 2006)
'I would recommend the course as it is so practical and is organised
in a way that you can continue with
your own job simultaneously.' (Cert 2006)
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