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Advanced Training Supervision
December '13 – June '14
 This handbook will cover:
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Eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Focus of the advanced training supervision.
Supervisors.
Format, cost, and practical matters.
If you have any questions about the training, please contact exist at
contact@exist-counselling.com
 Eligibility Criteria for Application:
1) Applicants must have a foundation of basic counselling skills. It is preferable that
applicants have been introduced to at least one school of thought or modality, not
including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
2) As a minimum applicants should be at the final stages of graduate training to be a
psychologist, counsellor or psychotherapist. We require potential applicants to
have obtained at least three semesters ofgraduate coursework in counselling or
psychology or psychotherapy. We accept applicants who have completed training,
and are currently practicing who feel this training supervision will be useful to their
work.
3) Applicants must be in clinical placement or work and able to run therapy sessions.
4) Applicants must be able to provide video-recordedtherapy sessions. Exist will
provide consent forms to be given to clients, and the
placement/manger/supervisor where applicable. Consent forms will be an
essential requirement to continuing in the training.
5) Applicants need to have previous experience of supervision. It is desirable that
applicants are in active supervision for their client work. Please note if you are
working towards accreditation with UKCP or BACP, this training will count towards
some supervision hours but will not fulfil the entire criteria.
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6) Applicants are required to have basic Arabic and English skills as the supervision
and client sessions could be in both languages.
7) Applicants need to have identifiable training goals and objectives.
8) Applicants should be self-motivated and self-directed
If you are interested in applying, fill in the attached application form, and
send it with your CV tocontact@exist-counselling.com by Thursday 7th
November 2013.
Alternatively, visit our website: www.exist-counselling.com
 Focus for the advanced training supervision:
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The main focus of the training supervision seminars is on the exploration and
critical consideration of the trainee’s approach and ‘style’ of practice.
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A second focus is on how the trainee is aware of personal dynamics and
assumptions, how s/he is working within the therapeutic relationship and
reflecting on the therapeutic process, within ethical and professional standards.
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There will be a multi-disciplinary focus in the groups. Schools to be included are
Systemic, Existential, Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Gestalt.However,
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) will not be included.
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There will be a contextual focus, which will include looking at how culture and
traditions affect the work. This includes the personal context of the client, and
the context of the field. When relevant we will consider the impact of psychiatric
diagnosis and psychometric assessments on both the client and the therapist's
way of being.
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The training supervision serves to integrate the theoretical and practical aspects
of the education of the practitioner.
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Throughout this training supervision you will
1) Become more able to question your motivation in your interventions with
clients.
2) Develop openness and learn how to use supervision effectively and give
and receive professional, timely, and appropriate feedback to your peers.
3) Become more autonomous as a practitioner.
4) Develop a more grounded professional identity.
 Supervisors
Mr. Omar Nafie and Ms.Shahira Kamal both UKCP Registered psychotherapists
will facilitate the supervision group.
To know more about their individual backgrounds and experience please visit
the Exist website http://www.exist-counselling.com/about-us/our-team/
 Format, Cost and Practical Matters:
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There will be an interview session before confirming acceptance on the
training.
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This training will be provided from December 2013 till May 20141.
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Exact dates to be decided and confirmed with the group and depending on national holidays
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The group will meet for an introductory session followed by 12 training
sessions on average on alternate Saturdays.
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During each training session the group will meet for 4.5 hours, which
includes four hours of training supervision and onebreak.
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For each two-hour training segment, the group will look at part or all of a
video session by one or more of the supervisees. The group will then go
through the different parts of the video, analysing the interventions made,
providing alternatives from several theoretical backgrounds, and helping
the supervisee develop their own style of working.
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The training costs L.E 6000, 50% payable before the start date and the
remainder to be paid before the 6th session. This covers the cost of a
preliminary session plus 12 sessions over a period of 6 months.
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Please note that fees are non-refundable once an instalment is paid. Also
cancellations and missed sessions are non-refundable.
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A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded upon completion of the
training.
If you are interested in applying, fill in the attached application form, and
send with your CV to contact@exist-counselling.com by Thursday 7th
November 2013.
Alternatively, visit our website: www.exist-counselling.com
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