Couple Therapy for Depression
Accredited Practitioner Training
April 15th & 16th 2013
April 22nd 2013
April 29th & 30th 2013
VENUE: LEEDS
About the Training:
This is an approximately 9 month CPD course made up of 5 days formal teaching (on the above
dates) and nine months supervision which enables experienced couple practitioners (or
equivalent) to practice the Couple Therapy approved as a treatment for mild to moderate
depression in IAPT Services. Successful completion of the course and supervised clinical work
allows accreditation as a ‘Couple Therapy for Depression IAPT Practitioner’.
The training has been commissioned by NHS North of England for the Yorkshire and the Humber
region and will be provided by The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships at the Northern
School of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (NSCAP) in Leeds.
About the Training Provider:
The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships developed Couple Therapy for Depression for use
in IAPT Services, having been commissioned by the Department of Health to create a
competencies framework for this treatment with Relate. TCCR subsequently produced the
Training Course that leads to accreditation as a Couple Therapy for Depression IAPT Practitioner,
and has delivered it in London, Manchester and Bristol. TCCR is currently the only fully accredited
training provider for Couple Therapy for Depression.
The Northern School of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy was set up by the NHS in 2003 and
is now one of the largest psychotherapy training schools in the UK. NSCAP delivers training,
consultancy and research for professionals and services working with children, adolescents and
families including adults with mental health difficulties. NSCAP is co-ordinating the local provision
of IAPT Couple Therapy for Depression training.
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What is Couple Therapy for Depression?
Based on NICE guidelines, Couple Therapy for Depression is a brief (20 session) integrative
treatment for depression for couples where one of the partners is experiencing both relationship
distress and depression. It has been developed by identifying best practice in a range of
behavioural and other types of couple therapies evidenced in RCT effectiveness trials. Taken
together these represent good clinical practice in the treatment of depression. Couple Therapy for
Depression focuses on the relational aspects of depression and on factors that reduce stress and
increase support within the couple.
Who is eligible for the Training?
The course is for practitioners who already have an initial qualification in Couple Therapy or
equivalent experience of treating couple relationships, together with two years’ experience of
working with couples with common mental health difficulties. This training is not for
practitioners without a Couple Therapy qualification or equivalent experience.
Each application must include:
 a completed application form (below)
 a statement of support from a current supervisor (below)
 a statement of support from your line manager (below)
What are the supervision requirements?
Trainees will be expected to participate in weekly supervision sessions between May 2013 and
January 2014. This will be facilitated by the training team and training consultants. Supervision
will be conducted in groups and may require telephone or video conferencing. Trainees will be
required to submit digital recordings of therapy sessions as well as verbal reports.
What accreditation will successful trainees receive?
When the criteria are met, the trainee will receive:
 Certificate of Satisfactory Attendance after course attendance and evaluation
 Certificate of Completion of Practitioner Training as a Couple Therapy for Depression IAPT
Practitioner after supervision and assessment of two cases, enabling them to become
accredited with the British Society of Couple Psychotherapists and Counsellors – the Lead
Accrediting Body for this modality.
Closing Date:
31st January 2013
How will the application be assessed?
All applications will be screened by staff at NSCAP to ensure that the entry requirements of
qualification, experience and setting have been met. Those that do not meet the criteria cannot be
accepted. Prospective applicants who are unsure if they meet the criteria should contact Amy
Deakes (details below). Places will initially be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Early
application is encouraged.
When will applicants hear if they have a place?
Applications for the course will be reviewed by the 8th February and all applicants will be notified as
soon as possible after this date.
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Contact person for queries:
Ellie Pekala
Course Administrator
NSCAP
Bevan House,
34-36 Springwell Road
Leeds LS12 1AW
Tel: 0113 3058750
Email: ellie.pekala@nhs.net
For queries related to IAPT service development and funding please contact:
Debi Hemingway
IAPT Project Manager
Yorkshire and the Humber SHA
Tel: 0113 295 2000
Debi.Hemingway@yorksandhumber.nhs.uk
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Couple Therapy for Depression Accredited Practitioner Training
Applicant Details (please type or write clearly)
Name:
Address:
Telephone no.
Mobile no:
Email:
Role:
Base address:
Employing organisation:
Training Applied for:
April 2013 - Leeds
deadline:: 31st January 2013
1. Do you have a qualification as a Couple Therapist?
2.
YES
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NO
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If YES, please give details of the qualification level, awarding body and date:
3. If NO, please give details of your equivalent experience in working with couples under
supervision, and of your CPD activities in this modality:
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4. Please give details of your professional accreditations e.g. BACP, HPC etc:
5. Do you have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working with couples
with common mental health problems?
YES
6.
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NO
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If YES, please give details of this experience:
7. Have you had training in risk issues, safeguarding and clinical governance?
YES
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NO
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If YES, please give details of this training or courses where these areas were covered:
9. If you have also done a CBT training please give details of the level and dates:
10. If you have also done a Supervisor training please give details and dates:
11. Do you require any special facilities to attend the five day training course?
Applicant: Sign ………………………………….
Date ……………………
Please return application & supporting statements by 31st January 2013
To: ellie.pekala@nhs.net
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Couple Therapy for Depression Accredited Practitioner Training
Supervisor Statement (This may be sent by email separately)
(Name)________________________ has submitted an application for Couple Therapy for
Depression training as part of the national training programme in IAPT. Please provide a
statement commenting on his/her suitability as a candidate for training. Your statement should
reflect current and recent practice.
Couple Therapy for Depression training requires that trainees already have an initial qualification
in Couple Therapy, or equivalent experience of treating couple relationships, together with two
years’ experience of working with couples with common mental health difficulties. They must be
currently working with couples or able to begin immediately the 5-day course ends.
Please comment on:
General competence in couples work
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The applicant’s aptitude for working in a time limited way.
Please confirm that the applicant has received training in risk issues, safeguarding and other
clinical governance areas.
YES:
NO:
By signing below you are confirming that you support the application.
You also understand that we may contact you as part of the selection process for trainees.
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Current role:
Employing Organisation
Work Address:
E-mail Address;
Please return this to the applicant or send it directly to: ellie.pekala@nhs.net
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Couple Therapy for Depression Accredited Practitioner Training
Manager Statement (this may be sent by email separately)
(Name)_______________________ has submitted an application for training as a Couple Therapy
for Depression practitioner for IAPT services.
The training is for practitioners who already have an initial qualification in Couple Therapy, or
equivalent experience of treating couple relationships, together with two years’ experience of
working with couples with common mental health difficulties
The IAPT training programme involves a 5 day course following which trainees will be expected
to participate in weekly supervision sessions for 20 to 24 weeks of at least 2 cases between May
2013 and January 2014. They will be supervised by approved couple therapy for depression
supervisors. Supervision will be conducted in groups and will require telephone conferencing.
Trainees will be required to submit digital recordings of therapy sessions as well as verbal reports.
They must be currently working with couples or able to begin immediately the 5-day course ends.
Couple Therapy for Depression is a brief (20 session) integrative treatment for depression. The
two training cases should last for approximately twenty sessions and include the use of the IAPT
minimum data set. If couples drop out early they will need to be replaced to meet the training
requirement.
I agree to proactively support the applicant’s access to appropriate treatment cases and
their release for supervision sessions, and confirm that I understand and support the
requirements of this application going forward.
Please indicate that you are in support of the applicant completing two training
cases of twenty sessions
Please also indicate that you are in support of the applicant completing the IAPT
minimum data set
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Current role:
Employing Organisation
Work Address:
E-mail Address;
Please return this to the applicant or send it directly to ellie.pekala@nhs.net
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