‘Novel connections’- Exploring literature and psychotherapy with Martin Weegmann - Online Workshop
WPF Therapy
Course description
‘Novel connections’- Exploring literature and psychotherapy with Martin Weegmann - Online Workshop
Why do this course?
The world of literature- including novels, poetry and other written forms- can provide great insights into the work of the counsellor and psychotherapist. Freud himself acknowledged that, as for his insights, the poets had always ‘been there’ before him.
In this workshop, we will draw upon literary resources and thus widening the reference base of psychotherapy.
Suitability - Who should attend?
This workshop is suitable for qualified and training psychotherapists and counsellors. The theoretical focus of the workshop will draw upon cultural, narrative and psychodynamic approaches. No specialised pre-knowledge is required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
This workshop aims to help practitioners with the following:
- To consider how literature in general can assist our understandings as therapists.
- To learn about the paradigm of the ‘literary mind’.
- To draw upon literary examples- including Virginia Woolf, Eugene O’Neil, others, including an opportunity to talk about novel you enjoy.
- Engage in a creative writing exercise that helps us to appreciate the creative, generative role that writing can play in developing our awareness.
Expenses
- Qualified Practitioners: £85
- Counselling/Psychotherapy Trainees: £75
- WPF Therapy Trainees/Staff: £60
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WPF Therapy
WPF Therapy provides therapy services for more than 400 clients every week at our modern premises near London Bridge. We also provide training and professional courses in counselling and psychotherapy for over 1,000 people every year. We are a charity...
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