Training in Existential Analysis (Logotherapy) in Canada

 (state 2007)

The International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis (GLE-International) and the International Society for Existential Analytical Psychotherapy (ISEAP) (both Vienna, Austria) are providing access to full training in existential analytical psychotherapy and/or counselling in Vancouver, BC (in cooperation with UBC).

A) Course survey for training in Existential Analysis (Logotherapy)

Purpose

The course is considered a complete training program in existential counselling and psychotherapy. It is intended for post graduate students and practitioners, but also for students at the end of their university career.

Structure and Duration of the Seminars

The courses are divided into two parts:

a)       the Basic Training Program (44 days in 2 years) and

b)       the Clinical Training Program (36 days in 2 years).

a) This Basic Training Program consists of 7 seminar blocks of 6 consecutive days each (42 + 2 admission days). Instruction topics include the theory of personhood, the theory of existence, existential motivations in theory and practice, some general methods and group-self-experience. For getting an intermediate diploma a seminar of 7 days winds up the training. This seminar consists in diagnostics, further methods, practical training, insight into main diagnosis like anxieties, depression, histrionic disorders, personality disorders, psychosis and treatment of non clinical disturbances. It also includes group supervision of at least 100 hours leading to an intermediate diploma: the Basic Existential Counselling Diploma.

b) Training for the Full Existential Psychotherapy Diploma continues for almost 2 more years (6 blocks of 6 days each) with further seminars on clinical theory (psychopathology, aetiology), practice, methods, practical training, group and individual self-experience and supervision.

All our courses are part-time, with a maximum of 20 training days per year, and are designed to be managed alongside current occupations.

Additional Elements of the Training

In addition to the seminars both diplomas require:

a)      One individual admissions interview and 2 admission days at the beginning of the second week.

b)      Self experience in individual sessions (min. 30 hours for the Basic Existential Counselling Diploma, a total of min. 50 hours for Full Existential Psychotherapy Diploma)

c)      Supervision: Basic Counselling Diploma: at least 100 hours (in groups); Full Existential Psychotherapy Diploma: at least 150 hours (in groups mostly).

d)      Practical work: for the counselling diploma at least 200 hours own practical work; for Full Existential Psychotherapy Diploma a practicum of 500 hours (e.g. as a guest in a psychiatric clinic or ambulance – most of you may have done this) and at least 600 hours of own practice (in public or private locations).

e)      A written theoretical or practical paper project of at least 20 (Basic Counselling Diploma) or 30 pages (Full Existential Psychotherapy Diploma).

Minimum Admission Requirements

Persons possessing (or in a currant study of) a master’s or doctoral degree in clinical or counselling psychology, social work, medicine, or a related field are encouraged to apply for admission to the full training program. For the basic counselling diploma teachers, theologians and persons with other professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Others may apply by a written explanation of their interest. The application will than be evaluated in a personal interview.

A personal interview is required for all applicants.

Trainers

Responsible for the whole training: Alfried Längle, M.D., Ph.D.

In collaboration with the European training staff and Derrick Klaassen, MA, doctoral student (UBC, Vancouver).

For individual sessions (self experience) we will also collaborate with local experienced psychotherapists.

Application

To apply for the admission:

1. Send an e-mail indicating

a) either your interest for the introductory seminar

b) or send the application form if you are already decided and want to reserve a place.

To: alfried@laengle.info

For any questions you may contact directly Alfried Längle alfried@laengle.info

For those interested to participate in Vancouver please send your interest to:

Derrick Klaassen, MA, Ass. Director,

            Trinity Western University - Counselling Psychology Program

            7600 Glover Road, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1

            Fax: 604-513-215

            Email: klaass7@interchange.ubc.ca

At this stage we are collecting the interest to get an idea if there are enough people in the Seattle area to provide a local training. The Vancouver training has the same structure (3 times 6 days a year) thus an exchange is possible.

2.   After having shown your definite interest in the training program and sent in the application form you will be informed about the possible dates for the admission interview. It will take place at Dr. Längle’s next visit in Seattle in the week of the introductory seminar or before the beginning of the second seminar.

4.   For any question please contact either alfried@laengle.info or klaass7@interchange.ubc.ca

b) Canadian Program: dates, costs & application 

City: mostly at UBC, Vancouver

Costs (Canadian Dollars)

The seminar day: CAN $120 (students $ 80).

One year: is planned with 18 days

For the Basic Counselling Diploma: 45 days seminars in 2 ½ years, plus min. 30 hours individual self-experience, plus 100 hours supervision

For the Full Existential Psychotherapy Diploma: 74 days seminars, plus min. 50 hours individual self-experience, plus min. 150 hours supervision

The prices are within the average range of comparable training programs. Student reductions at the seminars may be available to full-time students.

NO payments are required in advance - you only pay for what you get! NO obligations.

Beginning

Second training cohort is scheduled to launch in Fall 2009.