Psychodynamic Approaches for Professionals in Medicine, Teaching and Mental Health
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Overview
The Psychodynamic Approaches for Professionals in Medicine, Teaching and Mental Health short course will develop your understanding of psychodynamic, organisational and psychosocial theory and their application to everyday work-based situations and interactions.
You will enhance your techniques in self-awareness and emotional sensibility and will be able to apply these within a professional setting. You will also gain a deeper understanding of how to evaluate common diagnostic categories and clinical symptoms using analytical and psychosocial approaches.
The course will cover:
- the social and historical context of psychoanalysis
- psychoanalytic and organisational theory
- the impact of social and cultural factors within organisations
- unconscious structures and dynamics that may exist in organisations.
The Psychodynamic Approaches for Professionals in Medicine, Teaching and Mental Health is ideal for those working in medical, education or therapeutic settings, or those who are working therapeutically within any organisation. This course is also suitable for those who are interested in a future career in psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy. The course will contribute towards both personal and professional development.
You will learn through interactive group sessions and reflective exercises, using real examples of the topics and exploring personal responses. This will build your capacity for using reflective practices, which sit at the core of psychoanalytic approaches.
As a learner on this course, you will study alongside fellow professionals wishing to enhance their knowledge in the subject area, giving you the opportunity to make connections with like-minded colleagues and network.
You will receive a Birkbeck certificate of participation upon completion of the course.
This course is non-credit bearing, so carries no credit points.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To study on this short course, we require participants to have current experience of working in a 'helping role', either paid or voluntary. Once you have booked onto the course, we will contact you to verify your entry requirements and you may be required to provide evidence as part of this.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You can book directly onto the short courses you would like to take, using the Register button above which will direct you to the relevant booking page. Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early if you're interested.
We offer a 20% discount to those who are members of Birkbeck’s alumni, as well as the student and staff community. If you are eligible to claim this discount, please contact the Innovation Support Unit so that we can process your booking.