Diploma Course

Service Description

The Diploma is an advanced course delivered over 12 days over 1 year (7hrs per day) and is designed for practitioners who wish to develop creative therapeutic practice as part of their role to further support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. This will provide the tools to create a safe, flexible and responsive intervention, providing an early intervention model of support to children and young people before issues escalate and require more intensive therapeutic services. Throughout the course, learners will attend twelve teaching sessions over the course of a year to gain an understanding of the diverse needs and challenges faced by children and young people and engage with a curriculum that blends theoretical learning with hands-on experience and dedicated time for the development of creative skills. This includes a focus on working safely and ethically as a practitioner, the principles of therapeutic language and practice, child development, attachment and trauma, neuroscience, safeguarding, child mental health, suicidal ideation and self-harm, neurodivergence, working with families and working in schools. An integral component of the course is a dedicated placement, offering learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a practice setting under the supervision of a qualified art therapist. It is also a requirement for learners to engage in their own personal therapy for 12 sessions prior to embarking on a placement*. Learners will also demonstrate their knowledge and skills through a combination of written work, case study presentation and the development of a creative portfolio which will be assessed and examined. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded a Diploma in Creative Therapeutic Practice. The time commitment is 1 day of training per month over 12 months and approximately 16 weeks of placement time. There will also be additional learning and personal study approximately 350 learning hours over the year. *The cost of personal therapy is in addition to the course fees. To make an enquiry about the diploma course and to discuss start dates, please get in touch.

Cancellation Policy

The Centre for Creative Therapeutic Practice (TCCTP) Refund and Cancellation Guidance Policy and Conditions Joining information for all of TCCTP's courses will normally be sent 1-week prior to the start date - please check your junk & spam folders if you have not seen this information - contacting the office on the day or evening before the start date will not always be responded to prior to the course starting. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to hello@tcctp.org. Cancellations made one month or before will be refunded in full minus £10 administration fee. Less than one month but more than 14 days before the course will be charged at 50%. Less than 14 days' notice will be fully chargeable. Please Note • Programmes are subject to change. • It is the attendees responsibility to check their email including junk and spam folders for joining details. • There is a possibility that the course/event may be cancelled due to insufficient numbers, unforeseen circumstances, or force majeure. In the case of insufficient numbers or unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be offered. In the case of force majeure such as the Coronavirus pandemic, alternative dates will be offered. If these dates are not suitable, a partial refund will be offered taking into account cost of overheads • If TCCTP offer face-2-face training - Please do not book any travel or accommodation until you have received confirmation of your booking from TCCTP. We will not be liable for this cost in the event you are not booked onto the course/event. • Where fees for attendees are being paid by a third party (e.g. employer). TCCTP will endeavour to collect the course fee through invoicing. However, where the third party fails to make payment, the course attendee will remain liable for said fees if cancellation is not made on time within our terms (see cancellation our policy above). The Centre for Creative Therapeutic Practice, January 2024

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