Relational Depth Seminar

• Understand the nature of relational depth
• Articulate their own experiences of in-depth relating
• Understand the latest research findings on the nature, impact and prevalence of relational depth in therapy
• Recognise means of deepening levels of relating with clients
• Recognise their own chronic strategies of disconnection and other barriers to relational depth

Course Details

SCHEDULE

• Session 1: Experiencing relational depth, in and out of therapy
• Session 2: The importance of relatedness to psychological wellbeing
• Session 3: Deepening our levels of relating with clients
• Session 4: Chronic strategies of disconnection

FORMAT

The seminar combines self-development exercises, theoretical input, practical exercises, and small and large group discussion.

The seminar is appropriate for training and practising counsellors, psychotherapists, counselling psychologists and other mental health professionals.

We anticipate a high number of participants at this event so please be prepared for a conference-style set up. We do recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. 

Applications Lecturers Dates Fees FAQs

Eligibility:

Our CPD workshops are open to anyone who is interested in the subject matter, wants to develop their skills and expand their knowledge. This workshop is particularly aimed at counsellors, psychotherapists and those in helping professions who work therapeutically with others.


How to apply:

Simply sign up using the booking form on this web page - supplying the requested details and paying the applicable fee (please see the 'Fees' tab for further information and details of other ways to pay). 

Mick Cooper (Professor at University of Roehampton): 

Mick Cooper is Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton, where he is Director of the Centre for Research in Social and psychological Transformation (CREST). 

Mick is a chartered psychologist, a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, and a Fellow of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). 

Mick is author and editor of a range of texts on person-centred, existential, and relational approaches to therapy; including Working at Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy (2nd ed., Sage, 2018, with Dave Mearns), Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Sage, 2011, with John McLeod), and Existential Therapies (2nd ed., Sage, 2017). 

Mick has led a series of research studies exploring the processes and outcomes of humanistic counselling with young people, and has recently completed an ESRC-funded randomised controlled trial of school-based humanistic counselling. 

Mick is the father of four children and lives in Brighton on the south coast of England. 

Learn more about Mick Cooper and the workshop.

Upcoming Exeter workshops:

2019/20 Academic Year:

• Saturday 2nd November 2019 - 9.30am - 4.30pm

Course fees and payment options:

Full Fee:

• £75.00 payable in advance.

IMC Approved Practitioners:

• £65.00 payable in advance.

IMC Student / Graduate Offer:

• £60.00 payable in advance.

Further information on fees:

Fees listed include VAT.

Applicants are invited to enrol by paying the applicable fee.


How to pay:

You can pay online (via PayPal) by using the booking form on this web page. You can also pay by credit / debit card, either in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, or over the phone by calling 01392 219200. Please note that we are unable to accept payments via American Express or Diners Club cards.

We also accept cash paid in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, as well as cheques, which should be made out to 'Iron Mill College' and dropped in or sent to 'Iron Mill College, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT'. We can also accept payments by bank transfer and standing order - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details or a standing order form. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.


Course commencement:

Please note: Iron Mill College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort, based on the enrolment of a minimum number of successful applicants. A full refund of course fees paid, including any deposit, will be given to all applicants in the event of a course cancellation or postponement where the college is prevented from providing the course as advertised in circumstances beyond its control, including force majeure or sickness/illness of specialised staff. The college cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.

Our comprehensive general FAQs pages include answers to many common questions, grouped into the following areas:

• Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Choosing the Right Course.
• Applying for a Course.
• Fees, Funding and Finance.
• Venues and Facilities.
• Placements, Personal Therapy and Supervision.
• Iron Mill Counselling Service.

However, if you can't find the answer your looking for, or need further help or information, do not hesitate to contact us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk.

• Overview
• Entry Level Courses
• Advanced Courses
• Post Qualifying Courses
• CPD Workshops
• Tailor-Made Training
• A is for Autism - Seminar
• B is for Body - Seminar
• TA 101 - The Official Introduction to Transactional Analysis
• Coaching 101 - Introduction to Coaching
• Introduction to Ecotherapy: Counselling with Nature in Mind
• Professional Certificate in CBT
• Treating Anxiety and Depression in Children and Young People
• Study Skills Sessions
• An Introduction to Gender Variance
• Bereavement and Loss Workshops
• Demystifying Creativity in the Therapy Room
• A Sense of Home and Connection
• Animal Assisted Therapy
• Using Movement and Dance as Therapy
• Getting Your Head Around Your Brain
• Existential Therapy Seminar (*MICK COOPER*)
• Relational Depth Seminar (*MICK COOPER*)
• FREE Public Lecture - An Introduction to Reclaiming Your Medicine
• Reclaiming Your Medicine - Self Care As Soulful CPD