Manchester  Gestalt Centre

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Open Accredited Gestalt Workshops
There are some vacancies on our regular (non-residential) three-day workshops (Friday – Sunday) for people who are already in Gestalt training elsewhere, who are in personal therapy and in supervision.  The training hours (18 per weekend) are accredited by the Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute UK.Tutors: These workshops will be run by Peter Philippson, who is a Teaching & Supervising Member of GPTI, or by guest trainers.  Senior trainees or graduates will assist on some workshops.Cost: The cost of these workshops is currently £130 per weekend (Friday morning – Sunday afternoon), and includes handouts, tea/coffee.
19/21 May Confluence & Isolation
15/17 September Dialogue & Experiment
17/19 November Sexuality
To Apply:
Write to Peter Philippson at Manchester Gestalt Centre. You may be invited for an interview or asked for a reference if you are not known to us.

The Art of the Trainer - A 3-day workshop led by John Bernard Harris
This workshop offers a wide-ranging look at the philosophy and practice of training and facilitation from Gestalt and other perspectives. The workshop is suitable for both new and more experienced trainers. There will be a maximum of 8 participants to allow ample individual attention.
Venue: Manchester Gestalt Centre
Date:  Friday-Sunday  2/3/4 June 2000
Cost: £165. The deposit is £75, refundable only if the workshop is cancelled.
Contact: John Harris on: 01457-870476, or at the Centre.

Doing Therapy in Groups - A 3-day workshop led by John Bernard Harris
The workshop will provide an opportunity for anyone who wishes to learn or revise the fundamental skills of doing therapy in groups. The theoretical model used will be grounded in Gestalt Therapy and will be useful to any broadly humanistic practitioner. The workshop will be suitable for both novice and more experienced group therapists. There will be a maximum of 12 participants.
Venue:   Manchester Gestalt Centre 
Date: Friday/Saturday/Sunday 21/22/23 July 2000
Cost: £150. The deposit, which is refundable only if the workshop is cancelled, is £70, payable at time of booking.
Contact: John at the Centre on: 0161-257-2202 or on 01457-870476.

Introduction to Transactional Analysis 8-9th July 2000
Two day workshop with Graeme Summers introducing the principles of TA theory and practice. Suitable for personal or professional development. 10am-5pm both days.
Cost £80 (£60 if booked by June 1st).
Contact Graeme on 01524 762607 or 0161 2572202

Introduction to Gestalt 23/24th September 2000.
Two day workshop with Elizabeth Jackson. An experiential introduction to the principles and practice of Gestalt Therapy. This workshop is for mental health professionals - volunteers - counsellors - trainees and anyone with an inquiring mind interested in learning about Gestalt. Suitable for personal or professional development.
Cost £60.
Contact Elizabeth 0161 257 2202.

Essential Gestalt 2000/01.
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of Gestalt Therapy. It is suitable for counsellors and healers at all levels of training, and those interested in furthering their experience of the Gestalt approach and enhancing their personal development. Training will consist of 6 weekend workshops commencing October 2000 to July 2001.
Dates: 2000- 21/22nd Oct, 11/12th Nov. 2001- 27/28 Jan, 24/25th March, 19/20th May, 7/8th July.
Venue: Manchester Gestalt Centre. 7 Norman Rd. Manchester. M14 5LF
Cost: £490 - A discount of £40 will be made to those who pay for the complete course by September 1st 1999.
Apply to Shirley Summers to arrange an interview.  Call 0161 257 2202 or write to the Manchester Gestalt Centre
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Supervision
We offer individual and group supervision for psychotherapists and counsellors.

Group Supervision Groups - led by John Bernard Harris.
These groups (maximum 5 members) are for people involved in running groups of any kind, who would like regular (6 – 8 weekly) supervision on their groupwork practice. There are currently vacancies in one group meeting in Manchester and another meeting near Huddersfield.
Cost: £25 per session (3 hours). For discussion/details contact John Bernard Harris on 01457-870476.

Trauma Supervision Group for professional and volunteer workers who help people recover from trauma.
Cost:
£25 per session (3 hours) – sliding scale for volunteers.
Contact Elizabeth 0161 257 2202