Guild of Analytical Psychology and Spirituality

HUMANISTIC & INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY SECTION

Guild of Analytical Psychology and Spirituality GAPS

Guild of Analytical Psychology and Spirituality GAPS
PO Box 59919 London SW16 3DU
Tel/fax: 020 8764 5458
E: catherine@grimley.eclipse.co.uk
W: http://www.guildofanalyticalpsychologyandspirituality.org/
Contact Name: Catherine Hinds

Organisational History

The Guild was formed in 1989 by a group of Jungian Analysts who sought to put an emphasis on the religious dimension of the psychology of C G Jung. There was a definite feeling that people were needing a place and space where they could explore and discover their own religious beliefs and values, in the light of their own cultural background and conditioning.

Training Course Selection & Admission

Admission to the Training Programme is by interview. There are four requirements: Jungian analysis (200 hours for entry), an academic degree, being over thirty years, and suitability for this type of work When the student has successfully completed the Training Programme, they can apply for membership.

Training Course Requirements

Personal therapy 300 + hours of Jungian therapy

Clinical/clients 450 + hours with four clients. A six month clinical placement

Supervision 150 + hours of one to one supervision

Written work Extended essay of no less than 15,000 words

Attendance All course seminars, workshops, reading psychological texts, Group Process and student meetings

Training Course Assessments, standards, role of training committee

All students in training have to provide written work each term. Evaluations of their work and progress in the training are evaluated at different stages in the training. They are required to fulfill the Training Standards of the Guild. The Training Committee oversees this progress via a panel of Review Committee members and a Personal Tutor.

Training Courses Course Information

Foundation Course
Full or Part time - Part Time

Dates - Wednesday early evening

Length - Wednesdays

Location - Central London

Number of places - 6 - 8

Cost - £450

Time Commitment - 30 hours plus study

Training program
Full or Part time - Part Time

Dates - Wednesdays

Length - 4 years

Location - Central London

Number of places - 6-8

Cost - £1200 yearly

Time Commitment - 1000 hours plus study

Theoretical orientation

The primary concern in this approach is the person and it takes precedence over psychological technique and theory. The aim is to help the person comprehend themselves by way of discovery, self-examination and understanding. This entails an exploration of the unconscious as well consciousness, to experience how these two come together in a meaningful whole for the individual. The approach is to address the whole person in body, mind, soul and spirit. In helping the person to discover how they become themselves, the uniqueness of the process is stressed. Attention is given to integrating this process both at personal and collective levels of the personality so that an enriching, meaningful and wholesome relationship with life and living is achieved in their cultural, social and religious context.

Theoretical Studies
Ancestry and emergence of analytical psychology
Fundamental concepts of Jungian psychology
Analytic methods and approaches
The Jungian view of psychotherapy
The Jungian view of psychopathology
The Individuation process
Dream interpretation
Myth and symbolism
Fairy tales and their interpretation
Transference and counter-transference
Jung's view of religion and spirituality
Trauma with particular reference to childhood trauma
Psychodynamic theories and analytical psychology
Professional and ethical attitudes in therapy.

Accreditation, graduation, membership

On the completion of a successful training, the student receives a Diploma, membership of GAPS and accreditation to the UKCP (HIPS)

Code of ethics/ethical principals

The Guild has its own Code of Ethics which is in line with the UKCP guidelines

Is the organisation accrediting, training or both?

Both

Is the organisation running a low cost scheme?

Yes

Does the organisation offer clincial services?

Yes

Does the organisation have members included in the UKCP national register?

Yes