The Institute of Family Therapy offers courses at all levels of training in family and systemic psychotherapy
Long-term training is organised on a part-time basis to allow individuals to participate with minimum disruption to their work setting. Each stage of the training may be followed as a self contained module. Depending on experience and professional qualifications it may not be necessary to enter at the introductory level, but equivalence of prior learning will need to be demonstrated via our APEL procedure (accreditation of prior experience and learning). Trainees are required to apply for a place at each stage of the training.
The four year training programme
The four year training programme is taken in three separate parts:
- Graduate Certificate in Systemic Practice – Year 1 Introductory (Families and Couples or Child Focused)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Practice – Year 2 Intermediate (Families and Couples or Child Focused)
- MSc in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (years 3 and 4)
Successful completion of all 4 years leads to a qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, and graduates can register with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
FAQ’s Systemic Practice Courses
Social Work Post-Qualifying Awards:
Courses were accredited by the Greater London Post Qualifying Education and Training Consortium (social work) until its demise and replacement by the GSCC and Skills for Health. IFT made a successful application to Skills for Care and the courses leading to the post qualification award are now endorsed by them.
The courses are now also validated by the General Social Care Council, which forms the final part of the process.
The Higher Specialist Level will be awarded to candidates who complete both the Graduate and Post Graduate Certificate in Systemic Practice, and the Advanced Level will be awarded to candidates who complete the MSc in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy.
New Academic Partner
The Institute of Family Therapy has enjoyed a collaborative relationship with Birkbeck College, University of London for the past 25 years. This relationship is now coming to an end as a result of changes in the strategic direction of the college. All students enrolled in existing courses will continue to be supported by the Institute of Family Therapy and Birkbeck College.
From autumn 2012, subject to approval, all courses will be validated with the University of Bedfordshire. This is an exciting new development and will see IFT’s courses located within the Department of Applied Social Studies which also houses social work and nursing training. The University has a good reputation for practice training amongst the professions and also has an excellent record in research in these areas. It is also familiar with systemic courses, having been the validating partner for other systemic courses in the past.
We are delighted with this development and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial arrangement to take us into the future.
Open Evenings
We run open evenings every spring, where prospective students have the opportunity to find out more about the Institute of Family Therapy’s training programme. The evenings commence at 6.00pm with a welcome from our Director. During the evening there will be an opportunity to speak with IFT teaching staff.
Dates for 2012: April 23rd and 22nd May, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Please email us if you would like to attend: trainingadmin@iftnet.plus.com
EMAIL US FOR A COPY OF THE 2012/13 PROSPECTUS AND APPLICATION PACK
Advanced Training:
The Institute offers an Advanced Training Programme in the Supervision of Family and Systemic Psychotherapy Next intake: May 2012. For an application and information pack please email training@ift.org.uk