Practitioner Certificate Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (CWTP) for Therapists
Applications for this course close at 1pm on Friday 24th January 2025.
Course Overview:
The Practitioner Certificate in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (CWTP) for Therapists is a comprehensive 10-day course offered by Metanoia Institute. Aimed at qualified therapists and senior trainees, this course explores creative writing techniques for therapeutic applications. The programme runs from February to June in five 2-day blocks (Fridays and Saturdays). Students will develop skills in CWTP through a blend of experiential learning and theoretical insights, guided by experienced tutors. Students devise and deliver a practice session for peers and tutors during the course. The course includes pre- and post-session reading tasks to support ongoing learning and development.
Outline:
- Day 1: Introduction to Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes
- Day 2: Working with CWTP in the Counselling Room
- Day 3: Exploring Perspectives and Forms in Writing
- Day 4: Language, Intimacy and Distance
- Day 5: Working with Characters and Voices
- Day 6: Working with Metaphor and Myth
- Day 7: A Palette of CWTP Resources
- Day 8: Focusing, Mindfulness and the Writing Space
- Day 9: Getting Into Practice
- Day 10: Demonstrating Competence
Teaching Methods:
The course employs a variety of teaching methods including creative writing exercises, group discussions, small group work, and collaborative tasks. Students will engage in designing and delivering CWTP workshops, receive formative feedback, and participate in individual tutorials to assess competence. An essay post-course will further explore CWTP understandings and applications.
Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for qualified therapists and senior trainees who are interested in learning about Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes and its applications. There will be creative writing activities for students in each learning day as part of the experiential learning.
Course Summary:
- Field of Study: Therapeutic Writing
- Duration: 10 days in five 2-day blocks (Fridays and Saturdays)
- Start Dates: February 2025
- Teaching and Awarding Institution: Metanoia Institute
- Accrediting Professional Body: N/A
- Entry Requirements:
- Applicants should have a qualification as a therapist or counsellor, or equivalent professional experience in a therapeutic field. Special Course Requirements:
- English Language Requirements:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Metanoia Institute’s English language requirements for undergraduate applicants. We accept IELTS or equivalent qualifications as outlined in our admissions criteria. For specific requirements and accepted scores, please refer to the Metanoia Institute website.
- Location: Online Live Learning
2025/2026 Fees:
The course fees vary based on membership status with Metanoia and the timing of the application.
Early Bird Rate (Available until 20th January 2025)
• Standard Fee: £1,900
• Metanoia Members: £1,850
Standard Fee (After 20th January 2025)
• Standard Fee: £1,950
• Metanoia Members: £1,900
Please note that no cash payments are allowed. The fees listed are for the academic year 2025/2026 and may be subject to annual adjustments based on inflation and changes in validation requirements.
Contact for Further Information:
For enquiries, please email: ahmed.kersha@metanoia.ac.uk
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ℹ️ Updated 14 Dec 2024