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Gestalt in Chicago
Gestalt Practice Training Program: A modular approach to professional development
First Core Model Module (Module I): March 20-21, 2010
The Gestalt Practice Training Program (The Program) is for those who have "fire in their bellies" to learn the foundation knowledge and skills for competent and ethical Gestalt practice. This practice model and training methods represent the approach developed through over fifty years of training Gestalt practitioners at The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.
We have designed a rigorous training program with a flexible schedule which allows practitioners to proceed at a pace that matches their time and financial resources.
We enjoy personalized mentoring relationships with students who are committed to their development as Gestalt practitioners.
Program Design:
The Program is organized into modules which may be completed over an extended period of time and which are inter-connected. The training sequence begins with the Core Model Module (Module I). Each subsequent module builds upon this Core Model Module in an additive and integrative manner. Trainees begin their training with Module I and continue at their own pace.
The sequence of Program modules will be repeated over a three-year cycle. Module I and some other modules will be will be presented more frequently than others over the three year period to allow new trainees to join the module sequence. Each module will “stand on its own.”*
This schedule allows trainees to proceed in their professional development in ways that minimize interruptions with work and personal responsibilities.
The full complement (Ten modules) of Program training activities comprises the foundation in personal development, knowledge and skills for Gestalt practice with individual clients.
Participation in modules I, XI, XXII and XVI and attendance in 90% of each of the ten modules is required for program completion.
Program components:
Modules:
A Program module is developed with defined personal development (Being), knowledge (Knowing) and skill objectives (Doing).
Each module contains the following activities to achieve its objectives:
Program details:
Weekend sessions include these activities:
Saturday 8:30-6:00 (8 CE hours)
Sunday 9:00-4:30 (6 CE hours)
Pre-training sessions as preparation for a weekend training portion of a module (75 minutes)
Post training sessions will provide case review/consultation to support integration of learning and application to practice (75 minutes).
Sessions will be recorded for review.
Evenings to be scheduled (2.5 CE hours)
Continuing Education units earned: 17.5 CE hours per module
Fees: $350 per module
Principal Trainer: Lester P. Wyman, Ph.D., LCSW, LISW-S*.
Other faculty will be named.
Location: Evanston, IL
Admission requirements:
Master's degree in human services (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Nursing) with a license in good standing if required for professional practice, completed application and application fee ($75.00), personal/professional references, and personal interview.
Program objectives:
To develop personal readiness, knowledge, skills and as required for ethical and competent foundation level of Gestalt practice.
Program schedule:
Modules are scheduled monthly with Practicum modules and distance learning activities scheduled during the summer months.
Training weekend schedule:
Saturday 8:30-6:00
Sunday 9:00-3:00
Distance learning component:
To present and discuss theoretical materials to support program activities.
To discuss case examples and case related ethical issues.
Two seventy-five minute (approx.) voice conference sessions per month are scheduled before and after weekend training sessions of a module. These voice conferences will provide new learning and support practice integration and will continue during the summer months.
Opportunities to become familiar with this technology will be provided prior to program start-up.
Mentoring/Supervision:
To develop personal learning contracts and support students' actualizing their learning objectives.
To support personal development and integration of training into practice through application to present caseload.
Individual sessions (monthly in-person or by telephone).
Personal/Professional Development Plan
We proceed from the premise that practitioners are the instruments of their work and as such they are responsible for doing their personal and professional development work to be the most refined instrument possible.
We encourage each participant to develop a Personal/Professional Development Plan (PPDP) within their mentoring relationship that may include: Personal and/or relationship therapy, academic course work and/or developmental workshops to strengthen less well-developed knowledge areas or other activities as may become apparent within their Plan.
This plan may provide direction and focus for work within the mentoring relationship, such as attending to aspects of practice, counter-transference reenactments and personal development issues.
Due upon acceptance to hold a place in the learning community: $100
Refund policy:
Full refunds if withdrawal from a module ten days before the date of the weekend training sessions. No refunds after that date.
Pro-rated refunds in the event of withdrawal due to medical necessity.
Continuing Education Units:
The ForeSight Group, LLC is as designated as a Registered Social Worker Continuing Education Sponsor by The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
License # 159.000847 Expiration date: November 30, 2011
The ForeSight Group, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education credits to social workers by The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Board.
Approved Provider #RSX040403 Expiration date: May 2011
Program total (Ten modules): 175 hours
Program completion is recognized with a certificate of completion upon attendance at 90% of program activities or completion of equivalent learning activities.
For further information about module topics and schedule:
Call Les Wyman 216 382 5077 or make your inquiry to us via E mail
*Lester P. Wyman, PhD, LISW-S, LCSW
Les is social worker in private practice in Evanston, IL and Cleveland, OH. He is a faculty member of The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland (1981- ). His responsibilities have included program development and administration, training practitioners in Gestalt practice with individuals, couples and families and training practitioners at foundation, advanced and trainer developmental levels in the US and abroad.