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SPP Philosophical Counselling Course, 2008

2008-01-20T23:47:00.001Z

SPP Philosophical Counselling Course 2008

COURSE DETAILS

When: July 11th -13th inclusive (Friday 200pm -Sunday 200pm)
Where: Claridge House, Surrey, UK
How much: £449 includes:
i) pre-course reader (60 pages PDF file) and course reader (40 pages printed booklet) - contain course material and key articles
ii) books by course team: Tim Lebon's Wise Therapy and Antonia Macaro's Reason, Virtue and Psychotherapy
iii) accommodation and food
Concessions: £399 for full-time students and registered unemployed, reductions: £10 for SPP members, £20 for early-bird bookings before Feb 1st 2008 - note only one reduction of the 3 can apply

Facilitators: Tim LeBon, Antonia Macaro, David Arnaud

What is Philosophical Counselling ?
Philosophical counselling uses philosophical methods and insights to help individuals reflect, think ad act more wisely. Specific issues include meaning crises, relationship issues, and career dilemmas.

Newspaper articles on the SPP and Philosophical Counselling.
The Independent on Sunday, October 2nd 2005 I think, therefore I am in need of Socrates
The Independent 16th November 2004: Plato is my Agony Aunt
The Observer Magazine Sunday November 21, 2004: I shrink therefore I am

What will this course provide ?
· Intensive study of the theory behind philosophical counselling.
· Practical experience with discussion and reflection on this practice.
· Certificate from the Society For Philosophy In Practice, which provides part fulfilment of the requirements to be registered with the Society as a practising philosophical counsellor.

Course requirements
The course is open to everyone interested in finding out more about philosophical counselling. A strong interest in the practical application of philosophy is required. It is beneficial for participants to have gained counselling skills experience before attending the residential part of the course, by, for instance, taking a course in counselling skills.

Course topics
We will explore many key topics, including:-
· What is philosophical counselling?
· How can it be useful to clients?
· What methods and skills are be used in philosophical counselling?
· Practice sessions giving you experience as both counsellor and client

Facilitators
Tim LeBon is a philosophical counsellor with a private practice in London. He gained a first in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford and later trained as an existential counsellor at Regent's College, London. Tim was the founding editor of Practical Philosophy, and is the author of Wise Therapy: Philosophy for Counsellors published by Sage. He also teaches philosophy, counselling and personal development in London.

Antonia Macaro has an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and an MA in Philosophy. She has over ten years experience of counselling and group work in the field of addictions. In recent years she has become interested in the use of philosophical methods to help people to deal with life issues. She currently works as a counsellor and facilitator, and her approach draws both on psychological and philosophical ideas. She is the author of Reason, Virtue and Psychotherapy.
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David Arnaud is a lecturer in philosophy and psychology. After gaining a 1st in Philosophy and an MSc in the Psychology of Education. David is a registered philosophical counsellor, a former editor of Practical Philosophy and has a particular research interest in wise decision-making.

Itinerary
Part 1: distance learning, to be completed before July 1st, 2008
Part 2: 3 day residential weekend workshop at Claridge House, Surrey, UK. Friday July 11th 2008 ( 14.00 ) to Sunday July 13th (14.00)
Part 3: distance learning, to be completed before August 1st 2009

Claridge House
Claridge House is a Quaker centre for healing, rest and renewal. It is situated in the small Surrey village of Dormansland, and stands in about two acres of beautiful gardens with many fine trees. The house is over 150 years old. Claridge House is only 15 miles from Gatwick Airport and easily accessible by road and rail.

Course Certificate
As well as participation in the course itself, delegates will be asked to complete a piece of written work at the end of the course to demonstrate their understanding of philosophical counselling. Upon successful completion a certificate will be issued by the Society for Philosophy in Practice.

Register
The society maintains a register of philosophical counsellors it deems to have met minimum standards of competency. This course fulfils part of the requirement for entry on the register. Further details about the register.

What Participants Said About Previous Courses
"I really enjoyed myself & have learnt a great deal. Lovely tutors- very approachable."
"I think the course was fantastic. It was stimulating and challenging but in a safe and friendly environment. Thanks a lot."
"The tutors were all very friendly, an important part of any course"
"Tutors complement each other very well and impressed about way such a diverse student group was handled"
"Thank you all for a lot of hard work and a very enjoyable course"
Tutors worked very hard and seem dedicated to producing the best possible course"

Booking Form Programme FAQs

SPP Philosophical Counselling Course 2008

BOOKING FORM

PC Course Details Programme FAQs

Please copy and paste the following form and send it to:

Tim LeBon , SPP, 19 Irwin Road, Guildford Surrey GU2 7PW

e-mail: spp@timlebon.com

Booking Form: SPP Philosophical Counselling Course , 11th-13th July 2008

£449 includes:
i) pre-course reader (60 pages PDF file) and course reader (over 40 pages printed) both containing course material and key articles
ii) books by course team: Tim Lebon's Wise Therapy and Antonia Macaro's Reason, Virtue and Psychotherapy
iii) accommodation and food
Concessions: £399 for full-time students and registered unemployed, reductions: £10 for SPP members, £20 for early-bird bookings before Feb 1st 2008 - note only one reduction of the 3 can apply

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SPP AGM and talk on Philosophy in Schools

2007-11-23T21:26:00.001Z

Talk and Annual General Meeting 2007

Dear Colleague and SPP Member,

Please find below details of this year's AGM. This year the AGM will be preceded by a talk from Peter Worley on "Philosophy in Schools" at 630pm. Peter studied philosophy at University College London and Birbeck College, London. He is a philosophical practitioner who for the last four years has been developing his own approach to teaching philosophy to London primary school children.

There are a number of committee posts becoming available this year

Events organiser / Events publicist

Website administrator

Please do not be shy or modest about your talents in these areas – in a small organisation such as the SPP all help is genuinely appreciated and helps keep the society moving in the right direction. . If you would like to find out more about these posts or are interested in applying please e-mail Tim LeBon at spp@timlebon.com:

We are also looking to hire a competent web designer to redesign the SPP web site, preferably using a content management system such as Joomla. If you are such a person, or know of one, please contact me at the above e-mail.

We very much welcome and encourage members to bring ideas and suggestions for events and the development of the SPP.

Please let us know whether you intend to come to the talk and/or AGM

(e-mail : spp@timlebon.com)

Hoping to se you there on the 14^th December

Tim LeBon

(SPP Chair)

AGM & Talk. Friday 14th December at 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm – 900pm

Venue: David Wynter Room 2nd floor Swedenborg House 20-21 Bloomsbury Way London WC1A 2TH

Programme

6.00 pm Doors Open

6.30 pm Talk - Peter Worley on Philosophy in Schools.

8.00 pm AGM

900 pm Close of AGM

How to get there

The entrance to Swedenborg House is in Barter Street and doors are open from 6.00 p.m.

The nearest underground stations are Holborn and Tottenham Court Road

AGM Agenda

1. Minutes of 2006 AGM

2. Chair's report

3. Acting Treasurer and Membership secretary's report

4. Practical Philosophy journal report

5. Website report

6. Election of committee members

7. AOB

Philosophy in Schools, Peter Worley, London Course

2007-09-29T13:07:00.000+01:00

SPP member Peter Worley's work with children in schools has recently attracted positive publicity on the BBC web site

Philosophy for seven-year-olds

The seven-year-olds sit cross-legged on the carpet scratching their chins philosophically.

These bright, young pupils have been asked to consider "whether it is possible to step in the same river twice?".

Peter is now offering a training course for those with a philosophical background to become a Consultant Philosopher

in Schools. If you would like know more about the course which is on October 24/25 please email
emma@thephilosophyshop.co.uk or visit http:/www.thephilosophyshop.co.uk