CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATIONAL SYSTEMIC THINKING IN SOCIAL WORK AND CLINICAL PRACTICE

[CST]

MODULE 1 OF POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SYSTEMIC THINKING AND APPROACHES [PGC-STA]
UPCOMING INTAKE: 9  – 23 JANUARY 2024
Application Deadline: 10 November 2023

Introduction

This Certificate course aims to introduce foundational systemic ideas that would promote an appreciation/ understanding of people, families, support networks and systems, from a relational lens and developmental life cycle perspective.

Trainees will be provided with an in-depth understanding of salient systemic concepts such as general systems theory, circularity, feedback loops, context (inclusive of wider social and cultural discourse), and appreciate how the family functions and organises itself during transitional points, that supports personal autonomy while maintaining togetherness.

Objectives

This course enables Trainees to:
1. Be equipped with a holistic approach in understanding complex issues beyond the presenting symptoms that are manifested in individuals and families.
2. Enhance Trainees with a deeper level of self-awareness and begin to develop greater self-reflexivity

Duration

21 Hours (3 weeks)

Structure

Trainees will attend lectures together with the Post Graduate Certificate in Systemic Thinking and Approaches (PGC-STA) as this course is its 1st module. The course will be over 3 days and will cover the topics as shown below:

 

Course sessions Trainers
1. Introduction to systemic thinking Jadelyn Lim (Mrs Jade Low)/Dr. Ang Xinying
2. The development of the self in the relational world Jadelyn Lim (Mrs Jade Low)/Dr. Ang Xinying
3. Problem development and resolution Jadelyn Lim (Mrs Jade Low)/Dr. Ang Xinying

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Trainees will be engaged in the learning process with lectures, small group discussions led by an experienced team of Therapists from CCC, and experiential exercises.

We are planning for the course to be conducted in our premises. However, in the event that the pandemic worsens and that we are unable to, we will conduct the training online via the zoom platform. We will make these arrangements as soon as there is clarity about what is safe.

Applicant requirements:

The course is relevant for social workers, counsellors, case managers and practitioners at entry level or any level of experience working with individuals and families.

Requirements for Completion

CST does not have an assignment component. However, to be awarded the Certificate in CST, the Trainees must attain at least 80% of attendance of the total course hours (21 Hours).

2024 INTAKE

JANUARY 2024
Date of commencement 9 January 2024
Date of completion 23 January 2024

Dates of Training

9, 16, 23 January 2024.

Note

  • Applicants will be notified via email within 7 days from the closing date of application if they have been accepted into the course.

How to Apply

Please submit the Training Application Form when the applications open.

Enquiries

For further information, please email Ms. Anu Cherian at anu@counsel.org.sg.

Alternatively, you may submit your enquiries using the CONTACT US form. Please remember to select ‘Certificate in Foundational Systemic Thinking/Applications/Models in Social Work’  from the dropdown menu. 

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