Diploma Program in Process Work

The Process Work paradigm offers a new vision of working with all areas of human experience, but especially those that are considered problematic or painful. At its core is the discovery that dreaming processes go far beyond our night time dreams to express themselves in physical symptoms, relationship difficulties, addictions, extreme states of consciousness, social tensions and political differences. When approached with openness, respect, and the exacting skills of Process Work, these dreamlike processes can lead to new insight and an energetic shift that is vital for our personal and social development.

With roots in Jungian psychology, philosophical Taoism, Zen and modern physics, Process Work shows how problems, when treated with curiosity and awareness, reveal the path to their own solutions. What presents itself as a difficulty becomes the seed of a new process of personal growth, expanded awareness and enriched experience of life's mysterious ways.

The Diploma Programme in Process Work

THE IRISH DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN PROCESS WORK The Irish Diploma Programme in Process Work was established in 1998 by a group of diplomate Process Work Trainers, together with the Irish Process Oriented Psychology Group. The programme is based on an integrated curriculum covering diverse applications of process oriented psychology. It is designed to create an open and exciting atmosphere in which you can discover more about yourself, and about process work ideas and methods for following nature as it manifests itself in individu-als, couples, groups, social issues, and the environment. It takes more than a conscious choice to complete the formal training in process work. Entering the programme depends on your dreaming. If you have a dream indicating that this programme is for you, then following your dream will support you not only in learning the attitudes and tools needed for working with people, but also how to work in your own unique way, with your mind, heart and personal style. While there is a structured programme for group learning and practice each student's particular training requirements are developed by that student in his/her study committee, comprised of the student and three diplomate process work trainers from the Irish programme. Because it is an individually-based programme, the time-scale for completion will vary from one individual to another. This programme requires cognitive learning, as well as a large measure of personal growth. Once you have entered this programme, there is no guarantee that you will complete it.

THE ELEMENTS OF TRAINING ARE:
1. Four 2-Day training weekends a year
2. Personal Therapy
3. 8 interim training days for peer learning per year
4. Peer group of 2-4 that meets once a fortnight.

1. Written assignments related to each of the training weekends
2. Case presentation and video analysis on various topics for example: physical symptoms, family, relationship, addiction, group work
3. Clinical Internship. (Same as practicum see description below.)
4. Final Project - research or creative project
5. Supervision - to include case control and study committee meetings. It is highly recommended that students attend an Intensive Course, Extreme States Clinic, Lava Rock (physical symptoms) Clinic and Movement Clinic. One Worldwork seminar and two advanced supervision seminars are required.

TRAINING SEMINARS
The training seminars together with personal work form the backbone of the training programme. Each focuses on a different foundational topic, There will be four 2 or 3 day seminars a year. The topics of these seminars are subject to change depending on the needs of the group. For the year 2003 we will be generally focusing on using sentient work in different modes.

Seminar Topics Year 2003
Feb 03: Jan and Robert Group Work: group facilitator training
May 03: S&R : Working with couples
Sept 03: K&J: Movement Work: Signals and Sentience
Nov 03: K&J: Inner work: The Sacred Interface

Diploma students are encouraged to attend all public seminars. In addition students will be expected to attend four 2-day interim trainings. They will also form small groups o£ two to four participants who meet for practical work once a fortnight.

STUDY COMMITTEE The study committee plays an important part in a student's learning process and functions as the primary liaison between the student and the faculty. The committee provides the long-term guidance needed to create a cohesive study plan that will meet the study goals of the student as well as the requirements of the diploma programme. The study committee also supports the student's dreaming process. The study committee consists of the student and three diplomates from the Irish training team and will be assigned at the outset of the program. Ongoing communication between the student and the study committee is central to the student's movement through the training. It is the responsi-bility of the student to make sure that the study committee is informed about and agree with how the student gains proficiency in the required areas of study. The study committee should also be informed of any dif-ficulties that arise. The student also makes sure that proof of attendance and verification of completion of requirements are given to the study committee before he or she applies for exams. Study committee meetings are part of supervision and credit is given for 1 supervision hour for each hour with a committee member. The diploma program student must have a session with the entire committee at least once a year.

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP (PRACTICUM) Students are required to devote a minimum of 500 hours to their internship. A minimum of 250 hours must be direct client contact hours. The total number of hours may include supervision, staff meetings, community relations, and required hours for paper work. Students must provide a statement certifying their hours from the supervisor at each internship placement. The study committee will help the student design his or her internship. Supervision of the internship needs to happen in agreement with the study committee, which either supervises the internship or agrees on a supervisor. The internship must include a written evaluation and a feedback session with your internship supervisor.

FINAL PROJECT The final project is a creative project or piece of research that will add to and enrich the general knowledge of Process Work. Study Committees will work with students to help form the final project. PERSONAL THERAPY The practice of process work depends on practitioners both knowing themselves and being able to work on themselves alone and in front of clients and groups. Students are required to have 125 hours of personal process work, of which 25 hours must be completed with the trainers. The remaining personal therapy session may be completed with any Certified Process Worker. Students are advised to take one session every fortnight and two sessions with the trainers around each training seminar in order to fulfil the requirements. SUPERVISION Supervision gives you the opportunity to get immediate feedback for you therapeutic work and allows the teachers to interact with you and to get to know your learning style. Students will be required to complete a total of 400 hours supervision-250 should be "one on one supervision" and 150 hours should be "group supervision." One on one supervision includes: supervised hours (consultation), live one on one supervision and triad supervision. Group supervision includes: case control classes and supervision seminars. The study committee will guide the student in designing the details of the supervision.

PHASE ONE EXAMS These are oral exams which mix theory and practice, administered by one of the trainers in the presence of a witness. They are 45 minutes duration and all should be completed within the course of one year. The study committee will guide the student's preparation. Students will create study groups to prepare for these exams. There are seven exams: 1. Foundations of Process Work 2. Bodywork 3. Relationship Work 4. Altered States of Consciousness 5. Movement Work 6. Inner Work 7 Group Work

FINAL ASSESSMENT The final assessment will be co-created with the trainers and trainees during the final year of study. It will involve both a practical and a research component. When the student has completed the requirements for the diploma program they are awarded a Diploma in Process Work. This gives the person the right to call themselves a "Certified Process Worker" or "Process Work Diplomate."

Who are the Trainers?
Six international trainers of process work are responsible for the training programmeme. They are teaching the training modules, give sessions and supervision and are available for students to discuss student questions. You can find information on the trainers and advanced students in Ireland on this site.

Informaton on Cost and Booking
INFORMATION ON COST AND BOOKING Please contact the programme coordinator Therese Herbert at
Lowtown, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Tel: 353-45-860908 E-mail: thherbert@eircom.net Or popirel@eircom.net The costs of the programme include the following elements: (Contact programme coordinator for current costs.) 1. The cost of the course. This cost includes 4 residential training seminars a year, 8 interim days, and administrative costs. 2. The cost of therapy sessions. 3. The cost of supervision sessions with a trainer either on your own or with your triad. 4. The cost of study committee meetings. 5. The cost of phase one exams and final assessment.

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