Systemic Practice (Intermediate)

This course is the intermediate level training in Systemic Practice. The programme builds on the knowledge and use of theory and practice in systemic family therapy achieved on the foundation level course. Develop and connectOur course concentrates on the development of your therapeutic skills with families, couples and individuals and the translation of systemic ideas into your clinical practice. It is delivered through a combination of lectures and practical teaching, followed by theory and application discussions and skills practice in small groups facilitated by qualified family therapists. The course is available as a stand-alone module or as part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Practice. The course is multi-disciplinary and covers aspects of working with families in clinical settings, as well as wider applications of systemic thinking and practice. It is suitable for professionals working in nursing, psychiatry, social work, clinical psychology, voluntary organisations and related fields who have completed Foundation level training in Systemic Practice or equivalent. The Leeds Family Therapy and Research Centre has been training therapists for over 24 years to help individuals, couples and families find ways of tackling their problems. You’ll develop an array of skills and insight needed to make a positive difference through your work. Read the essential Application Guidance in the 'Applying' section before applying. Open EveningSystemic Practice Training Courses Applications 2025-26Leeds Family Therapy & Research Centre (LFTRC) is running an open evening to prospective applicants and current students to the following courses: Foundation Course in Systemic PracticeIntermediate Course in Systemic PracticePostgraduate Certificate in Systemic PracticeThis is a drop-in session to answer your questions about: course commitmentscourse philosophysystemic approachapplication processIt's also an opportunity to meet staff and other prospective applicants. Date and time: Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 5 - 6. 30pmVenue: Room 2. 37 of Baines Wing, University of Leeds CampusA campus map is available here: Campus Map If you need to arrange carparking at the University please contact Jacinta Rogers using familytherapy@leeds. ac. uk Please give details of car registration and your expected time at the University. The Baines Wing entrance is through is a large wooden door and it looks quite grand. It will open automatically as you walk towards it. Once inside turn right after the front desk and then the lift and stairs are on your left. If you go up to the second floor and look out for signs directing you to the room. If you wish to attend the open evening, it would be really helpful if you could let us know in advance by emailing to confirm your place: familytherapy@leeds. ac. ukFor further details about our training courses and application processes, please visit www. leeds. ac. uk/familytherapyThis course is accredited by the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice and as such fulfils the training requirements for Intermediate Level training in Systemic Practice. Read more on the Association website.

This course is specifically designed for graduate level professionals with a first professional qualification in a relevant mental health or social care related discipline such as nursing, psychiatry, social work, clinical psychology or similar professions. If you are working in a mental health or social care setting without a first professional qualification, you are welcome to apply for admission via our accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). To apply through the Professional APEL route and demonstrate equivalence to a relevant professional qualification, usually we require 3 years relevant work experience. By exception and based on academic discretion, alternative experience may be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the course lead directly to discuss this if you wish to discuss your eligibility to apply through this route. Applicants should have completed a Foundation level training in systemic practice accredited by the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice. If you have not completed an accredited Foundation Course but wish to claim equivalence for prior study of systemic practice, please upload to your online application a completed APEL/Foundation Equivalent Document in the Intermediate Supplementary Information Document.