2024/25 Session dates and times

All sessions take place on Tuesdays on the following dates:

Session times

• Clinical group discussions run from 3pm to 4.15pm
• Theoretical seminars run from 4.30pm to 6pm
• Please note: there will be a 15 minute break between sessions

This course will be delivered remotely using Zoom, and the sessions will not be recorded.

You will need a device with a microphone and camera together with a suitably fast internet connection. Although mobile devices and tablets can be used, we recommend the use of a laptop or desktop PC for the best experience. Some devices provided by employers may have restrictions in place. Please use this Zoom test link to check your set up before booking.

You will be sent the necessary login link about a week before the course start date. Should you have any concerns about the accessibility of remote delivery please contact us to discuss how we can best help you.

There are two elements in this course.

The clinical group discussions will allow for material presented by the participants to be discussed in a supportive and vibrant environment. As a group, you will consider how particular unconscious processes may either enhance or interfere with the therapeutic relationship and team dynamics.

The theoretical seminars will address basic psychodynamic concepts as they apply to risk and complexity, including the psychoanalytic model of the mind, psychic development, transference and counter transference, and enactment.

‘Foundations in psychodynamic approaches to risk and complexity (CPD75)’ is also available as a seminars-only course.

Excluding the clinical group discussions, you can choose to attend the theoretical seminars only (4.30pm to 6pm). The duration of this part-time course is one year (36 hours) and the fee is £1250.

Please see structure and timings for session times.

To book for the seminars only please click here

Library membership

Included in your course fee, you will receive online membership to the Tavistock’s internationally-renowned library for the duration of your course.

Our friendly and knowledgeable library team will help to support you through your specialist CPD course, whatever your level of professional or academic experience. You will have access to an extensive range of eBooks, online journals, all the relevant key databases and our specialist audio-visual collection, plus reference access to all our print books.

Our information skills trainer has made lots of material available on Moodle to help you navigate our comprehensive electronic collections. PCs and photocopiers are available for your use (charges apply for printing and copying), as well as various online resources including audio/video playlists.

Applications for this bursary have now closed for the current year.

The Department of Education and Training at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to widening access to its courses and supporting a truer representation of the communities among those we train. The purpose of this bursary is to encourage, as a result of completing this training, the development of the clinical skills of suitable candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic / Global Majority backgrounds, who have been historically excluded and are currently under-represented.

The bursary of 50% of the course fee can be awarded to a student starting the course in October 2024.

Applicants must:

• identify as being from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic / Global Majority backgrounds;
• be self-funding and UK resident;
• be able to show how the course will positively support their progression / development;

The successful applicant will need to show in the application form how the bursary would benefit them, their organisation, and the wider community in which they work.

Applications will be assessed by an appointed panel including the course lead.

The deadline for applications is: Monday 23rd September at 9am (BST)

Applicants are expected to be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.

Decisions are based on the quality of the application. Panel decisions are final.

A place will be held on the course for all applicants. The successful applicant will be invited to enrol at half the published course feel. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered the opportunity to take up their place for the full fee, or to decline the place.

To apply for a bursary, please complete this application form.