FCT
Family & Couples Therapy
This intensive program of 126 hours follows an incremental training protocol that is divided into two phases, covering the primary theories of Family and Couples Therapy within the framework of RGT.
A couple system can be defined as consisting of two people, who both bring the uniqueness and intricacy of their personality, values, beliefs, attitudes and cultural experiences into their relationship. These unique field conditions influence their subjective experience of self in relation to the other as well as how they relate as a couple. The couple as a unit, especially so in India, is rooted within their families and the traditions of their community. Working with a couple or family requires knowledge of different theories of Family Therapy (FT), a profound awareness of one’s own family systems and an understanding of deeper complexities that culture brings in that can be integrated with Western theories.
Murray Bowens Systems
- Three-day intensive weekend workshop
Couples & Family Therapy Advanced
- Twice a month, for 9 months
Murray Bowens Systems
This workshop is of 18-hour duration across three days that aims to help counselors and mental health practitioners to understand Murray Bowens Systems FT and its application to the Indian context. The early pioneers in FT came to the understanding that a patient’s progress in therapy was often influenced by the relationship within the family unit. In India, family therapy has gained much acceptance and momentum because of its cultural appeal as well as the extent of research that has been taking place in the last two decades on its effectiveness in India. This workshop also provides an opportunity for the participants and faculty to decide if they resonate with IORT philosophy and would like to continue with the ongoing training in FCT.
Program Objectives
- Understand brief history and rationale of family therapy
- Understand the use of Bowen’s systems approach
- Assessment using expressive techniques to develop awareness into family systems dynamics.
Couples & Family Therapy Advanced
This program in Couples and Family Therapy is of 108 hours of training. This is exclusive of 32 hours of supervision and personal therapy hours required for certification. This advance training in Family Therapy and Couples Therapy from IORT supports the participants to assimilate and develop a deeper understanding of the major theories of Family Therapy to provide a solid foundation in their knowledge and practice. It integrates these theories within an Experimental Gestalt Therapy attitude of Phenomenology and Field Theory. It also supports and models dialogue between therapist and couple as well as between the couple and families.
Program Objectives
- Gain knowledge of the principles & strategies of the major theories in couple and family therapy
- Learn to apply the theories in understanding own family dynamics in one’s cultural context
- Practice application of family dynamics, & techniques to counseling couples, individuals, & families
- Assimilate learning into a relational and Indian cultural context
Training Methodology
All IORT training programs are marked by an experiential and expressive art methodology to support the development of awareness, knowledge, skills and competency. The theoretical inputs are interspersed with experiments and activities that are integral to the practice of Gestalt Therapy to facilitate learning by doing. A deep immersion in theoretical knowledge is encouraged and supported through readings, papers and books related to the content of the training. Demonstrations by faculty, live supervision and case discussions will be held to develop skills and competencies in working relationally.