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ONLINE COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY, PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY 
(Theory & Practice)
 
This is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificate course which is conducted online (via Zoom). As well as being an introduction to study at the Philadelphia Association, completion of this course or the in-person courses, is a requirement for anyone wishing to train as a psychotherapist with the PA.  Many students take this course for its own sake rather than as a stepping-stone to further study.
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Before the recent pandemic, all the PA's courses and events were exclusively in-person.
In common with most organisations in the UK during the pandemic, the PA had to move all its activities online. One of the discoveries we made, was that there is keen interest in the PA's Study Programme from people in other parts of the UK and around the world. Making courses accessible online has enabled people to participate when previously that would not have been possible. Whilst other courses returned to our centre in North-West London, a decision was made to maintain one online course. Students join from different continents, bringing a rich diversity of cultural perspectives which enhance the learning experience for all participants. The online course also makes participation possible for those unable to attend for other reasons.
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As a relatively new innovation in the PA's Study Programme, this online course has been developed to meet the demand of those interested in the PA's work - our continuing enquiry into the assumptions we carry about ourselves and others.     
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The course takes place on Wednesday evenings (seminar and experiential group) 
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APPLICATION AND FEES
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Application is by interview. The course costs £700 and there are a limited number of bursaries available for students surviving on low income. Interviews for 2026/2027 begin in March


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