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3rd Year CIT Counselling and Psychotherapy degree

  • 05-04-2011 11:03am
    #1
    brokensoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 932 ✭✭✭


    Wondering if anyone here has done this course and if so how they would rate the time commitment involved in it.

    Just finishing second year and trying to decide whether or not to apply for 3rd year.

    Cheers


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  • #2
    The_Scary_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 677 ✭✭✭The_Scary_Man


    Hi brokensoul,

    I graduated last year. Initially the move from second year to third year can a bit overwhelming but it does get more manageable as you begin to find your rhythm.

    There is a big step up in terms of time commitment; as well as course work you have to consider client work and supervision. Having said that I worked full time through the course and while it was difficult at times I managed to keep things going. Don't take on too many clients to begin with, start with one and when you feel comfortable with that then think about taking on another.

    I would advise if you do decide to go through to have a rough plan in place before you go back around sourcing clients and finding a room to work from. Also make sure you have a good, well experienced therapist.

    I found the whole course to be very challenging in many ways but also unbelievably rewarding.

    Finally I'd say trust the process and trust the course staff. Gus Murray doesn't leave anybody through to the next stage of the programme unless he thinks they are able for it and that goes even more so for the transition from second year to third year; he will not let people through who he feels are not ready to work with clients.

    If you use your therapy, your experiential group, the course staff and your other supports well it makes it a lot easier.

    I hope this helps.

    Good luck with your assignments :)


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