As a Gestalt Therapy Australia (GTA) student you
are willing to participate in an inquiry-based learning process that is
holistic and developmental. The goal is
to develop personal awareness. You will
be encouraged to be curious and investigate how you impact and are impacted by
others and the environment. Students are challenged to move beyond established
patterns of relating to have new experiences of themselves and others. This rigorous
process of deepening self-awareness builds therapeutic presence and is crucial
to the development of psychotherapists.
Over the program, students will inquire into (and
develop) 6 key personal abilities crucial to psychotherapy practice (Aware,
Present, Receptive, Choiceful, Situated and Engaged). You will use this
Personal Abilities Framework (PAF) as a structure for dialogue with faculty
about your learning in the program. You
can find more information about the PAF here.
Students must be committed to repairing ruptures
should they occur. The integrity of this
process should include a commitment to discretion and protecting the privacy of
others. If you get into difficulty or conflict with others, please ask for
support. You may find our Concerns,
Grievance and Complaints and Conflict policies useful.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and
welcoming learning environment for all students. You can find policies on Cultural Safety,
and Equal Opportunity and Access on our website, https://www.gestalttherapyaustralia.com.au/about/policies
By signing this document, you agree:
- To read, understand and comply with Gestalt Centre
policies and GTA Student Handbook. Policies can be found on our website at www.gestalttherapyaustralia.com.au/about/policies and the GTA Student Handbook.
- To meet the educational requirements of the course,
including attendance and completion of assessments, and other requirements such
as therapy, client work and supervision.
- To pay course fees promptly in line with the Enrolment
and fees payment policy. This also includes the obligation to pay relevant
invoices if you leave before completing the year
- Feedback is a continuous process. Progression year
to year is by invitation and is determined by satisfactory completion of all
course requirements and assessment of readiness for further training.