GTA Student Contract

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.