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Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Psychological Interventions (PGDPPI) programme seeks to develop students’ understanding of psychological and counselling theories and methods. More importantly, it aims to equip students with the ethics, professional skills, and methods necessary to carry out therapy successfully across cultures and contexts.
The programme ensures a two-pronged approach to equip learners with skills for professional client treatment and personal awareness. Students will learn to deal with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, and personal growth and development. Furthermore, students will analyse case studies relevant and applicable to the Asian cultural context, including risk assessment and trauma cases. By having students use the tools and techniques through active learning, a supervisor will mentor the learners in using them effectively and professionally.
Careers
The PGDPPI is dedicated to educating students on various psychological disciplines and psychotherapy applications and promoting specialised training for students eager to practise counselling and psychotherapy independently and professionally. The course focuses on developing competencies across three therapy approaches: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Clinical Hypnotherapy (elective).
Course Modules
The PGDPPI programme comprises 6 modules that aim to enhance learners’ skills and competencies, enabling them to apply their knowledge to treat various mental health and emotional challenges and symptoms. Together, these modules offer PGDPPI learners a solid foundation in various aspects of psychotherapy and counselling. Below is an overview of the programme’s modules:
Modules
- PDPSY 01 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Trainer: Sunita Rai/Richard Lim)
- PGDPSY 09 Understanding Trauma and Trauma Treatment (Trainer: Dr. Alla Demutska)
- PGDPSY 11 Understanding Trauma and Trauma Treatment (Advanced) (Trainer: Dr. Alla Demutska)
- PDPSY 10 Psychotherapy Practice and Ethics in a Multicultural Context (Trainer: Dr. Alla Demutska/Tan Ming Chin)
- PDPSY 11 Risk Assessment (Trainer: Dr. Alla Demutska)
Elective Modules
- PDPSY 02 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (Trainer: Laurence Ho)
- PDPSY 03 Clinical Hypnotherapy (Trainer: Stephen Lew, Mahima Didwania)
Bridging Modules
Refer to entry requirements
- PSY 01 Essentials of Psychology and Mental Health (Dr. Inderbir Sandhu/Dr. Titus Foo)
- PSY 03 Developmental Psychology (Trainer: Bernice Lim/Dr. Titus Foo)
- PSY 04 Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counselling (Trainer: Laurence Ho/Tan Ming Chin)
- PSY 05 Mental Health Disorders (Trainer: Dr. Inderbir Sandhu)
- PSY 06 Addictions and Interventions (Trainer: Laurence Ho)
- PSY 07 Family and Marital Counselling (Trainer: Laurence Ho)
- GPSY 02 Applied Positive Psychology (Trainer: Jana Dawson/Matthew Koh/Deborah Thurley)
Practicum
Practicum is a requirement of the PGDPPI curriculum. This will provide learners with real world experience, giving an edge to establishing a successful practice in the future.
The practicum requires 150 hours, which may last more than one semester. Guided by supervision*, students will adeptly apply evidence-based counselling techniques, professional ethics, and knowledge, thereby delivering culturally responsive therapy sessions to a diverse clientele. The incorporation of self-reflective practices is pivotal within this module, fostering continuous professional growth and promoting a culture of excellence in practice.
The entire practicum has to be logged to ensure the learner completes the required number of hours.
Practicum hours consist of:
- 100 client contact hours
- 20 hours individual supervision
- 30 hours of group supervision
Before embarking on the practicum, learners have to complete the following modules:
- PDPSY 10 Psychotherapy Practice and Ethics in a Multicultural Context
- PDPSY 11 Risk Assessment
- PDPSY 01 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or PDPSY 02 Solution Focused Brief Therapy or PDPSY 03 Clinical Hypnotherapy
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Learners will apply and practice CBT, SFBT and/or Clinical Hypnotherapy approaches during the practicum. Additionally, they will learn how to draw upon resilience, positive psychology and other wellbeing techniques for self-care and for professional practice.
The school offers support for trainees in the following ways and more:
Room Service Booking Agreement
APEX SPACE
THRIVE PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
Practicum Sites
SAFE SPACEâ„¢
US THERAPY
*The individual supervision fee is approximately $150 per hour, varying by supervisor. For group supervision, this fee can be divided among the learners in the group.
**There is a practicum placement fee (between $1,500 to $2,000, subject to the placement site).
Entry Requirement
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (with bridging modules PSY 04 and GPSY 02), or
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling (with bridging module GPSY 02), or
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine or Social Work (with bridging module PSY 04 and GPSY 02), or
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (with bridging module PSY 04, PSY 06, PSY 07, and GPSY 02), or
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling from The School of Positive Psychology (with bridging module PSY 05)
- Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling from The School of Positive Psychology (with bridging modules PSY 01, PSY 03, and PSY 05)
English Language Requirement
- Pass in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language, or
- Pass in any GCE ‘A’ Level subject conducted in English, or
- IELTS 5.5, or
- TOEFL (Internet Based) 59, or
- Pearson PTE Academic 52
Application Requirements
- Completed application form
- Completed application statement
- 1 recent passport sized photo
- One photocopy of NRIC or Singapore valid pass
- Updated resume
- Educational certificates and academic transcripts
- Application fee: SGD 163.50 w/GST
Course Delivery
- Lectures and case studies discussions
- Role plays
- Practicum supervision
Course Duration
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling
- 12 months part-time
Course Structure
- 4 terms per year (1-3 modules per term)
Intakes
- January, April, July, October
Course Fee
Course Fee: SGD 13,243.50 w/ GST
SGD 2,180 w/GST (GPSY 02)
SGD 1,635 w/ GST (PSY 01/03/04/05/06/07)
Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders).
Note: All course fees include prevailing 9% Good and Service Tax (GST).
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