Category: Archived Courses

PLEASE NOTE – THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED

Sat 20 Jul 2024 – Sat 27 Jul 2024, Oxford

Overview

This course explores ways of conveying emotions through photography. 150 years ago, Darwin published “On the Expression of Emotions…” and, in 1908, Titchener introduced the concept of ‘empathy’. Drawing on contemporary insights from psychology, anthropology, and sociology, we attempt to apply these practically.

Through daily workshops, Oxford locations, and exciting practical activities, we develop ways to provoke an emotional response with photography, consider the implications of doing so, and reflect on the opportunities that this presents. Whether you have a sophisticated DSLR, or prefer a smartphone, you should discover ways of adding new depth to your work. No prior experience with photography is necessary.

This course is part of the Oxford University Summer School for Adults (OUSSA) programme.

Programme details

Seminars

Participants are taught in small seminar groups of up to 12 students, and receive two one-on-one tutorials with their tutor.

FURTHER DETAILS HERE: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/emotions-and-images-using-psychology-to-inform-our-photography

17/05/25 – Oxford – Saturday 9:45am to 5:00pm

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Unlock the transformative power of imagery with our comprehensive Therapeutic Photography course. This unique educational offering is designed for individuals eager to explore how photography can be used as a powerful tool for emotional healing and personal expression. 

In our one-day intensive course, participants will embark on a journey through four distinct modules, each lasting 1.25 hours, that cover both the theory and practice of Therapeutic Photography. We begin with an Introduction to Therapeutic Photography, where you will learn about the origins, key theories, and the distinction between related practices like phototherapy. 

The second session focuses on The Mechanics of Therapeutic Photography, teaching you the essential skills of camera operation, photographic techniques, and how to create environments conducive to emotional expression. This practical module ensures that participants can handle equipment and techniques with confidence, applying them in ways that foster deep personal and subject reflection. 

Our third module, Therapeutic Photography in Practice, delves into real-world applications, showcasing how this method has been successfully implemented in various settings. Through case studies and interactive discussions, you will understand the dynamics of photo-elicitation, self-portraiture, and the critical ethical considerations that ensure respect and confidentiality. 

The final session, Integration and Professional Practice, guides you on how to integrate these practices into professional settings. Whether you’re a therapist, counsellor, or educator, you will learn how to design and implement a therapeutic photography programme that aligns with your professional environment. 

Ideal CPD for professionals in mental health, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and therapy. Harness the therapeutic potentials of photography, enhancing your professional toolkit and personal growth journey. 

PLEASE BRING A DIGITAL CAMERA WITH YOU – THIS CAN BE OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING A SMARTPHONE) – IDEALLY HAVE THE MEANS OF SHARING ONE OR TWO IMAGES TAKEN ON THE DAY WITH THE TUTOR.

Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 23:59 BST on 14 May 2025

28/04/25 – 14/07/25 – Oxford – Mondays 6:30pm to 9:30pm

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Helping any coach deepen their practice in various ways: enhancing intervention skills, better understanding clients’ needs, drawing on evidence, exploring attitudes to work/clients, and expanding client bases and professional standing.

This course promises to be an exciting departure from traditional advanced programmes that generally offer intense immersion in one particular model but do little to help the coach develop their own practice in ways that are critical to them.

You may be a business, life, sports, health, or financial coach; work in corporate, private or public sectors; with in-house, external, or assigned clients (paying or provided with your services for nothing); with years of experience, or just be beginning. Whatever your situation, your practice will be deepened and developed as a result of attending.

The course is particularly suited to students who have completed an initial coaching programme, whether recently or some time ago, and are keen to expand their practice.

Over ten weeks, you will be supported as you develop plans, identify key areas, gain peers to work alongside, and be guided and encouraged as you put those plans into practice.

There will be opportunities to enhance your intervention skills, better understand clients’ needs, draw on evidence rather than hearsay, explore your own attitudes to work and clients, expand client numbers, and build your professional standing.

28/04/25 – 14/07/25 – Oxford – Mondays 2:30pm to 4:30pm

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This course on the history and evolution of counselling and psychotherapy offers a comprehensive exploration of key theoretical developments and their practical applications over time. Starting with early philosophical influences and moving through major movements such as psychoanalysis, behaviourism, and cognitive therapies, the course emphasizes a pragmatic and experiential learning approach.

Students engage through resources on a VLE, lectures, critical discussions, and case studies, applying historical insights to contemporary issues and practices. The course aims to equip students with a strong understanding of the field’s foundations and the skills to critically analyze and anticipate future trends in psychotherapy.

While a background in counselling or psychotherapy is not required, practising counsellors will find that this is an exciting alternative for their CPD.

01/02/25 – Oxford – Saturday 09:45am to 5:00pm

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Coaching draws on insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology and education to inform its practice. Ideas can also come from applied studies – such as health coaching, finance coaching, and executive development. Committed coaches keep ‘up to date’ through CPD, but with so many fields to monitor this can be a challenge. Many coaches don’t have access to academic literature, let alone the time to scan such a broad range of topics. This one-day event helps bridge this gap.

Currently, four key areas will be explored: the qualities of the coach, improving the coaching process, the coaching relationship and the nature of the client. We will adapt the programme if new themes emerge. 

During the day, participants will review a dozen pre-selected references, pool their interpretations and relate these findings to their own coaching practices. Rather than passive lectures, this is an opportunity to learn from a diverse group of practitioners and dig into published evidence together.

20/01/25 – 24/03/25 – Oxford – Mondays 6:30pm to 9:30pm

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This course on transpersonal psychology explores the spiritual dimensions of human experience, intertwining psychology with spirituality. The curriculum covers theoretical foundations, spiritual development, and practical applications in therapy and healthcare. Learning is immersive and experiential, employing a mix of seminars, discussions, guided meditations, and practical skills sessions. Participants will be encouraged to keep a reflective journal throughout.  The course aims to equip you with both a deep theoretical understanding and practical skills, preparing you for the thoughtful integration of transpersonal concepts in various professional settings, especially counselling, leadership, and work in well-being.