Tibetan Buddhist Psychotherapy Overview:

These courses explore Tibetan Buddhist philosophical and psychological viewpoints such as: self and no self, relative and ultimate reality, dualism and non-dualism, the causes of suffering and happiness, interdependent origination, impermanence, compassion etc.

Western theoretical approaches to working with and understanding: the therapeutic relationship and process, the unconscious and dreams and the "sacred; with a focus on Jungian analytical Psychology, Psychoanalysis , Humanistic psychology, and existential Psychology are also examined.

This Theoretical exploration and integration of psychohterapy and Tibetan Buddhism asissts the trainee psychotherapist's ongoing potential for conscious awareness; and ultimately to enhance the psychotherapist's capacity to engage effectively in a therapeutic relationship for the benefit of others.

Particular focus is given to what is different when Tibetan Buddhism is a part of your life and you work as a therapist?

How does having Tibetan Buddhist beliefs and practices influence your work as a therapist and what your clients receive whether they are buddhists or not?

These courses are designed for those with a passion for professional therapeutic practice and Tibetan Buddhist practice.

There are two levels of entry into Tibetan Buddhist Psychotherapy Courses:

1. Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Psychotherapy
2. Tibetan Buddhist Psychotherapy Postgraduate Training

Also available as Distance Training Options