Learn how Existential Philosophy is Located in Practice
Take this short course to explore the fundamental concepts of existential practice and how they can be applied to any modality.
If you are a practising psychotherapist, counsellor, psychologist, coach or social worker who would like to incorporate existential themes and concepts into your practice, this introductory course is for you. The course provides an intensive introduction to the fundamental philosophical concepts that inform the practice of existential counselling and psychotherapy. It includes an overview of the major philosophers and a critique of their similarities and differences. Current practitioners across the fields of psychotherapy, counselling, psychology and related fields will also be discussed in relation to their philosophical underpinnings and their practice. A series of exercises and role plays will give participants an opportunity to put the theory into practice.
The module will encompass:
- Philosophical foundations
- Introduction to the Wheel of Existence
- Time and Beginnings
- Exploration of the Existential Givens
- Worldview and Sedimented Beliefs
- Integrating a phenomenological understanding of relationship
Facilitators: Dr Alison Strasser & Dr Adam McLean
Alison Strasser DProf (Psychotherapy & Counselling), MA, BA Hons
Alison is a practising psychotherapist, coach and supervisor. She is also an educator with a passion for imparting how existential themes can be integrated into every therapeutic approach. She was instrumental in creating the existential curriculum for many counselling and psychotherapy trainings in Australia and her doctorate focused on the process of supervision, work that led to a framework for supervisor training, now a major component of CEP’s annual program.
Adam McLean M Counselling, Grad Dip Psych/Couns, BCHC, BN
Adam is a clinical psychotherapist, supervisor, educator and trainer with over 30 years experience and a continuing interest in the human capacity for opening up to the possibilities in life. He is recognised as a leading group therapist and supervisor and provides training in both areas. In addition to leading groups, Adam has developed a group leadership training program that is underpinned by Yalom’s process approach.
ONLINE via zoom
Dates 2025: Thursday 19 & Fri 20 and Thur 26 & Fri 27 JUNE and Thur 3 & Fri 4 JULY
Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm AEST (with breaks accommodated each session)
Cost: $680 (flat rate)
CPD Hours: 18
Follow-up:
We also offer workshops throughout the year that focus on a particular theme or aspect of Existential Practice. You can take these at your convenience to gradually build on both your knowledge base and the application of existential themes, concepts, philosophical and phenomenological ideas into your practice.
