When:  July 11th -13th  inclusive  (Friday 200pm -Sunday 200pm)
Where: Claridge House, Surrey, UK
How much: £449 includes:
i) pre-course reader (60 pages PDF file) and course reader (40 pages printed booklet) - contain course material and key articles
ii) books by course team: Tim Lebon's Wise Therapy and Antonia Macaro's Reason, Virtue and Psychotherapy
iii) accommodation and food
Concessions: £399 for full-time students and registered unemployed, reductions: £10 for SPP members, £20 for early-bird bookings before Feb 1st 2008 - note only one reduction of the 3 can apply

Facilitators: Tim LeBon, Antonia Macaro, David Arnaud 

What is Philosophical Counselling ?
Philosophical counselling uses philosophical methods and insights to help individuals  reflect, think ad act  more wisely. Specific issues include  meaning crises, relationship issues, and career dilemmas. 

Newspaper articles on the SPP and Philosophical Counselling.  
The Independent on Sunday, October 2nd 2005 I think, therefore I am in need of Socrates
The Independent 16th November 2004: Plato is my Agony Aunt 
The Observer Magazine  Sunday November 21, 2004: I shrink therefore I am 

What will this course provide ?
· Intensive study of the theory behind philosophical counselling.
· Practical experience with discussion and reflection on this practice. 
· Certificate from the Society For Philosophy In Practice, which provides part fulfilment of the requirements to be registered with the Society as a practising philosophical counsellor.

Course requirements
The course is open to everyone interested in finding out more about philosophical counselling. A strong interest in the practical application of philosophy is required. It is beneficial for participants to have gained counselling skills experience before attending the residential part of the course, by, for instance, taking a course in counselling skills. 

Course topics
We will explore many key topics, including:-
· What is philosophical counselling? 
· How can it be useful to clients?
· What methods and skills are be used in philosophical counselling?
· Practice sessions giving you experience as both counsellor and client  

Facilitators
Tim LeBon is a philosophical counsellor with a private practice in London. He gained a first in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford and later trained as an existential counsellor at Regent's College, London. Tim was the founding editor of Practical Philosophy, and is the author of  Wise Therapy: Philosophy for Counsellors published by Sage. He also teaches philosophy, counselling and personal development in London.

Antonia Macaro has an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and an MA in Philosophy.  She has over ten years experience of counselling and group work in the field of addictions.  In recent years she has become interested in the use of philosophical methods to help people to deal with life issues. She currently works as a counsellor and facilitator, and her approach draws both on psychological and philosophical ideas. She is the author of Reason, Virtue and Psychotherapy.
.
David Arnaud is a lecturer in philosophy and psychology. After gaining a 1st in Philosophy and an MSc in the Psychology of Education.  David is a registered philosophical counsellor, a former editor of Practical Philosophy and has a particular research interest in wise decision-making.

Itinerary
Part 1: distance learning, to be completed before July 1st, 2008
Part 2: 3 day residential weekend workshop at Claridge House, Surrey, UK. Friday July 11th 2008 ( 14.00 ) to Sunday July 13th (14.00)
Part 3: distance learning, to be completed before August 1st 2009

Claridge House
Claridge House is a Quaker centre for healing, rest and renewal. It is situated in the small Surrey village of Dormansland, and stands in about two acres of beautiful gardens with many fine trees. The house is over 150 years old.  Claridge House is only 15 miles from Gatwick Airport and easily accessible by road and rail.

Course Certificate
As well as participation in the course itself, delegates will be asked to complete a piece of written work at the end of the course to demonstrate their understanding of philosophical counselling. Upon successful completion a certificate will be issued by the Society for Philosophy in Practice. 
 

Register
The society maintains a register of philosophical counsellors it deems to have met minimum standards of competency. This course fulfils part of the requirement for entry on the register. Further details about the register. 
 

What Participants Said About Previous Courses
"I really enjoyed myself & have learnt a great deal. Lovely tutors- very approachable."
"I think the course was fantastic. It was stimulating and challenging but in a safe and friendly environment. Thanks a lot."
"The tutors were all very friendly, an important part of any course"
"Tutors complement each other very well and impressed about way such a diverse student group was handled"
"Thank you all for a lot of hard work and a very enjoyable course"
Tutors worked very hard and seem dedicated to producing the best possible course"