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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Society
About the Register of Practical Philosophers
Who can join the Society?
Membership is open to all. We welcome as members, not only
philosophers or students in philosophy, but also professionals from
related disciplines (e.g., psychologists, psychotherapists,
counsellors, management consultants, trainers, educational
psychologists, teachers) and all others interested in the application
of philosophy to everyday life.
How much does it cost?
Type of membership
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Rate/year
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Benefits include
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Individual
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£30
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The journal Practical Philosophy, concessionary rate
for events and courses, inclusion on the register (dependant on
other criteria), and access to all electronic material.
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Institutional
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£60
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Three copies of
journal Practical Philosophy and all electronic material sent to a named person.
Concessionary rate for institution members for courses and events
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How can I join?
Please fill in the membership form
and email or post it to:
Pauline Rochelle
SPP Administrator, Yew Tree Cottage, Brownheath, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LB, UK
email: pauline.rochelle@btinternet.com
You may pay by credit card, cheque or standing order. If renewing please
also note any changes to your details since last renewing eg address,
interests, qualifications.
If you have any queries please contact:
Pauline Rochelle
SPP Administrator, Yew Tree Cottage, Brownheath, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LB, UK
email: pauline.rochelle@btinternet.com
What are the benefits of joining?
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reduced rates for courses and other events
networking with other members and keeping up on what's going
on in practical philosophy
inclusion on the Register of Practical Philosophers (dependant
upon satisfying other criteria)
access to a chat group to network with other members and keep
up on what's going on
Does joining the society mean I can join the register of
practitioners?
No. To be included on the register you need to satisfy further
criteria.
What do I need to do to get on the register?
To be registered as a philosophical counsellor you need:
a) a philosophy degree (e.g. a first degree with 50% or more of philosophy
or an M.A. exclusively in Philosophy).
b) satisfactory completion of both the practical and theoretical
elements of a level one course in philosophical counselling (these
are periodically organised by the SPP)
c) attendance to minimum 20 hours counselling skills course
d) minimum of 10 hours experience of being counselled , 5 of which should
be with a philosophical counsellor
e) supervisor's assessment, based on at least 10 supervised sessions
of philosophical counselling, that the philosophical counsellor is of a
sufficient standard to be on the register (supervisors should be SPP
accredited or overseas equivalent)
f) professional liability insurance (contact SPP for recommended policy)
g) agreement to abide by SPP Code of Practice
h) supervision
i) membership of the Society for Philosophy in Practice
How often are courses run and how much do they cost?
Courses in philosophical counselling are run by the Society once
or twice a year. They cost around £300.
If you want to be informed of future courses please email David
Arnaud
What are the benefits of being on the register?
Your details will be passed on to everyone who contacts the
Society looking for a philosophical counsellor
If you wish your details can also be put on the Society website.
Being on the register shows that you are accredited by the
Society for Philosophy in Practice
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