Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis (TA)
We are delighted to offer two Foundation Year courses for our next intake – a fully in-person course starting in September 2024 and a fully online course starting in October 2024. We are now accepting applications for both courses.
Would you like to train as a Psychotherapist or Counsellor?
Are you interested in personal growth and in understanding how people and relational dynamics can change?
Would you like to learn new models of communication that can improve your understanding of yourself and others, in all areas of your life?
Are you interested in taking Transactional Analysis to the next level after the TA101?
The Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
Directors of Training Fiona Cook, PTSTA and Fiona Firman PTSTA introduce the Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis
About the Course
The Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis is the first year in our Counselling and Psychotherapy training programme, and it can also be taken as a stand-alone training experience:
for personal development
to enhance existing knowledge and training as a psychotherapist or counsellor
to facilitate your work in an organisation that requires interaction with others
The Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis continues the style of the TA101 workshop, providing interactive and dynamic training to enable you to apply the core concepts of TA theory to yourself and your environment.
You may discover more options for relating with others, ways of resolving conflict and possibilities for change in your own life experience. The focus is on applying the core theory to your own process and your interactions with the trainer and the training group, enabling you to develop your understanding of yourself and others.
Aggie Carruthers shares a glimpse into her TA journey
“I feel the tutors have placed importance on and succeeded in creating group coherence and harmony. I especially enjoyed observing and experiencing the tutors teaching relationship which greatly enhanced the teaching weekends. The tutors have complemented each other with their diverse skills and gifts and my learning has definitely deepened and is richer and more meaningful because of their dual input”. Foundation Year student, Claire, March 2023
Components of the Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis
8 modules of Foundation Year Training
Introduction to Counselling Skills module
Note: TA101 is a prerequisite for enrolling in the Foundation Year
Pre Course Requirements
Completion of a TA 101 course
A degree and/or equivalent life and work experience
We strive to be as inclusive, fair and flexible as possible, and will consider experience and skills acquired through voluntary work, work experience and parenting when reviewing applications.
Course Content
Philosophy of TA, Life Positions, Ego-States (Structural Model), Counselling Skills
Ego-States (Functional Model), Transactions and Strokes
Life Script and Script Analysis
Passivity, Discounting, Symbiosis and Frame of Reference
Racket Analysis and Authentic Emotions
Hungers, Time Structuring and Game Analysis
Contracting
Endings in Counselling, Ethics, Presentations and Peer Assessment
Each Foundation Year training weekend will invite reflection on systemic, political, social, environmental, ecological, cultural and intersectional contexts (as relevant).
Assessment
One 3000 word essay
One 2500 word presentation supporting essay
A 10-15 minute presentation (including supporting documentation)
Evidence of reflective learning journal
Minimum of 85% attendance
Observed skills practice
Ongoing participation in group discussion and process
Personal Therapy
A minimum of 40 hours of personal therapy per year is a requirement for those wanting to progress into advanced clinical training. Whilst personal therapy is not a requirement in Foundation Year, we strongly recommend it in order to get the most from the programme.
2024/2025 In-Person Foundation Year Course Dates
27th/28th/29th September 2024
26th/27th October 2024
23rd/24th November 2024
21st/22nd December 2024
25th/26th January 2025
22nd/23rd February 2025
22nd/23rd March 2025
5th April 2025
24th/25th May 2025
28th/29th June 2025
Our in-person training days start at 9.30am and finish at 5pm.
2024/2025 Online Foundation Year Course Dates
3rd/10th/17th/24th October 2024
7th/14th/28th November 2024
5th/12th/19th December 2024
9th/16th/23rd/30th January 2025
6th/13th/20th/27th February 2025
6th/13th/20th/27th March 2025
3rd/10th April 2025
1st/8th/15th/22nd/29th May 2025
5th/12th/19th/26th June 2025
3rd/10th/17th/24th/31st July 2025
Our online training takes place on a Thursday evening starting at 5.30pm and finishing at 9pm (BST).
Course Fee
The annual course fee for the Foundation Year programme for 2024/2025 is £2880 (inc. VAT).
Physis Scotland is committed to making training accessible and inclusive, therefore a 3-month payment plan or a 10-monthly payment plan is available – please do talk to us if this is of interest to you.
Full details of course costs and associated training costs (eg for therapy, student memberships etc) can be found on our fees page.
On successful completion of Foundation Year you will be awarded a Physis Scotland Foundation Certificate and will be eligible to progress into Advanced Year 1.
How Do I Apply?
The Foundation Year information booklet and application form are available to download from the link below. Once we receive your application form we will invite you for an informal interview, which will take place online.
The informal interview is an assessment of the suitability of your personal qualities, relevant experience and development goals, as well as covering important information about the course. It will also allow us to get to know each other and for you to ask any questions about the course.
Finally, if you are successful at the interview, we will contact you personally to advise you of your place on the course, subject to satisfactory references.
Places are limited and from our experience, we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The application deadline for our in-person course is 30th August 2024. Our application deadline for our online course is 29th August 2024.
Any questions?
If you have any further questions about the course please contact enquiries@physisscotland.co.uk or telephone Fiona Firman or Fiona Cook, Directors of Training, on 07927 557 217.
“I am enjoying everything about the course – the safe and holding space facilitated by Fi and Fifi; the theory of TA and active encouragement to wonder and challenge; the element of reflexivity and self-discovery; high standards of teaching; and the student support network (tutors, Academic and Placement support and the Student Mentor Scheme)”. Foundation Year student, Vicki, March 2023
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"The learning environment is warm, comforting and homely - it feels safe and welcoming when I arrive, and it is so different to any other learning environment I have experienced". Foundation Year student, Vicki, March 2023
Foundation Year In-Person Group 2022-2023
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