Admission process

All applications must be submitted together with references and a deposit of $300.00 in order to be processed and a place in the training program reserved. All applicants will be contacted and an interview organised. Enrolments officially close on the 28 th February, 2008 . However, early applications are advised as class numbers are limited to 15. Upon acceptance into the training program students will be required to pay a further $275.00 and sign a study contract in order to secure their place in the course. Deposits will be held by TGI until the conclusion of the interview, if the application for enrolment is unsuccessful, the deposit will be refunded in full.

During the interview applicants are required to demonstrate the presence of some fundamental capacities as a pre-requisite for commencing training as a Gestalt therapist. Some of those qualities being:

a capacity for developing self-awareness and self-reflection
a capacity to relate to others in a facilitative way from a stance of respect and mutual interest
a capacity to reflect on and examine the impact of their actions on others
a capacity to be aware and report the impact of others on them
a capacity for curiosity and inquiry
a capacity to take responsibility for physical and emotional well-being
a capacity to cope with the various demands of the course including the fulfillment of financial obligations, the timely completion of learning tasks and active participation in the course
a capacity to understand and practice ethical behaviour as outlined in the code of ethics
a capacity to learn from life experiences
a capacity to receive feedback on strengths and constraints by peers and trainers

Who May Apply

While Gestalt Training is recommended to those in the helping professions and the behavioural life sciences, applications are invited by those with relative life experiences and those committed to self-awareness/personal development. T.G.I practices a non-discriminatory selection of students on the grounds of race, gender, class, sexual preferences, religion, or any disability or belief that does not directly interfere with the competent fulfillment of training and practice.

Terrigal Gestalt Institute is wheel chair accessible.

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