scholarly journals Guidelines for psychotherapy training as part of general professional psychiatric training

1993 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 695-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Grant ◽  
Jeremy Holmes ◽  
Jim Watson
Keyword(s):  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Psychiatric Training

scholarly journals A survey of psychotherapy training among psychiatric trainees

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 536-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross J. Hamilton ◽  
Diana Tracy
Keyword(s):  
Royal College ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Psychiatric Practice ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Core Element ◽  
The Future

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has stressed that psychotherapy skills are seen as a core element of psychiatric practice. To formalise this a new set of guidelines for psychotherapy training as part of general professional psychiatric training was published in November 1993. Concerns have been expressed over the implementation of previous guidelines from 1986. We have surveyed the psychotherapy training experience in our area and have worked with the psychotherapy department to address the findings. The future of training in the psychotherapies and implementation of the most recent guidelines are considered.

Should all psychiatrists be skilled to practice psychotherapy?

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S15-S15
Author(s):  
E. Sönmez ◽  
T. Gargot
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Ample Evidence ◽  
Training And Supervision ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Competing Interest

Psychiatrists have a unique place in the spectrum of mental health services, as being able to integrate psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy in clinical practice. It is through psychotherapy training that a trainee gains optimal communicative skills and competence in establishing therapeutic alliance with a patient. It helps developing empathic understanding, which is very important for a good collaboration and enable understanding, diagnostic and treatment. It improves trainees’ own insight. All are these fundamental aspects of a biopsychosocial approach of psychiatry.In many countries psychiatry trainees have a positive attitude towards psychotherapy during their training. Moreover, patients often prefer and adhere to combined psychotherapy and medication than split-care treatments. Research in psychotherapy provides ample evidence that these treatments are effective. The UEMS considers psychotherapy education as mandatory. EFPT advocates that all trainees must gain competence in at least one recognised form of psychotherapy and have a basic knowledge for other forms. Altogether, there is a consensus among all actors of mental health services that psychotherapy training is essential and should be improved. Yet, it is still far from being a priority in psychiatric training and is subdued by biological training and research, which is easier, faster and prevailing in training institutions. Also, psychotherapy training is found less affordable by trainees.With collaboration from other organizations, EFPT aims to improve standards of psychiatry training, including psychotherapy. We present some initiatives led by UEMS, EPA, WPA and ECNP. Today's technology allows trainees to reach various psychotherapeutic training availabilities, including online tools (Webinar, MOOCs, online guidebooks) and international courses. It is advisable that training institutions devote more time on psychotherapy training and supervision, associations provide costly training availabilities or scholarships, encourage more scientific research on psychotherapeutics and take into account the progress of research in psychology and neuroscience [1–5].Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Psychotherapy training and experience of successful candidates in the MRCPsych examinations

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 604-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim S. Hwang ◽  
Lynne M. Drummond
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Cognitive Psychotherapy

We conducted a survey of the psychotherapy training of a national sample of successful MRCPsych candidates to discover the extent of their psychotherapy training and their opinion about its adequacy. Ninety doctors answered the survey. Overall 71% of trainees had clinical experience in behavioural–cognitive psychotherapy and 78% in psychodynamic psychotherapy with fewer gaining experience in group and family psychotherapies. The majority of trainees were dissatisfied with the extent of their behavioural-cognitive psychotherapy training (82%) and psychodynamic training (50%). Trainees felt that their psychotherapy training was an important component of their psychiatric training.

scholarly journals Psychiatric training in Europe

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 447-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Oakley ◽  
Amit Malik
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Postgraduate Training ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
European Federation ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
European Economic Area ◽  
Training Systems ◽  
Economic Area ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aims and methodThis study aimed to establish the variations in the pre-defined aspects of postgraduate psychiatric training within the member countries of the European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees and illustrate the diversity of training experiences within Europe. Participants were required to complete a structured questionnaire.ResultsThere are wide variations in the length, content and structure of postgraduate psychiatric training across Europe. There are differing requirements for, and access to, psychotherapy training. Some countries have no examinations or formal assessments.Clinical implicationsAn understanding of the postgraduate training systems across Europe is essential not only for making informed choices about the development of trainees recruited from the European Economic Area but also for enhancing postgraduate training and patient care in all European countries.

scholarly journals Experience in group analytic psychotherapy

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harvey Rees
Keyword(s):  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Group Experience ◽  
Limited Duration ◽  
Training Grant

The Royal College of Psychiatrists classifies group psychotherapy as required experience for psychotherapy training as part of general psychiatric training (Grant et al, 1993). This is defined as group experience in in-patient and/or out-patient settings, with an experienced co-therapist and/or supervision. Previous surveys estimate that the percentage of trainees gaining such experience ranges from only 9% (Arnott et al, 1993) to 58% (Hwang & Drummond, 1996). The limited duration of psychiatric training does not allow experience in all types of psychotherapy and trainees must therefore be selective in respect to their own training, depending on what is available.

scholarly journals A modernised psychotherapy curriculum for a modernised profession

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chess Denman
Keyword(s):  
Royal College ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Training Curriculum ◽  
Psychiatry Training ◽  
The Core

SummaryThis paper outlines recent revisions to the psychotherapy elements of the core psychiatric training curriculum of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The reasons why psychotherapy training is important as part of psychiatry training are developed and objections to the inclusion of this element are countered. The paper sets out the reasoning that led to the revisions in the training required and discusses the obstacles to the implementation of good-quality training in this area and suggests ways in which they can be overcome.

scholarly journals Survey of psychotherapy training for psychiatric trainees in South-West England

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 140-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
David McCrindle ◽  
Joanna Wildgoose ◽  
Richard Tillett
Keyword(s):  
Royal College ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
South West ◽  
Training Schemes ◽  
Telephone Questionnaire ◽  
South West England

Aims and MethodA telephone questionnaire to assess psychotherapy training in the 12 psychiatric training schemes in South-West England was conducted in April 1999. The findings were compared with the 1993 guidelines recommended by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.ResultsOnly one scheme was achieving the standards set by the College guidelines. The majority of trainees in this region were not receiving adequate psychotherapy training.Clinical ImplicationsPsychotherapy training for psychiatric trainees needs urgent review in South-West England.

scholarly journals TYOT: Tripadvisor for psychiatry trainees?

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. 913-913
Author(s):  
L. De Picker
Keyword(s):  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Early Career ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
European Federation ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
European Standards ◽  
European Training

BackgroundAlthough guidelines to ensure the quality of postgraduate psychiatric training in Europe are provided both by the statements of the European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees (EFPT) and the UEMS Psychiatry Section's European Training Requirements, actual training conditions in different European countries have been documented to vary widely. Furthermore, most trainees are unaware of the existence of such guidelines.ObjectiveThe test your own training (TYOT) project set out to create an easy-to-use online tool that allows trainees to assess how their own training compares in relation to the European standards, thereby empowering trainees all over Europe.MethodsAn EFPT Focus Group consisting of psychiatric trainees or early career psychiatrists from eleven European countries created a core survey of key aspects of psychiatry training, such as the duration of the training program, the availability of clinical and educational supervision, access to international professional literature, the use of a national logbook, based on the UEMS European Training Requirements and the EFPT statements. Additional subsets of questions were designed for specific domains such as theoretical training in psychiatry, psychotherapy training and the role of supervisors and training institutions. Next, the questions were transferred to a suitable online hosting platform, which allows to automatically provide feedback in an algorithmic fashion about how the trainee’s experience compares to the European standards.ResultsThe TYOT platform will be launched in January 2017 and the first results will be presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry 2017. For more information about the TYOT tool please visit http://efpt.eu/training/tyot/.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his declaration of competing interest.

Psychotherapy training across Europe – status quo

2009 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 84-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Weiss ◽  
J. Beezhold ◽  
D. Eraslan ◽  
S. Gerber ◽  
C. Hanon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
European Federation ◽  
Psychiatric Education ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
Medical Specialists ◽  
Local Resources

SummaryPsychotherapy is an essential part of being a psychiatrist. International professional associations including the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), European Psychiatric Association (EPA), Union of European Medical Specialists (UEMS), European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees (EFPT) are involved in sustaining the role of psychotherapy training as part of psychiatric education as a matter of policy. This article presents results of a survey by trainees from different European countries concerning the postgraduate training in psychotherapy. We explore how national or international organisations have influenced and changed psychotherapy training in this region. Short descriptions of the situation in a few European countries offer an overview of different approach. There is no “one size fits all” solution concerning the training in psychotherapy like part of psychiatric training; however local resources and international exchanges could be used towards harmonising standards and quality.

Should all psychiatrists be skilled to practice psychotherapy?

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S14-S15
Author(s):  
T. Gargot ◽  
E. Sonmez
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Psychiatric Training ◽  
Ample Evidence ◽  
Training And Supervision ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Competing Interest

Psychiatrists have a unique place in the spectrum of mental health services, as being able to integrate psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy in clinical practice. It is through psychotherapy training that a trainee gains optimal communicative skills and competence in establishing therapeutic alliance with a patient. It helps developing empathic understanding, which is very important for a good collaboration and enable understanding, diagnostic and treatment. It improves trainees’ own insight. All are these fundamental aspects of a biopsychosocial approach of psychiatry.In many countries psychiatry trainees have a positive attitude towards psychotherapy during their training. Moreover, patients often prefer and adhere to combined psychotherapy and medication than split-care treatments. Research in psychotherapy provides ample evidence that these treatments are effective. The UEMS considers psychotherapy education as mandatory. EFPT advocates that all trainees must gain competence in at least one recognized form of psychotherapy and have a basic knowledge for other forms. Altogether, there is a consensus among all actors of mental health services that psychotherapy training is essential and should be improved. Yet, it is still far from being a priority in psychiatric training and is subdued by biological training and research, which is easier, faster and prevailing in training institutions. Also, psychotherapy training is found less affordable by trainees.With collaboration from other organizations, EFPT aims to improve standards of psychiatry training, including psychotherapy. We present some initiatives led by UEMS, EPA, WPA and ECNP. Today's technology allows trainees to reach various psychotherapeutic training availabilities, including online tools (Webinar, MOOCs, online guidebooks) and international courses. It is advisable that training institutions devote more time on psychotherapy training and supervision, associations provide costly training availabilities or scholarships, encourage more scientific research on psychotherapeutics and take into account the progress of research in psychology and neuroscience [1–5].Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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