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  1. Training
  2. Professional training

Professional training

Human Development Scotland (HDS) offers a range of professional and academic training courses, short courses and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

Who is it for?

Our training is for people working in ‘people-facing’ professions.  For example: health and social care services, teachers, third sector and private practice counselling.

What do you teach?

Our training courses for professionals translate the psychodynamic, psychoanalytic and systemic ideas, on which all our works is based, into practical tools for understanding the central role that human relationships play in our mental health and emotional wellbeing.

For example, our Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy ​(CAP) programme is a practical and theoretical training course in psychoanalytical psychotherapy with children and young people.  This course is the only one in Scotland which is approved by the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP).

How does it help?

Hundreds of professionals have been equipped by HDS and have used the experience in their work as teachers, social workers and in other ‘people-facing’ professions, for example.  Some have shared their experience by returning to teach on our courses, contributed to our conferences and events, and by publishing books and papers.

We believe our professional training will help to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, an access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them.

Watch this short video introducing our professional training at HDS.


Find out more about our training programmes by clicking on the links below.

Like many organisations that provide training and education programmes, we have adapted our training to deliver this both online and in person during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continuing to accept applications for our training courses and we will continue with contingency plans to deliver some of our teaching remotely or in a mixed format where necessary to ensure that the health of students and staff is our priority. 

Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Professional Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. This is a practical and theoretical training course in psychoanalytical psychotherapy with children and young people. This course is the only one in Scotland which is approved by the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP). Read more

Published: 1st October, 2019

Updated: 10th May, 2022

Author:

Therapeutic work with children and young people

Therapeutic work with children and young people

MSc Psychoanalytic Observation and Reflective Practice: Therapeutic Work With Children and Young People. This modular course offers an in-depth understanding of infants’, children’s and adolescents’ emotional and personality development, the significance of primary relationships and their relevance to working with these age groups and their families. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2019

Updated: 21st July, 2022

Author: Lawrence Sum

Human relations and counselling

Human relations and counselling

The Human Relations and Counselling Programme consists of 3 parts to provide different levels of training and qualification. This includes a Dilpoma (PGDip) and Masters (MSc). The course is ideal for people who currently use elements of counselling in their day-to-day work and would like to take further steps towards enhancing their practice and deepening their professional capacity. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 21st July, 2022

Author: Lawrence Sum

Foundations of Human relations and counselling

Foundations of Human relations and counselling

An introduction to psychodynamic ideas about what it means to be human, together with experiential training in communication and counselling skills incorporating psychodynamic principles.  This course gives unparalleled insight into the complexities of human interactions and is a foundation for the use of advanced communications and counselling skills. Final closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 30 September. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2019

Updated: 9th June, 2022

Author: Lawrence Sum

Counselling Children, Young People and Families

Counselling Children, Young People and Families

This post-qualifying Certificate is a part-time training programme designed to prepare practitioners to work with children, young adults (up to mid-20s) and their families and is taught from a psychodynamic perspective. Final closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 31 October. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2019

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Lawrence Sum

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  • Human relations and counselling

    Human relations and counselling

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    Counselling Children, Young People and Families

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  • Foundations of Human relations and counselling

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  • What is psychodynamic theory?

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Friends of HDS

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Friends of HDS is our way of recognising groups of supporters who make a regular commitment to the work of HDS. Find out more about becoming a Friend of HDS. Read more

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At a glance: courses, prospectus, fees & applications

At a glance: courses, prospectus, fees & applications

At a glance look at the professional training on offer from HDS. Information and links to course information, including: entry requirements, fees, timings, applications and enquiries. Read more

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