MCT Master-Class 2011-2012: Information


Welcome to the MCT Master-class training program. MCT Master-class aims to provide state of the art training for experienced CBT clinicians or specialists to develop a high level of competency in MCT.

This training program is arranged by the Metacognitive Therapy Institute in Manchester in collaboration with the Norwegian association for Cognitive therapy (NFKT).

Dr. Adrian Wells and Dr. Hans M Nordahl are responsible for the program. In addition our affiliates of MCT-I in the UK also provide supervision and management of training. These are Dr. Karin Carter, Manchester, Dr. Peter Fisher, Liverpool, and Dr. Paul King, Manchester. All are experienced clinical psychologists and have been trained in MCT and work as clinicians and supervisors in health and academic settings.

The training will run in 2011 and 2012 and will be held in Manchester (4 workshops), in Oslo (2 workshops) and Trondheim (2 workshops). There will be individual supervision of cases on a regular basis with a nominated supervisor who is an expert in MCT. The supervision process is aided by a supervision log implemented via email. Workshops will be held four times a year and further group supervision is provided at these events. See table below:

Each participant in training is allocated a study partner, who acts as a buddy. Your buddy is one of the other colleagues in training at the MCT Master-class, and the two of you will work as a team encouraging and supporting each other’s personal and professional growth. On the first gathering in Oslo, you will meet your selected training buddy.

Terms & conditions

Attendance and Assessments: 
All participants must attend at least 6 workshops in order to get the course accepted. In addition every participant must submit a video tape of an MCT session at the mid-point of training for feedback and evaluation. The evaluation is undertaken by your buddy on the basis of a competency rating scale. The videotape recordings can be either in English or Norwegian.

Participants are also expected to attend the group supervision sessions with the expert supervisor that are held at the training workshops in Manchester twice a year. It is a course requirement that participants submit a minimum of 12 completed supervision logs that have been implemented by email before they can have the course accepted. Two levels of acceptance are available as exit awards from the programme. For those who do not complete the minimum required supervision but otherwise meet course requirements a ‘certificate�� is awarded. The full award is a ‘level 1 diploma.��  Both awards lead to eligibility for MCT-I registration but the diploma confers the benefit of being MCT-I recommended as a basic level MCT practitioner.

Fees: The fee for participation is 48.000 NOK (~GBP 5000) for the whole program. This includes the workshops, supervision, equipment, handouts and materials provided at the venues. The fee should be paid in one or two instalments:

Ethical conduct: All participants are required to pay close attention to the ethical codes of conduct during their training. Knowledge shared about patients and other therapists during training must be treated responsibly and with due care and consideration. Patient-related material is confidential and must not be communicated to other people. Any violation of this requirement will lead to the termination of the candidate’s training within the MCT Master-class and may be taken further.

Other information

• Times for lectures and supervision: The teaching day usually runs from 10.00am to 5.00pm on day 1 of the workshop and on day 2 from 09.00am to 4.00 pm.

• Information about bookings: You may wish to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements. However, we can also offer help. By ordering through our travel organiser (Karen Larsen) you will have access to reduced rates and help in booking your hotel and flights. Our organiser can also provide you information about suitable hotels and access to venues etc. Use this link- where there will be all the information needed to book your travel and accommodation:   

http://www.dinkonferanse.no/ or karen.larsen@dinkonferanse.no

• Feedback ratings: We aim to continuously adapt and enhance training to meet the learning needs of participants. To facilitate this process we normally ask participants to complete MCT-I feedback forms at the end of the workshop.

• Other expenses:  Expenses such as travel and accommodation and some lunches and beverages�� must be covered by the participant. Any special preferences should be addressed to our organizer, Karen Larsen.

Main Texts for the Master-class:

Wells, A. (2008). Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression. New York: Guilford Press.

Fisher, P & Wells, A. (2009). Metacognitive Therapy: Distinctive Features. London: Routledge

In addition, lists of references and measurement tools will be provided at the workshops.

Web address:The best way to access literature and test materials is through the Internet link: www.mct-institute.com

Contact addresses for information:MCT- Institute: Hans M Nordahl,  hmor-n@online.no

A Final Word:
The MCT master-class provides training in advanced cutting-edge treatment methods for psychological disorders. We hope that the experience of MCT Master-class will be inspiring in other ways and provide personal growth opportunities through learning new methods within an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere. Our aim is to continue to build an established network of competent therapists, to build friendships and acquaintances among specialists who share the values of providing the best care possible for their clients.

With best regards,
     
Hans M Nordahl, PhD                                                         Adrian Wells, PhD
MCT Institute                                                                         MCT Institute

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