So, you want to be a Clay Conversations Practitioner … read on!
Clay Conversations is an associated branch of the Clay Therapy Community (www.claytherapy.co.uk) with both trainings being offered under the auspices of Bridging Creative Therapies Consultancy (www.bctconsultancy.co.uk)
Clay Conversations Practitioner Training has been devised as a direct response from many professionals requesting training to work with clay to build well-being. These professionals are parents, special education needs teachers, teachers, teaching assistances, nature leaders, youth workers, summer school and forest school providers, and even a school nurse in Tasmania.
This training has been developed by Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson in line with a Level 5 RQF qualification (Regulated Qualification Framework). Dr Souter-Anderson has almost 60 years of interest in clay, pottery and ceramics through her various roles as a student, teacher, psychotherapist, author, workshop presenter, trainer and researcher – her Doctoral thesis was on The Use of Clay in Therapy. This places her in a unique position to create the Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations.
Please remember that the Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations is not a training programme that sets a practitioner up to work as a Clay Therapist neither as a therapeutic practitioner, though naturally there is likely to be a therapeutic element in working with clay as evidenced by research. (Souter-Anderson, 2021).
Clay Conversations Practitioner Training has been devised as a direct response from many professionals requesting training to work with clay to build well-being. These professionals are parents, special education needs teachers, teachers, teaching assistances, nature leaders, youth workers, summer school and forest school providers, and even a school nurse in Tasmania.
This training has been developed by Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson in line with a Level 5 RQF qualification (Regulated Qualification Framework). Dr Souter-Anderson has almost 60 years of interest in clay, pottery and ceramics through her various roles as a student, teacher, psychotherapist, author, workshop presenter, trainer and researcher – her Doctoral thesis was on The Use of Clay in Therapy. This places her in a unique position to create the Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations.
Please remember that the Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations is not a training programme that sets a practitioner up to work as a Clay Therapist neither as a therapeutic practitioner, though naturally there is likely to be a therapeutic element in working with clay as evidenced by research. (Souter-Anderson, 2021).
Upon successful completion of the 3 Parts of the one-year study programme the Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations, will be presented.
2024 - 2025 COURSE OPEN FOR BOOKINGS.
New Course, due to demand, starting in November 2023 - 2024, please see dates below
The Award equips and upskills the practitioner to offer clay sessions with the purpose of building and supporting well-being and comprises of 3 Parts
2024 - 2025 COURSE OPEN FOR BOOKINGS.
New Course, due to demand, starting in November 2023 - 2024, please see dates below
The Award equips and upskills the practitioner to offer clay sessions with the purpose of building and supporting well-being and comprises of 3 Parts
- Part 1 – 18 hours. Clay Conversations
- Part 2 – 12 hours. Clay Conversations with Groups
- Part 3 – 13 hours. Clay Conversations and Stories
Part 1 – Clay Conversations, 18 hours 6 Online live interactive training meetings of 3 hours 2024 - 2025 2024 October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & November 6th, 13th 2023 - 2024 November - COURSE UNDERWAY 2023 May - COURSE UNDERWAY |
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Part 2 – Clay Conversations with Groups, 12 hours 4 Online live interactive training meetings of 3 hours 2025 February 26th & March 5th, 12th, 19th, Wednesday 4.00pm - 7.00pm UK time. 2024 February 28th & March 6th, 13th & 20th Wednesday 4.00pm - 7.00pm UK time. |
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Part 3 – Clay Conversations and Stories, 13 hours 4 Online live interactive training meetings of 3 hours plus 1 hour tutorial 2025 June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 2025 Wednesdays 4.00pm - 7.00pm UK time 2024 June 19th, 26th & July 3rd, 10th. Wednesdays 4.00pm - 7.00pm UK time |
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Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations Assignments
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Part 3
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Assessment Process
There are two categories for assessed written assignments; these being ‘Achieved’ or ‘Not yet achieved’. Assignments that are assessed as being in the second category may be resubmitted within one month from the assessment date.
There are two categories for assessed written assignments; these being ‘Achieved’ or ‘Not yet achieved’. Assignments that are assessed as being in the second category may be resubmitted within one month from the assessment date.
Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations, full course fee £695.
Please see Payments page for instalment options. Fee covers the following;
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Getting the most from the training
- As well as the live, interactive online training sessions you will need to set aside personal study time for the written assignments and required reading
- Thinking and reflecting time is also important in between the online training sessions
- Ensure you have your own supply of clay for online sessions and further creative work, play and modelling
- You will need to give consideration as to where and when you will be able to set up an ‘application opportunity’, this means setting a time and place where you can practise the course learning with a friend or family
- Aim to keep an open mind and be willing to experiment and explore your own use of clay in between online training sessions
- Be willing to ask for help if, and when you need it for group support is important to get the most from the Clay Conversations training.
- Remember learning can be fun too and so rewarding!
And what will you do with your learning upon successful completion of the Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations?
Perhaps you see the Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations as a training that will enhance your current work or role and that’s always very worthwhile. On the other hand, you may be seeking new avenues of employment or creating new work possibilities for yourself. Whatever you choose, you’ll know that this programme of study will have provided a solid foundation for your next step.
Remember, there will always be support at the end of an email you send to us helping you on your way.
Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson
Founder of Clay Conversations
Perhaps you see the Practitioner Award in Clay Conversations as a training that will enhance your current work or role and that’s always very worthwhile. On the other hand, you may be seeking new avenues of employment or creating new work possibilities for yourself. Whatever you choose, you’ll know that this programme of study will have provided a solid foundation for your next step.
Remember, there will always be support at the end of an email you send to us helping you on your way.
Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson
Founder of Clay Conversations