REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for Diploma Training in Biodynamic Body-Psychotherapy:

LSBP Diploma in Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy is recognized by the UKCP. To be eligible for an LSBP Diploma students are required to complete the training programme and the following requirements:

• To have at least 40 hours of personal therapy each year of their training from an LSBP-approved psychotherapist
• To attend the full workshop programme and fulfil essay requirements
• To complete 450 hours of psychotherapy practice, including at least 80 hours with one client and 50 hours with another under the requisite supervision
• To complete a psychiatric placement of at least 20 days
• To write a 9,000-10,000 word case-study of a client with whom they have worked for at least one year (45 sessions minimum) relating this work to biodynamic theory
• To write a 4,000 word paper on their own personal and professional development

Candidate must satisfy a small panel of assessors that their work is of the required standard of professional competence, maturity and ethical care.