2nd advanced course: Systemic counselor (DGsP)
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- Completed basic course “Systemic Work in Child and Youth Services—Educational Assistance”)
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- a comparable course completion with 150 continuing education units of 45 minutes each
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The Institute for Systemic Work (ISA) in Chemnitz is responsible for the course content:
Rita Freitag, Diplom Social Pedagogue (FH),
Systemic Consultant, Therapist (DGsP, SG), Supervisor (DGSv), Training Therapist (SG), Hypnotherapist (according to M.E.G. standards), systemic instructor (DGsP), instructor in counseling and therapy (DGSF), instructor in supervision (SG)
Matthias Freitag, Diplom Psychologe,
Systemic Counselor and Therapist (SG), Training Therapist (SG), Instructor in Counseling and Therapy (DGSF), Systemic Lecturer (DGsP), Instructor in Counseling and Therapy (DGSF), Instructor in Supervision (SG)
as well as other guest lecturers
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Dates:
Module 1: Role / Biography March 9–11, 2026
9 a.m.–6 p.m. Module 2: Supervision May 11–13, 2026 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Module 3: Working in Space August 24–26, 2026 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Module 4: Grief and Loss October 26–28, 2026 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Module 5: Role / Counseling December 10–12, 2026 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Requirements (in addition to participation in the modules):
- 150 units of in-person instruction (45 minutes each)
- 1 documentation of a counseling session (live, video, or audio)
- Process coaching during the course
- At least 1 supervision case
- 40 units of intervision (in addition to the
- 40 units of intervision from the basic course)
- 25 units of professional literature study and independent study (in addition to the 25 units already completed in the basic course)
- 70 units of documentation of one’s own counseling practice (e.g., confirmation from an employer)
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Upon completion of all modules of the basic and advanced courses, the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences will issue a degree designating the holder as a “Systemic Consultant.” With this degree, participants may apply for the DGsP umbrella organization certificate, which is subject to a fee.
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The courses will mainly take place here:
PEREGRINUS YMCA Hostel Görlitz, Langenstr. 37, 02826 Görlitz
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Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Görlitz Campus: Brückenstr. 1, 02826 Görlitz
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€1,875.00 total price for the course modules, the university certificate, and the participant materials.
The cost per module is 375.00 €.
The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences will issue invoices individually as agreed upon during the first course module. Monthly installment payments or partial payments, including payments on a per-module basis, are possible.
For participants receiving a grant from the SAB (see Funding), an interim certificate (partial certificate) will be issued to document eligibility for the grant.
Participants may incur additional costs of approximately €50–100 for supplementary certificates from umbrella organizations.
Advanced Continuing Education Program in “Systemic Counseling (DGSF)”
Systemic Counseling (DGSF)
In accordance with the guidelines of the German Society for Therapy, Counseling, and Family Therapy (DGSF)
Total scope (including the basic course):
220 teaching units of theory and methods, 100 teaching units of self-awareness and self-reflection, 100 teaching units of supervision, 80 teaching units of intervision,
70 teaching units of verified practical experience in the form of documented counseling work
| Basic Course (1st Year) | must be completed |
| Advanced Course (2nd year) | must be completed |
| New: Advanced Course (3rd year) Registration takes place for the Advanced Course, Year 2 via the corresponding drop-down menu | 11. Counselor Identity, Supervision Dates: |
Degree / Certification:
Upon fulfillment of all requirements, the continuing education program concludes with a certificate of completion as a “Systemic Counselor (HSZG/ISA).”
The continuing education program follows the guidelines of the German Society for Systemic Therapy and Family Therapy (DGSF) in terms of content, duration, and scope.
Upon fulfillment of all requirements (Years 1–3), participants may apply to the DGSF for recognition as a “Systemic Counselor – DGSF.”
The following achievements must be met to receive the certificate:
• Regular attendance at the seminars (420 UE)
• Active participation and willingness to engage in supervision and self-reflection
• Proof of 100 UE of self-reflection
• Proof of 80 UE of peer group work and independent study
• Proof of 70 sessions of personal counseling practice
• Preparation of 3 detailed case studies, one of which must document a counseling process comprising at least 5 sessions
• Presentation of 1 live or video supervision session
• Active participation in organizing the final colloquium
• Final dissertation (written and oral): Presentation of a counseling process focused on a specific topic.
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