Advanced Continuing Education Program in “Systemic Counseling (DGSF)”
Systemic counseling (DGSF)
According to 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) | 1. “Every beginning has...,” genogram work, counseling techniques 2. Counseling techniques, theoretical foundations, professional attitude 3. Counseling Techniques, Theoretical Foundations, Attitude 4. Circular Questioning, Family Board, Supervision 5. Initial Interview, Reflecting Team, Working with Space: Timeline |
| Advanced Course (2nd Year) | 6. Creative Techniques, Supervision, Narrative Approach 7. Rituals, Supervision, Tasks, Concluding Comments 8. Biographical Work / Role Patterns, Supervision 9. Mandate Patterns, Dynamics, Crises, Supervision 10. Biographical Work / Reconstruction, Supervision |
| New: Advanced Course (3rd Year) Registration for the Advanced Course (2nd Year) is done via the corresponding dropdown 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.
Individual prices:
Advanced course (2nd year /DGsP) € 1,875.00
Advanced course (3rd year / DGSF) approx. 1,150.00 € - 1,500.00 € depending on booking model
Total price for total booking 2nd + 3rd year: approx. 3,000.00 € - 3,500.00 € depending on booking model