Enrolment Information

Living Institute
Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy Diploma
208 Carlton St, Toronto, Ont., M5A 2L1,
416 515 0404 jim@livinginstitute.org
www.livinginstitute.org
Year 1, 2010 - 2011

Entrance Requirements

Admission Criteria: A psychological and spiritual orientation is basic to this program. Academic or professional qualifications in a related field and a concern for cultural and social issues are significant. Equivalent work experience and relevant life experience are also considered. A background in the arts is useful. Candidates need to be open to experiential learning, committed to their own personal growth process and be ready for challenge. People exploring career change and retraining will find this program rewarding. Current and past student’s career backgrounds include psychotherapy, business, the arts, psychology, social work, nursing, medicine, teaching, law.

Key admissions criteria concern the candidate’s psychological and spiritual orientation, readiness for challenge and growth, and the ability to engage in an academic and experiential learning process with others.

Enrolment Procedure: An interview is required. There is an application form to fill out. This includes a brief outline of work and academic history, therapy, spirituality, personal growth, workshop history, and a statement of interest. A brief biography is asked for according to guidelines given in the enrolment information form. Transcripts from educational institutions should be forwarded directly to the Programs Director. These are for orientation purposes, and are not determinative of a candidate's suitability. There is an application fee of $120.

Admission to the Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy Diploma program is based upon (1) an interview (2) completion of the application form.

Other documentation must be completed for the record.

Fees

Application fee: $120. Administration fee: $275. Resource fee: $600. Tuition: $4700.

Total: $5695 + 5%GST

  • Note: Individual therapy costs are negotiated separately with your therapist.
  • Note: There is an additional fee for a year 1 online course. $75
  • Note: Any summer intensive food and accommodation fees are separate.

Fees and textbooks are eligible for a CRA tax deduction certificate T2202A.

Payment Plan 1

There is a 10% discount for those who pay their fees in full by September 1.

Total: $5125 + 5%GST

  • $120 + 5%GST - submitted with application form, non-refundable
  • $600 + 5%GST - deposit on acceptance into the program, due by July1/2010
  • $4405 + 5%GST - post dated cheque for Sept 1/2010, due with deposit July 1/2010

 

Payment Plan 2

Total: $5695 + 5%GST

  • $120 + 5%GST - submitted with application form, non-refundable
  • $600 + 5%GST - deposit on acceptance into the program, due by July1/2010
  • $1842 + 5%GST - post dated cheque for Sept 1/2010, due with deposit July 1/2010
  • $3133 + 5%GST - post dated cheque for Jan 1/2011, due with deposit July 1/2010

Refund Policy

Notice of withdrawal from the program needs to be received in writing by the Programs Director.

For those who have paid their fees in full (Payment Plan 1)

  • Withdrawal prior to start of classes gives full refund of fees paid, less admin fee of $275. Application fee is non-refundable.
  • Withdrawal after start of classes gives partial refund of fees paid, depending on date of withdrawal: Withdrawal by Oct 1 gives refund of 100% of fees paid less admin fee of $275 and prorated fees for classes and resource material to date; Withdrawal by Nov 30 gives 50% of fees paid; there is no refund for withdrawal after Nov 30.


For those who are paying by instalment (Payment Plan 2)

  • Withdrawal prior to start of classes gives full refund of fees paid for Fall Semester, less admin fee of $275. Application fee is non-refundable.
  • Withdrawal after start of classes in September gives partial refund of fees paid for Fall Semester, depending on date of withdrawal: Withdrawal by Oct 1 gives refund of 100% of fees paid for Fall Semester, less admin fee of $275 and prorated fees for classes and resource material to date; There is no refund for withdrawal after Oct 1; there is no refund for Spring Semester fees.

Biography Guidelines

Give a brief outline of your life story, starting from birth, and giving some highlights of developmental periods. Give family details including a brief description of mother, father and siblings. Comment on your school and work experience. Comment on your relationships history. Note any challenges you have met or are continuing to deal with. Note your strengths and gifts. Include some comment on your current life situation.

Give some idea of your extended family background, particularly grandparents, and what kind of people they are or were, noting people with any problems, unusual characteristics or particular strengths and gifts, as well as your relationship with them.

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