{"id":160343,"date":"2025-11-14T09:55:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T07:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/istt.gr\/new\/training-in-couples-therapy\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T15:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T13:22:13","slug":"training-in-couples-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/istt.gr\/en\/training-in-couples-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"TRAINING IN COUPLES THERAPY"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”185092″][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”778117″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]During this training we provide a\u00a0complete approach to couples\u2019 problems,\u00a0<\/strong>as developed by the German psychotherapists H. and M. Jellouschek and as applied in the Greek context since 1994 by the psychologist Virginia Ioannidou. The fundamental theoretical context for the training is systemic theory.<\/p>\n

This training is of great use for those working in counselling or psychotherapy, not only with couples, but also with\u00a0individuals, families and children etc.\u00a0Many individual and family therapies lead individuals into couple\u2019s therapy.\u00a0<\/strong>The reason is that on one hand a close relationship constitutes an essential point of reference for the individual and on the other hand the couple\u2019s sub-system is setting the foundation for the organisation and the development of the whole family.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”160333″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”451712″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”185092″][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”160334″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”143504″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”160335″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”152467″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”160336″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”581074″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”160337″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”135068″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”185092″][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”141683″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]The training lasts one year, 186 hours and is based on a continuous alternation of theory and practice, as follows:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Theory<\/strong>\u00a0on issues concerning close relationships
\n\u2022 Practice on characteristic cases drawn from therapeutic praxis through\u00a0role playing<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0Supervision\u00a0<\/strong>on cases brought by the trainees
\n\u2022\u00a0Experiential exercises\u00a0<\/strong>in small groups
\n\u2022\u00a0Observation of live therapeutic sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theoretical themes<\/strong>:systemic theory, systemic description of the problem, model of a couple\u2019s crisis, autonomy-partnership, patterns of power, sexuality, extramarital relationships, relationships with the families of origin, crucial transitional phases, divorce (and consequential problems for the children), stepfamilies etc.<\/p>\n

Methodological themes:\u00a0<\/strong>engaging with clients in the first session, questioning techniques, genogram, \u201cpsychological games\u201d, forming the therapeutic relationship and process, thoughts for interventions, metaphors, focusing on resources, propositions for homework, sculptures, mediation, solution-focused brief therapy etc.<\/p>\n

Comments for the training from past participants:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was not just a theoretical training. There was a balance of theory and practice\u201d.
\n\u201cIt helped me organize previous knowledge and bind theory with practice\u201d.
\n\u201cThe program was oriented towards action. I took ideas for my work. I didn\u2019t feel left alone with the clients\u201d.
\n\u201cIt gave me confidence in my therapeutic role\u201d.
\n\u201cIt gave me strong tools for my work in general, not just for couples\u2019 therapy\u201d.
\n\u201cThere was respect for everyone. I learned while having a good time\u201d.
\n\u201cWe were given knowledge in a unique, structured and warm way\u201d.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”160338″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”286077″][vc_single_image media=”160339″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”563407″][vc_single_image media=”160340″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”167826″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”185092″][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”160213″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”148269″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”161098″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”156739″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”160341″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”448992″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”160342″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”123766″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”185092″][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image media=”161087″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”127752″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”185092″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”553022″ back_color_type=”uncode-solid” back_color_solid=”#92a6b5″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”159030″]<\/p>\n

Requirements for participation (only in Greek):
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\u2022 Completed studies in a psychosocial profession (psychiatrist, childrens\u2019 psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker)<\/span><\/em>
\n\u2022 At least three-years of occupational experience
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\n \u2022 Professional activity, which allows the possibility of doing counselling with couples or individuals, whose difficulties could be viewed from the perspective of couples\u2019 therapy.
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If you are interested in participating in this training, please contact us at: +30 6944 367046.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trainer:<\/span> Virginia Ioannidou<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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