Training

Our Experts Facilitate Your Learning

This successful six-day Foundation Module is led by Alastair Callaghan and Paul Cummings; two accomplished trainers who, together, bring over 45 years of experience as coaches, trainers and facilitators. 

Uniquely, both trainers have a deep theoretical understanding of Gestalt theory and practice, are credentialed as Professional Certified Coaches (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and have attained the Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) credential with the International Association of Facilitators (IAF). 

Experiential Learning

This highly participative and experiential training brings Gestalt theory to life. Adopting an appreciative and optimistic approach, we weave together theory and practice to create a powerful catalyst for learning. You’ll have multiple opportunities to practise coaching, receive valuable feedback from peers and trainers, and reflect deeply on your learning. 

This process provides the awareness, insight, and confidence to make a meaningful difference in your work as a coach, leader or manager. 

The Programme Outline is available here. 

Benefits

As a participant on the Gestalt Coach Training – Foundation Module, you will: 

• Increase your coaching knowledge and skill 
• Develop your competence in using a coaching approach 
• Deepen your understanding of Gestalt theory and practice 
• Enhance your ability to facilitate awareness, change and purposeful action 
• Learn from live coaching practice and receive encouraging feedback 
• Recognise your current strengths and identify your growing edge 

Who is this programme for?

For managers, team leaders, facilitators, consultants and others who want to develop and extend their ability to support and develop people more effectively through a Gestalt coaching approach – especially during times of change. 

What do past participants say?

"This training module has surpassed all my expectations. It is inspiring, uplifting, and empowering. The Coach/Trainers live the work they do, which speaks volumes about the Gestalt approach and the expertise that they bring into the training sessions. It has been such an enriching and enlightening experience for me, and I leave this course with more capacity… more of myself to serve my communities. I came in curious and I left, satisfied.” 

Accredited Training Hours

Kinharvie is an ICF Level 1 Accredited Coaching Education Provider, and the combined Gestalt Coach Training – Foundation and Advanced Modules are approved for 66 Level 1 Coach Training Hours. 

Completion of this Foundation Module provides participants with 42 Level 1 Coach Training Hours. 

Participants who graduate from Kinharvie's full Level 1 accredited offering (by completing 60+ credentialed coach training hours, a further 10 hours of mentor coaching, and passing a final oral exam at the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential level) will receive a Level 1 Completion Certificate. This certificate is a requirement for individuals applying for the ICF’s Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. 

Format

The six-day Foundation Module is delivered in-person at Kinharvie’s premises in Glasgow over two months, giving you the opportunity to apply new skills in your own context between sessions. 

The course is limited to a maximum of twelve delegates. 

Timings

Each day of training starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.30pm

Classes

• Day One:     Setting the Foundation
• Day Two:     Contracting & Communicating Effectively
• Day Three:  Facilitating Learning
• Day Four:    Facilitating Growth
• Day Five:     Transforming Learning & Insight Into Action  
• Day Six:       Integrating Learning

Language

The Gestalt Coach Training - Foundation Module, will be delivered in English.