Tutor information
Graham Wilson
A PhD in animal behaviour, and initial career in organisation development followed by psychotherapy training, led Graham to practise as an executive confidant for 20+ years. He has taught counselling, psychology and photography at Oxford and elsewhere for a decade. Recently retired as Coordinator of HE Counselling Courses at Guildford College, his research interests include the use of imagery to provoke positive behavioural change within communities. Graham currently leads programmes of therapeutic photography within Oxfordshire. He has written more than ten textbooks.
Courses
This course will help anyone interested in using coaching, whether professionally, as a life skill, or to achieve better results in their work with others. Thought-provoking and practical, this course explores the theory and skills of good coaching.
Explore the definition and components of emotions, and discover how they shape our thoughts, perceptions and behaviours. Previous learners have included coaches, nurses, artists, social workers, and those interested in what makes other people tick!
Dive into transpersonal psychology, exploring spiritual dimensions of human experience through theories, practices, and real-world applications. Engage with meditation, therapy techniques, and reflective learning for personal and professional growth.
Rogers' Person-Centred Approach continues to influence counselling, psychology, diplomacy, medicine, education, and (even) sales. Whether for personal or professional interest, this course should fascinate you.
Introducing the core principles/techniques needed to establish a consistent habit of reflective practice. Suitable for individuals seeking greater success/better results in their work and life, but especially for CPD among professionals in any discipline.
This course helps any coach deepen their practice in various ways: enhancing intervention skills, better understanding clients' needs, drawing on evidence, exploring attitudes to work/clients, and expanding client bases and professional standing.
A practical exploration of the psychological dimensions of conceptual and surreal photography and their relation to the human psyche. Blending theory with practice, this course guides students in creating images with meaning and impact.