To ensure that CFCST is consulted regularly To improve its membership database, to establish the main employer To promote the research base of Systemic Family Therapists through a more nuanced critique of how members of UKCP currently undertake research To ensure the revision of the Child Standards of Education and Training (SETs) is inclusive To consider how to incorporate the views of the members, possibly by creating an observer role for members of PRCCF To ensure the Find a Therapist functions safeguards UKCP, and reflects therapist skills To undertake a review of websites that make links to therapy to ensure that UKCP (and family therapy) are properly presented The Board proceeded to discuss each point with the CFCST Chair. The expressed their concern that the CFCST Chair has communicated to his college members that UKCP do research’ which is incorrect. ‘doesn’t The Board made it clear to the CFCST Chair that research is very important to UKCP and that UKCP does undertake research. The CE has been in dialogue with researchers from CFCST. SN will send some wording to the CFCST Chair that corrects the misconception that UKCP doesn’t do research, and the CFCST Chair agreed to share this with his college members. The then proceeded to discuss each of the other points raised by the CFCST Chair and to demonstrate that work and initiatives are already under-way that addresses each issue. The Chief Executive suggested that someone from CFCST could act as a communications link between CFCST and the UKCP office. *RW left the meeting at 13:25* Professional Regulatory Committee of the Colleges & Faculties Report The report is mainly a summary of where the group are with the College Review. The Board reviewed and accepted the report and gave thanks. Education, Training & Practice Committee (ETPC) Report The Board reviewed and accepted the report and gave thanks. *AM joined the meeting at 13:40* Discussion with the UKCP Registrar UKCP Registers The Registrar was asked to clarify the position concerning the Psychotherapist’ title ‘Child raised in the previous ETPC Report. UKCP has 2 registers: 1 for and 1 for Psychotherapeutic Counsellors. We also have a specialist register for those who work with children. We are currently in conversation with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) about adding 2 new titles for Psychotherapist’ and Therapist’. ‘Child ‘Family Supervision Working
To ensure that CFCST is consulted regularly To improve its membership database, to establish the main employer To promote the research base of Systemic Family Therapists through a more nuanced critique of how members of UKCP currently undertake research To ensure the revision of the Child Standards of Education and Training (SETs) is inclusive To consider how to incorporate the views of the members, possibly by creating an observer role for members of PRCCF To ensure the Find a Therapist functions safeguards UKCP, and reflects therapist skills To undertake a review of websites that make links to therapy to ensure that UKCP (and family therapy) are properly presented The Board proceeded to discuss each point with the CFCST Chair. The expressed their concern that the CFCST Chair has communicated to his college members that UKCP ‘doesn’t do research’ which is incorrect. The Board made it clear to the CFCST Chair that research is very important to UKCP and that UKCP does undertake research. The CE has been in dialogue with researchers from CFCST. SN will send some wording to the CFCST Chair that corrects the misconception that UKCP doesn’t do research, and the CFCST Chair agreed to share this with his college members. The then proceeded to discuss each of the other points raised by the CFCST Chair and to demonstrate that work and initiatives are already under-way that addresses each issue. The Chief Executive suggested that someone from CFCST could act as a communications link between CFCST and the UKCP office. *RW left the meeting at 13:25* Professional Regulatory Committee of the Colleges & Faculties Report The report is mainly a summary of where the group are with the College Review. The Board reviewed and accepted the report and gave thanks. Education, Training & Practice Committee (ETPC) Report The Board reviewed and accepted the report and gave thanks. *AM joined the meeting at 13:40* Discussion with the UKCP Registrar UKCP Registers The Registrar was asked to clarify the position concerning the ‘Child Psychotherapist’ title raised in the previous ETPC Report. UKCP has 2 registers: 1 for and 1 for Psychotherapeutic Counsellors. We also have a specialist register for those who work with children. We are currently in conversation with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) about adding 2 new titles for ‘Child Psychotherapist’ and ‘Family Therapist’. Supervision Working