Instituut voor Sociale Psychologie - IBT Academie - dr. Pieternel Dijkstra

About Instituut voor Sociale Psychologie - IBT Academie - dr. Pieternel Dijkstra

Instituut voor Sociale Psychologie, sectie IBT Academie, is based in Groningen and offers training programmes and courses in IBCT couples therapy. The courses are intended for care providers who want to develop their skills in couples therapy.

Training programmes

The IBCT Basic Training takes four days and can also be completed online. The Year Programme consists of the basic training, four modules and a final module with practical experience.

• IBCT basic training in couples therapy
• Masterclass: Sexuality in couples therapy
• Masterclass: Infidelity and unhealthy jealousy in (couples) therapy
• Masterclass: Psychopathology in relationships
• IBCT advanced course
• IBCT year programme in couples therapy
• Deliberate Practice in couples therapy

Approach and content

The training programmes combine webinars, demonstration videos, books, role-play and peer consultation. The modules develop couples therapists’ skills and provide exercises and guides for working with couples.

• Webinars and demonstration videos
• Books
• Role-play
• Peer consultation

Accreditation

The masterclasses and the IBCT Year Programme in Couples Therapy are accredited by the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Gezins- en relatietherapie (Dutch Association for Family and Couples Therapy).

Practical information

The IBCT Basic Training is available in Groningen and online. Registration for the basic training includes six months of free access to the ACT Guide App.

• Wilkemaheerd 49, Groningen
• Online participation in the IBCT Basic Training