Module 1

Core Schema Therapy Skills: Conceptualisation and Practice A and B

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Dates:      FRIDAY 15th September +  SAT 23rd Sept + FRI 29th Sept + SAT 7th October2023.

Time:       9 am - 5 pm (Greenwich Mean Time)

Duration:  4 Days

Location:  ONLINE

Cost:       £875 or € 995 (module 1 and 2)    

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Module 1: Workshop A (2 days)

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Working with complex presentations using a transdiagnostic framework (2 days) 

This workshop will aim to outline a transdiagnostic framework for using Schema Therapy to work with a range of difficult to treat presentations where there are chronic enduring mental health issues. In particular there will be a focus upon practicing Schema Therapy with  axis I clinical populations i.e. eating disorders, OCD, PTSD and depression (Renner et al, 2012). 

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Topics covered:

• Assessment of schemas and coping styles and using questionnaires and imagery for assessment

• Case conceptualisation and formulating a shared treatment plan

• Outlining treatment structure of Schema therapy from working on a sessional basis to a broader therapy perspective to explore phase specific interventions 

• Mode and chair work techniques to deal with unhelpful coping modes

• The nature of the therapeutic relationship integral to Schema Therapy; core skills including limited re-parenting, imagery and empathic confrontation 

• Cognitive techniques: pros and cons of schemas, dialogue and flashcards

• Homework tasks to consolidate learning for the session

• Resourcing therapists to gain insight and deal with their own schema and mode triggers and set clear boundaries.  Learning to be aware and authentic as a Schema Therapist using the supervisory alliance. 

• Applying shorter term Schema Therapy

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Module 1: Workshop B (2 days)

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Working with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) (2 days)

Topics covered:

• Starting phase and mode conceptualising of Borderline Personality Disorder(BPD) 

• Learning about the evidence base for Schema Therapy effectiveness for treatment of BPD

• The role of the therapeutic relationship in schema therapy for BPD

• Managing crisis interventions with self-harm and suicide risk

• Specific interventions for working with BPD including learning highly developed experiential techniques to address childhood traumas through imagery and chair work 

• Cognitive and behavioural techniques within schema therapy for BPD

• Therapists self-care

• Therapy ending

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We aim to have a presenter for every 6 attendees to provide intensive support in coaching to give feedback on practical and experiential skills learning

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