Module 1
Core Schema Therapy Skills: Conceptualisation and Practice A and B
Dates: FRIDAY 30th August + SAT 31st August 2024 (workshop A) FULL
Time: 12.30 - 7 pm (British Summer Time) and 9 am - 3.30 pm (British Summer Time)
Duration: 2 Days
Location: ONLINE
Cost: £875 or € 995 (module 1 and 2)
Module 1: Workshop A (2 days)
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).
Topics covered:
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Assessment of schemas and coping styles and using questionnaires and imagery for assessment
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Case conceptualisation and formulating a shared treatment plan
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Outlining treatment structure of Schema therapy from working on a sessional basis to a broader therapy perspective to explore phase specific interventions
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Mode and chair work techniques to deal with unhelpful coping modes
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The nature of the therapeutic relationship integral to Schema Therapy; core skills including limited re-parenting, imagery and empathic confrontation
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Cognitive techniques: pros and cons of schemas, dialogue and flashcards
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Homework tasks to consolidate learning for the session
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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.
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Applying shorter term Schema Therapy
Module 1: Workshop B (2 days)
Working with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) (2 days)
Topics covered:
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Starting phase and mode conceptualising of Borderline Personality Disorder(BPD)
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Learning about the evidence base for Schema Therapy effectiveness for treatment of BPD
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The role of the therapeutic relationship in schema therapy for BPD
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Managing crisis interventions with self-harm and suicide risk
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Specific interventions for working with BPD including learning highly developed experiential techniques to address childhood traumas through imagery and chair work
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Cognitive and behavioural techniques within schema therapy for BPD
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Therapists self-care
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Therapy ending
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