Module 2 IN-PERSON training in London, UK
Enhancing Schema Therapy Skills Working With Complexity, A and B
Date: Friday 19th September, Saturday 20th September and Sunday 21st September 2025
Time: 9 am - 5 pm (UTC time zone)
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Central London, UK
Cost: £ 420 or € 503 (module 2)
Module 2: Workshop A
Working with Cluster C (1 day)
This workshop focuses upon approaches to using a Schema Therapy model in working with a range of Cluster C presentations including: Avoidant, OCPD and Dependent Personality Disorders. Topics covered:
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Case conceptualisation of Cluster C in modes and schemas
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Facilitating an atmosphere of compassion to enable to the client’s Healthy Adult to nurture their Vulnerable Child to feel safe
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Tackling avoidance by facilitating emotional connection in the therapeutic dynamic and bypass the Detached Protector
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Enabling the Healthy Adult to tackle problematic modes which lead to compliance, inflexibility and reliance upon others.
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Creating behavioural change
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Promoting fun and playfulness particularly for OCPD
Module 2, Workshop B
Working with Narcissism (1 day)
This workshop highlights ways of working with Narcissistic PD and NPD traits to resource the client and therapist. Topics covered:
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Case conceptualisation of schemas and modes in working with Narcissistic PD
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The use of the therapeutic relationship in the treatment of NPD. Skills to tackle the Self Aggrandising and Detached Self Soothing modes
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Facilitating compassion in the therapist to connect with the client’s Vulnerable Child
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Reflecting upon therapist schemas and modes which can get triggered and helping therapists take care of their Vulnerable Child.
Module 2: Workshop C
Working with Axis 1 presentations using a transdiagnostic framework (1 day)
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.
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.
We aim to have a presenter for every 9 attendees to provide intensive support in coaching to give feedback on practical and experiential skills learning