In-person schema therapy accreditation training
About the training
In-person schema therapy accreditation training, four days in London.
Dates: 24th-27th January 2025.
Module 1
- Workshop A (two days)
- Working with complex presentations using a transdiagnostic framework (two 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 on practising schema therapy with axis I clinical populations i.e. eating disorders, OCD, PTSD and depression (Renner et al, 2012).
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
Module 1
- Workshop B (two days)
- Working with borderline personality disorder (BPD) (two 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.
We aim to have a presenter for every nine attendees to provide intensive support in coaching to give feedback on practical and experiential skills learning.