Schema Therapy for Chronic Mood Disorders with Dr Rita Younan There is growing research on the effectiveness of Schema Therapy for chronic depression and some early work on other treatment resistant mood disorder presentations. This two day workshop will cover Schema Therapy formulation and treatment approaches for working with these presentations, including case studies, demonstrations and opportunities to practice skills. Specific topics include; Schema Therapy models for Chronic mood disorders like Depression and Anxiety Schema Therapy for other Chronic Axis I…

This two day workshop is the last of the curriculum for certified training in Individual Schema Therapy offered by the Schema Therapy Institute Australia. Accrued hours are 8 Didactic & 5 Dyadic. This workshop will focus on extending clinician skills with difficult to treat client groups including treatment of: Cluster C, specifically  OCPD, Dependent &, Avoidant Personality Disorders Cluster B, specifically Narcissistic & Antisocial Personality Disorders Overcompensating Clients & specific "Fight Coping Modes" i.e., Overcontroller, Bully Attack & Self-Aggrandizer Advanced…

Theory, Techniques & Model for Post Graduate Students Presented by: Dr Rita Younan & Ms Ruth Holt  This introductory workshop is aimed for professionals who are interested in working with Personality Disorders and Complex Trauma Presentations.  The training aims to provide an introduction to the theory and techniques typical of Individual & Group Schema Therapy with an emphasis on Borderline Personality Disorder. By the end of the workshop attendees will know: What a Schema is and how they develop The different coping styles when Schemas are activated  What the Mode Model is and how to work with modes  The basics of Schema Therapy techniques in both individual and group settings  Outcome studies looking at Schema Therapy and its effectiveness About the Presenters: Dr Rita Younan is a Clinical Psychologist and certified Schema Therapist Supervisor-Trainer in Individual and Group Schema Therapy.  Dr Younan was the Director of the Schema Therapy Department at…