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November 2019
One Day Introduction to Schema Therapy, Melbourne
Theory, Model & Techniques in Schema Therapy: A one day introduction. Presented by: Dr Rita Younan This one day workshop is aimed for professionals/post graduate students who are interested in a brief introduction about the theory, model and techniques found in Schema Therapy. 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 An understanding of the various clinical interventions found in ST, Cognitive, Behavioural, Emotion focused and "limited re-parenting" A case study to highlight ST application will be provided Outcome studies looking at Schema Therapy and its effectiveness About the Presenters: Dr Rita Younan is a Clinical Psychologist and…
Find out more »Masterclass In Schema Therapy For Borderline Personality Disorder & Complex Trauma, Melbourne
Schema Therapy for BPD & Complex Trauma This two day masterclass focuses on Schema Therapy for developmental trauma, incorporating Interpersonal Neurobiology, The Polyvagal theory, Somatic Psychotherapy, bottom up and top down approaches and the phases of intervention. Training Objectives Include: A focus on experiential and Emotion Regulation techniques in Schema Therapy to use in session with reference to the three phases of treatment, i.e., Bonding & Regulation, Schema Mode Change & Autonomy. Understanding the three phases of treatment (bonding and regulation,…
Find out more »February 2020
Schema Therapy Advanced Techniques: Working with Rigid, Avoidant, Grandiose and Impulsive Clients
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 imagery…
Find out more »Sex & Schema Therapy
Sex & Schema Therapy with Ms Ruth Holt Advanced Schema Therapist Supervisor - Trainer Individual & Couples Many, if not most patients, arrive in our rooms with an impaired sexual self. Sex can activate their Defectiveness, Mistrust/Abuse, Emotional Deprivation schemas and so they have learned to have “Detached Protector” sex, “Perfectionistic Over-controller” sex or “ Self-Aggrandiser” sex (to name a few!). Others have used sex as a Detached Self-Soother/Stimulator for many years (for example problematic pornography use) and are not able to connect…
Find out more »Schema Therapy for Chronic Axis 1 Disorders, Canberra: An Introductory Workshop
Schema Therapy for Chronic Mood Disorders with: Dr Rita Younan & Ms Ruth Holt 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…
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