Schema Therapy Training (Workshop 2)

Focus of the course: This Schema Therapy training for developmental trauma, incorporates Interpersonal Neurobiology, Polyvagal theory, Somatic Psychotherapy, bottom up and top down approaches and phases of intervention.  The training takes place on three mornings spread over a three week period.

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, mode change and building autonomy)

Looking at the typical mode conceptualisation for this treatment population

Using experiential and emotion regulation techniques

Cognitive, Experiential, Behavioural Pattern Breaking for this clinical population will be discussed in detail, including the importance of Safety & Stabilisation before the use of Schema Mode Change Techniques.

Understanding Flight, Fight and Freeze responses, bypassing coping modes by building therapeutic presence

Limited reparenting when working with child modes using connection, co-regulation and self regulation

Incorporating ideas from Polyvagal theory, (Porges, 2016), Interpersonal Neurobiology (Segal, 2000), Somatic Psychotherapy (Fisher & Ogden, 2015) and Stages of Treatment (Ford & Cortois, 2000) when applying Schema Therapy Techniques. 

A Pre-recorded discussion with leading experts Joan Farrell and Ida Shaw, on common obstacles and pitfalls when working with this clinical population will be included.

Certification hours include: Didactic Hours 9, Dyadic Hours 5

Training is spread over a 3 mornings in a 3 week period, allowing time between  to try out tasks to consolidate learning.

All courses are fully eligible as accredited training workshops for those who wish to achieve full certification as a Schema Therapist.

Cancellation policy

Please note that if you wish to cancel your registration, the following rules will be applied:

• Cancellations notified more than 3 months before the start of the event - 100% refund of the amount paid for the ticket (less administrative costs).
• Cancellations notified 2 to 3 months before the start of the event - 50% refund of the amount paid for the ticket (less administrative costs).
• No refund applies for cancellations with less than 2 months' notice.