Mastering Schema Therapy: A Comprehensive Training Program: Theoretical Foundations of Schema Therapy (Self-Study)

Join us for a comprehensive training program on Schema Therapy, an evidence-based therapeutic approach that integrates elements from cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and psychodynamic therapies​

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Learn and Earn 1 CE credit!

This course is designed to help you gain a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations, assessment techniques, and practical interventions of Schema Therapy. Through a combination of theoretical presentations, case studies, and experiential exercises, you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively apply Schema Therapy in your clinical practice.​

What will you learn from this seminar on Schema Therapy?

1. Understanding the origins, principles, and goals of Schema Therapy
2. Exploring the conceptual framework of schemas, modes, and core emotional needs
3. Introducing the concept of limited reparenting and the therapeutic relationship in Schema Therapy
4. Exploring the integration of cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and psychodynamic theories in Schema Therapy
5. Discussing the role of early maladaptive schemas in the development and maintenance of psychological difficulties
6. Understanding the concepts of schema modes, coping styles, and schema domains
7. Introducing assessment techniques in Schema Therapy, including the Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ) and other assessment tools
8. Exploring the process of schema formulation and case conceptualization
9. Discussing the importance of assessing schema triggers, modes, and coping strategies
10. Identifying and Understanding Early Maladaptive Schemas
11. Recognizing the core themes and characteristics of common early maladaptive schemas
12. Guiding participants in applying interventions to address and work with specific schema modes

Topic Titles: ​

1. Introduction to Schema Therapy
2. Introducing the concept of limited reparenting
3. Theoretical Foundations of Schema Therapy
4. Schema formulation and case conceptualization
5. Working with Early Maladaptive Schemas
6. Schema-focused Interventions
7. Healing Childhood Wounds and Reparenting
8. Impact of unmet childhood needs and early attachment disruptions
9. Emotion-focused Techniques
10. Teaching strategies for emotional validation
11. Teaching strategies for empathic confrontation
12. Teaching strategies for emotion regulation
13. Imagery, empty chair, and two-chair techniques to facilitate emotional healing
14. Methods to strengthen the Healthy Adult mode and develop adaptive coping strategies
15. Sustaining Change and Integration
16. Integration of Schema Therapy with Other Modalities

During this 1-hour lecture-based series, you will learn what it takes to help your clients, and how to implement that in daily practice.​

Who is this for?

This course is for any clinician invested in learning new or honing existing skills to be able to use in dynamic ways to support their patients and clients and to end suffering.

KEY INFORMATION:

This course is eligible for 1 CEU for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and Psychologists in New York State

For more information about CEU approval, please click here.

Format: Self-Study Online Seminar