Schema Therapy Training
Working with Complex Trauma Presentations and 'Treatment Resistant' Clients - An Introductory Schema Therapy Workshop
This introductory workshop is aimed at those who are interested in working with Complex Trauma presentations and “treatment-resistant’ clients. Schema Therapy is an evidence-based treatment for clients presenting with symptoms consistent with Personality Disorders and provides the therapist with powerful tools for working with difficult in session behaviours; including difficulty connecting with a therapist, chronically avoidant behaviour and the long term impacts of trauma. This training aims to provide an introduction to the theory and techniques in Schema Therapy with an emphasis on working with different Personality Disorders. This interactive workshop will provide opportunities to watch live demonstrations, role play interventions, reflect on your own clients and step by step guides to the interventions outlined.
This workshop provides participants with:
- an understanding of the 4 origins of Schemas and schema maintenance processes
- an overview of the Mode Model and how to present a formulation to clients
- an understanding and experience of key Schema Therapy interventions, including chair work and imagery rescripting
Ruth Holt is a Clinical Psychologist, Certified Schema Therapist and a Supervisor/Trainer in Individual Schema Therapy and Schema Couples Therapy. She is based in Canberra and is a Principal at Canberra Clinical and Forensic Psychology. She works with individuals and couples with a range of presentations, particularly complex trauma presentations and conducts workshops and training in Schema Therapy, couples therapy, women’s mental health and abuse in relationships. Ruth has presented at the Australian Psychological Society’s Clinical College Conferences and runs workshops throughout Australia and internationally.
Ruth has edited the book Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents and has recently published on Schemas and Intimate Partner Violence and Schema Couples Therapy. She has worked with The University of Canberra Psychology Clinic supervising and presenting for postgraduate students and supervises psychologists and other mental health professionals.
