Schema Therapy for BPD and Complex Trauma: Cert Workshop 2 (Sunshine Coast)

This workshop is the second in the certification series - considered Level 2 by other training programs. It is an intermediate workshop looking at core ISST curriculum for working with complex/developmental trauma and BPD presentations and incorporates Interpersonal Neurobiology, Polyvagal theory, Somatic Psychotherapy, bottom up and top-down approaches and phases of intervention from a Schema Therapy lens.

Training dates and details:

• Tuesday 24 June and Wednesday 25 June 2025
  (correct dates - this is a Tuesday/Wednesday workshop)
• 9:00am to 5:00pm each day, with registration open from 8:30am
• Sunshine Coast region (venue TBC)
• Meals, snacks and refreshments included in workshop fee

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-regulation and self regulation; and
• Incorporating ideas from Polyvagal theory, (Porges, 2016), Interpersonal Neurobiology (Segal, 2000), Somatic Psychotherapy (Fisher & Ogden, 2015) and Stages of Treatment (Ford & Courtois, 2000) when applying Schema Therapy Techniques.
  
  This is the second workshop in the certification series for accreditation in Schema Therapy provided by Schema Therapy Institute Australia. PLEASE NOTE: a working knowledge of Schema Therapy and the Mode Model is strongly encouraged.

This is a face to face workshop facilitated by Megan Fry, Advanced Schema Therapist and Trainer in Individual Schema Therapy. 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:

• Didactic hours - 9
• Dyadic hours - 4

Who is eligible to attend:

This training is for therapists who are registered with their professional body, including psychologists, social worker and psychiatrists. Please note that ISST certification has requirements, including minimum study requirements. Please go to the ISST website for further details. You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility upon registration.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations can be made up to one month prior to the workshop commencement date. If cancelled more than one month prior, a cancellation administration fee of $50 will apply, and will be retained/withheld from the refunded amount. If cancelled less than one month prior, a cancellation administration fee of 50% will be retained/withheld from the refunded amount.

Enquiries:
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