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Schema Therapy Introductory Workshop
Schema Therapy Introductory Workshop is a foundational workshop designed to introduce participants to the principles, model, and key techniques of Schema Therapy, an integrative therapeutic approach developed by Jeffrey Young. This therapy has been found to be highly effective in treating personality disorders, chronic emotional difficulties, and persistent behavioural patterns that are often difficult to address through traditional therapeutic approaches.
This workshop is targeted at mental health professionals such as psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists, as well as students in related fields who are interested in expanding their clinical skills through the integration of Schema Therapy into their existing practice.
Throughout the workshop, participants will be introduced to key concepts including early maladaptive schemas, schema modes, and coping styles, as well as therapeutic strategies such as limited reparenting, imagery rescripting, and cognitive restructuring.
The workshop will be conducted in an interactive format that combines theoretical lectures, live demonstrations, case discussions, and practical exercises. This approach aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding as well as initial exposure to the application of Schema Therapy in clinical practice.
Objective:
- To train psychiatrists, medical specialists, medical officers, clinical psychologists, counsellors, and students in psychology and counselling to understand the concepts of Schema Therapy and apply its techniques for clinical practice as well as research, based on the knowledge and skills acquired.
- To create a platform for sharing experiences and learning from international speakers on the theoretical and clinical aspects of Schema Therapy practiced in other countries.
- To establish international collaborative networks with experts from abroad, with the vision of positioning Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia as a reference centre for Schema Therapy in Malaysia
Department:
Department of Psychiatry
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