Discover how to create affirming, inclusive spaces for sexually and gender-diverse clients using the powerful framework of Schema Therapy. This course equips you with the tools to address deep-seated patterns, build resilience, and foster authentic self-expression. Join us in transforming the therapeutic experience for clients navigating minority stress and identity challenges.
Suitable for:
- Psychologists
- Social workers
- Counsellors
- Nurses
- Psychiatrists
- Sex therapists
- GPs
- Students undertaking education in all of the above
Level of experience required:
- Undertaking or completed qualifications in psychology or above disciplines
- Completed Schema Therapy training or read Schema Therapy manual
What is included:
- Access to online training modules - unlimited time
- Access to a 1 hour Zoom group supervision led by Dr Sarah Ashton, following completion of the course
- Certificate of completion
Length:
- 2-3 hours, plus 1 hour group supervision
- CPD hours: 4
Duration of Access:
Unlimited. Once you sign up, you can take as long as you like to complete the course.
Example Curriculum
- Schema therapy techniques (9:33)
- Little child on the street example (video role-play) (14:13)
- I have the right to... (reflective activity) (4:37)
- Imagery rescripting technique (3:59)
- Imagery rescripting example (video role-play) (23:13)
- Chairwork technique (6:59)
- Chairwork technique example (video role-play) (25:05)
- Section summary
Downloadable resources
Course includes a worksheet for clients and tools for practitioners.
Self-paced learning
This training includes pre-recorded, bite-sized lessons. Work through at your own pace.
Group supervision with peers
Each course includes a 1-hour group supervision following the completion of the content. Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Ashton, you’ll connect with other students, explore case studies, and gain a deeper understanding of the course application.
Hi, I'm your trainer - Dr Jamie Byrne
Dr Jamie Byrne (she/her) is a clinical psychologist and lecturer at Deakin University. Jamie teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate counselling courses. Her research largely sits in two streams: (1) sleep, circadian rhythms, and health behaviours (e.g., physical activity, alcohol); and, (2) LGBTQIAP+ mental health, particularly the application of schema therapy to sexually diverse and gender diverse populations.
Jamie’s clinical work is largely with people who identify as part of the LGBTQIAP+ community; and those with eating disorder diagnoses and developmental trauma. She is an advanced schema therapist, predominantly using schema therapy as her treatment modality, and she loves supervising students and clinicians as part of her practice. Jamie is a proud co-host of the Meet Q podcast - an LGBTQIAP+ mental health podcast.
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