July 1, 2024Podcast

Schema Therapy: Fresh learnings in 2024

Schema Therapy: Fresh learnings in 2024

Schema Therapy is continually advancing with new ideas and techniques, making continuous learning essential for therapists seeking to enhance their practice. The latest episode of "What's the Schemata," titled "45: Fresh Learnings for 2024," dives into the transformative power of learning. This episode offers a rich mix of reflections and insights from recent workshops, providing practical advice for therapists committed to professional growth.

Schema Therapy supervisors Chris Hayes and Rob Brockman share their experiences from their semi-annual retreat in Bali. During the retreat, they spent a week immersed in intensive training and knowledge exchange. Three outstanding presenters introduced fresh ideas and nuanced approaches to Schema Therapy, significantly influencing Hayes' and Brockman's practice over the past year. They emphasize the importance of integrating new concepts and refining established techniques.

One of the key themes in this episode is the role of the healthy adult mode in Schema Therapy. Hayes and Brockman highlight how engaging the client's healthy adult mode effectively responds to vulnerabilities and coping mechanisms. They share examples of dialogues between the vulnerable child and healthy adult that foster self-trust and resilience in clients.

The episode also explores the concept of empathic confrontation, a technique that balances empathy and confrontation to help clients address maladaptive behaviors. The discussion underscores the importance of tailoring this approach to the client's level of activation, ensuring that interventions remain both supportive and effective.

Reflecting on their experiences at the recent ISST conference in Warsaw, Hayes and Brockman discuss the use of somatic resourcing in Schema Therapy. They emphasize the power of physical posturing, self-soothing techniques, and grounding exercises to enhance the therapeutic process and support clients in managing distress.

This episode of "What's the Schemata" highlights how learning transforms therapeutic practice. By continuously seeking new knowledge and refining techniques, therapists can better support their clients in their journey towards healing and growth. Hayes' and Brockman's insights and practical advice provide valuable guidance for therapists looking to elevate their Schema Therapy practice.

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