Addiction Treatment (STAT): Transformation for Addicts

Schema Therapy for

Addiction Treatment (STAT)

Official Course Start Date: December 3rd(2024)

Week 1-6 readings and learning modules available immediately on registration (Interactive elements start for this course on December 3rd, 2024)

Addictive Disorders and Behaviours are a mixed bunch. Addictions can include drugs, alcohol, spending, gambling and sex, to name some of the most prevalent substances and processes. These are some of the most challenging behaviors we face as therapists. We sometimes feel powerless, hopeless, frustrated and even, at times, judgmental toward these seemingly self-destructive behaviors.

This online course covers an overview of the concepts and techniques of schema theory and therapy (ST) as it relates to the conceptualization of addictive 'behaviours' and 'modes'. This includes the origins and development of modes specific to addictions and core experiential, interpersonal, cognitive and behavioral change techniques for intervention.

Participants will be shown how to conceptualize addictions in a way that makes working with people who struggle with addictions easier to understand, empathically confront and engage in the treatment room. Schema Therapy is well-suited for this population due to high comorbidity rates (66-78%) of personality disorders and trauma and a track record of working with complex issues. Participants will learn ways they can help clients build a healthy adult self while healing attachment and other core needs.

Training can be viewed at your own time and pace. While the course is designed to be completed over 6-weeks, course access is given for either 16-weeks (Standard Registration = $289AUD) or 12-months (Extended Access Registration = $325AUD) total from the official course start date to give you plenty of time to complete the course 'at your own pace'.

There will access to one live Zoom Q&A Meeting with Liz towards the end of the course (that will be recorded for those who can't make it live) and discussion forums to encourage active engagement and learning.

As this is a masterclass course - It is recommended that attendees have a basic understanding of the schema mode model prior to the course.

A certificate will be provided for a total of 16-Hours CPD. The course can be completed at your own pace.

To see our foundational schema therapy courses see: Schema Therapy Training Online (teachable.com)

US CE Credits Available: For those US-based therapists that wish to get continuing education credits (CE) for completing this training, please visit CEUnits.com after completion of the course. Details at:

https://www.ceunits.com/social-workers/243/Addiction-Treatment-STAT-Transformation-for-Addicts/