Professor Willem Kuyken
Professor of Clinical Psychology and Co-director of the Mood Disorders Centre, University of Exeter, England. His British site is here.
A history of significant trauma in people suffering recurrent depression is common and creates particular challenges for clients and therapists. This workshop aims to develop therapists’ familiarity with contemporary approaches for clients who present with recurrent depression and whose presentation includes a history of trauma.Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to use a new cognitive-behavioural case formulation approach towards an individualised therapy. There will be opportunities for some skills-based learning in several illustrative cognitive, behavioural and relapse prevention strategies.The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to reflect on how their personal beliefs can facilitate working with recurrent depression,ways to model hope and promote clients’ understanding of the dialectic of acceptance and change.
Who should attend?
This workshop is relevant to psychologists, psychiatrists, GP’s, Social Workers, Counsellors and mental health professionals.Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to use a new cognitive-behavioural case formulation approach to individualise therapy. There will be opportunities for some skills-based learning in several illustrative cognitive, behavioural and relapse prevention strategies.
Learning objectives:
Theoretical accounts of the role of trauma in recurrent depression
A new CBT case formulation approach to individualising therapy
Behavioural approaches designed to reduce avoidance and maximise opportunities for reinforcing positive experiences
Cognitive approaches to improve meta-awareness, self-compassion and acceptance
Relapse prevention approaches (early warning signs and action plans) that enable longer term recovery.
Methods of teaching and learning:
The workshop will mix demonstrations; didactic teaching, opportunities for group discussion and role playing. Extensive use will be made of case examples.
Workshop Tour (March 2008) with Professor Willem Kuyken
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