Two Day Introduction to CAT
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13th May 2010 - 14th May 2010

Introducing Cognitive Analytic Therapy

A two-day introduction to the model and its methods

This popular and successful short course is offered by ACAT and will be led by Steve Potter and Annalee Curran

Dates: Thursday and Friday, 13 and 14 May, 2010

Times: 10.00 – 17.00 on Thursday || 09.30 – 16.30 on Friday
Course Fee: £220 (£230 if invoicing requested)
Venue: Regent’s College Conference Centre, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS

Aims and Background
The aim of this course is to provide a clear introduction to the principles and practice of Cognitive Analytic Therapy.  It will provide an opportunity for participants to evaluate their interest in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and identify further options for training.  Participants will need some familiarity with the use of psychological ideas and methods in responding to mental health problems and emotional distress.

Key ideas:
·        reformulation and brief structured therapy
·        states of mind and disturbance of self
·        reciprocal roles and a dialogic understanding of problem patterns
·        enactments and therapeutic moments

Typical methods:
·        collaborative and conversational use of diagrams and writing
·        working with complex cases
·        using CAT as a consultative method
·        active use of time and endings

An integrative approach:
·          to psychological therapies and mental health work
·         differences and similarities with other models of therapy

Learning methods:

• video scenes and case material to demonstrate and develop skills in the use of therapeutic methods
• lecture presentations and small group work

Who for?  Counsellors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and others interested in using and doing Cognitive Analytic Therapy as a response to mental health problems.

Course Trainers:  Annalee Curran and Steve Potter have been teaching and training CAT for many years.

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