Two day introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy
27th Jan 2011 - 28th Jan 2011

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, 27th and 28th January, 2011

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.

Booking

Booking or enquiries:
·      book and pay online by personal credit or debit card only instantly by clicking on the booking option to be found further down this page (under the card logos)
·      by email if invoicing requested with the booking form: this can be downloaded by scrolling further down this page
·      by phone enquiry:  0844 800 9496
·      by post with the booking form and cheque or invoice request:  to the ACAT office at PO Box 6793, Dorchester, DT1 9DL

Cancellations / Refund Policy:
Cancellations in writing received one month prior to the event date will receive a full refund less a £10 admin charge.  There will be no refund for cancellations received within one month of the event concerned.

Cost

Delegate Fee: £220 (£230 if invoicing requested)

Please note: lunch is not included.

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