What is ACATonline?
Firstly it is an introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy, a short-term form of psychotherapy developed by Dr Anthony Ryle. It explains the core features of the therapy, the goals and practical elements that are found in standard Cognitive Analytic Therapy.
Secondly it is a powerful networking tool for those who are part of The Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy, both practitioners and other professionals who have an interest in the aims and methods of Cognitive Analytic Therapy.
Thirdly it is a resource for CAT Practitioners and Psychotherapists, offering a wide set of materials and writing on CAT, as well as guidelines for practice and peer-to-peer support networks.
How to Access ACATonline
Current Members of ACAT (including Trainees)
Please click here to contact the Website Administrator and obtain your unique username and password and gain full access to the site. Do not register as a new user as your records are already registered. Write in for your secure access information. Alternatively if you know your email address has been registered with your account you can click here to be sent a reminder.
Non-Members of ACAT
You are warmly invited to Register as a User of the site. This will allow us to provide you with many additional functions and services through the site. To take advantage of all the services available through ACATonline you may then apply to become an associate member of ACAT. As an associate member you will gain access to a Full Reference Library about CAT, and participate in the global ACAT community.
Registering with ACATonline
Registering as a User of the site is FREE.
Once you‘ve registered as a site User you can then apply for membership of ACAT as an Associate Member online, and make payment using your credit or debit card using our secure payment facility.
ACAT Membership Benefits
Currently Friend of ACAT (formerly Associate) Membership of ACAT is £40 per year.
As a Friend of ACAT Member you can find the full CAT Reference Library of writing published in books, journals and in the Newsletter for ACAT. You can also find local CAT interest groups through which you can participate in CAT-orientated Professional Development. Seminars, workshops and peer-led training are on offer. You are also invited to participate in the continuing development of CAT Theory and Practice. You will also receive the twice yearly ACAT Newsletter: Reformulation.
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Your LinksTo help you find what you need on the site we have simplified the list of links available and created a number of new task pages designed to help you get the most out of the site. ACAT News and NoticesNews and NoticesClick on the news title to view the full story. Inter-Regional Residential ACAT Psychotherapy Training
As far as we currently know the next IRRAPT course will potentially begin during 2012.
If you would like to register your interest in the training or have any queries about it, please email Barbara Coombes, IRRAPT Course Administrator, on barbara@acat.me.uk. Using CAT in services for people with learning disabilities
If you would like to share your experiences and hear what others are doing in using CAT in learning disability services, there is a special interest group which meets quarterely. Members of the group can also exchange emails. The next meeting is advertised under the Events Section on this site. Job AdvertsClick on the title to view the full advert. ACAT/SHU Liaison Administrator
ACAT is looking for a part time liaison administrator to work within the small admin team based at ACAT's Dorchester office. Please click on item for further information. |
