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Welcome to ACAT

Welcome to the website for the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT), a registered charity. We welcome members of the public, health professionals, ACAT accredited professionals, and anyone interested in finding out more about CAT. We hope the following pages will inform and inspire and, for those new to Cognitive Analytic Therapy, encourage further interest and, perhaps, even training in CAT.

The website offers an introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy, a collaborative programme for looking at the way a person thinks, feels and acts, and the events and relationships that underlie these experiences - often from childhood or earlier in life.

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About CAT – an introduction

• Is CAT right for me?
• How does CAT work?
• Clients' personal stories
• Finding a private CAT therapist
• What is the difference between CAT and CBT?

More about CAT - for professionals

• CAT with different patient groups
• Indirect working - using CAT in case management
• Special interest and regional groups
• Books and papers
• Job vacancies

About ACAT – the organisation

• Register FREE as a user of the site
• How can I join ACAT?
• Who's who? Contact ACAT
• Reformulation – the journal of the Association - access to past copies
• Media information
• Policies and official documents, including ACAT's Privacy Policy
• International CAT

Training in CAT - overview

• How to get started
• Introduction to CAT and bespoke courses
• CAT Skills
• Practitioner training and MSc in CAT
• Psychotherapy Training
• Supervision Training

Research - projects and evidence

• Current Research
• Research Awaiting Publication
• Recently Published Research
• Research Archives
• Key References to Research in CAT
• Support for CAT Research
• CAT Research and Communication Committee

ACAT events and CPD

• Conferences - national and international
• Calendar of all events
• ACAT CPD events

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News from ACAT

ACAT Website Gets Mobile-Friendly Last week ACAT's website was updated to use a "responsive" design framework. This means it now works properly on mobile devices and tablets as well as on laptops and desktop computers....

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Our Next 21 Events

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17-10-19 ACAT: CAT in GroupsWorking with Clients and CAT Reflective Practice #acatgroup19 Presented by Jason Hepple Times: Arrival 9:30am for a 10am start, 4:30pm finish Cost: ACAT Member £110 (online) / £125 (invoice/cheque) | Non–member £125 (onli...

26-10-19 How to run a successful private practice: all you need to know - offered by Become PsychologyHow to run a successful private practice: all you need to know. Interactive Webinar. Workshop presented by Dr Robert Watson, Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist & Supervisor, & Vice-Chair of the Association for Cog...

28-10-19 CAT TAST SIG...

31-10-19 How to run a successful private practice: all you need to know - offered by Become PsychologyHow to run a successful private practice: all you need to know - Glasgow Workshop Whether you are considering starting private practice, or want to develop your existing private practice, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills ne...

07-11-19 Sex Addiction: a relational approach to assessment, formulation & interventionSex Addiction: A relational approach to assessment, formulation, and intervention - Manchester Workshop - offered by Become Psychology This the fourth run of this workshop. 96% of past participants rated the workshop as excellent. On one level, a...

08-11-19 How to run a successful private practice: all you need to know - offered by Become PsychologyHow to run a successful private practice: all you need to know - Manchester Workshop Whether you are considering starting private practice, or want to develop your existing private practice, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills...

14-11-19 2 day workshop in CAT supervision - offered by Catalyse#CATsup19 Catalyse is offering an intensive 2 day ACAT Accredited Supervision Workshop for those considering training as an ACAT Accredited Supervisor. Attendance at this and a follow up reflective session fulfils the Part 1 ACAT-approved training a...

15-11-19 An Introduction to CAT - offered by the Sussex Partnership NHS FTAn Introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy offered by the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust A two-day course for mental health professionals Friday 15th and Saturday 16th November 2019 Conference Room 2, East Brighton Community Mental Hea...

15-11-19 Applying CAT in Physical Healthcare Settings - offered by Midlands CAT and PhysCATIt is increasingly recognised that mental well-being is strongly linked to maintaining physical health and in coping with long-term illness and disability, and that psychological therapy can play a key role in improving outcomes. Cognitive Analytic T...

16-11-19 Sex addiction - Interactive Webinar - offered by Become PsychologySex addiction: A relational approach to assessment, formulation, and intervention, and how to engender affirmative sexual desire. Interactive Webinar. ~ Workshop presented by Dr Robert Watson, Clinical Psychologist in Sexual Health, Accredited Cogn...

23-11-19 How to run a successful private practice: all you need to know - offered by Become PsychologyHow to run a successful private practice: all you need to know. Interactive Webinar. Workshop presented by Dr Robert Watson, Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist & Supervisor, & Vice-Chair of the Association for Cog...

25-11-19 CAT TAST SIGMonthly SIG meeting. Request membership to be included and you will be sent ZOOM link. ...

28-11-19 ACAT: Two Day Introduction to CAT#ACATIntro1119 A two-day introduction to the skills and concepts in practice, led by Steve Potter and Annalee Curran This highly-rated short course is offered by ACAT for people new to the CAT way of working. Thursday 28th and Friday 29th Novembe...

29-11-19 Equality and Diversity WorkshopBeyond Aims In/Equality: Embedding Thinking Space & Action in CAT Training & Practice This CPD day, organised by ACAT's Equality and Diversity Committee, brings together CAT therapists, trainees and other interested people to consider ho...

06-12-19 ACAT: CPD for the HeartA day of inner reflection and nourishment for therapists Presented by Annalee Curran and Elizabeth Wilde McCormick #acatheart19 Friday 6th December 2019 Arrival 9:30am for a 10am start, 4:30pm finish. ACAT Member £110 (online) / £12...

07-12-19 Understanding and resolving ruptures in the therapeutic relationship - offered by Become PsychologyUnderstanding and resolving ruptures in the therapeutic relationship: a practical skills interactive webinar. This is the sixth run of this workshop following its successful first run for the West London Mental Health Trust Personality Disorder Serv...

14-12-19 Online Psychotherapy - offered by Become PsychologyOnline Psychotherapy: An introduction to the relational and practical considerations. Interactive Webinar. Workshop presented by: Dr Robert Watson, Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist & Supervisor, & Vice-Chair of...

26-03-20 Trainers and Supervisors MeetingMore information to follow, potential venue currently being investigated....

22-04-20 Relational Skills in CAT Supervision ResidentialACAT Relational Skills in CAT Supervision Residential #ACATSup20 Holland House, Main Street, Cropthorne, Pershore, WR10 3NB 4.30 pm Wednesday 22nd April to 3.00 pm Friday 24th April 2020 Cost: £330 online booking / £345 cheque or invo...

09-07-20 26th ACAT National Conference 2020#ACATconf20 'Connections, Conflicts and CAT' Hold the date! Venue: Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park More information to follow....

01-10-20 South London CAT Practitioner 2020 - 2022Further details will be added to the website once confirmed...