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.
Coronavirus and ACAT events
We are regularly monitoring updates from the Government in relation to events and coronavirus. Should it be necessary for ACAT to cancel an event, we will notify delegates as soon as we are able within our normal working hours and the event fee will be refunded. We would advise you not to arrange travel in advance as ACAT cannot offer refunds for other expenses incurred.
Please contact local group organisers in respect of non-ACAT events.
Coronavirus and ACAT training courses
For trainees currently involved in CAT training, click on the following link for information on the changes and adaptations to our training requirements during the period of lockdown and social distancing due to Covid-19. This also includes information on the paperless accreditation submission process for the June 2020 Exam Board onwards. Course Directors will also provide additional course-specific information.
https://www.acat.me.uk/page/covid+19+impact+on+training
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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
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- Indirect working - using CAT in case management
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- Reformulation – the journal of the Association - access to past copies
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- International CAT
Training in CAT - overview
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- Introduction to CAT and bespoke courses
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Research - projects and evidence
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- Key References to Research in CAT
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ACAT events and CPD
Articles in the Current Issue of Reformulation :: Summer 2020 [Issue 54]
A dialogue: in response to moving on from face to face to online therapy
Cal Nield, 2020. A dialogue: in response to moving on from face to face to online therapy. Reformulation, Summer, p.15.
COVID Reformulation Postcards Katie Redman
Katie Redman, 2020. COVID Reformulation Postcards Katie Redman. Reformulation, Summer, p.10.
COVID Reformulation Postcards Laura Turner
Laura Turner, 2020. COVID Reformulation Postcards Laura Turner. Reformulation, Summer, p.11.
Eight Session Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) service – description of a model and method
Stephen White and Jason Hepple, 2020. Eight Session Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) service – description of a model and method. Reformulation, Summer, pp.16-20.
From face to face to online: thoughts on the experience of a rapid change of practice
Rosemary Parkinson, 2020. From face to face to online: thoughts on the experience of a rapid change of practice. Reformulation, Summer, pp.12-14.
From Relational Mapping to Being Relational
Steve Potter, Marie-Anne Bernardy-Arbuz, Claire Regan, Nick Barnes, 2020. From Relational Mapping to Being Relational. Reformulation, Summer, pp.23-26.
Italian chronicles of the Covid-19 pandemic Lived reflections on our unequal world and our precariousness in the face of Anthony Ryle’s egalitarian values.
Cristina Fiorani, Sara Guidotti, Marisa Poggioli, Piero Verani, 2020. Italian chronicles of the Covid-19 pandemic Lived reflections on our unequal world and our precariousness in the face of Anthony Ryle’s egalitarian values.. Reformulation, Summer, pp.5-9.
Letter from the Editors
Rob Lam and Nick Barnes, 2020. Letter from the Editors. Reformulation, Summer, pp.3-4.
Naming the Reciprocal Roles of Britain’s Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
Lorraine Welch, 2020. Naming the Reciprocal Roles of Britain’s Black and Minority Ethnic Communities. Reformulation, Summer, pp.40-43.
Obituary for William David “Bill” Bell Thoughts on his passing Jurai Darongkamas for MCAT
Jurai Darongkamas, 2020. Obituary for William David “Bill” Bell Thoughts on his passing Jurai Darongkamas for MCAT. Reformulation, Summer, pp.49-50.
Reaching In – The Value of CAT Skills Training in Non-Statutory Community Services
Dr Karen Shannon, 2020. Reaching In – The Value of CAT Skills Training in Non-Statutory Community Services. Reformulation, Summer, p.26.
The Therapist's Chair
Elizabeth Wilde McCormick, 2020. The Therapist's Chair. Reformulation, Summer, pp.44-48.
Therapeutic Creativity and the Therapist’s Zone of Proximal Development
Carol Gregory, 2020. Therapeutic Creativity and the Therapist’s Zone of Proximal Development. Reformulation, Summer, pp.54-57.
Tyler's Story. Cognitive Analytic Informed Therapy within a Secure Care Setting
Dr Kim Liddiard, 2020. Tyler's Story. Cognitive Analytic Informed Therapy within a Secure Care Setting. Reformulation, Summer, pp.31-34.
Val Crowley by her friends in the CAT Midlands Psychotherapists Group Phil Clayton, Eva Burns-Lundgren, Sally-Anne Ennis, Tina Griffiths, Anna Jellema, Jan Mead and Graham Twist
Phil Clayton, Eva Burns-Lundgren, Sally-Anne Ennis, Tina Griffiths, Anna Jellema, Jan Mead and Graham Twist, 2020. Val Crowley by her friends in the CAT Midlands Psychotherapists Group Phil Clayton, Eva Burns-Lundgren, Sally-Anne Ennis, Tina Griffiths, Anna Jellema, Jan Mead and Graham Twist. Reformulation, Summer, p.53.
Val Crowley Three reflections from the CAT learning disability special interest group Phil Clayton, Julie Lloyd, Nicola Murphy
Phil Clayton, Julie Lloyd, Nicola Murphy, 2020. Val Crowley Three reflections from the CAT learning disability special interest group Phil Clayton, Julie Lloyd, Nicola Murphy. Reformulation, Summer, pp.51-52.
Violence against women – a role for CAT
Steph McManniman, 2020. Violence against women – a role for CAT. Reformulation, Summer, pp.27-30.
What’s in a name? The power of power, narrative, and naming things that are so numerous we no longer see them
Louise Kenward, 2020. What’s in a name? The power of power, narrative, and naming things that are so numerous we no longer see them. Reformulation, Summer, pp.35-37.
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CPD Event: Introducing the principles and practice of Environmental Arts Therapy:
CPD Event: A CAT Approach to Inclusive Practice When Working With Young People - offered by Catalyse
CPD Event: How to run a successful private practice: all you need to know - offered by Become Psychology
CPD Event: 9th ICATA International Conference - hosted by FinCAT and ICATA
CPD Event: Gaining Ground: what’s new on the CAT landscape - offered by Catalyse
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Our Next 17 Events
2nd June 2023
Introducing the principles and practice of Environmental Arts Therapy:
15th June 2023
9th ICATA International Conference - hosted by FinCAT and ICATA
30th June 2023
Gaining Ground: what’s new on the CAT landscape - offered by Catalyse
5th July 2023
Introduction to CAT - offered by Dr Jurai Darongkamas and Jeanette McLoughlin
6th July 2023
ACAT: Two Day Introduction to CAT - Online
14th July 2023
Enhancing CAT through Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy - offered by Catalyse
13th September 2023
ACAT: Two Day Introduction to CAT - Online
28th September 2023
Restoring, Regenerating and Rewilding - offered by WildCATs
5th October 2023
Catalyse CAT Practitioner Training
20th October 2023
Embodiment of Reciprocal Roles – offered by Caroline Dower
15th November 2023
ACAT: Two Day Introduction to CAT - Online
17th November 2023
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) - 2 day introductory workshop - offered by CNTW
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