Overview

We are pleased to announce the Newcastle Branch committee have organised an upcoming in-person presentation on Sex and schemas. Join us at the fabulous Noah's on the Beach for an enjoyable day of learning with Ruth Holt, who is a warm and engaging presenter.

Many clients experience an impaired sexual self. Sex can activate their Defectiveness, Mistrust/Abuse, Emotional Deprivation schemas and so they have learned to have “Detached Protector” sex, “Perfectionistic Over-controller” sex or “Self-Aggrandiser” sex (to name a few!). Others have used sex as a Detached Self-Soother/Stimulator for many years (for example problematic pornography use) and are not able to connect with the person in front of them. Still others have mode clashes operating in their relationships that spill over into the bedroom resulting in using sex as a weapon.

This workshop will focus on how to assesses, formulate, and build healthy adult sexuality in individuals and couples from a Schema Therapy perspective.

This workshop will cover:

• using mode maps to formulate a client's sexual self,
• identifying schemas that are triggered by sexual intimacy,
• imagery re-scripting,
• mode dialogues,
• couple’s interventions to shift mode clash patterns, and
• practical tools to grow Healthy Adult sexuality.

** Before you registered for this event, please note you would need to have completed the 1-day introduction or other ST training.

Refreshments to be provided:

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Targeted audience

This workshop will appeal to psychologists working or planning to work with individuals and couples and who already have an understanding of the fundamentals of Schema Therapy

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:

• use mode maps to formulate a client's sexual self,
• identify schemas that are triggered by sexual intimacy, and
• use some practical tools to grow Healthy Adult sexuality.

Presenter(s)

Ruth Holt

About the presenter(s)

Ruth Holt is a Clinical Psychologist and Principal of Canberra Clinical and Forensic Psychology. She is a Certified Schema Therapist and Supervisor/Trainer in both Couples and Individuals and has competed training in Emotion-focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couple Therapy. She works with individuals and couples with a range of presentations and conducts training in Schema Therapy, couples therapy, women's mental health and abuse in relationships. She has presented webinars and workshops for the Australian Psychological Society on Schema Therapy; Couples work and therapist self-reflection. She has presented internationally, including at the International Society of Schema Therapy and runs workshops throughout Australia, including self-reflective workshops for therapists. She has worked with The University of Canberra Psychology Clinic supervising and presenting for postgraduate students. Ruth has edited the book Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents and has recently published on Schemas and Intimate Partner Violence. She consults with organisations on responses to abuse and conducts strengths building workshops for couples.

Notes

Limited free parking is available at the venue. It is up to attendees in attendance to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle. The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law. If you are experiencing registration difficulties please contact APS Events Support.