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Join us for a dynamic and evidence-informed session that brings Schema Chair Work to life, moving beyond insight into embodied change.
Presented by Dr Erika Penney
University of Technology Sydney
This event will feature a presentation in an informal setting with audience discussion, including didactic content, case exemplars, role-play, and groupwork / discussion.
Venue:
Forest Lodge Hotel
117 Arundel Street, Forest Lodge NSW 2037
Please note that this pub discussion begins at 7pm.
Do you want to increase confidence for Schema Chair Work? Would you like to see demonstrations of Schema Chair Work in action?
Are you curious about how you can activate deeper level change with clients who have not responded to cognitive and behavioural interventions alone?
This immersive session offers a focused exploration of Chair Work as a powerful experiential technique within Schema Therapy. Designed for clinicians with existing knowledge of Schema Therapy and a foundational understanding of the four main mode categories. This session will deepen your skills in facilitating transformative chair dialogues.
Chair Work involves using physical chairs to represent different parts of the self or significant others, allowing clients to externalise and engage with internal conflicts, unmet needs, and maladaptive patterns. Through this method, therapy shifts from a cognitive process to an emotionally rich and experiential one, often resulting in deeper and more lasting change than cognitive or behavioural interventions alone.
The session will explore the evidence behind Chair Work and demonstrate how it can be used to access and shift entrenched life patterns. Live demonstrations and practical guidance will equip participants to integrate Chair Work into their clinical practice, enhancing emotional processing and pattern breaking.
Join us for a dynamic and evidence-informed session that brings Schema Therapy to life, moving beyond insight into embodied change.
This event is hosted by the NSW Branch of AACBT.
About this event:
The format will be a 60 minute, lecture-style presentation, in an informal setting, including an opportunity for open Q&A – bring your questions!
Key Learning Objectives
This session is suitable for all levels of clinician, especially those with pre-existing Schema Knowledge, who want to build more confidence with experiential schema techniques, like chair work.
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Dr Erika Penney is a Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in the Graduate School of Health at the University of Technology Sydney. She is a Board Approved Supervisor and an ISST Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist. Erika teaches a six-week Schema Therapy course in the UTS Master of Clinical Psychology program and brings extensive expertise in complex and developmental trauma, trauma-informed care, and the treatment of complex cases. Her teaching also explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health. Erika is a two-time recipient of the UTS Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Award, reflecting her commitment to clinical excellence and innovative education.
Are there any refunds?
Cancellations attract a 25% processing fee. Cancellations within one week of the event attract a 50% processing fee. Cancellations within 24 hours of the event will not be refunded under any circumstances. If you wish to transfer the name of your registration to someone else there is no charge.
