Schema Therapy Society e.V. (ISST) News

New ISST Executive Board Appointment

Leonardo Wainer — Thu, 05 May 2022 00:28:56 GMT

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Pam Pilkington has graciously accepted our invitation to be appointed to the Executive Board in the position of Science and Research Coordinator.

Pam is an Advanced Schema Therapist who has contributed to several articles on Schema Therapy. Some of the topics Pam has researched include Schema Therapist’s perceptions of the influence of their own Schemas on therapy, the links between Schemas, suicidal ideation, and self-harm, and the adverse childhood experiences most strongly associated with Schemas in adolescence and adulthood. Pam is passionate about building connections between people interested in Schema Therapy research.

Please join us in welcoming Pam to our Executive Board!

Warmly,

The ISST Executive Board

Policy for Ukrainian members and ST trainees

Leonardo Wainer — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:13:45 GMT

Due to the special circumstances in Ukraine and the unrequired brutal war and genocide led by Russian Federation against the Ukrainian people, ISST EB adopted special measures and recommendations for our Ukrainian members and Ukrainians who are currently undergoing ST training or supervision.
1. We recommend all ST certified Trainers and Supervisors to offer free training, supervision, therapy, and rating for Ukrainian therapists. ISST will create a database that will contain all the names of people offering these free services and we will ask all our members who would like to be named in this database to send and e-mail to enroll at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TlJpFParsqrqTG59KoqfpzLWZuwMHt3Svn8aSWngryY/edit?usp=sharing

2. Starting March 1^st, 2022, all Ukrainian therapists who would like to become members of ISST will be exempted from paying memberships fee for an undetermined period of time.

3. The certification process for Ukrainian therapists will be exceptional and individual exceptions can be granted by request to the Certification coordinator. Mainly, exceptions can be made regarding the rating process, in the sense that therapists who cannot submit video recordings will be able to submit audio-recordings or role-plays for their certification rating. Also, the speed of the certification process can be discussed to be modified upon request.

4. All Ukrainian therapists that want to join the ISST Conference in 2022 in Copenhagen can do that for free, either live or virtual. If Ukrainian therapists desire and can travel in person to Copenhagen, ISST can facilitate sponsorship for the other expenses with the help of the other members, who generously offer to do so. We can help with posting the number of such requests and individually facilitating people to discuss privately to arrange this kind of help. The Certification Coordinator can be contacted in this regard and will coordinate this process.

E-mail of Certification Coordinator: certification.coordinator@isst-schemasociety.org

ISST's Board Statement on Ukraine and Russia War

Leonardo Wainer — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:18:05 GMT

As an international organization, the ISST represents schema therapists from both Ukraine and Russia. The Executive Board of the ISST has the mission respecting humanitarian values and ethics, while also attending to the needs of members.

The Executive Board stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and denounces the Russian attack on Ukraine. Our prayers are with the victims of this unprovoked aggression.

We are taking steps to rally the global schema therapy community to come to the assistance of Ukrainians struggling within the borders of their country, as well as Ukrainian refugees and those in other countries who are supporting them.

We want to make sure that despite the political crisis and the war that started, we are still together at heart, and we stand united and support each other as schema therapists.

Statement by Dr. Jeffrey Young on the Passing of Dr. Aaron Beck

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:18:05 GMT

Statement on the Passing of Dr. Aaron Beck

Dear ISST Members,

We all mourn the passing of Dr. Aaron Beck on Monday. As the father of cognitive-behavioral therapies, his contribution to the treatment of patients with mental health disorders throughout the world is unparalleled.

We have lost one of the great pioneers in psychotherapy. He transformed the field with his insistence on detailed treatment protocols; measurable outcomes; and scientific studies to establish the efficacy of cognitive therapy for so many psychiatric conditions.

Dr. Beck will also be admired by those who knew him for his brilliance; his vision and ability to achieve his goals at the highest level; and for his enormous breadth of knowledge and scholarship across so many fields beyond psychiatry.

As schema therapists, we also owe Dr. Beck an enormous debt of gratitude for the role he played in influencing the development of the schema therapy approach. He was the first to introduce the concept of a schema as the core organizing construct in the cognitive therapy model. I borrowed this term from him as the starting point in my attempt to expand cognitive-behavioral therapies to place more emphasis on “deeper”, often unconscious, themes that originate in childhood.

Dr. Beck also influenced schema therapy in less obvious ways. I often observed his unique therapeutic style in working with patients. He would gently ask questions in an empathic, Socratic style - - while also pointing out contradictions between the patient’s beliefs, and actual evidence from their daily life experiences. Watching him eventually led to what we now call empathic confrontation in schema therapy.

On a more personal level, Dr. Beck was my mentor, friend, role model, sounding board, and supporter. I would never have had the confidence to develop a model of my own had he not given me countless opportunities to collaborate with leading authorities in the field when I had only recently finished graduate school. I benefited from our long, private conversations about the nature of schemas, the concept of modes, and even psychoanalysis. We also shared issues from our personal lives with each other, in which he offered me wise, compassionate advice.

Speaking for the entire schema therapy community, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Beck family for their loss. Dr. Beck was a towering figure in our field - - and we will all miss having him in our lives in so many ways.

Jeffrey Young, Ph.D.

on behalf of the International Society for Schema Therapy

November 3, 2021

Sending You Warm Holiday Greetings from ISST!

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 22:36:41 GMT

Peace on Earth. Wonderfully joyous wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season and the upcoming new year from your ISST family.

ISST President's Message

As the year comes to an end, many of us have celebrated, are celebrating, or look forward to celebrating Bodhi Day, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Diwali, Gantan-sai, Hanukkah, HumanLight, Kwanzaa, Mawlid, Solstice, or another holiday. Some of us may have also created our own traditions to honor.

As an international community with diverse backgrounds, we deeply appreciate the varied traditions and experiences of our members that enrich all of us. Holidays are an ideal time to reflect on our lives, and to feel gratitude for our journey.

To pause and think about how much life has changed for us this year is bewildering. For many of us, the global pandemic has restricted almost all aspects of what we do. For some of us, it has also provided unforeseen opportunities for newfound freedoms, reminding us even more of what matters in our lives.

Even though our darkest days of this pandemic may lie ahead in the near future, knowing that a light appears at the end of what may feel like a long tunnel is enough to ignite a burgeoning hope for the new year.

As many of us know all too well, the pandemic has thrust us onto the front lines of a growing mental health epidemic. We can be immensely proud of the work we have done as schema therapists, a force for good in the world through our caring, compassionate approach that touches the lives of people around the world.

Most of your clients or patients will never know how hard you work to help them get more of their core needs met. But they will appreciate the difference you’ve helped make in their lives, and the lives of their loved ones around them. Knowing that you’ve played a part in helping make people’s lives better is a powerful reward, and one that is especially important to remember during this holiday season, and throughout the coming year. Nothing else feels quite like it.

As this year comes to an end, our work to support each other as a schema therapy community to help improve the lives of others never stops.

Thank you for being part of our ISST family.

Season’s greetings to you and your loved ones,

Alp Karaosmanoglu
Executive Board President
International Society of Schema Therapy

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Have you watched the latest ISST Webinar: Applying EMDR to Schema Therapy?

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 22:58:22 GMT

An ISST Member Exclusive: watch Graham Taylor share some of his vast experience in how EMDR can help enhance schema therapy

Available Now: Watch the ISST Webinar on How to Apply EMDR to Schema Therapy

Presenter: Graham Taylor

Applying EMDR to Enhance Schema Therapy

An ISST Webinar with Graham Taylor

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) was originally created by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s to alleviate traumatic memories.
The goals of successful EMDR treatment are to help patients adaptively resolve both their traumatic memories and adverse life experiences.
Successful treatment enables patients to relieve emotional distress, to reformulate negative beliefs, and to reduce physiological arousal.
EMDR applies three protocols within 8 phases of treatment:
1. Past upsetting events are 'processed' to create new associations with a meaning that is more adaptive
2. Current distressing circumstances are targeted to desensitize internal and external triggers
3. Patients develop skills to adaptively face imagined future events
Sound familiar? EMDR and schema therapy advance many of the same goals for therapeutic outcomes, but use very different languages in the details of their respective approaches. Seldom do either EMDR or schema therapy refer to each other.
This webinar looks at the commonalities between the two therapeutic models, and demonstrates how EMDR can be applied within the schema therapy model to help enhance results.

About the Presenter

Graham Taylor studied schema therapy from Jeffrey Young in 1989, while simultaneously learning EMDR from Francine Shapiro. Both approaches transformed his practice as a clinician. Graham started assisting Shapiro in providing trainings in EMDR in Australia in 1992. A year later, he began trainings in schema therapy in Australia.
Graham has several publications in both schema therapy and EMDR. After a long career as a clinician, he now solely focuses on training therapists in both approaches.
Graham is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapy Trainer, and also holds advanced certifications in EMDR and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

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Sign Up for the Next Webinar: Applying EMDR to Schema Therapy.

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 19:37:08 GMT

Graham Taylor shares some of his vast experience in schema therapy and EMDR in an ISST Member Exclusive webinar!

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Presenter: Graham Taylor

Applying EMDR to Enhance Schema Therapy An ISST Webinar with Graham Taylor

About the Presenter

Graham has several publications in both schema therapy and EMDR. After a long career as a clinician, he now solely focuses on training therapists in both approaches.

Graham is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapy Trainer, and also holds advanced certifications in EMDR and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

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Full and Honorary Members: Vote By November 22nd.

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:03:59 GMT

If you are a Full or Honorary Member of ISST, please be sure to vote by November 22nd.

The ISST Election Committee, consisting of Kerry Beckley and Alexandra Yaltonskaya, nominated by the ISST Executive Board, is pleased to announce the opening of the 2020 ISST Executive Board Elections.

Executive board elections take place every two years. The ISST Executive Board consists of eight positions. Please note that seven of the current Board Members have announced they will be stepping down from their current positions.

As of November 8, 2020, active ISST Full and Honorary Members should have received log-in information via email to access ISST's voting ballot. You may submit your vote through the end of November 22, 2020 (11:59 pm CET).

If you did not receive an email with access to the ballot, please email: NEED BALLOT

For questions regarding the ISST Election Committee and the voting procedure, please refer to the ISST statutes at: STATUTES

You may also review the ISST Election Regulations at: REGULATIONS

Please read the rules to find out more about the election procedure: ELECTION RULES

Scroll or swipe down to see a list of the official nominations for 2020, along with the first two paragraphs of their personal statements. You can read the entirety of their personal statements on the ISST website. Only active ISST Full and Honorary Members are eligible to vote.

Again, if you did not receive an email with access to the ballot, please email: NEED BALLOT

Kind regards from the ISST Election Committee,
Kerry Beckley, Chair
Alexandra Yaltonskaya

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Timetable: 2020 ISST Executive Board Election

November 8 to November 22

Voting period.

November 26 (or earlier)

Announcement of successful candidates after they confirm their willingness to serve. Winning candidates have three days to formally accept the position.

December 1

Run-off elections, if needed.

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ISST Members: Watch the 'Angry Birds' Webinar Now.

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 20:06:28 GMT

Watch How to Help Cluster C Personality Disorders in this ISST Webinar.

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Presenters: Saskia Ohlin and Ruth McCutheon

Angry Birds: Pushing for Anger in Cluster C Personality Disorders
An ISST Webinar with Ruth McCutcheon and Saskia Ohlin

Clients with Cluster C traits can struggle with expressing anger in a healthy way due to aversive early life experiences of anger which led to the development of maladaptive coping modes, posing a challenge to clinicians.

This webinar explores the following areas:

1). Formulating anger in Cluster C clients

2). Techniques to facilitate working with anger in Cluster C clients during different phases of treatment

3). Therapist stance in facilitating anger

4). Therapist tools for managing their own schemas in working with anger

Watch live demonstrations using chairwork and imagery rescripting to help equip clinicians with skills in helping to facilitate the expression of healthy anger while working with avoidant clients.

About the Presenters

Ruth McCutcheon is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with advanced level accreditation in Schema Therapy for individuals and couples with the International Society for Schema Therapy. She is a co-director, supervisor and trainer with the Academy of Schema Therapy and works in collaboration with the Academie voor Schematherapie in the Netherlands.

Ruth has fifteen years of experience working in NHS healthcare, including primary and secondary care, in addition to inpatient forensic settings. She works as a therapist and supervisor addressing a range of psychological issues, including chronic depression, relationship difficulties, complex trauma and personality disorders.

Practicing individual and couples’ therapy modalities, Ruth works with both adult and adolescent populations. She is also a visiting lecturer at a number of London-based universities where she provides schema therapy workshops.

Saskia Ohlin is a chartered Counselling Psychologist originally from the Netherlands, working in London, UK. She currently works in private practice focusing on schema therapy for patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD), Cluster C personality disorders, along with anxiety disorders and depression.

For over 20 years, Saskia has worked in primary and secondary care in out - and inpatient settings. She has wide clinical expertise in treating complex trauma and personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder.

Together with Ruth, they head the Academy of Schema Therapy in London, UK providing courses and accreditation programs in schema therapy. Saskia also works in collaboration with the Academie voor Schematherapie in the Netherlands.

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Don't Miss the Schema Therapy Event of the Year: All Recordings Now Available!

Watch top keynote addresses from: Wendy Behary, David Edwards, David Bernstein, Eckhard Roediger, Arnoud Arntz & Joan Farrell, Sarah Cohen-Woods, and Jeff Young

Enjoy incredible talent from some of the best bands on the American Music Scene: Les Zazous, Carly & the King, Victor & Jose of Cale, Opera Singer Nick Palance, and Emmy-award winning singer/songwriter Patrick Sieben and his Las Vegas Band--plus a Closing Ceremony with surprises not to be missed!

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Download the New Schema Therapy App Now!

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:09:55 GMT

Introducing a new tool to make your life easier as an ISST Member

Download on Apple's App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android. Enter the login information from your Schema Therapy Society account on the ISST website. Tap "Forgot Password" if you don't remember your password, but be sure to enter the correct email address.

Finding time to get everything done in today's hectic climate isn't easy. If you're like most of us, you're probably rushing from one thing to the next, and don't always want to be sitting in front of your laptop or desktop.

Now we have a convenient way for you to reach out to fellow ISST members, and to register for ISST events, regardless of where you are in your home or in the park from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet.

Use the new Schema Therapy Society App, available for iOS and Android devices (smartphones and tablets), to benefit from some of the following features:

View the ISST Member Directory

Members who have set their profiles to private within their privacy settings will not appear on the app. *You can review your privacy settings and make changes by following the directions here: PRIVACY SETTINGS

Tapping on a member within the directory will display that member's profile (subject to their privacy settings).

If you want your photo to appear, upload a picture or avatar in your profile.

To send a message to another member, tap the member's address.

To copy the contents of a profile field, tap the field.

View and Update Your Member Profile

You can view and update your own member profile by tapping My profile at the bottom of the screen.

To update your member profile, tap the action button, then tap the Edit profile option.

The action button menu also includes an option for you to log out of your Schema Therapy Society account.

View Events and Register for ISST Conferences

To add an event to your calendar app, tap Add to calendar. You'll be asked for permission to access your calendar.

Tapping on the location within the event details will display the location within your map app.

To view the event description, tap the Info tab.

If an ISST event is enabled for registration, you can register within the app by tapping the Register button beside the appropriate registration type. The registration form will appear, along with options to specify the number of guests and indicate whether the you want to appear within the public list of event registrants.

You can view the ISST event calendar (INSPIRE, ENLIGHT, VIRTUAL SUMMIT) and ISST-Approved Trainings by tapping Events at the bottom of the screen. *Please note that only ISST events that are enabled for registration are available for direct registration -- ISST-Approved Training Programs use their own registration function.

View Event Tickets

You can view your existing event registrations by tapping My tickets at the bottom of the screen. *Not all events are enabled for tickets on the app at this time.

Tapping one of the registrations within the list will display the event registration details.

For ISST events, if the event registration fee is not fully paid, you can tap the Pay button to pay the fee online. *Available only for ISST events, when enabled.

To display the QR Code for future ISST events to scan for quick event check in, tap the QR code option. *Available only for future ISST conferences.

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Schema Therapy Bulletin: How to Integrate Other Models with Schema Therapy.

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:21:53 GMT

Read about some of the latest strategies to integrate other models into schema therapy, including: Mentalization-Based Treatment, EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, ACT, Internal Family Systems, EFT, DBT, Positive Psychology, and Comprehensive Resource Model. In addition, read part 3 of Working with Infant Modes, and an Interview with Jeff Conway.
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We are delighted to bring you this latest edition of the Schema Therapy Bulletin (STB), "Integrating Concepts from Other Therapeutic Models with Schema Therapy."

Schema therapy is inherently an integrative model. It was developed by Dr. Jeffrey Young by integrating theory and techniques from a range of models, including psychodynamic, object-relations, cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, Gestalt techniques, and more. This has provided us with a therapeutic approach informed by developmental and attachment theories and enriched by an amazing array of techniques across experiential, cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal realms.

In this ‘bumper issue’ of the STB, we have included ten articles that describe techniques and theoretical concepts from other therapeutic models that may enhance our understanding and practice for working with clients primarily with a schema therapy foundation.

Felicity Nichols in her article, “Holding Mind in Mind: Mentalization-Based Treatment and Schema Therapy,” explores how concepts from mentalization-based therapy (MBT) can be interwoven through schema therapy. Mentalization is a psychological process which allows us to make sense of behaviors through understanding our own thoughts and feelings. Felicity describes how a capacity for ‘good mentalizing’ can overlap with our understanding of Healthy Adult mode traits, and ways in which MBT may complement our work in schema therapy.

Harriet Achtentuch in her article, “Integration of EMDR concepts and techniques in Schema Therapy,” explores eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and how it can complement schema therapy through strengthening the Healthy Adult mode and enhancing trauma processing.

Alp Karaosmanoglu and Bahar Kose Karaca in their article, “Reviewing Schema Therapy Concepts through the Frame of Polyvagal Theory,” explore ways in which polyvagal theory can enhance our conceptualization of schema coping modes. They describe ongoing research which is exploring ways in which our understanding of the workings of the nervous system enables us to understand mammalian coping mechanisms more deeply.

Eckhard Roediger and Rob Brockman present, “Integrating the functional ACT-processes into the Schema Therapy model." In this article they explore ways in which acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) processes can be integrated into schema therapy. They describe how ACT can help us to understand Healthy Adult functioning in greater depth, and how it can provide useful ideas regarding how to strengthen this mode. They also describe ways in which ACT can enable us as therapists to stay out of our own coping modes and take a flexible approach in order to facilitate client autonomy.

Lissa Parsonnet and Robin Spiro share their article on, "Integration of ideas and concepts from Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) with Schema Therapy." They highlight ways in which IFS works with ‘parts’ (equivalent to modes in schema therapy terms), and provide some fascinating insights into working creatively with strong affect in Imagery Rescripting.

Agnes Sullivan presents,"Integration of Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Skills into Schema Therapy." She describes how an understanding of the EFT model can enhance ways in which schema therapists conceptualize and apply limited reparenting and attunement. A case study is provided which brings these ideas to life, showing how bonding and stabilization in schema therapy can be augmented by EFT techniques.

Chris Hepworth presents, “Methods To Manage Emotions – DBT and Emotional Regulation Skills in a Schema Therapy Framework." In this article, he shows why it can be helpful to teach clients skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills, and mindfulness in the context of schema therapy, on the basis of their individual conceptualization and unmet emotional needs. He provides guidance on specific skills which can be taught to clients to facilitate Healthy Adult coping within a schema therapy context.

Limor Navot writes, “Looking at the Bright Side: the Healthy Adult Strengths Model," focused on integrating positive psychology with schema therapy. She describes a new model of the Healthy Adult (Bernstein, in preparation) based on the concept of the healthy part of the personality as an adaptive system designed to fulfill universal life tasks, including identity, attachment and negotiating social hierarchies. She illustrates how positive psychology and a strengths approach can enhance our understanding of Healthy Adult functioning in schema therapy.

Janis Briedis and Susan Simpson present, “Integration of Schema Therapy and Comprehensive Resource Model – Expanding Ways of Working with Highly Traumatized and Dissociated Clients.” They describe how the comprehensive resource model (CRM) trauma processing approach can enhance the client’s capacity to remain embodied during trauma processing. Further they suggest that CRM provides powerful mechanisms for enhancing growth of the Healthy Adult self. They provide case studies, illustrating ways in which CRM can enhance experiential schema therapy work both in individual and group contexts.

Galit Galid presents a third part in her series on working with Infant Modes (see previous editions of the STB for Parts 1 and 2). In part 3, she draws on the psychoanalytic infant research of Daniel Stern to deepen our understanding of the universal needs and common deficits of infants. Galit also shares the unique way that experiences are registered at this age which may be later manifested in adult therapy.

And… don’t miss Vivian Francesco’s interview with ISST's Training Coordinator, Jeff Conway, who serves on the Executive Board.

As always, if you have suggestions for future newsletter topics, or ideas of articles you’d like to submit please contact us.

Susan Simpson (Scotland), Lissa Parsonnet (USA), Pam Pilkington (Australia), Tena Davies (Australia)
Co-Editors

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Nominate Your Candidate Now.

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:35:39 GMT

Help shape the next two years for ISST.

The ISST Election Committee, consisting of Kerry Beckley and Alexandra Yaltonskaya, nominated by the ISST Executive Board, are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2020 ISST Executive Board elections, formally opening the election process.

Executive Board elections take place every two years. The ISST Executive Board consists of eight positions. Please note that three of the current Board Members have announced they will be stepping down.

President: David Edwards
Position term-limits; not standing for re-election

Vice President: Susanne Vind

Not standing for re-election

Treasurer: Eckhard Roediger
Term-limits: not standing for re-election

Media Coordinator: Travis Atkinson
Term-limits: not standing for re-election

Secretary: Susan Simpson

Not standing for re-election

Training Coordinator: Jeff Conway

Not standing in same position

Research & Scientific Coordinator: Alexandra Schosser

Certification Coordinator: Paul Kasyanik

Not standing in same position

DUTIES OF EACH POSITION

To nominate a candidate, please be aware that they must be an active full or honorary ISST-Certified Member (standard or advanced), and have indicated their willingness to run for the position. All active full and honorary ISST members are eligible to nominate themselves, as well. To support their nomination, two other active ISST full or honorary members must back their nomination on the nomination form.

You can see an updated list of current verified nominations for the 2020 ISST Executive Board Elections here: NOMINEES

Please submit your nomination form by the end of October 31, 2020 (11:59 pm IDLW) to the Election Committee: FORM SUBMISSION

Please be mindful of the following:

Be sure your nomination form is completed correctly
DO NOT use the ISST Listserv to send your nomination form, to promote your nominee(s), or to promote your own candidacy -- all nominees will have an opportunity to post personal statements on the ISST website before the election begins

Voting in the elections for the Executive Board takes place electronically -- please read the rules and to find out more about the election procedure: ELECTION RULES

On November 8, 2020, active ISST full and honorary members will receive log-in information via email to access the voting ballot on the website. You may submit your vote through the end of November 22, 2020 (11:59 pm IDLW).

For questions regarding the ISST Election Committee and the voting procedure, please refer to the ISST statutes at: STATUTES

You may also review the ISST Election Regulations at: REGULATIONS

Kind regards from the ISST Election Committee,
Kerry Beckley, Chair
Alexandra Yaltonskaya

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How do genes influence the development of depression?

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:42:13 GMT

Watch the keynote from Sarah Cohen Woods at the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit.
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Gene-Environment Interactions in Depression

Have you seen the fascinating presentation at the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit investigating the genetic and environmental influences leading to depression?

Sarah Cohen Woods shares some of the latest research that helps answer some of these influences, as well as posting more intriguing questions during her keynote address at the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit.

Sarah discusses how a large number of biological and molecular perturbations associated with psychological disorders have been identified, including changes in brain structure, neurological connections, inflammation, and epigenetic factors, as well as genomic risk.

However, integration with how these factors relate to the development and maintenance of schemas, critical in psychological disorders, is still emerging.

Genomic risk, and potentially dynamic biologic and neurological changes, need to be integrated with current perspectives of schemas, and the role of early experiences, such as trauma.

Sarah describes neurobiological processing variations related to schema-related learning, differentiating between specific stages of schema development. Genomic risk factors for psychological disorders that exhibit early maladaptive schemas, such as depression, are being identified.

Sarah shares the latest research identifying gaps and new pathways forward in the investigation of the neurobiological bases of schemas, and how improving the neurobiological understanding of schemas may benefit clinicians moving forward.

The keynote address of Sarah Cohen Woods is 1 of 13 selections from Day 3 of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit. If you haven't yet purchased a ticket for the summit, it is not too late!

We recorded each presentation, including questions and answers. Your ticket allows you to have access to recordings for up to a year after the summit ended. This is the Schema Therapy Event of the Year!

3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS

We offer three options for registration:

OPTION 1: Already registered for INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen? If you have an active registration for INSPIRE 2020, the summit is a BONUS for active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen, our hybrid event taking place June 24 - 26, 2021. If you are already registered for INSPIRE 2020, but haven't registered for the summit, please contact Travis: EMAIL

Schema Summit App: Now Available! Active participants of the virtual summit will receive a "Welcome Email" from no-reply@eventify.io to download the Schema Summit App, available on the App Store for Apple iOS devices, and Google Play for Android devices. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any Windows or Macdevice.

OPTION 2: Not Yet Registered for the hybrid event of 2021, INSPIRE 2020? With a hybrid event, we plan to offer both in-person sessions (if possible) along with virtual presentations, especially helpful to those who can't travel to Copenhagen, or if an in-person conference is still not possible in June 2021 due to the pandemic.

If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now at: INSPIRE 2020 REGISTRATION

OPTION 3: Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you prefer, you can purchase an exclusive ticket for the summit as well: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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Schema Therapy Bulletin: Using Schema Therapy to Help Friendships.

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 19:46:40 GMT

Read about Parent-Child Relationships; the Enmeshment and Undeveloped Schema; Strategies to Help Friendships; Healing Relationships with Traumatized Modes; Why Leaders Do Dysfunctional Things; an Interview with Wendy Behary.
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We hope that everyone enjoyed the amazing 2020 ISST Virtual Summit that took place on May 28 - 30th! There was a fantastic line-up of virtual workshops and presentations, on a range of topics.

A real highlight was the appearance of Dr. Jeffrey Young, who presented a keynote interview along with a memorable question and answer session. In addition, Dr. Young co-presented a workshop selection.

The whole event was a real credit to the conference committee, spearheaded by Travis Atkinson, who put an enormous amount of work in a short amount of time to create a digital platform, the Schema Summit App on iOS and Android devices and browsers, along with organizing the presenters and caring for the numerous technical aspects involved in a virtual summit.

We also thank all of the incredible presenters of the summit for their hard work putting together virtual presentations, and the gifts of their knowledge and skills they shared with participants.

If you missed the summit, and haven't already registered for our hybrid event, INSPIRE 2020 taking place June 26 - 28, 2021 (the summit is a bonus for INSPIRE 2020registrants who replied to our emails), you can still get a ticket for the summit online: 2020 ISST Virtual Summit

For this issue of the Schema Therapy Bulletin, we featureMartine van der Laan, in her article "Friend or Foe? Cognitive interventions to help patients form more positive and stable friendships," describes the mechanisms that contribute to ambivalence in friendships and the role of maladaptive schemas and modes in intensifying these patterns. She describes the 'Friendship Flower,' a cognitive tool to help adolescents and adults to explore and enhance friendships.

Christof Loose and Maria Galimzyanova, in their article, "Schema Therapy Focused on Parent-Child Relationships,"explore the influence of schemas and modes within parent-child relationships. They make recommendations on how to best enhance these relationships with the help of schema therapy.

Wendy Behary and Michael Watkins, in their article, "Why Leaders Do the Dysfunctional Things They Do," explore the way in which maladaptive schemas and modes can undermine the effectiveness of those in leadership roles. They suggest new ways organizational relationships can be enhanced through the application of schema therapy principles.

Mary Giuffra, in her article, "Healing Relationships with Traumatized Modes," explores the role of trauma in driving divisions and disconnection in relationships. She provides guidance on healing trauma-driven schemas.

Jeff Conway and Manolya Aydagul, in their article, "The Enmeshment and Undeveloped Self Schema and Conflict in Non-Romantic Relationships," explore how this schema can lead to conflict avoidance, and interfere with intimacy and expression of the authentic self in the content of non-intimate relationships.

Finally, Vivian Francesco interviews former ISST Executive Board President, Wendy Behary.

As always, if you have suggestions for future newsletter topics, or ideas of articles you would like to submit, please contact us!

Susan Simpson (Scotland)
Lissa Parsonnet (USA)
Co-Editors

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Have you seen the results of the multi-year study?

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 06:48:51 GMT

Watch the keynotes from Arnoud Arntz and Joan Farrell at the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit.
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Group Schema Therapy for BPD

How do we measure the success of group schema therapy for borderline personality disorder (BPD), and how does it compare to individual schema therapy for BPD, along with specialized treatment as usual for BPD?

Arnoud Arntz and Joan Farrell present their keynote addresses at the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit.

Arnoud discusses the results of a three year international multi-center trial of nearly 500 participants. He shares details about the three comparison conditions that were used for the study:

1. group schema therapy sessions, with a limited number of individual schema therapy sessions

2. half group schema therapy sessions, and half individual schema therapy sessions

3. specialized treatment as usual for BPD based on the site

Arnoud reviews how results were measured on several factors, including treatment retention, the primary outcome of BPD-severity over three years, the impact of each modality on the most common symptoms of BPD, among others. Watch as he presents the fascinating results to see which group fares best.

Joan shares the clinical implications of the trial's outcomes, along with her work from research over 10 years in group schema therapy since she presented impressive results along with Ida Shaw at the first ISST conference in Coimbra, Portugal in 2008.

Joan breaks down how to account for different levels of treatment and correlated results, including the competency and training protocols of therapists, and how these factors affected patient outcomes on the BPDSI.

Joan shares some important caveats that are needed when conducting group schema therapy, including specific challenges inherent in a group modality. She answers the question of whether every therapist can be an effective group schema therapist.

Joan also shares how patients with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) fared in groups for BPD, and which schemas can best be treated in group schema therapy, among many other crucial aspects involved.

The keynote addresses of Arnoud and Joan are 1 of 13 selections from Day 3 of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit. If you haven't yet purchased a ticket for the summit, it is not too late!

We recorded each presentation, including questions and answers. Your ticket allows you to have access to recordings for up to a year after the summit ended. This is the Schema Therapy Event of the Year!

3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS

We offer three options for registration:

OPTION 1: Already registered for INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen? If you have an active registration for INSPIRE 2020, the summit is a BONUS for active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen, our hybrid event taking place June 24 - 26, 2021. If you are already registered for INSPIRE 2020, but haven't registered for the summit, please contact Travis: EMAIL

Schema Summit App: Now Available! Active participants of the virtual summit will receive a "Welcome Email" from no-reply@eventify.io to download the Schema Summit App, available on the App Store for Apple iOS devices, and Google Play for Android devices. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any Windows or Macdevice.

OPTION 2: Not Yet Registered for the hybrid event of 2021, INSPIRE 2020? With a hybrid event, we plan to offer both in-person sessions (if possible) along with virtual presentations, especially helpful to those who can't travel to Copenhagen, or if an in-person conference is still not possible in June 2021 due to the pandemic.

If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now at: INSPIRE 2020 REGISTRATION

OPTION 3: Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you prefer, you can purchase an exclusive ticket for the summit as well: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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Watch the Phase-Oriented Approach to Schema Therapy Webinar.

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:23:26 GMT

Find out more about the phase-oriented approach to schema therapy.
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ISST Member Exclusive: Webinar Series

Watch the ISST Webinar: A Phase-Oriented Approach to Schema Therapy

Schema therapy is a complex model consisting of a wide variety of techniques aimed at treating populations with a variety of challenges.

The task of the schema therapist is to connect with clients, to help them identify the love, stability, and security they may have lacked in their childhood, and to teach them how to remedy those losses.

As an intense form of psychotherapy, practitioners of schema therapy often ask many questions about how to best intervene, including:

Where do you start in treating clients?
How do you proceed with treatment?
How do you help clients experience the depth needed for change to occur while still practicing efficiently?
When do you conclude treatment with different populations?

Rosi shares guidance and advice on how schema therapists can separate treatment into distinct phases, each with its own framework, goal, approach, and exercises.

Participants will learn about the characteristics of each phase, and become familiar with specific interventions linked to each phase.

The goals of this interactive webinar are:

1. Develop a practical guide to using the phase-oriented method in schema therapy

2. Learn guidelines to help a sometimes complex therapy process become more transparent

3. Experience exercises and tips from clinical practice that illustrate the phase-oriented approach to schema therapy

About the Presenter

Rosi Reubsaet is a registered clinical psychologist in the Netherlands who specializes in treating people suffering from severe personality disorders. She is co-founder of the Academy for Schema Therapy, which includes delivering trainings in schema therapy and the phase-oriented method. In addition, Rosi is co-founder of the House for Schema Therapy, a treatment facility for patients in the Netherlands.

Rosi is author of the book, "Shematherapie: werken met fases in de klinishe praktijk, " (Houten: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, 2018). She is also the author of the forthcoming book, "Schema Therapy: A Phase-Oriented Approach for Clinical Practice," (Pavilion Books, 2020).

Rosi is an ISST-Approved Advanced Certified Schema Therapist and Supervisor/Trainer, and a certified supervisor by the Dutch Schema Therapy Association. In addition, she is registered as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Supervisor. Rosi served as a Board Member for the Dutch Schema Therapy Association from 2012 to 2018. Currently, she is a Board Member for the Personality Disorders Section for the Dutch Association for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

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Highlights of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit: Day 1.

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:29:17 GMT

Have you seen Remco and Chris during their Imagery Rescripting Workshop at the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit?
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Imagery Rescripting

Imagery Rescripting is a powerful change technique of schema therapy. At the core of the intervention are methods to form greater therapeutic bonds with clients, along with opportunities to create corrective emotional experiences between the client and the therapist.

Understandably, therapists face several challenges when conducting Imagery Rescripting with their clients. For instance, clients can present difficult circumstances within the imagery, and therapists may not always be prepared for how to address unforeseen issues. The experience of the therapist, combined with their skill and knowledge levels, can strongly influence the effectiveness of the technique.

Remco and Chris share specific techniques during the workshop to help schema therapists build skills while conducting Imagery Rescripting, including:

how to help clients strengthen their Healthy Adult
how to manage antagonists that come up within the imagery
how to address atypical situations, including troublesome responses clients can sometimes experience
how to help clients confront antagonists within the imagery
how to help clients increase their tolerance for more intense emotions
how to apply the latest advances in Imagery Rescripting research

The workshop includes digital recordings from both presenters (2017), along with live demonstrations from sessions that illustrate how to apply vital skills.

The Imagery Rescripting workshop is one of eleven selections from Day 1 of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit. If you haven't yet purchased a ticket for the summit, it is not too late!

We recorded each presentation, including questions and answers. Your ticket allows you to have access to recordings for up to a year after the summit ended--but only if you have a ticket for the Schema Therapy Event of the Year!

3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS

We offer three options for registration:

OPTION 1: Already registered for INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen? If you have an active registration for INSPIRE 2020, the summit is a BONUS for active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen, taking place June 24 - 26, 2021. If you haven't registered for the summit, please contact Travis: EMAIL

Schema Summit App: Now Available! Active participants of the virtual summit will receive a "Welcome Email" from no-reply@eventify.io to download the Schema Summit App, available on the App Store for Apple iOS devices, and Google Play for Android devices. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any Windows or Macdevice.

OPTION 2: Not Yet Registered for INSPIRE 2020? If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now at: INSPIRE 2020 REGISTRATION

OPTION 3: Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you can't attend INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen in 2021, and haven't yet registered for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit separately, visit the ISST website for more details, and to get your ticket for the summit now: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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Prepare to be Wowed @ Saturday's Virtual Extravaganza!

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 24 May 2020 21:49:27 GMT

Your All-Access Pass includes performances from critically-acclaimed Nick Palance, who critics call "America's Bocelli!"

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Day 3: May 30, 2020

The Virtual Summit Extravaganza

Central European Time (CET)

1. Cocktail Party with Acoustic Guitarist/Singer Jose Prieto @ 9:00 PM
2. GALA with Opera Singer Nick Palance @ 9:30 PM

3. Dance Party with Patrick & the LVB starts @ 10:30 PM

Announcing the Virtual GALA with

Nick Palance!

Critically-acclaimed vocalist

As part of our Closing Evening Virtual Extravaganza, join us virtually for our GALA dinner, breakfast, or lunch, depending on your time zone, @ 9:30 PM Central European Time (*you provide your delicious meal & drinks at home), while enjoying critically-acclaimed vocalist Nick Palance, hailed by critics as, "The American Andrea Bocelli."

With his extraordinary voice and musical passion, Nick creates a unique and passionate performance that you will never forget!

An explosive mix of Opera, Classics, Standards, Pop, Country, and Rock, all infused with Classical instrumentation and style, there's nothing like Nick's concerts!

With influences from Pavarotti to Sting; Sinatra to Elvis, his considerable repertoire spans 7 languages, encompassing nearly every musical genre--including his original songs.

Nick's commanding stage presence, good looks, and warm personality create sophisticated and uplifting performances that captivate audiences worldwide!

Nick was a member of "The Tenors," based in Canada. He has worked with Jorge Calandrelli, famed producer, music arranger, and songwriter for artists including Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Pacido Domingo, Tony Bennett, Barbara Streisand, Il Divo, and Celine Dion.

Nick starred as Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Off-Broadway musical tour, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

"I've been lucky enough to perform for countless celebrities, dignitaries, and royalty in my career," Nick says. "I feel very blessed."

About Nick

Raised in Los Angeles, California, from a musician father and mother whose family built pipe organs, Nick attended the Southern California Conservatory of Music to pursue a career as a professional studio. musician. He earned a BA in Voice and Classical Guitar, and then trained with Placido Domingo's mentor for 7 years.

Nick works with accompaniment, ranging from a pianist, strings, 5-piece bands, all the way up to full orchestra or prerecorded tracks.

His repertoire spans over 200 songs and arias in nearly every genre.

Nick regularly headlines at performing arts centers, along with venues including the Venetian, Planet Hollywood, and Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nick often performs at charity events, including a recent Breast Cancer Awareness concert fundraiser.

The Virtual Extravaganza, including the Virtual GALA with performances by Nick Palance, is included in your All-Access Pass, but only if you have a ticket for the Schema Therapy Event of the Year: the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit!

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Nick Palance has carved out a permanent place for himself in today's music scene, with his extraordinary voice and musical passion. He'll be performing exclusively for participants of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit!

3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Not Convenient to Central European Time (CET)? The virtual summit is designed for flexibility, so you can connect or take a break during the program at your leisure, and then return at your convenience.

Recordings of all segments will be available right after the start of each selection to everyone who registers, especially helpful if your time zone is not convenient to CET, or if you prefer to watch after the summit for your continued learning--no need to wait to actively participate, even if you join the summit several hours after the live event.

We offer three options for registration:

OPTION 1: Already registered for INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen? If you have an active registration for INSPIRE 2020, you will receive the All-Access Pass for all three days of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit. The summit in May is a BONUS for active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen, taking place June 24 - 26, 2021.

Schema Summit App Now Available! Active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 will receive a link shortly to download the Schema Summit App, now available on Apple's App Store for iOS devices, and Google Play for Android. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any Windows or Mac device.

OPTION 2: Not Yet Registered for INSPIRE 2020? If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now at: INSPIRE 2020 REGISTRATION

OPTION 3: Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you can't attend INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen in 2021, and haven't yet registered for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit separately, visit the ISST website for more details, and to register for the summit now: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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This Friday, Carly & the King Will Dazzle You!

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 23 May 2020 21:32:59 GMT

Your All-Access Pass includes performances from Carly & the King, the sassy and vibrant duo from Los Angeles!

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Day 2: May 29, 2020

Virtual Social: 8:30 PM

Central European Time (CET)

Announcing

Carly & the King!

After an inspiring second day of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit, we have special reservations just for you during Friday's Virtual Social!

Starting @ 8:30 PM CET, join us virtually for dinner (breakfast, or even lunch, depending on your time zone), while enjoying the sassy and vibrant pop funk band, Carly & the King, led by vocalist Carly Barnette and guitarist Baz King.

Carly & the King blends inspiration from the powerful emotion of a young Florence Welch with the modern twist on funk by Bruno Mars into a contemporary sonic ball of vitality you can't help but move to!

Carly & the King, also known as Carly and Sebastian, met in songwriting class at Berley College of Music in late 2013. They embarked on a two-year adventure traveling around the world, performing to audiences on Celebrity Cruise Lines throughout Northern Europe, the British Isles, and the Caribbean.

Since anchoring in their hometown of Los Angeles, California, they have performed at renowned establishments, including the House of Blues, the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, the Staples Center, Downtown Disney, and Rockwood Music Hall, along with resorts such as the Montage, St. Regis and the Ritz Carlton.

Clients have included Disney, Citi National Bank, QSC, and L'oreal.

Influenced by the timeless tunes of James Taylor, Stevie Wonder and Carole King mixed with the modern day soul pop of Adele, Amy Weinhouse, Duffy, and John Legend, Carly & the King focuses on honesty, ambition, and tenacity to guide their entertainment.

Friday's Virtual Social, with Carly & the King, is included in your All-Access Pass, but only if you have a ticket to the Schema Therapy Event of the Year: the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit!

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Listen to the soaring vocals of Carly Barnette with the grounding guitar of Baz King, with exclusive performances just for participants of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit!

3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS

We offer three options for registration:

OPTION 1: Already registered for INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen? If you have an active registration for INSPIRE 2020, you will receive the All-Access Pass for all three days of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit. The summit in May is a BONUS for active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen, taking place June 24 - 26, 2021.

Schema Summit App: Now Available! Active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 will receive a link shortly to download the Schema Summit App, now available on Apple's App Store for Apple iOS devices, and Google Play for Android devices. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any Windows or Mac device.

OPTION 2: Not Yet Registered for INSPIRE 2020? If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now at: INSPIRE 2020 REGISTRATION

OPTION 3: Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you can't attend INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen in 2021, and haven't yet registered for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit separately, visit the ISST website for more details, and to register for the summit now: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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Ready for Saturday's Virtual Extravaganza?

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 22 May 2020 21:39:58 GMT

Your All-Access Pass includes performances from the Emmy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Patrick & the LVB, from the heart of Las Vegas.

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Day 3: May 30, 2020

The Virtual Summit Extravaganza

Central European Time (CET)

1. Cocktail Party: Acoustic Guitarist/Singer Jose Prieto @ 9:00 PM
2. Virtual GALA: Opera Singer Nick Palance @ 9:30 PM

3. Virtual Dance Party with Patrick & the LVB starts @ 10:30 PM

Announcing the Virtual Dance Party with

Patrick & the LVB!

Emmy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter!

After an inspiring three days of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit, we have a Virtual Extravaganza ready to dazzle you through the night--or morning, or afternoon, depending on your time zone!

For the Virtual Dance Party that starts @ 10:30 PM CET, it is time to kick back and get out your dancing shoes!

Dance your night, morning, or afternoon away with the incredible voice of Patrick Sieben, together with his band, forming Patrick & the LVB!

Stemming from the Seattle, Washington music scene, Patrick Sieben has quickly become one of the top performers in Las Vegas, Nevada, performing at Aria Resort and at Mandalay Bay, where he currently has residency, entertaining in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

Patrick & the LVB capture a young and energetic mix of modern pop tunes, classic hits and original music.

While maintaining his residency in Las Vegas, Patrick and his band have also traveled extensively, sharing their talent with audiences around the world.

Patrick opened for TOTO and YES on multiple dates, including at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California, and at Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Patrick's newly released song, "Sunshine," is the first single on his new release, "Under the Neon Light," available on iTunes, and your favourite music source.

Soaring on England's top rock hits, along with US charts, Patrick's newest album is quickly becoming his most popular yet.

Patrick opened for Bon Jovi during their "Circle World Tour," and shortly thereafter debuted his full-length album, "Awakening."

Check out Patrick on iTunes, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, or your preferred music source.

Watch the YouTube below to hear the incredible range of Patrick's mesmerizing voice!

The Virtual Extravaganza, concluding with the Virtual Dance Party with Patrick & the LVB, is included in your All-Access Pass, but only if you have a ticket to the Schema Therapy Event of the Year: the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit!

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We are thrilled to offer the stunning voice of Emmy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter, Patrick Sieben, with exclusive performances just for participants of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit!

3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS

OPTION 1: Already registered for INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen? If you have an active registration for INSPIRE 2020, you will receive the All-Access Pass for all three days of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit. The summit in May is a BONUS for active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen, taking place June 24 - 26, 2021.

Active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 will receive a link to download the Schema Summit App, soon to be available on the App Store for iOS devices, and Google Play for Android. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any Windows or Mac device.

OPTION 2: Not Yet Registered for INSPIRE 2020? If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now at: INSPIRE 2020 REGISTRATION

OPTION 3: Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you can't attend INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen in 2021, and haven't yet registered for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit separately, visit the ISST website for more details, and to register for the summit now: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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From the Cafes of Paris to the Beaches of Rio! Day 1 Virtual Social

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 17 May 2020 21:26:27 GMT

Your All-Access Pass includes performances from Les Zazous, the Bistro Jazz Ensemble that Academy Award-Winning composer Hans Zimmer calls, "just amazing!"

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Announcing:

Les Zazous!

Day 1: May 28, 2020

Virtual Social Event

8:30 PM Central European Time (CET)

"Ah oui, we'll always have Paris!"

After a fully satisfying Day 1 of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit, the fun is just beginning!

Join us for dinner (lunch, or even breakfast, depending on your location) during our Virtual Social, starting at 8.30 pm CET on May 28, 2020, featuring exclusive performances just for our summit participants from the acclaimed Bistro Jazz ensemble, Les Zazous, based in Los Angeles, California.

Les Zazous is an award-winning ensemble that delights and inspires audiences with their signature 'Bistro Jazz' sound, an international mix of romantic French cabaret and stylish pop, swinging gypsy jazz, bossa nova cool, and hot American swing.

The premier French Cabaret ensemble in Los Angeles, Les Zazous will (virtually) transport you from the sidewalk cafes of Paris to the palm-strewn beaches of Rio, with a stop along the way in Old New York.

Les Zazous creates an exceptional musical soundscape, lending unique style, sophistication, and international flair.

Performing in French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and English, Les Zazous headlines premier events, including the Summer Sounds World Music Series at the Hollywood Bowl, blockbuster film premieres, upscale galas, and Hollywood celebrity weddings.

Vocalist/composer Tera Hendrickson also performs regularly on film and television soundtracks, and is the featured vocalist in Disney's "O Futbol Classico," attracting more than 35 million views on YouTube.

The virtual social with Les Zazous is included in your All-Access Pass, but only if you have a ticket to the Schema Therapy Event of the Year: the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit!

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We are proud to offer the dazzling entertainment of award-winning Les Zazous, with exclusive performances just for participants of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit!

3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Not Convenient to Central European Time (CET)? Recordings of all segments will be available right after the start of each selection to everyone who registers, especially helpful if your time zone is not convenient to CET, or if you prefer to watch after the summit for your continued learning--no need to wait to actively participate, even if you join the summit several hours after the live event.

Active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 will receive a link to download the Schema Summit App, now available on Apple's App Store for iOS devices, and Google Play for Android. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any Windows or Mac device.

OPTION 2: Not Yet Registered for INSPIRE 2020? If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now at: INSPIRE 2020 REGISTRATION

OPTION 3: Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you can't attend INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen in 2021, and haven't yet registered for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit separately, visit the ISST website for more details, and to register for the summit now: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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Our Best Conference Yet: Inspirational Surprises for Day 3!

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 16 May 2020 21:12:03 GMT

Day 3: May 30, 2020

Central European Time (CET)

The third day of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit is full of inspiration, from beginning to end, concluding a compelling program to help us learn, connect, and celebrate how much better we are together.

If you are looking to enhance your tools to help treat your clients in our uncertain times, be sure you have your ticket for the Schema Therapy Event of the Year.

Our community of schema therapists will be gathering online for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit, sharing some of the best tools and resources to assist all of us as we help our home communities and each other best cope with some of the intense struggles and immense grief caused by COVID-19, among other challenges for mental health.

We couldn't be more grateful for our many expert presenters in schema therapy who are able to step up for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit to share their bountiful knowledge and wisdom in the many areas where schema therapy can help us work more effectively with our populations, especially in this time of need.

BONUS: many presenters are offering "Follow-Up Fridays," so your growth and development can continue long after the summit concludes.

Day 3 offers 22 presenters, with 90 minute, 60 minute, 45 minute and 15 minute segments adapted to best deliver learning and sharing through our virtual platform.

You will be able to meet, mingle, and share ideas from your own experiences using our best technology virtual portal with some of the most innovative minds in the world of psychotherapy.

Day 3 begins with a warm Welcome at 8.45 in the morning, Central European Time (CET), and kicks off at 9.00 am with a Keynote from Arnoud Arntz and Joan Farrell, reporting on the latest research from schema therapy.

At 9:30, Eckhard Roediger presents his Keynote on how to strengthen the Healthy Adult mode in a time of crisis.

Sarah Cohen Woods shares her Keynote on gene and environmental influences on depression at 1:30.

The summit continues with offerings of multiple workshops and presentations, including morning and afternoon Yoga Buffet with the renowned certified yoga instructor, bodywork therapist, and AcroYoga mentor from the Mannheim Area of Germany, Julia Weis, an inspiring instructor to help calm and reinvigorate your mind.

Our closing Keynote is an interview by Jeff Conway with the Founder of Schema Therapy, Jeff Young, discussing how limited reparenting and other therapeutic strategies can best be used during challenging times.

At 7:45, the Closing Ceremony will include an incredibly entertaining show, combined with special announcements for ENLIGHT 2021, INSPIRE 2020, and INSPIRE 2022.

Finally, we have recruited some of the top talent in the American music scene for each night of our summit, and will have a special announcement coming soon for a brilliant Las Vegas performer to top off the summit on Day 3. Our Virtual Extravaganza starts at 9:00 pm with a Cocktail Party, a virtual GALA at 9:30 pm, and our Virtual Dance Party @ 10:30 pm--an experience you can't miss!

Not Convenient to Central European Time (CET)? Recordings of all segments will be available right after the start of each selection to everyone who registers, especially helpful if your time zone is not convenient to CET, or if you prefer to watch after the summit for your continued learning--no need to wait to actively participate, even if you join the summit several hours after the live event.

3 OPTIONS TO REGISTER

OPTION 1: Already registered for INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen? If you have an active registration for INSPIRE 2020, you will receive the All-Access Pass for all three days of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit. The summit in May is a BONUS for active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen, taking place June 24 - 26, 2021.

Schema Summit App Now Available! Active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 will receive a link over to download the summit app, now available on Apple's App Store for iOS devices, and Google Play for Android. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any Windows or Mac device.

OPTION 2: Not Yet Registered for INSPIRE 2020? If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now: INSPIRE2020 REGISTRATION

OPTION 3: Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you can't attend INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen in 2021, and haven't yet registered for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit separately, visit the ISST website for more details, and to register for the summit now: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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Stories of Resilience: Day 2 of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 10 May 2020 19:05:50 GMT

Preview Day 2 of the Schema Therapy Event of the Year.

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Day 2: May 29, 2020

Central European Time (CET)

Looking for tools, advice, and inspiration to help treat your clients in our uncertain times during the coronavirus crisis?

Our community of schema therapists will be gathering online for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit, sharing some of the best tools and resources to assist all of us as we help our home communities and each other best cope with some of the intense struggles and immense grief caused by COVID-19.

Get inspired through stories of resilience, and learn how to best adapt your practice and setting to the rapid changes occurring in our turbulent times.

We couldn't be more grateful for our many expert presenters in schema therapy who are able to step up for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit to share their bountiful knowledge and wisdom in the many areas where schema therapy can help us work more effectively with our populations, especially in this time of need.

Day 2 offers 25 presenters, with 90 minute, 60 minute, 45 minute and 15 minute segments adapted to best deliver learning and sharing through our virtual platform.

You will be able to meet, mingle, and share ideas from your own experiences using our best technology virtual portal with some of the most innovative minds in the world of psychotherapy.

Day 2 begins with a warm Welcome at 8.45 in the morning, Central European Time (CET), and kicks off at 9.00 am with a Keynote from David Edwards, the President of ISST, titled "Schema Therapy in a Time of Crisis," followed at 9.30 am by David Bernstein, presenting his Keynote titled, "Beyond Empathy."

The summit continues with offerings of multiple workshops and presentations, including morning and afternoon Yoga with Julia Weis. Julia is a Yoga Alliance Certified E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, Bodywork Therapist, and AcroYoga mentor. She conducts trainings, workshops, and classes around the world. Julia is based in the Mannheim Area of Germany. Her analytical and precise German mind combines with her passion for organic movement and thoughtful patterns to create an inviting and joyful atmosphere for you to find calm while welcoming change.

The day tops off with a Virtual Social at 8.00 pm CET--an experience you won't want to miss!

Not Convenient to Central European Time (CET)? Recordings of all segments will be available right after the start of each selection to everyone who registers, especially helpful if your time zone is not convenient to CET, or if you prefer to watch after the summit for your continued learning--no need to wait to actively participate, even if you join the summit several hours after the live event.

Already registered for INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen? If you have an active registration for INSPIRE 2020, you will receive the All-Access Pass for all three days of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit. The summit in May is a BONUS for active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen, taking place June 24 - 26, 2021.

Active registrants of INSPIRE 2020 will receive a link over the next two weeks to download the summit app, soon to be available on the App Store for iOS devices, and Google Play for Android. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any Windows or Mac device.

Not Yet Registered for INSPIRE 2020? If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now at: INSPIRE 2020 REGISTRATION

Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you can't attend INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen in 2021, and haven't yet registered for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit separately, visit the ISST website for more details, and to register for the summit now: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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ISST EXECUTIVE BOARD

MEDIA COORDINATOR

The Schema Therapy World Comes Together May 28 - 30, 2020.

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 07 May 2020 18:37:16 GMT

Preview Day 1 of the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit and Register Now.

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Day 1: May 28, 2020

During this incredibly challenging time of crisis throughout our world, our community of schema therapists is gathering virtually to share some of the best tools and resources to assist all of us as we help our home communities and each other best cope with some of the intense struggles and immense grief caused by COVID-19.

We couldn't be more grateful for our many expert presenters in schema therapy who are able to step up for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit to share their bountiful knowledge and wisdom in the many areas where schema therapy can help us work more effectively with our populations, especially in this time of need.

Day 1 offers 17 presenters, with 90 minute, 60 minute, 45 minute and 15 minute segments adapted to best deliver learning and sharing through our virtual platform.

You will be able to meet, mingle, and share ideas from your own experiences using our best technology virtual portal with some of the most innovative minds in the world of psychotherapy.

Day 1 begins with a warm Welcome at 8.45 in the morning, and continues with offerings of multiple workshops and presentations, including morning and afternoon yoga, and concludes with a Featured Keynote Presentation by Wendy Behary. The day is topped off with a Virtual Social at 8.00 pm, all Central European Time (CET).

Recordings of all segments will be available to everyone who registers if your time zone is not convenient to CET, or to watch after for your continued learning.

Already registered for INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen? If you are already registered for INSPIRE 2020, rescheduled for June 24 - 26, 2021 in Copenhagen, you are automatically registered for all three days of the virtual summit in May, as a bonus for no additional fee. You will receive a link over the next two weeks to download the summit app, soon to be available on the App Store for iOS devices, and Google Play for Android. You will also be able to access the summit using a browser on any device.

Not Yet Registered for INSPIRE 2020? If you haven't yet registered for INSPIRE 2020, take advantage of Tier 4 rates, along with the bonus virtual summit, by registering now at: INSPIRE 2020 REGISTRATION

Need a 'Virtual Summit Only' Option? If you can't attend INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen in 2021, you can register for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit separately. Visit the ISST website for more details, and to register now: SUMMIT REGISTRATION

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Save the dates for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit!

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:31:38 GMT

Created specifically for the psychologically-minded, the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit will be offered for the first time, available to registered participants on their devices wherever they reside.

The 2020 ISST Virtual Summit promises to be 2020’s “must attend” event for psychotherapists and researchers everywhere.

You will be able to meet, mingle, and share ideas on our virtual portal with some of the most innovative minds in the world of psychotherapy, using best technology platforms.

We have assembled a select group of presenters from INSPIRE 2020 who will be sharing especially relevant information to apply schema therapy to our populations during the coronavirus crisis. They will also be sharing some of the latest research and clinical findings from 2020 in the world of schema therapy.

If you can’t attend INSPIRE 2020 in Copenhagen in 2021, you can still register for the 2020 ISST Virtual Summit separately.

Registered participants of INSPIRE 2020 will receive access to the 2020 ISST Virtual Summitautomatically, based on days of registration. If you would like to add a day that you haven’t yet registered for, you may also include the extra day in a separate registration for the summit.

Watch your inbox for more exciting details, coming shortly.

#BETTERTOGETHERISST2020

INSPIRE 2020 Rescheduled for June 24 - 26, 2021.

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:45:38 GMT

The health and safety of our ISST members and the participants of INSPIRE 2020 is our top priority, as we noted in our conference update from March 11th.

As events have unfolded during the coronavirus crisis, it is now with sadness that we must announce that we have to cancel the in-person version of our 8th biennial conference, INSPIRE 2020, in Copenhagen.

We understand how disappointing this decision is, and also can imagine that for many of you, changing travel arrangements will be burdensome.

However, due to the announcements by both the Danish Health Ministry and the World Health Organization limiting public gatherings, it will not be possible to meet in-person in Copenhagen from May 28th through 30th of this year.

First, although there will not be an onsite program from May 28th through the 30th, stay tuned for details about our 2020 Virtual Summit, where you can stay connected to your Schema Therapy Community.

We look forward to offering innovative ways to help keep the spirit of this year’s gathering alive online, especially during this crisis time for the world, during the same dates of May 28th through 30th.

Be assured that the virtual summit will be much more than a passive event—you’ll be able to interact live with presenters and fellow participants, albeit virtually.

If you’re in a time zone that doesn’t cooperate with Central European Time, we’ll have recordings of the live event that you’ll be able to watch at your convenience, which may be especially inviting to those who were not planning to travel to Copenhagen.

We will be announcing more details of the virtual program shortly.

Second, since planning a conference for the Schema Therapy Society requires a huge financial investment long in advance of the actual conference, we kindly ask you to please wait to make your decision about your plans for the conference until after we finish our negotiations with the Tivoli venue so that we can present new options that we trust you will find inviting, in addition to cancelling your travel plans to Copenhagen for this May.

If there was ever a time for schema therapists to connect with each other, and to hear from some of the leading voices in the field of schema therapy, it is now.

“Social distancing” does not have to stop us from joining together for three days of connecting over the topic of “Reinventing the Therapeutic Relationship.”

Stay tuned for our announcement with some exciting new options, coming shortly.

Warmly,
ISST’s Executive Board

David Edwards, Susanne Vind, Eckhard Roediger, Travis Atkinson, Susan Simpson, Jeff Conway, Alexandra Schosser and Paul Kasyanik

INSPIRE 2020: Options to help prevent Coronavirus.

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:09:09 GMT

Your health and safety are our top priorities in Copenhagen.

INSPIRE 2020 is scheduled for May 28 - 30, 2020
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To address the growing concerns around coronavirus (COVID-19) for the upcoming INSPIRE 2020 conference in Copenhagen, we are developing extraordinary steps for health and safety to address the needs and concerns of participants.

While it is impossible now to know exactly what the situation will be by the end of May, we are extensively preparing for several possibilities with information that we are updating daily.

We are expanding the ability of participants to attend the conference, addressing both virtual and physical resources.

Live Streaming: First, we plan to make a significant investment to offer all participants a live streaming option for reliable and stable virtual online attendance, available for all selections over the three days. This will be offered to presenters as well as participants, as needed.

We will devote time to help presenters optimize their presentations online. Additionally, participants will also have access to recordings of sessions to review after the conference ends, at their leisure.

Fortunately, the conference is taking place in a state-of-the art venue offering the best technologies available for your best experience.

We will be sharing more details about this process in the near future to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to attend the Schema Therapy Event of the Year, either in-person or virtually.

Physical Venue: Second, unless circumstances change beyond our control, we plan to hold the conference at the venue in Copenhagen using best industry practices available.

Together with the Tivoli Hotel, the conference venue, we are developing a detailed Emergency Operations Plan for the health and safety of all of our participants and staff that will be employed before the conference, during the conference, and after. We will be updating information regularly from the Danish Health Authority and World Health Organization.

As of today, the plan may include the following protocols:

using thermal scanners to measure the temperatures of participants and staff before they can enter the event venue. Participants and staff with temperatures above 38 C/100 F will be escorted to an isolation holding room where medical personnel will interview and potentially quarantine the participants, if necessary. The isolation room will be staffed by trained medical professionals following proper infectious disease protocols

forbidding anyone to enter the event venue who, within two weeks prior to arriving at the venue, has experienced any flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, or vomiting. We must insist on full compliance to this policy to protect our fellow participants and staff. We strongly advise any participants and staff who have had these symptoms two weeks prior to the event to stay home and seek local healthcare treatment, as necessary

using extra precautions for participants and staff who have visited currently designated high-risk areas by the World Health Organization two weeks prior to the conference’s start

reminding participants and staff to regularly check updates on travel restrictions that could potentially restrict their ability to arrive and depart from Copenhagen

updating participants and staff on a regular basis of any new developments, at least two weeks before the event, one week before, three days before, one day before, and each day of the conference

encouraging high-risk participants and staff (older adults and participants with underlying health conditions who may be considered at increased risk for severe illness and complications from COVID-19) to consult their healthcare provider about the possibility of attending larger events like INSPIRE 2020 before traveling to Copenhagen and arriving at the venue. We encourage participants in this group to consider using our live streaming option

modifying our plan as we get closer to the event date as recommended by the Danish Health Authority and the World Health Organization

cleaning the venue rigorously with appropriate disinfectant agents for multiple surfaces, such as door knobs, lecterns, microphones, escalator handrails, trash receptacles, water stations, elevator bottoms, chairs, registration tables, and bathrooms

requiring all participants and staff to use sanitizer before entering the event venue, and offering ample sanitizer stations throughout the venue for liberal application

reminding participants and staff of a no-physical contact policy during the event. Virtual hugs, hellos, and air waves can replace handshakes or literal hugs. Participants and staff will also be reminded to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds after using the bathroom, eating, blowing their nose, coughing or sneezing. Additionally, participants and staff will be reminded not to touch their eyes, mouth, or nose, especially with unwashed hands, and to cover a cough with a tissue that is then disposed of, or to cough or sneeze into their elbow

applying additional safety measures where refreshments are served, including splash and sneeze guards around buffets and careful handling food items. Hand sanitizer stations will be placed in front of serving stations

including additional qualified staff at the venue to handle the possibility of medical emergencies, with the ability to provide necessary on-site diagnosis, and to oversee medical needs

tracking the health of participants and staff after the event ends to help prevent the possibility of future transmissions

allowing ample notice of cancellation and refund dates:
- Registration: Participants who choose not to use the live streaming option online may cancel their registration by April 15, 2020 to receive a full refund, minus €50, or apply their registration toward a future credit of INSPIRE 2022 for no additional cost. After that date, refunds are not possible, but live streaming will be offered to all participants. We strongly encourage participants to remain enrolled for INSPIRE 2020 to help the society, as we will be investing a large amount of funds towards the live streaming option, and it was already necessary to outlay significant funds of the society to secure the venue
- Social Events: participants may cancel the GALA Dinner for a full refund if they notify us by April 27, 2020; after that date, no refunds are possible. For all other additional social events, participants must notify us by May 10, 2020 for a full refund; after that date, no refunds are possible

With an abundance of caution, we anticipate no need to cancel the physical venue aspect of INSPIRE 2020, and will proceed with live streaming. We will be regularly monitoring and updating conditions, and implementing additional measures as needed.

We sincerely hope to see you in-person or online in Copenhagen as our Schema Therapy Community once again reconvenes to celebrate all that we have to offer each other.

If you have questions about your registration, social events, or hotel reservations made through us, please contact the ISST Office at: EVENTS

If you have other questions about the event, please contact Travis at: MEDIA

TRAVIS ATKINSON

ISST EXECUTIVE BOARD

MEDIA COORDINATOR

LAST CHANCE FOR PRIORITY ACCESS TO INSPIRE 2020.

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 21:19:05 GMT

Copenhagen is a city of fairytales. Every phase of your life can be revisited in the Danish capital city, from reliving your childhood in Tivoli Gardens to reminiscing back to the best of your college years across the river in Christiania. Your roaring 20s can be rediscovered in and out of eco-friendly boutiques in the Norrebrodistrict. With ultra-modern hotels and famously cutting-edge restaurants, including a whopping 15 with Michelin stars, you will delight in the home of Scandinavia's best bargain as Copenhagen proudly hosts the 8th biennial conference of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST), known as INSPIRE 2020.

Preregistration will be opening very shortly for the conference that takes place May 28th through the 30th, 2020. If you sign-up for the email list now, you will receive priority access to the lowest Tier 1rates, along with the best selections available, while space remains. But you must sign-up now, and act quickly when you receive the email, since only 400 spaces are available in Tier 1.

We will be offering more selections than ever before, with 12 tracks during the Day 1 Intensives on May 28th, and 3 segments of 13 selections during Day 2 and Day 3 on Friday and Saturday, May 29th through the 30th.

Subscribe now, and when preregistration opens, be sure to act quickly to secure your spot.

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INSPIRE 2020 PROMO VIDEO

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INSPIRE 2020: REINVENTING THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP

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ISST EXECUTIVE BOARD

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ISST Member Exclusive: Watch the Enmeshment and Undeveloped Self Webinar with Jeff Conway

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:09:46 GMT

Presented by Jeff Conway

A Closer Look at Enmeshment and the Undeveloped Self

During the webinar, Jeff engaged in a deeper and more expansive exploration of the Enmeshment and Undeveloped Self schema. Based on his experience, he offered viable strategies and interventions for healing patients struggling with the negative impact the schema has on their lives.

The Enmeshment and Undeveloped Self schema affects many patients, and even therapists who work with them. Untreated, this schema can undermine self-understanding, cause an internal state of confusion, provoke anxiety around forming close relationships, and limit the ability to function in the world.

Jeff focused on ways Enmeshment is engendered in the family system, and the impact culture has on instilling core beliefs related to it. He will emphasize two core unmet needs fostering Enmeshment: attunement and autonomy. Jeff explored the value of setting boundaries, including the impact weak or unclear boundaries can have. He also shared how roles in the family system can engender Enmeshment.

Finally, Jeff illustrated how a person can feel more empowered and better able to engage in more satisfying and reciprocal relationships on the pathway toward strengthening the Healthy Adult mode, weakening the Enmeshment schema and the destructive modes that accompany it.

About the Presenter

Jeff Conway is the Training Coordinator on the Executive Board of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) from 2018 to present. He is a founding member of the society, serving in various roles. Jeff is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer for Individuals and Couples.

Jeff is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and is a founder of the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (NYCEFT). He is also a Certified Group Psychotherapist from the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), and has led two psychodynamic therapy groups for more than 15 years. He has developed a specialty on the Enmeshment and Undeveloped Self Schema, providing trainings and supervision to help clinicians treat the schema effectively.

Please view the webinar by visiting: ENMESHMENT WEBINAR

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ISST EXECUTIVE BOARD

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ISST MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: WATCH THE FEATURED PRESENTATION BY JEFF YOUNG AT ENLIGHT 2019.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 22:28:03 GMT

ENLIGHT 2019 premiered in the beautiful city of Edinburgh from May 1st through the 3rd. The sold-out venue at the Royal College of Physicians in the heart of the historic Old City was the sight where participants from around the world gathered for three days of intensive, all-day workshops from some of the leading experts in schema therapy.

We are happy to share the Featured Presentation at ENLIGHT 2019, presented by the Founder and Creator of Schema Therapy, Jeff Young, titled, "The Interplay Between Schemas and Modes for Lasting Results."

Jeff discussed the challenges many therapists face when struggling to balance between a focus in treatment on schemas relative to modes. The end result of a sometimes fragmented approach between the two concepts can lead to incomplete treatment outcomes that may not fully realize both emotional and behavioral change in patients.

When therapists solely focuses on schemas to treat a patient, they may underutilize the effectiveness of mode work to break life patterns and to create behavioral changes. Similarly, therapists who practice a singular focus on mode work may limit the full impact targeting schemas can have to help a patient create deep emotional changes.

Jeff clarified on a conceptual level how schemas and modes can work together simultaneously to create both emotional and behavioral change. Originally, the shema and mode concepts were not developed to be separate approaches to treatment, but rather to be addressed at the same time. He demonstrated how to change schemas at a deep level within the context of working with modes.

Additionally, some schemas are not addressed in mode work, so an effective schema therapist may best meet the needs of a patient’s schemas by flexibly stepping out of mode work when appropriate to target specific schemas. Effective schema therapy also encourages therapists to tailor their treatment approach to focus intensely on an individual’s schemas when the need arises.

The skilled schema therapist is also adept at shifting from a schema focus to a mode focus, flexibly, depending on the particular needs and life situation of a patient. One example would be when therapists are working with patients experiencing Borderline Personality Disorder who may need to have their schemas addressed in the beginning stages of treatment, followed by a shift to target modes as the therapy continues.

Jeff explained how to determine when to focus more on schemas or modes, or to use both concepts simultaneously depending on the stage of therapy and the life situations patients are facing.

Ultimately, effective schema therapists can flexibly use the interplay between schemas and modes to help patients create both deep rooted emotional shifts and change chronic behavioral patterns to achieve optimal and lasting results.

FEATURED PRESENTATION

We were thrilled to have Jeff Young as our Featured Speaker during the opening day of ENLIGHT 2019. In his clear and concise way, Jeff presented concepts about schemas and modes that can benefit all therapists who practice schema therapy. We are very grateful to Jeff for graciously granting us permission to share both his slides and our digital recording of his Featured Presentation.

Active ISST Members enrolled on the website can view Jeff's Featured Presentation by tapping the "Watch Now" button below.

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ENLIGHT 2019 SPONSORS

Read about training program offers from Sponsors of ENLIGHT 2019, including:

Schema Therapy Academy in Ibiza: VISIT
Schema Therapy School in London: VISIT
Wainer Psicologia Cognitiva Schema Therapy Training Program in Brazil: VISIT
Schema Therapy Training Center of New York: VISIT
Schema Therapy Associates in London: VISIT

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WATCH THE WELCOME ADDRESS BY SUSAN SIMPSON @ ENLIGHT 2019.

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 22:38:01 GMT

ENLIGHT 2019 premiered in the beautiful city of Edinburgh from May 1st through the 3rd. The sold-out venue at the Royal College of Physicians in the heart of the historic Old City was the sight where participants from around the world gathered for three days of intensive, all-day workshops from some of the leading experts in schema therapy.

We are happy to share three recordings that highlight some of the experiences participants enjoyed at the biennial symposium, starting with the Welcome Address this week, followed next week with the Featured Presentation, and finally the Plenary Panel.

WELCOME ADDRESS

Three days of intense training in schema therapy were kicked off with a Welcome Address, presented by Susan Simpson, the ISST Executive Board Secretary.

Active ISST Members enrolled on the website can view Susan's address by tapping below. Watch as she shares highlights about Edinburgh, including fun tidbits about how the Scottish might question your intelligence, talk about the weather, or invite you to join in a sing along.

Next Up: the Featured Presentation by Jeff Young, the founder and creator of schema therapy, titled "The Interplay Between Schemas and Modes for Lasting Results."

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ENLIGHT 2019 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

Watch our ENLIGHT 2019 Highlight Video!

ENLIGHT 2019 SPONSORS

Read about training program offers from Sponsors of ENLIGHT 2019, including:

Schema Therapy Academy in Ibiza: VISIT
Schema Therapy School in London: VISIT
Wainer Psicologia Cognitiva Schema Therapy Training Program in Brazil: VISIT
Schema Therapy Training Center of New York: VISIT
Schema Therapy Associates in London: VISIT

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ISST EXECUTIVE BOARD

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ISST MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: WATCH THE SCHEMA THERAPY FOR CHRONIC DEPRESSION WEBINAR WITH RUTH HOLT

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:46:01 GMT

Watch the seventh installment of ISST's webinar series, "Special Issues in Schema Therapy for Chronic Depression," presented by Ruth Holt.

The 90-minute webinar recording is free for all active ISST members enrolled on the website.

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Special Issues in Schema Therapy for Chronic Depression

Ruth focused on how to treat chronic depression and dysthymia with schema therapy, using Renner's model outlined in the article by Renner, Arntz, Leeuw and Huibers in Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice in 2013, titled, "Treatment for chronic depression using schema therapy."

Ruth discussed the role of specific schemas in blocking progress. She also described behavioral pattern-breaking approaches for addressing the "depressongenic interpersonal style" typical in patients with chronic depression. Ruth also presented practical strategies to help clinicians remain in the "healthy adult therapist mode" when working with this challenging population.

About the Presenter

Ruth Holt is a Clinical Psychologist and is the Principal of Canberra Clinical and Forensic Psychology. She has advanced certification by ISST in both Individual and Couples Schema Therapy. Ruth delivers certification training, presenting on couples, domestic and family violence, and women's mental health issues. She has gained some of her most valuable therapeutic tools working with very challenging patients in schema therapy, and she will be sharing some of the lessons she has learned during the webinar.

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PAST SCHEMA THERAPY WEBINARS

Contextual Schema Therapy: Building the Healthy Adult Mode with Robert Brockman

This approach focuses on developing and strengthening the healthy adult mode to improve interpersonal relationships, based on the integration of 3rd wave techniques of mindfulness, self-compassion and values. Watch: THIRD WAVE

Body-Focused Methods in Schema Therapy with Janis Briedis
The theory and experiential approach to integrating body-focused techniques to enhance schema therapy practice in a time-limited manner. Watch: BODY-FOCUS

Schema Therapy from the Inside Out with Joan Farrell
Use self-practice (SP) and self-reflection (SR) skills in your schema therapy work. Enrolled members can watch the webinar to help relate more to clients. Watch: INSIDE/OUT

Schema Therapy for Complex Trauma with Chris Hayes
Enrolled members can watch how to formulate, engage, and provide treatment for trauma-related symptoms. Watch: SCHEMA THERAPY FOR TRAUMA

Dealing with Angry Patients: Tips & Tricks for Therapists with Remco van der Wijngaart
Watch how to treat anger in patients, including refusing to do exercises, spontaneous outburst, and threats or intimidation. Watch: SCHEMA THERAPY FOR ANGER

Schema Therapy for Grief with Gemma Gladstone
Watch how you can use experiential techniques in Schema Therapy to help patients who are grieving. Visit: SCHEMA THERAPY FOR GRIEF

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ISST EXECUTIVE BOARD

MEDIA COORDINATOR

REGISTER NOW: BUILDING THE HEALTHY ADULT MODE WEBINAR

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT

How do you help your patients strengthen their healthy adult mode?

Register now for the six installment of ISST's webinar series, "Building the Healthy Adult," presented by Robert Brockman

The 90-minute webinar is free to all active ISST members. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by signing up now.

If you can't attend, you can return to the ISST website after the webinar to view the recording if you're an active member enrolled on the ISST website.

DETAILS

Date: 9 July 2019 9:00 am AEST

Time: 9:00 am AEST | 1:00 CEST | 12:00 am BST

Please note your time zone date and time:

8 July 7:00 pm EDT | 4:00 pm PDT

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CONTEXTUAL SCHEMA THERAPY: BUILDING THE HEALTHY ADULT MODE IN SCHEMA THERAPY

The development of a healthy adult mode is the backbone of any successful schema therapy treatment. Despite this key role, a detailed description of how the healthy adult mode can be explicitly enhanced has been lacking in the schema therapy literature.

This webinar presents an approach to developing and strengthening the healthy adult mode, based on the recent book Contextual Schema Therapy: An Integrative Approach to Personality Disorders, Emotion Dysregulation and Interpersonal Functioning by Eckhard Roediger, Bruce Stevens and Robert Brockman (Context Press, 2018).

The book focuses on schema modes to improve interpersonal relationships, and includes exercises from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP). Robert's major contribution as a co-author included integrating the 3rd wave techniques of mindfulness, self-compassion and values to directly strengthen the healthy adult mode.

About the Presenter

Robert Brockman is accredited by ISST as a schema therapist, supervisor and trainer. He regularly facilitates training events for Schema Therapy Training of Australia, providing trainings in several countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Robert currently holds a research fellowship with Australian Catholic University (ACU) where he researches psychological approaches to well-being and schema therapy processes, including the relevance of schema therapy to chronic rumination and worry, HIV sufferers, problems gamblers, forensic patients, psychosis and eating disorders.

Robert was honored as the winner of the INSPIRE 2016 Young Investigator Award, presented in Vienna, Austria. The award highlighted his research applying schema therapy for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and the pathological worry processes.

Robert runs Schema Therapy Sydney, a private practice located in Sydney dedicated to schema therapy and related experiential therapy approaches. He practices out of his Liverpool clinic.

Andrew Phipps, a clinical psychologist from Sydney, will be facilitating the webinar.

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ISST EXECUTIVE BOARD
MEDIA COORDINATOR

ISST IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW ONLINE SUPERVISOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WEBINAR

David Edwards — Thu, 23 May 2019 13:39:16 GMT

High quality schema therapy supervision is essential for the development of highly competent schema therapists. This webinar is comprised of 4 training modules and is developed for:

Advanced Level Schema Therapists who are interested in becoming supervisors in Schema Therapy. This is now an ISST requirement for those who began certification training in January 2014 or later.

Schema Therapists who began training before 2014 and wish to become supervisors may attend the 3 hour webinar to be given by Jeff Conway in the fall, but are encouraged to participate in the new 12 hour webinar.

Current Supervisors who completed the previous mandatory 3-hour webinar are also encouraged to register for any or all of the new webinar modules.

The Webinar Includes:

The general approach to supervision based on the Schema Therapy model.
The 3 roles of a Schema Therapy Supervisor – Teacher, Mentor & Therapist.
A detailed introduction of the new Case Conceptualization Form & Case Conceptualization Rating Scale.
Guidance for common obstacles that arise for Supervisor and Supervisee.
Supervisee Schema & Mode activation.
Video vignettes illustrating how to overcome various types of challenges in supervision
A complete review of the Schema Therapist Competency Rating Scale.
Impediments to supervision.

(When the forum allows, practice exercises and demonstrations will be included.)

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Restating the new ISST Policy for Schema Therapy Supervisor and Trainer Certification

David Edwards — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:38:55 GMT

Members of the ISST:

Some of you are probably aware that the requirements for certification as a Schema Therapy Supervisor and Trainer have changed. This email is meant to restate & clarify these changes. (This information is also posted on the ISST website.)

Previously, an Advanced Schema Therapist could immediately attend the ST Supervisor/Trainer Webinar right after Advanced Certification and then become certified as a ST Supervisor and Trainer.

Now the rules have changed so that all Advanced Schema Therapists who started training on January of 2014 or later must fulfill the following requirements before applying for Schema Therapy Supervisor/Trainer Certification.

Three years of clinical work after receiving Certification in Advanced Schema Therapy.
During this 3-year period, at least 10 patients are treated with Schema Therapy for a duration of at least 6 months (reporting of this based on the honor system).
Of these 10 patients, 4 must have a diagnosis of some form of personality disorder (also based on the honor system).
After this 3-year period, Advanced Schema Therapists must participate in a 12-hour Supervisor Skills Development Workshop Webinar. Currently, this workshop is set up as 4 separate 3-hour online workshops provided over the course of 4 months.

After all requirements are completed, an Advanced Schema Therapist can apply for Certification as a ST Supervisor/Trainer.

These 4 workshops will be provided in 3-hour installments beginning in September 2019 and completing in December 2019.

Stay tuned for the dates of these very important workshops!

Warm Regards, Jeff Conway, ISST Training Coordinator (jconwayny@gmail.com)

ANNOUNCING THE FEATURED PRESENTATION @ ENLIGHT 2019.

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:11:56 GMT

How do you integrate schemas and modes to achieve lasting results?

ANNOUNCING OUR FEATURED SPEAKER

We are thrilled to announce that the FeaturedPresentation at ENLIGHT 2019 in Edinburgh will be presented by the creator and founder of Schema Therapy: Jeff Young.

Taking place near the end of an active Day 1 full of learning and connecting with fellow colleagues from around the world, the FeaturedPresentation will be a highlight of ENLIGHT 2019.

Jeff will discuss the challenges many therapists face when struggling to balance between a focus in treatment on schemas relative to modes. The end result of a sometimes fragmented approach between the two concepts can lead to incomplete treatment outcomes that may not fully realize both emotional and behavioral change in patients.

When a therapist solely focuses on schemas to treat a patient, she or he may underutilize the effectiveness of mode work to break life patterns and to create behavioral changes. Similarly, a therapist who practices a singular focus on mode work may limit the full impact targeting schemas can have to help a patient create deep emotional changes.

Jeff will clarify on a conceptual level how schemas and modes can work together simultaneously to create both emotional and behavioral change. Originally, the shema and mode concepts were not developed to be separate approaches to treatment, but rather to be addressed at the same time. He will demonstrate how to change schemas at a deep level within the context of working with modes.

Additionally, some schemas are not addressed in mode work, so an effective schema therapist may best meet the needs of a patient’s schemas by flexibly stepping out of mode work when appropriate to target specific schemas. Effective Schema Therapy also encourages a therapist to tailor his or her treatment approach to focus intensely on an individual’s schemas when the need arises.

The skilled schema therapist is also adept at shifting from a schema focus to a mode focus, flexibly, depending on the particular needs and life situation of a patient. One example would be when a therapist is working with a patient experiencing Borderline Personality Disorder who may need to have his or her schemas addressed in the beginning stages of treatment, followed by a shift to target modes as the therapy continues.

Jeff will explain how to determine when to focus more on schemas or modes, or to use both concepts simulataneously depending on the stage of therapy and the life situations the patient is facing.

Ultimately, an effective schema therapist can flexibly use the interplay between schemas and modes to help patients create both deep rooted emotional shifts and change chronic behavioral patterns to achieve optimal and lasting results.

ENLIGHT 2019 SCHEDULE

LAST CHANCE: WE WERE ABLE TO OPEN A FEW MORE SPOTS FOR #ENLIGHT2019EDI

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Your selections will be available on your QR code when you pick up your name tag. You can save your choices for easy reference on the new version of the Schema Therapy App, soon to be updated and expanded with the latest technology features available.

SCHEMA THERAPY APP: The Schema Therapy App will be your hub for connecting with other participants, and will help you navigate all that ENLIGHT 2019 offers. The app will be available before the symposium begins, exclusively to all participants.

To receive credit for attendance at each selection, your name tag must be scanned when you enter and exit each day's selection.

NOT YET REGISTERED? We were able to open a few more spots in the Final Tier before we reach maximum capacity for the venue. Don't delay: reserve your spot now to experience all that ENLIGHT 2019 offers, including the Featured Presentation by Jeff Young.

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Where to stay? Edinburgh offers accommodations to satisfy every taste and budget. Grand historical hotels with old-world charm, and modern, design hotels allure you with contemporary habitats. Edinburgh also offers B&Bs with a friendlier budget, where you can experience how local residents live. Our venue contacts have compiled a list of top hotels with discounts for ENLIGHT 2019 participants. If you haven't yet reserved accommodations, visit the website now: HOTELS

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Do You Practice Body-Focused Methods in Schema Therapy?

Travis Atkinson — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 18:18:43 GMT

Register now for the fifth installment of ISST's webinar series, taking place on Wednesday the 20th of March 2019.

The topic, "An Introduction to Body-Focused Methods in Schema Therapy" will be presented by Janis Briedis.

The 90-minute webinar is free to all active ISST members. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by signing up now.

If you can't attend, you can return to the ISST website after the webinar to view the recording if you're an active member enrolled on the ISST website.

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Date: Wednesday 20 March 2019
Time: 8:00 am EDT | 12:00 pm GMT | 1:00 pm CEST | 11:00 pm AEDT

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An Introduction to Body-Focused Methods in Schema Therapy Webinar

Janis will present the theory and experiential approach to integrating body-focused techniques to enhance schema therapy practice in a time-limited manner. These techniques are particularly helpful for clients presenting with complex needs with histories of severe childhood neglect or trauma who have difficulty engaging with traditional schema therapy strategies. The webinar will be interactive, designed specifically for schema therapists wishing to broaden their repertoire by incorporating simple but powerful somatically-focused interventions.

About the Presenter

Janis Briedis is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer practicing in London, England. He is also a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), integrating EMDR, Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Sensorimotor Therapy in his practice. Janis teaches Schema Therapy, CBT, and Mindfulness in a variety of National Health Services (NHS) and academic settings, including the University of East London and University Hertfordshire.

Susan Simpson, the ISST Executive Board Secretary, will be facilitating the webinar.

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An Introduction to Body-Focused Methods in Schema Therapy with Janis Briedis

Date: Wednesday the 20th of March 2019

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This ISST webinar will be hosted by Susan Simpson, the ISST Executive Board Secretary.

Take Epic Cues from Schema Therapy Masters @ ENLIGHT 2019.

Travis Atkinson — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:14:15 GMT

How will you create your perfect third day in Edinburgh?
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During the third day at ENLIGHT 2019 in Edinburgh, you will have your final opportunities at the symposium to be Diving Deeper into even more great Schema Therapy content. You will be further enhancing your knowledge and skills from master Schema Therapists from around the world.

MORNING YOGA: We will start the morning with our tradition since Vienna @ INSPIRE 2016 with AcroYoga. This light, low-sweat morning exercise focuses on participants' team building and connection. Day 3's AcroYoga is SOLD OUT.

INCREDIBLE TRACKS: Take a look below at the broad-ranging selections available to participants on Day 3, with six tracks of options.

CLOSING CEREMONY: We are excited to welcome all participants to a Scottish version of our now traditional Closing Ceremony, beginning @ 5:15, to celebrate our three days together.

Susan Simpson, our ISST Executive Board Secretary and point person for ENLIGHT 2019, has arranged for a special guest appearance by the Picts, named after the northern tribes that constituted the largest kingdom in the area of Scotland during the Dark Ages.

Today, the name lives on in this talented musical group, as the Picts are one of the most popular live acts on the folk rock and concert scene in Scotland.

The Picts offer a unique brand of Celtic rock. They have performed to hundreds of audiences, both locally and abroad. You will count yourself among the many who have been captivated by the Picts' talent.

GALA EVENT: Join us for the concluding event of ENLIGHT 2019 at the magnificent Scottish National Gallery for the GALA. Dinner includes mouth-watering choices from a meat, fish, or vegetarian menu for €80, and includes wine.

The Scottish National Gallery is situated in three beautiful buildings, and is home to some of the world's most famous art masters, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Raphael, Turner, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Botticelli, among many others.

Located on the garden level entrance of the Scottish National Gallery, the Scottish Cafe & Restaurant has incredible views across Princes Street Gardens towards Waverley Bridge.

ALREADY REGISTERED? Your choices have been recorded when you made your selections during registration.

To review your choices, please find your confirmation email that was automatically sent to you after you registered.

To receive credit for attendance at each selection, your name tag must be scanned when you enter and exit each day's selection.

NOT YET REGISTERED? The Final Tier will be closing soon, with only a few spots remaining before ENLIGHT 2019 reaches full capacity and is sold out. Don't delay: reserve your spot now to experience the Schema Therapy Event of 2019!

MEET OUR PRESENTERS

DAY 3 SELECTIONS

Track 1: Intimacy Disorders by Wendy Behary
Track 2: Schema Therapy Case Conceptualization by Susanne Vind and Jeff Young
Track 3: Deep Structures of Schema Modes by David Edwards
Track 4: Schema Therapy with Dissociative Disorder by Marleen Rijkeboer and Rafaele Huntjens
Track 5: Schema Therapy Board Games by Paul Kasyanik, Elena Romanova and Maria Galimzyanova
Track 6: Angry Birds: Pushing for Anger in Cluster-C Personality Disorders by Ruth McCutcheon, Saskia Ohlin, Rosi Reubsaet and Wiesette Krol

DAY 3 SCHEDULE

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Last Chance: Register Now for the Schema Therapy from the Inside Out Webinar.

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:58:06 GMT

Join Joan Farrell as she discusses self-practice and self-reflection.

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Register now for the fourth installment of ISST's webinar series, taking place on Monday the 25th of February 2019.

The topic, "Experiencing Schema Therapy from the Inside Out: a Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Webinar" will be presented by former ISST Executive Board Training and Certification Coordinator Joan Farrell.

The 90-minute webinar is free to all active ISST members. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by signing up now.

If you can't attend, you can return to the ISST website after the webinar to view the recording if you're an active member enrolled on the ISST website.

DETAILS

Date: Monday 25 February 2019
Time: 9:00 am EST | 2:00 pm GMT | 3:00 pm CEST | 10:00 pm AEST | 1:00 am AEDT

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Schema Therapy from the Inside Out: a Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Webinar

Joan will briefly describe the use of self-practice (SP) and self-reflection (SR) in Schema Therapy (ST) based upon her book, co-written with Ida Shaw, titled, Experiencing Schema Therapy from the Inside Out: a Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook (Guilford, 2018). The SP/SR Process will be described in terms of its multiple applications:

Personal benefit
As a corrective emotional experience for therapists
Improved understanding of the client experience leading to changes in ST practice
Increased understanding of ST

Joan will demonstrate key SP/SR interventions to share with webinar participants. Additionally, she will discuss ST research supporting the use of SP/SR for both new and experienced therapists.

About the Presenter

Joan Farrell, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Research Director of the Center for Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment and Research at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). She is an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychology at IUPUI and was on the faculty in Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine for 25 years.

Joan is co-principal investigator of an international trial of ST for BPD with Arnoud Arntz with 14 sites in five countries and was principal investigator of a randomized controlled trial of Group ST for BPD that was awarded a National Institute of Mental Health grant.

She was the Coordinator for Training and Certification on the Executive Board of ISST from 2012 until 2018.

Joan and Ida are the developers of a group model of ST that integrates experiential interventions and harnesses the therapeutic factors of groups. They have worked together since the 1980s and provide individual and group ST training.

Chris Hayes, the former ISST Executive Board Secretary (2014-2018), will be facilitating the webinar.

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PAST SCHEMA THERAPY WEBINARS

Schema Therapy for Complex Trauma with Chris Hayes
Enrolled members can watch how to formulate, engage, and provide treatment for trauma-related symptoms. Watch: SCHEMA THERAPY FOR TRAUMA

Schema Therapy for Grief with Gemma Gladstone
Watch how you can use experiential techniques in Schema Therapy to help patients who are grieving. Visit: SCHEMA THERAPY FOR GRIEF

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Unlock hands-on training from brilliant minds in Schema Therapy.

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:56:42 GMT

How will you create your perfect first day in Edinburgh?

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During the first day at ENLIGHT 2019 in Edinburgh, you will be diving deeply into great Schema Therapy content to help enhance your knowledge and skills in a way that you definitely will not want to miss.

Take a look at the incredible selections available to participants on Day 1. We'll be hosting a Welcome Reception, with gratis drinks available to all participants. Shortly we'll also be announcing our Featured Presenter for the symposium, a new feature of ENLIGHT 2019 taking place on Day 1.

Already Registered? Your choices have been recorded when you made your selections during registration. To review them, please find your confirmation email that was automatically sent to you after you registered. Your selections will be available in your QR code on your name tag. To receive credit for attendance, your name tag must be scanned when you enter and exit each day's selection.

Not Yet Registered? Less than 25 spots remain before ENLIGHT 2019reaches full capacity and is sold out. Don't delay: reserve your spot now to experience the Schema Therapy Event of 2019!

MEET OUR PRESENTERS

DAY 1 SELECTIONS

Track 1: Imagery Rescripting: a Transdiagnostic Technique to Address Problems Related to Trauma and Other Negative Experiences by Arnoud Arntz
Track 2: Empathic Confrontation and Limit Setting by Remco van der Wijngaart and Hannie van Genderen
Track 3: Turning Challenges in Schema Therapy Supervision into Opportunities for Growth and Learning by Jeff Conway
Track 4: Implementing Group Schema Therapy in Practice by Erlend Aschehoug
Track 5: Schema Therapy with Adolescents by Maria Galimzyanova
Track 6: Working in Front of the Mirror by Alessandro Carmelita

DAY 1 SCHEDULE

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Let Edinburgh Steal Your Heart.

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:18:41 GMT

Fall in love with Edinburgh, the showpiece of Scotland, as you Dive Deeper into Schema Therapy.

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Come see one of Europe's most entertaining cities, Edinburgh, with stunning vistas and a skyline full of domes, spires, towers, and steeples. Experience both old and new, with cobbled streets, narrow lanes, medieval "skyscrapers," and plush courtyards of the Old Town, or the upscale shops spread out along broad boulevards and Georgian mansions waiting to greet you in the New Town.

Edinburgh is a UNESCO world heritage site, a destination city packed with both ancient elements and modern fun.

Some highlights include:

The Royal Mile: a street will lead you from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, historical sites for some of the most important struggles between Scotland and England. The thoroughfare includes Castlehill, Lawnmarket, Parliament Square, High Street, Canongate, and many more attractions
Dazzling Architecture: from the labyrinthine medieval streets of Old Town to the modern developments in New Town, including the Scottish Parliament, you will see exquisite architecture that spans the centuries
Gastronomic Pleasures: an ever-expanding dining and restaurant scene hosted by celebrity chefs serves up enticing delicacies that span the globe, along with local Scottish cuisine, such as Cullen skink and haggis with neeps and tatties
Rare Treasures: Edinburgh offers unique "villages," including Stockbridge and Leith, where you can find chic designer clothing, swanky knitwear, and trendy items to take home

ENLIGHT 2019 is the Schema Therapy Event of the Year, taking place May 1st through the 3rd. The International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) will bring together a worldwide community of clinicians, researchers, educators and supporters for its biennial symposium (formerly known as Summer School).

A limited number of Tier 4 rates are now available for a few more registrants.

If you haven't yet registered, don't wait: we have less than 50 spots remaining until we reach full capacity.

Rates go up and availability goes down with each Tier level. Workshop sizes are also very limited, so to get your top choices among selections that are still available, register now.

If you have not yet registered: the sooner you register, the more you save, and the more likely you will get to attend your preferred workshops. Less than 50 spaces remain for the symposium.

Where to stay? Edinburgh offers accommodations to satisfy every taste and budget. Grand historical hotels offer old-world charm, and modern, design hotels allure you with contemporary habitats. Edinburgh also offers B&Bs with a friendlier budget, where you can experience how local residents live.

Our conference organizers have compiled a list of top hotels with discounts for ENLIGHT 2019 participants. Visit the website at: HOTELS IN EDINBURGH

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Member Exclusive: Watch the Schema Therapy for Complex Trauma Webinar

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 17:24:12 GMT

If you missed the Schema Therapy for Complex PTSD Webinar, watch it now.

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Watch the latest webinar, "Schema Therapy for Complex PTSD," presented by former ISST Executive Board Secretary Chris Hayes.

Active ISST members can access the 90-minute webinar at any time on the ISST website.

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Schema Therapy for Complex PTSD

This webinar examined the use of Schema Therapy via a case study of a young woman presenting with a history of complex PTSD. The webinar discussed ways to formulate, engage and provide treatment for trauma-related symptoms and looked at ways to overcome treatment barriers and difficulties typically seen in practice. In addition, the webinar addressed how the therapist's own blocks can be overcome when working directly with trauma material.

About the Presenter

Chris Hayes has had extensive experience in both government and private settings working with clients with complex psychological presentations. He is currently employed with the Health Department of Western Australia as a Senior Clinical Psychologist, specializing in treating recent or childhood trauma.

Chris completed advanced certification in Schema Therapy at the Schema Therapy Institute of New York, and was trained directly by Dr. Jeffrey Young. He is the Director of the Schema Therapy Training Center of Australia.

Chris has presented workshops throughout Australia, New Zealand, Austria, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain.

Chris served as Secretary on the ISST Executive Board from 2014 until 2018, and was the co-editor of the Schema Therapy Bulletin. He is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer.

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PAST SCHEMA THERAPY WEBINARS

Dealing with Angry Patients: Tips & Tricks for Therapists with Remco van der Wijngaart

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Schema Therapy for Grief with Gemma Gladstone

Missed the first webinar? If you are an active ISST member enrolled on the website, you can view the entire presentation on the ISST website. Tap: DEALING WITH GRIEF

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Member Exclusive: Watch the Jeff Young & Jeff Conway Keynote @ INSPIRE 2018

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 17:36:33 GMT

If you missed INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam, or want to relive part of your experience, watch the Keynote Address of Jeff Young and Jeff Conway.

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The New Case Conceptualization Form: Its Central Role in Schema Therapy

by Jeff Young and Jeff Conway

Jeff Young, the creator and founder of Schema Therapy, and Jeff Conway, the current Training Coordinator on the ISST Executive Board, present their keynote address at INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam.

During their keynote address, Jeff and Jeff discuss the New Case Conceptualization Form in more detail, helping clinicians complete a vital resource for effective treatment in Schema Therapy.

The New Case Conceptualization Form helps clinicians avoid treatment failures, and encourages new solutions for treatment impasses. Jeff and Jeff also cover the Instruction Guide with Detailed Help, a Sample Form, and share illustrations of how to best utilize the new form for effective treatment.

The Case Conceptualization Committee, consisting of Jeff Young, Jeff Conway, Susanne Vind, Poul Perris, Vartouhi Ohanian, and David Edwards, worked extensively for more than two years to develop the new form. Their work included the completion of a pilot study that many ISST members participated in.

The New Case Conceptualization Form will play a central role in Schema Therapy Supervision, Training, and Certification procedures. It is now available in multiple languages, with more translations anticipated in the near future.

A special thanks to Jeff and Jeff for granting permission for this video to be shown exclusively to active ISST Members enrolled on the website.

This INSPIRE 2018 video was created and produced by Travis Atkinson, Media Coordinator for the ISST Executive Board.

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Registered for ENLIGHT 2019? If you haven't yet enrolled, take a moment to sign up for the lowest rates available, while space remains. The sooner you register, the less you pay, and the better your chances to attend your preferred workshops. Don't miss out on the Schema Therapy Event of the Year, May 1 - 3, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Happy New Year from Your Friends at the Schema Therapy Society!

Travis Atkinson — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:18:30 GMT

Wishing you a world of peace, love, joy, health, prosperity and happiness in the new year.
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New Year, New Beginnings.

2018 was a banner year for ISST. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, educator or supporter, your schema therapy community has never been stronger.

Amsterdam hosted nearly 1,200 participants in May during the largest schema therapy conference ever at INSPIRE 2018
ISST-Approved Training programs spread to even more countries and regions throughout the world
Multiple books and articles built upon and reinforced a growing body of evidence supporting the efficacy of schema therapy
More Special Interest Groups were created and expanded, connecting schema therapists throughout the world
A webinar series began with presentations by some of the top schema therapists, including schema therapy and grief, dealing with anger, and schema therapy and trauma

We invite you to read highlights of some of the many resources we offer below. Get involved in areas you are passionate about.

2019 promises even more opportunities for us to open our minds to new challenges, and to create even more solutions to help transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

Registration for the Schema Therapy Event of the Year opened a few weeks ago, and enrollment already is nearly surpassing the total for Barcelona in 2017!

You will experience a special Feature Presentation by an expert in the field of schema therapy, intensive workshops in multiple areas that fit your interests in schema therapy, a plenary panel exploring the depths of the latest schema therapy topics, a surprise during the Closing Ceremony showcasing some of the best Scottish talent, and a GALA event not to be missed! Dive Deeper into Schema Therapy in Edinburgh this May.

A few spots remain for Tier 3 Registration, providing the lowest rates and best selections available. If you haven't already registered, be sure to sign up now before rates increase and selection options decrease when Tier 4 begins.

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What speciality topics in schema therapy are you passionate about? Check out the many Special Interest Groups ISST offers, or start your own group! Visit the Special Interest Groups page on the website, and choose among the many topics, including Trauma, Couples, Organizational Development, Sexuality and Gender, and Online Schema Therapy.

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Find a training program in your part of the world, or where you would like to travel by visiting our ISST Approved Training Programs section of the website. You will find programs leading to certification in individual, group, couples, auxiliary and children & adolescents, both in standard and advanced levels from certified schema therapy trainers.

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Issues of the Schema Therapy Bulletin, published quarterly online on the ISST website, are available to all active ISST members who have enrolled on the website. Read the latest issue, which includes articles on the topics of:

Schema Therapy and Dreams: Accessing the Vulnerable Child by Lynda Parry
Seeing Parental Alienation Syndrome through the Lens of Schema Therapy by Lisa Elizabeth Irvine
An Individual's Insights into Secure Nest's Self-Education Program by Sally Skewes and Elly Gannon
Narcissism, Shame and Intimacy by Wendy Behary and Liz Lacy

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Member Exclusive: Read December's Schema Therapy Bulletin.

Travis Atkinson — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:39:06 GMT

Read about Schema Therapy and Dreams; Parental Alienation Syndrome; Secure Nest; Narcissism, Shame and Intimacy
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Read the latest Schema Therapy Bulletin, exclusively available to active ISST members enrolled on the website. Not yet enrolled? Tap: ENROLL Not yet a member? Tap: JOIN US

Schema Therapy is an evolving model due largely to our members’ creativity, courage, thoughtfulness, insight, and commitment to helping clients. These traits are highly evident in the work of the authors contributing to this edition of the Schema Therapy Bulletin.

In this issue, Lynda Parry provides a history of the use of dreams in psychotherapy, and then discusses her use of dreams to access the Vulnerable Child Mode in therapy. Her article thoughtfully explores key questions including the degree to which such work could accelerate symptom reduction while ignoring underlying causes, particularly in the case of complex trauma; by “manipulating” dreams are we “short circuiting” some of the work the brain needs to do to process information and function optimally; and by working with dreams could we underuse the therapeutic relationship in ways that may prevent growth and healing or are therapeutic dysfunctions inevitable and their repair an aid to healing? Parry provides an important overview of sleep and dream stages, outlines the history of dream work in CBT, and the importance of timing in working with clients’ dreams.

Lisa Elizabeth Irvine provides a Schema Therapy perspective on Parental Alienation Syndrome, a problem particularly relevant to clinicians working with children of divorce. She conceptualizes the triangulation that can occur in these situations as the wounded parent compensating for feelings of defectiveness and shame, and to escape the Vulnerable Child Mode by engaging in overcompensating modes, which have the effect of enlisting the children to protect the wounded parent, thus alienating the other parent, now seen as a perpetrator, or Punitive Parent. This creates a paradigm of victim, perpetrator and rescuer, with the children co-opted to serve the needs of the alienating parent. Irvine elaborates on the challenges, both clinical and ethical in working with this dynamic.

Wendy Behary and Liz Lacy provide an overview of their presentation in Amsterdam discussing, “Narcissism, Shame and Intimacy: Dealing with the Unmet Needs of the Narcissist." Behary and Lacy describe the thrill seeking self-soothing detachment that many narcissists seek through sexual exploits. They make the distinction between sexualized efforts to evade feelings of defectiveness and shame, and true intimacy, which could actually heel those feelings. Schema Therapy approaches to workings with this population are described, with an emphasis on knowing and coping well with one’s own schemas.

Finally, Sally Skewes provides an introduction and overview of “Secure Nest,” a self-education “e-health” tool” developed to help people assess and understand their own schemas and modes, and recognize their triggers.

We continue to call for contributions for upcoming issues of the Schema Therapy Bulletin. If you have an article or want to propose a contribution, please make contact.

Lissa Parsonnet, (USA) & Chris Hayes (Australia)

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Schema Therapy and Dreams: Accessing the Vulnerable Child
by Lynda Parry, Clinical Psychologist, Australia.

In his book The Interpretation of Dreams (1899) Freud heralded dreams as the royal road to the unconscious. Now almost 130 years later we know that the highway of dreams is in fact a two-way street. Lived experience influences dreams and dreams, even when they are not remembered, influence our waking experience. Research into dreams and sleep reveal exciting results and have led to new ways to work with patients’ dreams. This knowledge changes how we conduct therapy using dreams. Patients usually report enjoying dream work and consistently rate working alliance, insight and session quality significantly higher when dreams are included in therapy sessions (Wonnel & Hill, 2000).

Seeing Parental Alienation Syndrome Through the Lens of Schema Therapy: Proposals for Treatment
by Lisa Elizabeth Irvine, Clinical Psychologist, Australia.

Psychologists working in the field of family law and high-conflict divorce are often exposed to the family-based attachment pathology known as Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS). PAS is a subversive form of child abuse, in which the attachment bond between a child and an emotionally-available parent is deliberately undermined, and a perverse loyalty is formed with the Alienating parent after separation or divorce. Family Systems Therapists call this a Cross-Generational Coalition whereby the child is triangulated into the parental relationship in order to reject and vilify the Alienated parent.

Earlier researchers have referred to the systematic alienation of one parent as the ‘Medea Complex’, Malicious Mother Syndrome and Gatekeeper syndrome. Others have claimed that PAS is analogous to the Factitious Disorder, Munchausen Syndrome. Childress has since asserted that the underlying psychopathology of the Alienating parent is a Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

An Individual's Insights into Secure Nest's Self-Education Program
by Sally Skewes, Secure Nest and Elly Gannon, University of Adelaide, Australia.

Secure Nest is an innovative e-health tool, which has been specifically developed for schema therapy. The platform offers a range of tools for therapists to support their clients, including programs which provide step by step guidance for therapists to facilitate blended short-term group schema therapy and individual schema therapy. Blended programs include a combination of face to face and e-health sessions. Secure Nest recently developed a self-education program where individuals can learn about schema therapy. In this article we present an individual’s insights into Secure Nest’s self-education program.

Narcissism, Shame and Intimacy: Dealing with the Sexually Self-Absorbed and Healing the Fractured Trust
by Wendy Behary, LCSW and Liz Lacy, LCSW, USA.

From celebrities to political figures to the everyday individual... We have been bombarded by the news media in the U.S. with the recent meteoric rise in attention to acts of sexual misconduct, the sexual predators, perpetrators, addicts, and general sexual preoccupation. It is no surprise that we, as therapists, find ourselves continuing to peer into the important underlying explanations and evaluate the potential for helping individuals and relationships affected by these behaviors and attitudes to heal.

Exploring the specific issues and critical content related to sexual activity can be, albeit incredibly important to conceptualization and treatment, an uncomfortable endeavor for many therapists. We need to be extraordinarily sturdy in our own skin when it comes to sexuality, personal feelings and biases about infidelity, and our deep understanding of the functions of sexualized modes and schemas. Add to that… the capacity to address the belligerence, self-righteous entitlement, denial, and arrogance of a narcissistic client with hypersexual modes.

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ENLIGHT 2019 Registration is On in Edinburgh!

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:47:11 GMT

Registration for ISST's International Symposium opens today: lock-in the lowest rates available now.

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Join us in Edinburgh May 1 - 3, 2019 as the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) brings together a worldwide community of clinicians, researchers, educators and supporters for its biennial symposium (formerly known as Summer School).

The format of ENLIGHT 2019 offers smaller workshop sizes for an all-day experience, providing you with more opportunities to immerse yourself in the topics and to connect with your fellow schema therapy colleagues.

Let Edinburgh steal your heart, together with your fellow schema therapy friends and colleagues, as ENLIGHT 2019 debuts in one of the world's stateliest cities and proudest capitals, a UNESCO world heritage site.

With an overwhelming response since pre-registration opened one week ago, space is already half full. There are 5 spots remaining in Tier 2. Rates go up and availability goes down with each Tier level. Workshop sizes are also very limited, so to get your top choices, register now. We anticipate reaching full capacity shortly.

The sooner you register, the more you save, and the more likely you will get to attend your preferred workshops. Extremely limited space remaining.

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Results of the 2018 ISST Executive Board Elections

Travis Atkinson — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:00:20 GMT

Announcing the members of the next ISST Executive Board for 2018 - 2020.

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Meet Your New ISST Executive Board

The biennial ISST Executive Board elections have concluded. The results were tallied, and each winner was notified. All winners accepted their positions. Executive Board members serve in voluntary positions, and each term is two years.

We thank all Full and Honorary Members who participated and exercised their right to vote.

Below, please see the results of the election, with each winner listed, along with voting percentages for all candidates, and percentages for those who abstained.

You can view detailed results at: 2018 ELECTION

Kind regards from the ISST Election Committee,

Kerry Beckley (EC Chair)

Questions? Contact Kerry at: EMAIL

PRESIDENT

David Edwards: 70.03%

Alessandro Carmelita: 28.24%

Abstain: 1.73%

VICE PRESIDENT

Susanne Vind: 91.93%

Abstain: 8.07%

TREASURER

Eckhard Roediger: 94.52%

Abstain: 5.48%

MEDIA COORDINATOR

Travis Atkinson: 95.10%

Abstain: 4.90%

SECRETARY

Susan Simpson: 66.57%

Rita Younan: 25.07%

Abstain: 8.36%

CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR

Paul Kasyanik: 87.03%

Abstain: 12.97%

TRAINING COORDINATOR

Jeff Conway: 78.10%

Laura Beccia: 17.87%

Abstain: 4.03%

SCIENCE & RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Alexandra Schosser: 38.33%

Robert Brockman: 29.68%

Aleksandra Yaltonskaya: 20.46%

Abstain: 11.53%

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Cast Your Vote for the ISST Executive Board by November 29th.

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 17:23:32 GMT

If you are a Full or Honorary Member, submit your vote by the end of November 29th.

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Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard

All active ISST Full and Honorary Members are eligible to cast their vote for candidates to serve for two years on the ISST Executive Board.

Please participate in this very important process to help shape the future of ISST, your Schema Therapy Society.

You may cast your vote anytime by the end of November 29th, 2018.

Please Note: Do not use the ISST Listserv as a means to promote your preferred candidates or your own candidacy. All candidates have posted their personal statements on the ISST website. You can access personal statements by tapping the picture of each candidate below.

Elections of the ISST Executive Board are conducted electronically. You can read about the rules and the procedure here:

ELECTIONS

If you qualify, you should have already received your login information by email, sent by November 9th, to access your voting ballot. The administrator sent it to the email address we have on file for you.

If you did not receive your login email, after checking your spam or junk folder for the email address evoting@isst-online.com, please contact our voting administrator: EVOTING.

If you are not up-to-date on your annual membership fees, you will need to resolve your outstanding balance. Contact the ISST Office for questions regarding your membership fees: ISST Office

You can find job descriptions for each position on the ISST website, along with personal statements from each candidate.

The timetable for the 2018 election is as follows:

November 9 - November 29: Voting Period

December 5: Announcement of successful candidates after they confirm their willingness to serve. Winning candidates have three days to consider if they will accept the position.

December 10: Run-off elections, if needed.

For any questions regarding the ISST Executive Board and the voting procedure please refer to the ISST Statutes: STATUTES and the Electoral Regulations: REGULATIONS

Kind regards from the ISST Election Committee,

Kerry Beckley (EC Chair)

Questions? Contact Kerry at: EMAIL

Below, please see a list of candidates, in alphabetical order.

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

TREASURER

MEDIA COORDINATOR

SECRETARY

CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR

TRAINING COORDINATOR

SCIENCE & RESEARCH COORDINATOR

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New Webinar: Schema Therapy for Complex PTSD with Chris Hayes

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:52:19 GMT

How do you use Schema Therapy for Complex PTSD?

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The topic, "Schema Therapy for Complex PTSD" will be presented by ISST Executive Board Secretary Chris Hayes.

The 90-minute webinar is free to all active ISST members. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by signing up now.

If you can't attend, you can return to the ISST website after the webinar to view the recording if you're an active member enrolled on the ISST website.

DETAILS

Date: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Time: 7:00 am EST | 12:00 pm GMT | 1:00 pm CEST | 8:00 pm AEST | 11:00 pm AEDT

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Schema Therapy for Complex PTSD

This webinar examines the use of Schema Therapy via a case study of a young woman presenting with a history of complex PTSD. The webinar will discuss ways to formulate, engage and provide treatment for trauma-related symptoms and look at ways to overcome treatment barriers and difficulties typically seen in practice. In addition, the webinar will address how the therapist's own blocks can be overcome when working directly with trauma material.

About the Presenter

Chris Hayes has had extensive experience in both government and private settings working with clients with complex psychological presentations. He is currently employed with the Health Department of Western Australia as a Senior Clinical Psychologist, specializing in treating recent or childhood trauma.

Chris completed advanced certification in Schema Therapy at the Schema Therapy Institute of New York, and was trained directly by Dr. Jeffrey Young. He is the Director of the Schema Therapy Training Center of Australia.

Chris has presented workshops throughout Australia, New Zealand, Austria, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain.

Chris has served as Secretary on the ISST Executive Board since 2014, and is the co-editor of the Schema Therapy Bulletin. He is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer.

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PAST SCHEMA THERAPY WEBINARS

Dealing with Angry Patients: Tips & Tricks for Therapists with Remco van der Wijngaart

Enrolled ISST members can watch the second webinar by tapping: SCHEMA THERAPY FOR ANGRY PATIENTS

Schema Therapy for Grief with Gemma Gladstone

Missed the first webinar? If you are an active ISST member enrolled on the website, you can view the entire presentation on the ISST website. Tap: DEALING WITH GRIEF

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Watch the Joan Farrell and Ida Shaw Keynote from INSPIRE 2018.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:13:41 GMT

How do you create corrective emotional experiences for yourself?
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Experiencing Schema Therapy from the Inside-Out: Corrective Emotional Experiences for Therapists
by Joan Farrell and Ida Shaw

This keynote presents the use of self-practice (SP) and self-reflection (SR) in Schema Therapy based upon their book Experiencing Schema Therapy from the Inside-Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists (Guilford Press, 2018).

The SP/SR process will be described in terms of its multiple applications: personal benefit, as a corrective emotional experience for therapists, improved understanding of the client experience leading to changes in ST practice and increased understanding of ST.

Joan and Ida will demonstrate key SP/SR interventions to give the audience the experience of this approach. The research evidence supporting the use of SP/SR for both new and experienced therapists will also be briefly reviewed.

Joan and Ida have graciously granted permission for us to provide a digital recording of their keynote, with copyright restrictions, to all active ISST members enrolled on the website.

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Call for Nominations: Schema Therapy Society 2018 Elections.

Travis Atkinson — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:32:27 GMT

Nominate your candidate for the ISST Executive Board.
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INITIAL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

I, Kerry Beckley, the current Election Committee nominated by the ISST Executive Board, am pleased to announce the opening of the election process. All Full Members are eligible to offer nominations (of other Full Members). I encourage you to participate in this very important process. You may send your nominations any time between now, October 15, 2018 and October 26, 2018 via email to:

ELECTION COMMITTEE

Please complete the information to nominate your candidate within the email you will access through the email link.

Do not send your nominations to the ISST Listserv. Do not use the ISST Listserv as a means to promote your nominee(s) or your own candidacy. All nominees will have an opportunity to post their personal statements on the ISST website.

Elections of the Executive Board are conducted electronically. You can read about the rules and the procedure here:

ELECTIONS

Please note that any nominee must be a certified ISST member and willing to run for the position. All Full and Honorary members are eligible to nominate candidates. All Full and Certified Members can run for board positions. Please first be sure your nominee is certified and willing and able to accept a nomination for a board position. Nominations will be reviewed by the election committee in a confidential process.

All voting will take place electronically. On November 9, 2018 you will receive log-in information by email to access the voting ballot on the website. You will have times to cast your vote up to and including November 29, 2018.

Executive board elections take place every two years. The board consists of the following seven positions. Two members of the current board will be stepping down. Five members will run for re-election. Members of the current board are:

Dave Edwards: President
Remco Van Der Wijngaart: Vice-President
Eckhard Roediger: Treasurer
Chris Hayes: Secretary
Travis Atkinson: Public Affairs Coordinator
Joan Farrell: Training and Certification Coordinator
Paul Kasyanik: Research and Scientific Coordinator

You can find job descriptions for each position on the ISST website.

The timetable for the 2018 election is as follows:

October 15: Announcing the election and naming the board members that will run again. ISST Board job descriptions to be provided

October 15: Call for nomination sent to memberships; Job descriptions will be uploaded to website for membership to view

October 15-26: Nomination period. Nominations will be sent directly to the Election Committee, who will verify eligibility and interest of the nominated members.

October 27: The Election Committee sends out a list in alphabetic order of the candidates to all members and calls for the elections. The voting process will be described in details in this communications.

October 27 - November 6: Candidates submit statements for the view on the ISST website.

November 9 - November 29: Voting Period

December 5: Announcement of successful candidates after they confirm their willingness to serve - winning candidates have three days to consider if they will accept the position.

December 10: Run-off elections if needed

For any questions regarding the Executive Committee and the voting procedure please refer to the ISST Statutes: STATUTES and the Electoral Regulations: REGULATIONS

Kind regards from the ISST Election Committee,

Kerry Beckley (EC Chair)

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New Schema Therapy Webinar: Dealing with Angry Patients

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:09:14 GMT

Do you need some tips & tricks to help deal with angry clients?
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Register now for the second installment of ISST's webinar series, taking place on the 30th of October 2018.

The topic, "Dealing with Angry Patients: Tips & Tricks for Therapists" will be presented by ISST Vice President Remco van der Wijngaart.

The 90-minute webinar is free to all active ISST members. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by signing up now.

If you can't attend, be sure to return to the ISST website after the webinar to view the recording.

DETAILS

Date: 30 October @ 1:00 pm CEST | 7:00 am EDT | 10:00 pm AEST

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Dealing with Angry Patients: Tips & Tricks for Therapists

One of the most difficult things for therapists to address in the therapy process is how to work with angry patients. Examples that can come up in the therapy office may include:

The client resists doing exercises in-session, and agitation intensifies as therapy continues
The client suddenly bursts out into rage for no apparent reason, ranting off a list of perceived injustices
The client becomes threatening or angry in a degrading way when he or she feels disrespected

Therapists can react to such examples of anger in very different ways. Some therapists may find anger so difficult that they try to preempt any dissatisfaction, irritation or anger in the client, clamping down during the session.

However, when a client is angry, he or she can also provoke feelings of failure in the therapist, causing the therapist to feel anxious and insecure. The therapist could even criticize him or herself for allowing the client to become angry.

When anger is not addressed effectively, the therapeutic process can stagnate, leading to feelings of despondency and exhaustion in the therapist, and a premature exit from the client.

In this webinar, participants will first learn to distinguish between the various forms of anger. Next, participants will learn how to address the different forms of anger effectively using tips & tricks from specific Schema Therapy methods and techniques.

About the Presenter

Remco van der Wijngaart is a psychotherapist in private practice in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Initially trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, he expanded to Schema Therapy, being trained and supervised personally by Dr. Jeffrey Young from 1996 through 2000. Remco specializes in borderline personality disorder, Cluster-C personality disorders, and anxiety and depressive disorders. Since 2000, he has been providing training courses in Schema Therapy throughout the world.

Remco produced and directed the DVD series, "Schema Therapy: Working with Modes," a helpful instrument to learn Schema Therapy. In 2016, he produced two new DVDs, "Fine-Tuning Imagery Rescripting," and "Schema Therapy for the Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder."

Remco is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer, and has served as the Executive Board Vice President of ISST since 2016.

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ISST's webinar series is being hosted by ISST Executive Board Secretary Chris Hayes.

PAST SCHEMA THERAPY WEBINARS

Schema Therapy for Grief with Gemma Gladstone: Missed the first webinar? If you are an active ISST member enrolled on the website, you can view the entire presentation on the ISST website. Tap: DEALING WITH GRIEF

Watch the David Edwards Keynote from INSPIRE 2018.

Travis Atkinson — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 19:12:43 GMT

How do corrective emotional experiences play a central role in schema therapy?
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The Corrective Emotional Experience: It's Central Place Within Schema Therapy
by David Edwards
ISST President

All psychotherapy interventions aim to provide corrective experiences of some sort, but the term “corrective emotional experience,” used by Franz Alexander and Thomas French (1946) captured what they saw as the heart of what brings about meaningful change in brief psychodynamic therapy.

A storm of protest and rejection erupted from much of the psychoanalytic community, that would continue for decades. This reflected the split between Freud and Ferenczi over Ferenczi’s recognition of the reality and significance of childhood trauma and his more intense emotional engagement with clients’ experience.

The term, as Alexander and French defined it, captures important elements of what in schema therapy we call “limited reparenting.” Schema therapy extends this through imagery and psychodrama, methods widely employed by critics of Freud throughout the 20th century, but viewed with deep suspicion within traditional psychoanalysis.

“Corrective emotional experiences" bring about positive change in early maladaptive schemas through accessing the Vulnerable Child, and the experiences that led to EMS formation in the first place. They correct them through identifying unmet developmental needs and finding ways to meet them. This is schema healing.

This keynote will examine the challenges encountered in this process, not only from coping modes and parent modes, but also from mode complexity, embedded modes, and dissociated modes. It will also look at how, as an integrative therapy, schema therapy draws on other kinds of corrective experience to strengthen the process of schema change.

David has graciously granted permission for us to provide a digital recording of his keynote, with copyright restrictions, to all active ISST members enrolled on the website.

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Schema Therapy for Grief Webinar: September 13th.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:23:33 GMT

Do you sometimes struggle to help patients who are grieving?
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Register now for ISST's new webinar series, beginning the 13th of September, 2018. The first topic, "Schema Therapy for Grief," will be presented by Dr. Gemma Gladstone. The 90-minute webinar is free to all active ISST members. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by signing up now. If you can't attend, return to the ISST website after the webinar to view the recording.

DETAILS

Date: 13 September @ 6:00 pm AEST: GMT + 10 | 10:00 am CEST | 4:00 am EDT.

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Schema Therapy for Grief with Dr. Gemma Gladstone

Grief is an inescapable experience inherent in the human condition. The majority of clients presenting for mental health concerns or interpersonal problems are also carrying some degree of unprocessed loss, whether in the form of specific bereavements or as integral components of other difficult life experiences (e.g., an abusive childhood). It is often the case that unprocessed or inhibited grief serves as a maintaining factor for many emotional disorders -- major depression being the most obvious.

Many times clinicians are faced with dilemmas of clinical priorities and may sway away from grief work, either because of a lack of confidence, or an uncertainty about which interventions might be most effective. This webinar will equip therapists with a skill set in selected schema therapy experiential techniques to help address the needs of patients who are grieving.

Dr. Gemma Gladstone is a clinical psychologist located in Sydney, Australia. She is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer. Gemma has 24 years of experience in various roles within mental health, and has worked in her private practice since 2001. In addition, she has worked in academia, holding the position of senior research fellow at the Black Dog Institute (UNSW), and has over 30 peer-reviewed publications in the area of mood disorders.

Gemma is co-director of the Good Mood Clinic in Sydney, and found of its sister company, the Sydney Centre for Schema Therapy, established to provide training on special interest topics within schema therapy. She specializes in providing schema therapy and experiential interventions for treatment resistant patients including chronic depression, narcissistic and borderline personalities, complex trauma, relationships, emotion coaching for schema prevention, and complicated grief.

ISST's webinar series is being hosted by Chris Hayes, the ISST Executive Board Secretary.

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Exclusive: Read July's Schema Therapy Bulletin.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Read about the four dialogue matrix, schema therapy with families, and autism spectrum conditions.
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Read the latest Schema Therapy Bulletin, exclusively available to active ISST members enrolled on the website. Not yet enrolled? Tap: ENROLL Not yet a member? Tap: JOIN US

In 2006, Stockholm hosted the 1st International Society of SchemaTherapy Conference. Approximately 56 people attended the event which established the inner workings of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). The exponential growth in both interest and application of the Schema Therapy model, demonstrated by the attendance of 1150 clinicians, researchers, trainers and students from 49 countries at INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam, is astounding and gratifying.

The conference theme “Corrective Emotional Experiences: How Schema Therapy Transforms Lives,” was well met with enthusiasm by those who were fortunate enough to attend. To those who practice schema therapy in geographically isolated regions, from regions where there is less exposure to the schema model, or in workplaces where other treatment modalities are dominant, the event itself was a corrective emotional experience. It provided an opportunity to meet others with similar therapeutic views, to share ideas collaboratively and to feel connected to a group of like-minded individuals; confirming that you are not the only practitioner of Schema Therapy!

For many ISST members, the cost of attending such events can be prohibitive due to limitations in time and financial resources. For those members who were unable to attend the Amsterdam conference, we hope in the coming editions of the Schema Therapy Bulletin to bring you contributions and presentations from the event. Furthermore, in the coming months the Schema Therapy Webinar Series will be made available, featuring 90 minute specialist schema therapy webinars (many of which presented in Amsterdam and other ISST events).

While many of our members were preparing their presentations of the Amsterdam conference, others took the time to write articles sharing new and interesting approaches to Schema Therapy.

In the current issue, Scott Kellogg (USA) discusses the application of chair-work in schema therapy and describes a framework for understanding andorganizing mode dialogues, and offers a variety of chair work opportunities.

Rachel Samson (Australia) discusses the use of Schema Therapy within a family based approach exploring a case study of an adolescent and her family the exploring effect of temperament and attachment in the treatment.

Finally, Erin Bulluss (Australia) describes the use of Schema Therapy with those with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, describing ways to work with the Schema Therapy model to accommodate the neurodevelopment aspects of the condition.

We continue to call for contributions for upcoming issues of the Schema Therapy Bulletin. If you have an article or want to propose a contribution please make contact.

Lissa Parsonnet (USA) &
Chris Hayes (Australia)

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Transformational Chairwork: The Four Dialogue Matrix
Scott Kellogg, PhD. New York, USA

A central irony of Chairwork is that Chairwork has nothing to do with chairs. Chairwork is based on the belief that there is a healing and transformative power in (1) giving voice to one’s inner parts, modes, or selves, and in (2) enacting or re-enacting scenes from the past, the present, or the future.

In light of the many different strategies that have been developed to achieve these goals, one of my central projects has been to distill this method down to its essential dialogical components in hope that these can then be used as building blocks in the therapeutic encounter. To this end, I have counterbalanced the polarity of using one chair (I) or two chairs (II) with the polarity of having an internal dialogue (I) or an external dialogue (E). The result has been the creation of the Four Dialogue Matrix

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When a Duck is Raising a Swan: Temperament and Attachment in Schema Therapy with Families
Rachel Samson, Clinical Psychologist, Adelaide Australia

15-year-old Sarah and her mother, Ann, initially presented in crisis. Sarah’s boyfriend had broken-up with her and she had become highly distressed and dysregulated in response; lashing out verbally and physically at her mother, refusing school, and threatening suicide. Sarah’s mother and father were overwhelmed and had both taken leave from work to stay at home with Sarah due to concerns about her safety. Sarah attended the hospital on several occasions for psychiatric review and police and paramedic attendance had been required at the family home during episodes of heightened distress, intense conflict, and aggression. The family reported that previous psychiatric and psychological intervention had not been helpful and that Sarah had been reluctant to engage. The dyad was referred to me by a colleague for family-based Schema Therapy.

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Schema Therapy and the Autism Spectrum: The importance of modifying the Schema Therapy conceptual framework to counter neuro-normative assumptions when working with neurodiverse populations
Erin K. Bulluss, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Centre for Schema Therapy Australia, Adelaide, South Australia

Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs) refer to a set of lifelong, neurodevelopmental syndromes with a prevalence of 1% across age groups (Lai & Baron-Cohen, 2015). People with an ASC may refer to themselves as being autistic, on the autism spectrum, neurodiverse (plural) or neurodivergent (singular)- as opposed to allistic or neurotypical- in recognition of their fundamental neurodevelopmental differences from the majority of the population. These neurodevelopmental differences are not inherently pathological, nor have they developed as a result of experiences during infancy or childhood, they are simply intrinsic differences from the majority of the population.

Being in the minority, individuals on the autism spectrum often experience an environmental mismatch, whereby the environment is shaped to meet the needs of the neurotypical majority and does not adequately meet the needs of the neurodivergent individual. For example, a recent meta-synthesis by Williams and colleagues (2017) found that mainstream school environments greatly impact the manner in which children with ASCs view their differences from the neurotypical majority. It seems most children in the studies experienced school environments that were not inclusive and accepting of neurodiversity, and thus interpreted their differences from typically developing peers as negative. This meta-synthesis identified that these children also appeared to have internalised the negative comments made by others, and referred to themselves with terms like weird, freak, mentally disabled, and having a bad brain.

On the other hand, there was a small proportion of children with ASC who viewed their differences positively, and while there was not sufficient information to fully understand how these children had made sense of themselves in such different ways, it seemed supportive peers, accessible classroom environments, and flexible platforms for learning and socialising contributed to this difference in self-perception.

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Download a powerful new schema therapy tool now.

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:13:05 GMT

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Schema Questionnaire for Children (DISC)

Christof Loose, Frank Meyer and Reinhard Pietrowsky have recently published the Schema Questionnaire for Children (DISC) for ages 8 to 14 years-old.

The authors have graciously offered to post the questionnaire, in both English and German, to ISST Full and Associate Members enrolled on the ISST website to access free of charge for clinical and research purposes, with some limitations.

You are encouraged to use the DISC in your therapeutic settings with children for both diagnostic and evaluation purposes.

We thank Christof, Frank and Reinhard for offering this valuable tool to the ISST community.

To download the questionnaire, you must be enrolled on the ISST website as a Full or Associate Member.

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Travis Atkinson — Thu, 24 May 2018 12:33:06 GMT

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What to do? Tap "KEEP ME SUBSCRIBED" if you wish to continue receiving email communication from ISST. Please respond now. If you did not respond before the deadline of May 25, 2018, we have not been sending you emails, and removed you from our list. If you would like to join, or rejoin, be sure to complete the link to sign-up for the email list.

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We've assembled the dream team at #INSPIRE2018AMS.

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 16 May 2018 12:37:29 GMT

INSPIRE 2018

With a week to go, we're setting the stage for inspiration in Amsterdam.

If you've already registered for the schema therapy event of the year, rest assured, we are making our final efforts to ensure that your time in Amsterdam inspires you to then inspire others in your work and life, long after you leave!

Already registered? Unless you registered over the last few days, you should have already received a summary of your selections for the Preconference and Conference Days. Your summary will also be located on your QR Code on your name tag, which will serve as your admittance into your selections. If you have not yet made your selections, please email us immediately: EMAIL

Not yet registered? Hear from amazing thought leaders in the field of schema therapy. We have 60+ selections available for beginning to advanced levels, led by experts in schema therapy.

Incredible choices: On Saturday, May 26th, we have powerful keynotes you won't want to miss:

Experiencing Schema Therapy from the Inside-Out: Corrective Emotional Experiences for Therapists by Joan Farrell & Ida Shaw
The Neurobiological and Cognitive Impact of Complex Trauma: Implications for Interventions by Kim Felmingham
Bypassing the Challenges in the Schema Therapy Supervisor Role by Jeff Young & Jeff Conway

Saturday Morning Selections: Build your perfect day by choosing from three options:

Attend one of six symposiums, a case presentation, or a skill class
Three Hot Topic Sessions
Spanish certification course for individual schema therapy

After lunch (included for participants), we have Jeff Young and Jeff Conway presenting their keynote address.

Saturday Early and Late Afternoon Selections: Choose from three options:

Two of ten skill classes or two round table discussions (two parts, 90-minutes each)
One of four 180-minute workshops
Spanish certification course for individual schema therapy (90-minutes)

Largest ISST Conference Ever:
#INSPIRE2018AMS will be the premiere schema therapy event of the year. It will be an ideal time for you to network with your schema therapy colleagues, and deepen your connection with our worldwide community of schema therapists.

You will also have the opportunity to meet experts in the field of schema therapy, including Jeff Young, Arnoud Arntz, and many more.

Connect+Reconnect:
Meet new friends, and see familiar faces in the schema therapy community during the Morning Activities and at Saturday's Evening Social Program. Be sure to join one or more of the following:

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm: Closing Ceremony. At the conference closing ceremony, we promise a performance that will "wow!" you. We will also announce the winners of ENLIGHT2019 and INSPIRE2020.
7:30 pm - on: Dinner and Party at de Rode Hoed. If you have not yet registered for the dinner and dance party, be sure to do so now: DE RODE HOED

May 2018

If you haven't registered yet, do it now! We are in the final tier, and are nearly sold out.

REGISTER

The Schema Events App is now available to all participants of INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam! If you haven't received your link, please email us: SCHEMA EVENTS APP

#INSPIRE2018AMS CLOSING CEREMONY: The Closing Ceremony of #INSPIRE2018AMS will feature the act "Circle Percussion: the Essence of Drumming," in an awe-inspiring performance you won't want to miss! Prepare yourself to be wowed!

Get ready as well for announcements of the winners of ENLIGHT2019 and INSPIRE2020, so you can start making your next travel plans!

CELEBRATE THE CLOSING OF #INSPIRE2018AMS @ the Dinner and Party: Saturday evening is the time to gather to celebrate your time together in Amsterdam at the beautiful, historic venue of de Rode Hoed. A delicious dinner is included, along with music and dancing to cap off three inspiring days! If you haven't yet purchased your ticket, be sure to reserve your space now by adding it to your cart on the registration page: DINNER & PARTY

HOTELS: Have you made your hotel reservation? You can still find some great discounts by using our hotel service for the best rates on multiple hotels near the conference venue. Reserve your hotel now by tapping: HOTEL DISCOUNTS

Be inspired by amazing speakers at #INSPIRE2018AMS.

Travis Atkinson — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 21:02:27 GMT

INSPIRE 2018

With one month to go, we're setting the stage for inspiration in Amsterdam.

If you've already registered for the schema therapy event of the year, rest assured, we are working overtime to ensure that your time in Amsterdam inspires you to then inspire others in your work and life, long after you leave!

Already registered? You should have already made your selections for the Preconference and Conference Days with the email link you received through Tiers 1-6. Participants in Tier 7 will be receiving their links shortly. Each participant must use their own email address to register, which is necessary to make selections and to receive a link to the upcoming Schema Events App. Missing your link? EMAIL

Not yet registered? Hear from amazing thought leaders in the field of schema therapy. The sooner you register, the more you save, and the better your chances of getting your first choices. We have 60+ selections available for beginning to advanced levels, led by experts in schema therapy.

Incredible choices: On Friday, May 25th, we have powerful keynotes you won't want to miss:

The Corrective Emotional Experience: Its Central Place in Schema Therapyby David Edwards
Corrective Emotional Experiences in Schema Therapy: Reflections in Research Findings and Clinical Impressions by Arnoud Arntz
Corrective Emotional Experiences in Emotion Focused Therapy by Rhonda Goldman

Friday Morning Selections: Build your perfect day by choosing from three options:

Choose one of six symposiums
A round table discussion summarizing research over ISST's 10 years
Five Hot Topic Sessions

After lunch (included for participants), we have 27+ poster presentations, followed by Rhona Goldman's Keynote.

Friday Early and Late Afternoon Selections: Choose from three options:

One of seven skill classes and two case presentations (two parts, 90-minutes each)
One of six 180-minute workshops
Spanish certification course for individual schema therapy (two parts, 90-minutes each)

Largest ISST conference ever: #INSPIRE2018AMS will be the premiere schema therapy event of the year. It will be an ideal time for you to network with your schema therapy colleagues, and deepen your connection with our worldwide community of schema therapists.

You will also have the opportunity to meet experts in the field of schema therapy, including Jeff Young, Arnoud Arntz, and many more.

Connect+Reconnect: meet new friends, and see familiar faces in the schema therapy community during the Morning Activities and at Friday's Evening Social Program. Be sure to join one or more of the following:

7:00 am - 8:15 am: AcroYoga with Lisa Looping. If you did not add to your selector, tap here: ACROYOGA
7:15 am - 8:15 am: Conference Choir with Vanesa Diaz & Rezar Dominguez. If you did not add to your selector, tap here: CHOIR
7:30 pm: Van Gogh Museum Tour: tickets available on the website to add to your cart ADD VAN GOGH
8:30 pm & 8:45 pm: Anne Frank Huis Tour: (SOLD OUT)

May 2018

If you haven't registered yet, do it now! We are nearing venue capacity: Less than 40 spots remain before we reach Tier 8, the final Tier!

REGISTER

CELEBRATE THE CLOSING OF #INSPIRE2018AMS @ the Dinner and Party: Saturday evening is the time to gather to celebrate your time together in Amsterdam at the beautiful, historic venue of de Rode Hoed. A delicious buffet dinner is included, along with music and dancing to cap off three inspiring days! If you haven't yet purchased your ticket, be sure to reserve your space now by adding it to your cart on the registration page: DINNER & PARTY

HOTELS: Have you made your hotel reservation? It is not too late to get great discounts by using our hotel service for the best rates on multiple hotels near the conference venue. Reserve your hotel now by tapping: HOTEL DISCOUNTS

#INSPIRE2018AMS T-Shirt: The last day to order your Amsterdam conference t-shirt is May 1st. We have both crew neck and v-neck cuts. Order now by adding the t-shirt to your conference cart on the registration page: ORDER T-SHIRT

May 10th is the last day to nominate your city to host a future ISST conference.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:06:44 GMT

Winners to be announced at the Closing Ceremony in Amsterdam.

We invite you to nominate your city to host the next ISST conferences: tap the link below to nominate your city to host a future ISST conference, including:

ENLIGHT 2019 (formerly known as Summer School)
INSPIRE 2020
ENLIGHT 2021
INSPIRE 2022

When you tap the link, you will be asked the following questions:

Name the proposed host city, and include a description of the city and surroundings (200 words or less)
Provide two examples of comparable psychotherapy or healthcare-related conferences in your proposed city, and include costs of attendance per day, along with the venues that were used
Name the conference venue you would propose in the host city, and the best reasons it meets ISST's needs
Provide the contact information of a local event organizer in your proposed host city

The four key factors we will consider in nominations are:

Reasonable costs for ISST members, based on proposed calculations
Suitability of venues
Convenience of location and overall attractiveness of the host city
How the host city meets the strategic goals of ISST

It only takes a few minutes to submit your information, after you have researched the answers to the questions.

DEADLINE: MAY 10th.

Nominate Your Host City

INSPIRE 2018 UPDATES

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Van Gogh Museum Added

Since the Anne Frank Huis Tour is SOLD OUT, we've added another option for Friday evening in Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum. Sign up now by visiting the registration page of the website.

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Read about marginalized populations in April's Schema Therapy Bulletin

Travis Atkinson — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:55:44 GMT

Read about schema therapy with marginalized populations in the latest Schema Therapy Bulletin, exclusively available to active ISST members enrolled on the website. Not yet enrolled? Tap: ENROLL Not yet a member? Tap: JOIN US

Schema therapy with marginalized populations.

Marginalized populations are those excluded from mainstream social, economic, cultural, or political life.*

More specifically exclusions can apply to educational opportunities, access to health/mental health care, membership in community groups or clubs, employment opportunities, or feelings of comfort, trust, and “fitting in” to the society in which members reside. This feeling can be described as “Minority Stress”. Groups can experience exclusion and alienation by virtue of their gender, gender identity, race, religion, education level, appearance or social status, and the list goes on.

In this issue of the Schema Therapy Bulletin, contributors will describe the application of the Schema Therapy model with three marginalized populations: Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals, Latinos living in the United States, and Military Veterans.

After providing an overview of the distinction between anatomy and identity, Cesar Gonzalez outlines the predominate mental health symptoms prevalent in the transgender population, and explores their relationship to unmet core needs and specific schema development. Describing his work with Adam, a young man beginning hormone therapy to continue his transition from female to male, Cesar demonstrates Gender Affirming Schema Therapy in addressing the maladaptive schemas that arose from his gender dysphoria and his parents’ unwillingness to accept his identity as he experienced it.

Megan Fry and Suzy Redston report on the symptoms likely to bring a soldier to a mental health professional, and describe the coping modes associated with military veterans. They note that in some cases individuals with unmet core needs may be drawn to military service. The structure and functioning of the military, the trauma of war, and the struggle to readjust to civilian life after service can all be stimuli for the manifestation and elaboration of unmet core needs, schemas, and maladaptive coping modes. The case of Ryan, a 44 year old army veteran illustrates these struggles.

Carlos Rojas addresses the important balance between understanding and accepting cultural norms and stereotypes, and seeing each member of the culture as a unique person. Specifically he writes about the culture and values of the Latino community; it’s cultural resistance to mental health care, and it’s emphasis on family, respect machismo (a man’s position in the family), and marianismo, the role and function of women in the family). He goes on to propose that Latino culture may be characterized by particular schema profiles. This understanding can help to facilitate treatment.

Our next issue will focus on New Developments in Schema Therapy. If you are interested in submitting an article for this or any future issue, please email us!

Lissa Parsonnet (USA) &

Chris Hayes (Australia)

*(Marginalized Populations by Kay E. Cook In: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods Edited by: Lisa M. Given).

GO TO STB

Dresses, Spiderman, and Gender Dysphoria: a Gender-Affirming Schema Therapy Approach by Cesar A. Gonzalez

Anatomy is Not Identity

After weeks 6 to 7 weeks into a fetus’ development, the expression of a gene induces changes that alter the trajectory of the development of a fetus’ sex characteristics and how expectant parents will eventually respond to the socially acceptable question of, “Are you having a boy or a girl?” In other words, “Are you expecting a baby with a penis or a vagina?” The moment this question is answered is when there are social rules put on the expectant parents and the unborn child.

These sex characteristics guide social expectations of “what boys do” and “what girls do” and impact how individuals view themselves, others, and their futures – as well as which colors or clothing they will use, which recreational activities they will pursue, what occupations they will be encouraged to follow, and even how much emotion is acceptable to express, and let people know where it's available.

Schema Therapy and Latino Patients... A Cultural Approach by Carlos Rojas (USA)

A primary challenge in working with patients from different cultural backgrounds is being able to use cultural generalizations appropriately without losing sight of the individual patient. To succeed in this challenge, clinicians must keep in mind that variations occur between cultural subgroups just as individuals subscribe to group norms to varying degrees. Consideration of culture is essential in the process of diagnosis and treatment of culturally diverse patients.

In the past decade the consideration of cultural factors has gained recognition in a variety of disciplines. In this article you will find a discussion of Latino cultural factors that are influential in the development of early maladaptive schemas (as defined within the Schema Therapy Model) and the propensity for specific schemas to develop within Latinos as a cultural group.

Treat the Soldier and Unlock the Healthy Adult by Megan Fry and Dr. Suzy Redston (Australia)

Generally, when a person with a military background comes for psychological treatment they have been unwell, with clinically significant symptoms for at least 12 months. There is a significantly higher 12-month prevalence of all mental illnesses compared to the general Australian population. For example, the prevalence of major depression (MDD) was 6.4% compared to 3.1% in general population (1).

Generally military personnel will present for treatment with more than one of the following problems; trauma, unstable mood, anxiety, alienation, hyperarousal or substance use including alcohol. When working with people who have been in any kind of military, it can be very difficult to soothe maladapted modes and release the Healthy Adult.

For the purposes of this article we shall discuss people who have been in the Army when they developed their psychological problems, however the general concepts can apply to other arms of a Defence Force. We shall aim to conceptualise the schema presented in terms of what draws people to join a Defence Force which can give clues to early maladapted schemas; how the training to be a soldier causes and strengthens maladapted coping modes and how these coping modes are not conducive with a healthy civilian adult. The final stage shall be a case study by one author (MF) to illustrate some of our ideas.

Introducing the new Case Conceptualization Form.

Travis Atkinson — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:51:15 GMT

Travis, welcome a vital new tool for schema therapists.

The Case Conceptualization Committee has worked for more than two years to create a new form that can help schema therapists be even more affective at employing treatments that best fit patients' needs.

The committee consists of Jeff Conway, Jeff Young, Poul Perris Joan Farrell, David Edwards, and Vartouhi Ohanian.

Watch the interview to see how the form developed, and why it can help improve the work of schema therapists.

If you are an active member of ISST, and enrolled on the website, you can download the new Case Conceptualization Form, along with a guidebook, and a sample case to help you complete the new form.

Go to the new form

Founder of Schema Therapy

Jeff Young calls the new Case Conceptualization Form a "major new development... that is vitally needed."

Chair of Committee

Jeff Conway says the new Case Conceptualization Form is, "Great news for the schema therapy community."

Jeff Young and Jeff Conway introduce the new case conceptualization form, interviewed by Travis Atkinson

Build your perfect three days in Amsterdam.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:52:23 GMT

INSPIRE 2018

Brilliant minds in schema therapy will be present in Amsterdam. Will you?

During the Preconference Workshops of INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam, you will get great content to enhance your knowledge and skills in schema therapy that you definitely don't want to miss.

Already registered? You can make your selections for the Preconference and Conference Days with the email link you receive in the Tier level you registered with.

Tier 1 (March 9)

Tier 2 (March 16)

Tier 3 (March 23)

Tier 4 (March 30th)

Tier 5 (April 6th)

Tier 6 (April 13th)

Tier 7 (April 22)

Not yet registered? The sooner you register, the more you save, and the better your chances of getting your first choices. We have 60+ selections available for beginning to advanced levels, led by experts in the schema therapy field.

Incredible choices: during the Preconference Day, you can choose among 10 full-day workshops:

Corrective Emotional Experiences for Therapists by Joan Farrell and Wendy Behary
Transforming Challenging Couples by Travis Atkinson and Poul Perris
Fine Tuning Chair Work in Schema Therapy by Remco van der Wijngaart and Chris Hayes
Building the Healthy Adult Mode by Eckhard Roediger, Bruce Stevens, and Robert Brockman
Corrective Emotional Experiences for Adolescents and their Families: Surviving and Growing from Mode Clashes by Ida Shaw
Challenges in the Treatment of Complex Trauma, Neglect, and Dissociation by Robin Spiro and Judith Margolin
Schema Therapy for Axis I Disordersby Offer Maurer and Eshkol Rafaeli
Bypassing Challenges in the Schema Therapy Supervisor Role by Jeff Conway and Jeff Young
Experiential Techniques in Corrective Emotional Work with Children and Adults: Child Exercises that Fit for Adults by Paul Kasyanik, Elena Romanova, and Maria Galimzyanova
"Modes Behind Bars" Schema Mode Work for Your Toughest Patients! by David Bernstein and Limor Navot

Largest ISST conference yet: INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam will be the premiere schema therapy event of the year. It will be an ideal time for you to network with your schema therapy colleagues, and deepen your connection with our worldwide community of schema therapists.

You will also have the opportunity to meet many experts in the field of schema therapy, including Jeff Young and Arnoud Arntz.

Connect+Reconnect: meet new friends, and see familiar faces in the schema therapy world at Thursday's Welcome Reception, between 5 pm and 6 pm.

May 2018

See details about each workshop, and register today, before we sell out!

REGISTER

INSPIRE 2018 is on in Amsterdam!

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 19:00:15 GMT

The Schema Therapy Event of the Year is on! #INSPIRE2018ADAM

Registration is now officially open for INSPIRE 2018!

We're proud to host INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam, May 24th through the 26th. Preregistration was a phenomenal success, with enrollment far surpassing the total for the largest prior gathering at INSPIRE 2016 in Vienna.

If you have already registered, heeding the call of your early-bird helped you lock-in the lowest rates, and will give you the best choices possible when you make your conference selections.

If you haven't yet registered for the conference, we encourage you to do so as quickly as possible, since space is limited, and we anticipate the venue will sell out. The sooner your register, the more you save, and the better your chances to attend your preferred selections! Less than 50 spots remain for Tier 5 Registration rates.

MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS: If you are in Tier 1, you will receive an email link over the next day to choose your selections for the preconference and conference days. You have 7 days to make your choices before Tier 2 participants receive their email with the link, so act quickly! Tiers 3, 4, and 5 will follow.

DISCOUNTS ON TOP HOTELS: Have you made your hotel reservation? We connected with the hotel service of the conference venue to help offer you discounted rates on some of the best hotels in Amsterdam. You're not likely to find better rates for a wide variety of hotels in various price ranges. You can reserve your hotel directly by visiting: HOTELS

EXTRAS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT: Be sure to read through our conference website for tips on getting the most out of your stay, and add some extras to your INSPIRE 2018 cart:

GALA Event: Saturday's closing dinner and party is not to be missed! If you haven't purchased your ticket yet, visit: SATURDAY FUN
Anne Frank Huis Tour: gather together on Friday evening at the biographical museum of wartime diarist Anne Frank. Tickets must be purchased in advance: ANNE FRANK
INSPIRE 2018 T-Shirt: order our souvenior t-shirt, in V-neck and crew neck designs, in celebratory Dutch colors. Add your t-shirt to your cart now: STYLISH T
World-Class Dining Options: review some of the best restaurants in Amsterdam, a culinary delight. Visit: DUTCH TREATS

VIEW THE SCHEDULE NOW: We posted all of the options you have to choose from in Amsterdam on the conference website, by far the largest selection we've ever offered, coming from a large community of schema therapist experts from all corners of the world. Visit: BE INSPIRED

PREVIEWS COMING SOON: We will highlight some of the top selections, including interviews from schema therapists discussing the latest research and clinical findings they will be presenting in Amsterdam.

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Are you preparing for Amsterdam in May?

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:41:49 GMT

The Schema Therapy Event of the Year is in Amsterdam

Watch our official INSPIRE 2018 video

Amsterdam is the place to be inspired in 2018

Amsterdam has some of the most beautiful architecture in the world, a vibrant city inhabited by a multiracial community that celebrates a long history of inclusiveness. Today's Amsterdam is growing at an amazingly fast pace, with a lively restaurant and nightlife scene that is ever-changing. Much of Amsterdam still looks like it did in the 1600s, the Dutch Golden Age, when it was the world's wealthiest city. From the beginning, Amsterdam's tolerant atmosphere was a magnet for political rebels, immigrants, Jews, and outcasts, featured stars of 17th century Dutch painters, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Aelbert Cuyp, to name only a few.

The International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) invites you to attend INSPIRE 2018, taking place May 24th through the 26th, conveniently located near Centraal Station on the Damrak in the center of Amsterdam at the historical venue of Beurs van Berlage, once the home of a commodity stock exchange, and the site for the wedding of current Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima Zorreguieta.

Selections: If you have already registered, you will be receiving an email over the next few weeks with a link to choose your preconference and conference selections, in the order of your Tier.

App for iOS and Android: In the coming weeks, if you registered, you will also receive a link to download the Schema Therapy Event App, so you can connect with fellow participants long before the fun in Amsterdam begins.

Extras for Your Enjoyment: be sure to read through our Travel Planner for tips on getting the most out of your stay. Don't miss Saturday's gala dinner and party, taking place at the magical de Rode Hoed restaurant. Place your order for your official INSPIRE 2018 t-shirt, made from the most comfortable fabrics available, to take home with you after the conference, helping you remember your inspiring experiences with your fellow schema therapy friends and colleagues long after INSPIRE 2018 ends.

Rewards for those who don't procrastinate: Less than 25 spots remain for Tier 3 Registration, so the sooner you register, the more you will save, and the more likely you'll get to attend your preferred selections.

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What you have to look forward to in 2018!

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:24:22 GMT

Happy New Year!

From your friends at the

International Society of Schema Therapy

New Year, New Beginnings

A preview of what the new year offers

Your friends at the International Society of Schema Therapy would like to wish you a glorious, rewarding and productive new year, a chance for new beginnings to expand your personal and professional experiences.

Perhaps more than ever, the times that we live in require us to open our minds to new challenges, and to create even more opportunities for solutions that help transform people’s lives. Together our worldwide community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and supporters can be mindful of the quote from Vivian Greene:

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass,

it's about learning how to dance in the rain."

Scroll through some of the many benefits and opportunities in store for you as a member and supporter of the International Society of Schema Therapy in 2018.

Preregistration for the Schema Therapy Event of the Year opened a few weeks ago, and enrollment is off the charts! The sooner your register, the more you save: only 75 spots remain for Tier 2 Rates. If you register now, you'll get the best rates now available, along with Tier 2 Preferred Access when you select your workshops and presentations, once the program is announced at the end of January.

Register Now

Ready to dive into a topic you're passionate about? Check out the many Special Interest Groups ISST offers, or start your own group! Visit the Special Interest Groups page to choose among many topics, including Schema Therapy for the Aged, Autism, Children & Adolescents, Couples, Online Therapy, Trauma, Organizational Development, and Sexuality & Gender. You can also find out how to get approved to start your own group!

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Find a training program in your part of the world, or where you would like to travel to by visiting our ISST Approved Training Program pages. You will find programs leading to certification in individual, group, couples, auxiliary, and children & adolescents, both in standard and advanced levels from expert trainers in the field of Schema Therapy.

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Issues of the Schema Therapy Bulletin, published quarterly, are available to all active members who have enrolled on the ISST website. Read the latest issue, which includes articles on the topics of:

Working with strong coping modes in Schema Therapy by Lissa Parsonnet & Chris Hayes
Working with the Overcontroller Mode by Susan Simpson
Navigating the Angry Protector Mode by Kerry Beckley
Handling Overcompensation Modes by Odette Brande de Wilde & Maria Rocher
Working with the Self-Soother Mode by Sergio Morales

Read More

The ISST website is packed with interviews of many Schema Therapists on multiple topics. Enrolled members can access videos of keynote addresses from Istanbul in 2014 and Vienna in 2016, along with preview interviews from most of the presenters in Vienna. Watch your inbox for interviews with upcoming presenters and keynote speakers in Amsterdam, coming soon!

Read More

Preregistration for INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam is now open!

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 18:43:42 GMT

Treat yourself to gezelligheid in the splendor of the 17th-century Golden Age for INSPIRE 2018.

Join us May 24-26 in Amsterdam!

We are excited to announce that preregistration is now open to the public for the International Society of Schema Therapy's three-day biennial conference. INSPIRE 2018 promises to be the "must-attend" event for psychotherapists and researchers everywhere.

Join us from May 24th to the 26th in Amsterdam, where a worldwide community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and supporters of schema therapy will gather for the latest advances in the field, while enjoying connections with new and familiar friends and colleagues who share a common passion for the model.

We encourage you to register early for INSPIRE 2018, if you haven't already, to help us plan for the best conference yet for you. If you register now, you can lock-in Tier 2 savings, while securing Tier 2 access to choose your desired conference selections in January when the full program is announced.

We now have a list of top-rated hotels on our website near the beautiful venue, so make your reservations early. Shortly, we will also be adding a complete "Travel Planner" to help you navigate the canal rings, gabled row houses, and treasure-filled museums.

REGISTER HERE

Watch: Amsterdam is the Place in 2018 to be INSPIRED!

THE SOONER YOU REGISTER,
THE MORE YOU SAVE!

TIER 2 RATES NOW AVAILABLE:
The Next 150 Registrants Receive Tier 2 Rates, the Lowest Available!

Lock in your savings: if you register now, you will save up to €75, and once the complete program is announced, you will get Tier 2-Priority to select your workshops.

REGISTER HERE

November's Schema Therapy Bulletin: Case Studies in Schema Therapy

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:41:20 GMT

Read the latest Schema Therapy Bulletin, exclusively available to active ISST members enrolled on the website. Not yet enrolled? Tap: ENROLL

CASE STUDIES IN SCHEMA THERAPY

Issue 8 of the Schema Therapy Bulletin offers three case presentations using Schema Therapy.

In the first article “The Hedgehog and the Prickles,” Galit Goren Gilead presents her very creative work in helping a 12-year-old boy who refused to go to school to work with his Avoidant Coping Mode. Using play therapy techniques, without the interpretive efforts in traditional psychodynamic therapy, the author was able to bypass and then weaken the avoidant coping mode, identify and strengthen the happy child mode, and begin to develop a healthy adult mode.

Christof Loose shared the case of Schema Therapeutic Outpatient Treatment of a 15-year-old boy with Hypochondria Against the Background of a Car Accident Caused Paraplegia Early in Childhood. In this case, the adolescent boy was referred for fear of dying, fatigue, depression and avoidance, along with physiological symptoms which interfered with school attendance as well as with other age-appropriate functioning. The author describes the five step schema therapy intervention that impact the teens symptoms and functioning.

The final case discussion: “Mad for Connection” is a “Case Study in Schema Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa,” by Suzy Redston, in which schema mode work provided an understanding of the patients behaviors. Working to contain the angry child, the angry protector and the demanding child helped to find and soothe the vulnerable child, enabling the patient to work toward his goal of being able to have a healthy intimate relationship.

In our ongoing “Meet the Board” series, Vivian Francesco interviewed Travis Atkinson, who ably manages Public Affairs for the ISST.

We are currently seeking articles for future issues of the Schema Therapy Bulletin, and would be particularly interested in hearing from people doing Schema Therapy with underserved or marginalised.

Co-Editors: Lissa Parsonnet, PhD, LCSW (USA) &

Chris Hayes Clinical Psychologist (Australia)

THE HEDGEHOG AND THE PRICKLES
BY GALIT GOREN GILAD (ISRAEL)

Y was 12 years old when he was referred to me by his psychiatrist. "He refuses to go into the classroom for 2 weeks now," his mother told me on the phone in a low, sad voice. "We practically have to push him in, with the teacher's help, and it's not easy, he's a big boy already. And when he does get in finally, we have to go through the whole circus again the next hour."

SCHEMA THERAPY OUTPATIENT TREATMENT
BY CHRISTOF LOOSE (GERMANY)

The reasons for the referral were vast: fear of dying, fatigue, and depression symptoms such as inactivity as well as social and emotional retreat; the teenager could not think about anything else other than his (to him unknown or awkward) physiological experiences such as dizziness or an extra systole could be the first signs of life-threatening diseases (e.g. brain tumor or heart disease). Numerous medical examinations, sometimes in emergency medical consultation, revealed no medical diagnosis. Since these problems did not only occur only at home, but also at school, significant social integration and achievement problems also arose. For example, about once or twice daily the patient had to leave the classroom, complaining about symptoms, and demanding immediate access to a rest room, where a personal school assist would help him to rest until the symptoms faded. After usually about 20-30 min, he returned to the classroom, to be met with the dismissing looks from peers and also at times from teachers.

MAD FOR CONNECTION
BY DR. SUZY REDSTON (AUSTRALIA)

The following describes the case of a man referred for psychotherapy after years of various treatments for anorexia nervosa restrictive subtype both voluntary and involuntary.The use of schema mode allowed the understanding of behaviours that were life interfering and until we adopted a schema mode approach had been managed by the patient (client) being obsessional about adherence to rules in all conditions and at the expense of all else.

Have you submitted your proposal for INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam?

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:47:53 GMT

Become a co-creator of inspiration as you share your talent and skill in Amsterdam.

Join us May 24-26 in Amsterdam for INSPIRE 2018!
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The ISST Executive Board is happy to announce the call for scientific and clinical presentations and training submissions for INSPIRE 2018 in Amsterdam. This year's theme is "Corrective Emotional Experiences: How Schema Therapy Transforms Lives." We have invited top-notch keynote speakers from within and outside the schema therapy community to present their ideas, and we are inviting you to be a co-creator of the conference by submitting your proposal for workshops and other presentation formats.

DEADLINES

11th December 2017: Symposia, Individual Papers, Round Tables and Case Presentations

11th January 2018: Posters and Schema Therapy related Films and Video/Digital Materials

TRAINING SUBMISSIONS

In-Congress Workshops of 180 minutes
These are presentations of treatment or interventions for a specific mode, clinical diagnosis or presenting problem. Workshops include demonstrations and practice opportunities with discussion of the everyday clinical use of the treatment or intervention and participants experience of the practice.

Skill Classes of 90 minutes
These are presentations of one intervention for a specific purpose. Skill Sessions consist of demonstration, opportunity for participants to practice and brief discussion of their experience.

SUBMIT YOUR TRAINING PROPOSAL HERE

SCIENTIFIC & CLINICAL SUBMISSIONS

Symposia
60 (or 90)-minute presentation by 3-4 (4-5) individuals who address a common theme or topic. A minimum of 15 minutes should be reserved for questions from the audience and dialogue among presenters. The lead presenter should submit a general overview of the session. Additional individual presenters submit their abstracts within that symposium.

Individual Papers
Presentations on a clinical, theoretical or research topic with a typical time allocation of 10 minutes.

Round Table
60 minute, informal session intended to stimulate discussion on a specific topic. No formal presentations or audio/visual support are provided.

Case Presentation
Presenting a clinical case or a specific Schema Therapy clinical issue, followed by discussion. It can have a presenter and one or two commentators. The Chair introduces the topic, handles comments from the other participants, and fields questions from the audience.

Poster Submission
A 4’ x 8’ poster for public display intended to summarize research. Poster authors are required to attend their assigned session to present their work.

Films and Video/Digital Materials Related to Schema Therapy
Can be presented on a special session with the author’s comments or on the monitors in the lobby in a continuous play mode.

SUBMIT YOUR SCIENTIFIC & CLINICAL PROPOSAL HERE

Forward

Summer school memories linger.

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 20:17:29 GMT

We've assembled a summary video, along with some photo highlights, to capture some of the best of Summer School.

Even if you didn't get to attend, check out the fun!
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If you were fortunate enough to attend Summer School in Barcelona, you departed with memories that will last a lifetime. As promised, Barcelona lived up to its charm as a truly unrivaled city, ideal for a conference destination.

We assembled a video summary of Summer School that shows glimpses of participants learning, exploring, and connecting. Barcelona's art and architecture dazzled, its cuisine delighted, its weather amazed, and its warm hospitality welcomed all. Friendships were built and renewed, and the passion driving the schema therapy community was strengthened and reinforced.

For those who participated, thanks for the memories; and for those who were not able to join us, we invite you to browse through the photos. All can get a glimpse of what lies ahead for INSPIRE 2018 on May 24th through 26th in Amsterdam.

We want to thank all of our participants, presenters, and organizers for making this year's ISST International Summer School in Barcelona possible!

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Check out the photo gallery from this year's Summer School in Barcelona. Want to submit your photos? Email: Take part

Watch highlights from the 2017 ISST International Summer School in Barcelona!

Attended Summer School and need a certificate of attendance, or a more detailed payment receipt? Contact the ISST Office with your request. Email: ISST OFFICE

Schema Therapy Bulletin June 2017: How to work with difficult modes

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 19:00:43 GMT

<<First Name>>, read the latest Schema Therapy Bulletin, exclusively available to active ISST members enrolled on the website. Not yet enrolled? Tap: ENROLL

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WORKING WITH STRONG COPING MODES IN SCHEMA THERAPY

We asked and you delivered! In the last issue of the Schema Therapy Bulletin we invited readers to submit articles about techniques you’ve been trying, ideas you’ve been thinking about, and clinical issues you’ve been dealing with. In response to your submissions, this issue will focus on Working With Difficult Modes.

In this issue Kerry Beckley writes about her work with the the Angry Protector Mode in a forensic setting, noting that in this setting, any sort of anger arouse the concern and anxiety of the staff. To the staff in these settings anger can be a warning, signalling a risk of the violent behavior that led to their confinement in a forensic setting. For the schema therapist the challenge is to navigate through the Angry Protector, while being conscious of avoiding triggering compensatory modes, or personal danger to reach the Vulnerable Child.

In “Behind the Pleasure: Working with the Self-Soother Mode,” Sergio Hernandez focuses on treating addiction with schema therapy. Addictions are seen as evasive coping styles in which the Self-Soother or Self-Stimulating Modes are activated, to avoid discomfort. Patients are helped to identify their “start up” modes, understand the origins of these modes and how these modes are like to current problems or symptoms, access the vulnerable child mode through imagery, and strengthen the healthy adult to parent the vulnerable child and get needs met in healthy ways. Hernandez describes the way schema therapy is used to work with the self-soother mode and ultimately other modes to empower addicts to self regulate their consumption, and seek new, healthier and more pleasurable activities and coping strategies. He also describes the role of group therapy in the treatment of the Self-Soother Mode.

Susan Simpson describes her work using Schema Therapy mode work with the Over controller Mode, an overcompensating mode that creates distance from vulnerable feelings through the cultivation of a sense of “being on top of,” or “in control.” Susan specifically writes about the Perfectionist Over-controller, the Scolding Over-controller, the Suspicious Over-controller and the Invincible Over-controller, acknowledging that this mode presents significant challenges because it feels syntonic with the “self,” and so has difficulty recognizing or acknowledging other modes.

Odette Brand-de Wilde and Maria Rocher also write about “Handling Overcompensating Modes.” They describe how clients experience a sense of control, power and accomplishment when in overcompensating modes which creates a therapeutic challenge when the therapist needs to help the patient to surrender these modes and the feelings of strength they elicit, to find other, healthier ways to cope with underlying schemas. The authors offer guidelines for therapists to promote the therapeutic alliance and provide safety to clients so that they can risk stepping out of these powerful feeling modes to allow for healing of the vulnerable child.

Co-Editors: Lissa Parsonnet, PhD, LCSW (USA) &

Chris Hayes Clinical Psychologist (Australia)

WORKING WITH THE OVER-CONTROLLER MODE
BY DR. SUSAN SIMPSON (SCOTLAND)

The Over-controller (OC) is an overcompensatory coping mode designed to create as much distance as possible from feelings of vulnerability, through cultivating a sense of being ‘on top’ or ‘in control.’ This ‘distancing’ process takes place through a number of mechanisms, including perfectionism, obsessional rituals, rumination/overanalyzing, superstitious thinking and a focus on rules and regulations at the expense of health, happiness and human connection.

What is the next big thing in schema therapy?

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 17 May 2017 15:47:36 GMT

Watch Eckhard Roediger preview future trends in Schema Therapy 2.0.

June 8-10 | Barcelona, Spain
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If you registered for Barcelona, you have a lot to look forward to. Our venue is at full-capacity, so if you weren't able to enroll, follow us on Facebook and Twitter for live video and updates throughout the conference. #ISSTSS17

Schema Therapy App: Participants will receive instructions shortly to download the Barcelona Summer School App from the Apple Store or Google Play. We are excited once again to offer an environmentally friendly, paper-free experience for participants that also invites users to connect with fellow participants, chat with workshop presenters, locate top-rated restaurants and tourist sights using Google maps within the App, and much more.

Join us on Facebook LIVE, along with regular social media updates: Use our conference hashtag #ISSTSS17 to stay up-to-date with the latest events, even if you aren't able to join us in-person in Barcelona. You may also watch all of the Barcelona Preview Interviews on our YouTube channel, a valuable resource: Schema Therapy YouTube

LEARN+EXPLORE+CONNECT: in addition to an incredibly stimulating workshop program, participants in Barcelona will be able to meet new friends at networking and social events, including a Welcoming Gathering, morning AcroYoga, Tapas, a Closing Ceremony, tours of Barcelona sites off-the-beaten path, and an ending Gala event. Some events are included in the registration cost, while others have a supplement. Be sure to enroll in social events before the May 19th online deadline. Enroll: SOCIAL EVENTS

Schema Therapy 2.0

Schema therapy has been shown to be clinically effective for some of the most challenging personality disorders. What is the next big thing to help achieve even better outcomes? Eckhard Roediger previews his ISST International Summer School Workshop in Barcelona, taking place on Saturday, June 10th, 2017. Eckhard focuses on advances in schema therapy from both metacognitive and interpersonal perspectives, in an interview with Travis Atkinson.

Watch Eckhard Roediger preview Schema Therapy 2.0. To view, tap the image above.

You'll be in great company with powerful presenters and new friends at #ISSTSS17

Enroll in networking and social events in Barcelona for ISST Summer School!

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 11 May 2017 03:46:21 GMT

Meet new friends at networking and social events in Barcelona! Deadline for online enrollment is May 19th.

June 8-10 | Barcelona, Spain
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We are excited to soon be welcoming you to the beautiful city of Barcelona. With less than a month to go, we will be sending you important updates that need your response to help you get the most out of your experience. This email covers both social event enrollment, and how to make changes to your workshop tracks before May 19th.

One of the best parts of any conference, in addition to learning, is the opportunity to meet new friends, and reconnect with schema therapy colleagues from around the world. Our local organizer, Jordi Cid, is assembling social activities off the beaten path, while we are assembling a great lineup of Summer School events to maximize your fun!

Sign up now by choosing which social events you would like to attend, then add them to your cart, and complete your enrollment for each activity. We must receive your online enrollment for social events by Friday, May 19th.

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Thursday June 8th

Welcoming Gathering: Join us for a toast to welcome participants to Summer School! We'll meet from 5:30 to 6:30 at the venue. Drinks are on us! We kindly ask that you enroll by placing this item in your cart to help with planning. Cost: gratis

Sant Pau Hospital Tour: visit the foremost work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner, one of the most celebrated architects of Modernism, the Catalan Art Nouveau, and the work of one of the most outstanding rehabilitation processes of recent years. Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Guided tour cost: €6.50

Friday June 9th

Casa de les Punxes Tour: an extraordinary cluster of six conical towers commissioned by a family that owed the original house and commissioned Puig i Cadafalch to build the structures, which are rooted in Gothic architecture from Nordic countries. Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Cost: €17

Tapas: small snacks cover a wide assortment of specialties, as you first receive a small plate for staging your tapas, collect them on toothpicks, and order dishes that arrive in rapid succession. Cost includes tapas and drinks, and we have standard and vegetarian options. Time: 9:00 p.m. Cost: €32.

Saturday June 10th

Closing Ceremony: join us as we celebrate local talent from Barcelona to officially bring the 2017 Summer School to a close. Attending is complimentary. Kindly include this in your cart to help us with planning. Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: gratis

Gala Event: celebrate together at Summer School's gala event, located at Barceloneta Restaurant. Feast with your schema therapy colleagues in are area originally designed as a fisherman's quarter, where the feeling of a small village remains. Cost includes dinner and drinks, along with dancing. We have standard and vegetarian options. Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: €72

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How to change your workshop selections

Want to make a change? Summer School has reached capacity, which means planning is crucial. To help you enjoy your experience the most, you must notify us by Friday, March 19th if you want to make any changes to your workshop tracks. We will do our best to accommodate you, but with capacity reached, cannot guarantee your request. Each participant will have an individualized QR code located on their name tag, which will serve as your entrance to each activity. To make a change, email us at: CHANGES

COMING SOON: Instructions to download and use the Barcelona Summer School App on your favorite device!

Have you heard the new song by Ed Sheeran? He will remind you that you're going to somewhere where the sun shines bright!

What you have to look forward to in Barcelona.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 05 May 2017 12:06:36 GMT

Have some fun with new friends at networking and social events in Barcelona.

June 8-10 | Barcelona, Spain
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We couldn't be more thrilled with the incredible enrollment for the 2017 ISST International Summer School in Barcelona.
We only have a few spots left, and will be closing registration shortly.
If you have already registered, look below for some of the events you have to look forward to. If you haven't already registered, this is your last chance to attend the schema therapy event of the year. #ISSTSS17

Time is running out: Choose from multiple workshop tracks with hands-on training from some of the top experts in the field of schema therapy, from basics to beyond. Available workshops are ready for you to hand-pick. Register now to reserve your choices, before registration closes.

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Morning Activity: AcroYoga

AcroYoga is a dynamic practice inviting you to work in teams to cultivate trust, playfulness, and a greater sense of community.

You can step into your own power, and be reminded of how it can feel to be a child again--having fun, without knowing your capabilities.

If you haven't already registered, be sure to contact us: ACROYOGA

When: Friday & Saturday 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

~ Please bring your own yoga mat ~

Watch Arapuá & Catita perform AcroYoga in Sitges, Spain.

You'll be in great company with powerful presenters and new friends at #ISSTSS17

Social Activities: Ready to Play?

We will open registration over the next week for several social activities that participants can join. Meet new friends, and connect with some of your favorite schema therapy colleagues in a city that never fails to charm! Activities will include:

Thursday Evening

Welcoming Gathering: share a toast with your colleagues as you connect and reconnect with friends from all over the world.

City Site Tour: capture a part of Barcelona you may not have discovered.

Friday Evening

City Site Tour: visit a site unique to Barcelona to amaze your senses.

Tapas: join us for dinner at one of the city's Tapas delights.

Saturday Evening

Closing Ceremony: be prepared for entertainment that will dazzle you as we close Summer School with a salute to Barcelona.

Gala Dinner: celebrate the culinary tastes of some of the best Mediterranean dishes, and join us for dancing and fun to cap off the conference's experiences.

DINING IN BARCELONA

Some of Europe's most delicious Mediterranean cuisine is prepared every day by the brilliant chefs in Barcelona.

Barcelona is also filled with bars and cafes, perhaps more than any other city in the world.

Catalan wines from the Penedes region accompany regional dishes, while wine from the Priorat, Montsant, Emporda, and Costers del Segre produce some of Spain's most exciting new wines.

Visit our extensive dining recommendations in our Barcelona "Travel Planner" section of our website: DINING IN BARCELONA

How to apply schema therapy for narcissists.

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:15:21 GMT

Last chance! Save up to €100 with early-bird discounts expiring April 30th. Watch Wendy Behary preview her workshop with Carlos Rojas on narcissism.

June 8-10 | Barcelona, Spain
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The early-bird pass for the 2017 ISST International Summer School expires on April 30th. Because we are nearing capacity, we will not be extending the deadline. If you haven't already registered, don't miss out on savings for the schema therapy event of the year. #ISSTSS17

Nearing capacity: Choose from 12 workshop tracks with hands-on training from some of the top experts in the field of schema therapy, from basics to beyond. Workshops are ready for you to hand-pick. Register now, before early-bird savings expire.

Plan for fun: We will also be announcing plans soon for social activitiesyou can enjoy with your schema therapy colleagues as you explore the beauty of Barcelona, a city that will charm you.

Hotel discounts expire on May 4th: See our "Travel Planner" below for details of sights to see in Barcelona, and reserve accommodations at one of two hotels we have arranged discounted rates for (subject to availability).

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Schema Therapy for Narcissism

Watch Wendy Behary preview her upcoming workshop at the ISST International Summer School in Barcelona, June 10th, 2017. To watch, click or tap the image above.

You'll be in great company with powerful presenters and new friends at #ISSTSS17

Planning Your Itinerary in Barcelona

Whether you plan to stay an extra 2 days or 7, we have an itinerary for you. Use our "Barcelona Travel Planner" to make the most of your adventure in beautiful Barcelona, Spain.

Discounted Hotel Rates Expire May 4th

Barcelona knows how to pamper visitors: we arranged for discounts at two hotels, but you must reserve before May 4th (subject to availability).

How to bypass challenges as a schema therapy supervisor.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:08:24 GMT

What gets in the way of effective schema therapy supervision? Watch Jeff Conway's "Sneak Peak" interview.

June 8-10 | Barcelona, Spain
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The early-bird pass for the 2017 ISST International Summer School expires on April 30th. If you haven't already registered, don't miss out on the schema therapy event of the year. #ISSTSS17

Choose from 12 workshop tracks with hands-on training from some of the top experts in the field of schema therapy, from basics to beyond. Workshops are ready for you to hand-pick. Register now, before early-bird savings expire.

We will also be announcing plans soon for social activities you can enjoy with your schema therapy colleagues as you explore the beauty of Barcelona, a city that will charm you.

See our "Travel Planner" below for details of sights to see in Barcelona, and reserve accommodations at one of two hotels we have arranged discounted rates for (expires May 4th, subject to availability).

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SUPERVISION SKILLS IN SCHEMA THERAPY

Watch Jeff Conway preview his upcoming workshop at the ISST International Summer School in Barcelona, June 10th, 2017. To watch, click or tap the image above.

You'll be in great company with powerful presenters and new friends at #ISSTSS17

Planning Your Itinerary in Barcelona

Whether you plan to stay an extra 2 days or 7, we have an itinerary for you. Use our "Barcelona Travel Planner" to make the most of your adventure in beautiful Barcelona, Spain.

Discounted Hotel Rates Expire May 4th

Barcelona knows how to pamper visitors: we arranged for discounts at two hotels, but you must reserve before May 4th (subject to availability).

Expert advice to apply schema therapy for children & adolescents.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:30:00 GMT

Get the latest tips on how to work with children & adolescents with a Barcelona "Sneak Peak."

June 8-10 | Barcelona, Spain
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The International Summer School isn't just a conference, it's an experience.
If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to join us and save up to €100, reserving your early-bird pass for the schema therapy event of the year.

Choose from 12 workshop tracks with hands-on training from some of the top experts in the field of schema therapy, from basics to beyond. Select from individual, couples, group, children & adolescents, forensic, supervision, certification, and advanced topics tracks. Workshops are ready for you to hand-pick. Register today, before early-bird savings expire on April 30th.

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SCHEMA THERAPY FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

Watch Christof Loose & Mariya Galimzyanova preview their upcoming workshop at the ISST International Summer School in Barcelona, June 10th, 2017. To watch, click or tap: CHRISTOF AND MARIA SNEAK PEAK

12 Workshop Tracks

Make #ISSTSS17 your own: get your early-bird pass and reserve your top choices, selecting from 12 personalized workshop tracks to meet your passions.

Reserve your top picks at the schema therapy event of the year:

Certification track

Learn the basics of schema therapy, and beyond
Taught by some of the best minds in schema therapy, including Jeff Young, Wendy Behary, Joan Farrell, Ida Shaw, and more

Open tracks

Individual, group, couples, forensic, children & adolescents, supervision, research, and advanced tracks
Offered for beginners through advanced levels

Roundtable discussion

Join a discussion of the hottest topics in schema therapy, led by Jeff Young, Arnoud Arntz, Eckhard Roediger, Joan Farrell, Poul Perris and more

Ready to get started? See the workshop tracks >

You'll be in great company with powerful presenters and new friends at #ISSTSS17

Planning Your Itinerary in Barcelona

Whether you plan to stay an extra 2 days or 7, we have an itinerary for you. Use our "Barcelona Travel Planner" to make the most of your adventure in beautiful Barcelona, Spain.

Reserve Your Hotel in Barcelona

Barcelona knows how to pamper visitors: we found top-rated hotels, in all price ranges, to help ease your travel plans. Reserve well in advance.

New strategies in advanced mode work in beautiful Barcelona.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:44:19 GMT

Watch Dave Edwards preview his Barcelona workshop: Advanced modes in schema therapy.

June 8-10 | Barcelona, Spain
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A "must see" during your Summer School visit in beautiful Barcelona, June 8 - 10: the Design Hub, housed in the Barcelona Design Museum,opened in 2015 in Barcelona's Glòries district, near the amazing, bullet-shaped, rainbow-colored Torre Agbar skyscraper.

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to save up to €100, and get your early-bird pass for the schema therapy event of the year in Barcelona.

Become a schema therapy champion with powerful content, from basics to beyond. Select from individual, couples, group, children & adolescents, forensic, supervision, certification, and advanced topics tracks. Workshops with hands-on training are ready for you to hand-pick. Register today, before early-bird savings expire.

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Dave Edwards, ISST President, previews his Barcelona Summer School workshop, entitled, "Advanced mode work in schema therapy," in an interview with Travis Atkinson. Watch: ADVANCED MODE WORK

12 Workshop Tracks

Make #ISSTSS17 your own: get your early-bird pass and reserve your top choices, selecting from 12 personalized workshop tracks to meet your passions.

Reserve your top picks at the schema therapy event of the year:

Certification track

Learn the basics of schema therapy, and beyond
Taught by some of the best minds in schema therapy, including Jeff Young, Wendy Behary, Joan Farrell, Ida Shaw, and more

Open tracks

Individual, group, couples, forensic, children & adolescents, supervision, research, and advanced tracks
Offered for beginners through advanced levels

Roundtable discussion

Join a discussion of the hottest topics in schema therapy, led by Jeff Young, Arnoud Arntz, Eckhard Roediger, Joan Farrell, Poul Perris and more

Ready to get started? See the workshop tracks >

You'll be in great company with powerful presenters and new friends at #ISSTSS17

Top sights to see in Barcelona

Stumble upon under-the-radar boutiques, old-school tapas, and unique places to raise a glass and be charmed in beautiful Barcelona.

Reserve your hotel in Barcelona

Barcelona knows how to pamper visitors: we found top-rated hotels, in all price ranges, to help ease your travel plans. Reserve well in advance.

Register today to unlock hands-on schema therapy training in Barcelona.

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:18:37 GMT

Join us for the schema therapy event of the year. Register now and reserve your perfect three days.

June 8-10 | Barcelona, Spain
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Register today and build your perfect three days in beautiful Barcelona.

Become a schema therapy champion with powerful content, from basics to beyond: individual, couples, group, children & adolescents, forensic, supervision, certification, and advanced topics. Workshop tracks with hands-on training are ready for you to hand-pick. Register today and save up to €100 on registration, before early-bird savings expire.

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12 Workshop Tracks

Certification track

Learn the basics of schema therapy, and beyond
Taught by some of the best minds in schema therapy, including Jeff Young, Wendy Behary, Joan Farrell, Ida Shaw, and more

Open tracks

Individual, group, couples, forensic, children & adolescents, supervision, research, and advanced tracks
Offered for beginners through advanced levels

Roundtable discussion

Join a discussion of the hottest topics in schema therapy, led by Jeff Young, Arnoud Arntz, Eckhard Roediger, Joan Farrell, Poul Perris and more

Ready to get started? See the workshop tracks >

You'll be in great company with powerful presenters and new friends at #ISSTSS17

Top sights to see in Barcelona

Stumble upon under-the-radar boutiques, old-school tapas, and unique places to raise a glass and be charmed in beautiful Barcelona.

Reserve your hotel in Barcelona

Barcelona knows how to pamper visitors: we found top-rated hotels, in all price ranges, to help ease your travel plans. Reserve well in advance.

Join the world's best schema therapists in beautiful Barcelona.

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:24:23 GMT

Many of the world's best schema therapists are coming to Barcelona. Are you?

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On day 3 of the 2017 International Summer School in Barcelona, you will get great content to enhance your knowledge and skills in schema therapy that you definitely don't want to miss.

Already registered? Your first choices are reserved. Check out our Barcelona Travel Planner section to plan an adventure to remember. Click: BEAUTIFUL BARCELONA

Not yet registered? Workshops are filling up fast, but if you register now, you can still reserve your top choices, and receive significant discounts by beating the early-bird deadline.

We have tracks available for beginning to advanced levels, led by experts in the schema therapy field. You can choose between a certification track, open track options, or a mixture of both.

Your third day choices on Saturday June 10th are:

1.Certification Track:
Day 3: "Mode Work: Schema Therapy for Narcissism," by Wendy Behary & Carlos Rojas

2. 0pen Track Options:
Track 1: "Advanced Schema Therapy 2.0: Adding the metacognitive and interpersonal perspective," by Eckhard Roediger
Track 2: "Individual and Group Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents (ST-CA)," by Christof Loose & Maria Galimzyanova.
Track 3: "Supervisor Skills," by Jeff Conway, Wendy Behary & Joan Farrell.

* You can click on each option to read specific details about each track.

ISST's 2017 International Summer School in Barcelona will be the premiere schema therapy event of the year. It will be an ideal time for you to network with your schema therapy colleagues, and deepen your connection with our worldwide community of schema therapists.

You will also have the opportunity to meet many experts in the field of schema therapy, including Jeff Young and Arnoud Arntz.

Space for each workshop track is limited. Only a few spaces remain for top choices, so register now.

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Planning your stay in Barcelona? Use our extensive travel planner to help get the most out of your International Summer School experience. See recommended hotels, how to get around, top sights, and more. Visit: TRAVEL PLANNER

Barcelona will host ISST's International Summer School June 8-10, 2017. Click to watch our promotional video.

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Have you registered yet for Barcelona? Build your perfect three days.

Travis Atkinson — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:30:59 GMT

Brilliant minds in schema therapy will be present in Barcelona. Will you?

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On day 2 of the 2017 International Summer School in Barcelona, you will get great content to enhance your knowledge and skills in schema therapy that you definitely don't want to miss.

Already registered? Your first choices are reserved. If you haven't registered yet, you still have time to reserve your top choices, and to receive significant early-bird discounts. We have tracks available for beginning to advanced levels, led by experts in the schema therapy field. You can choose between a certification track, open track options, or a mixture of both.

Your second day choices on Friday June 9th are:

1.Certification Track:
Day 1 "Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder," by Jeff Young, Joan Farrell & Ida Shaw

2. 0pen Track Options:
Track 1: "Advanced Imagery Rescripting," by Chris Hayes & Remco van der Wijngaart
Track 2: "Doing Research in Real-Life Clinical Settings," by Arnoud Arntz.
Track 3: "Anger, Aggression & the Forensic Population," by Jan Kossack & Kerry Beckley.

* You can click on each option to read specific details about each track.

ISST's 2017 International Summer School in Barcelona will be the premiere schema therapy event of the year. It will be an ideal time for you to network with your schema therapy colleagues, and deepen your connection with our worldwide community of schema therapists.

You will also have the opportunity to meet many experts in the field of schema therapy, including Jeff Young and Arnoud Arntz.

Space for each workshop track is limited, so register now to reserve your first choices.

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ISST's International Summer School is on in Barcelona.

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 12:08:07 GMT

What is your first choice on Day 1 in Barcelona? Workshops are filling fast. Register now to get your early-bird pass, and reserve your top choices for the schema therapy event of the year.

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We're proud to host ISST's 2017 International Summer School in Barcelona. To celebrate, we're offering early-bird discounts, for a limited time.

If you haven't registered yet, you still have time to reserve your top choices. We have tracks available for beginning to advanced levels, led by experts in the schema therapy field. You can choose between a certification track, open track options, or a mixture of both.

Your first day choices on Thursday June 8th are:

1.Certification Track in Spanish:
Day 1 "Schema Therapy: Basics and Beyond," by Jordi Cid, Matias Valente and Carlos Rojas.

2. 0pen Track Options:
Track 1: "Advanced Mode Work," by David Edwards
Track 2: "Schema Couples Therapy," by Travis Atkinson and Poul Perris
Track 3: "Advanced Group Schema Therapy: the Child Modes," by Ida Shaw, Joan Farrell, Paul Kasyanik and Elena Romanova.

* You can click on each option to read specific details about each track.

ISST's 2017 International Summer School in Barcelona will be the premiere schema therapy event of the year. It will be an ideal time for you to network with your schema therapy colleagues, and deepen your connection with our worldwide community of schema therapists.

You will also have the opportunity to meet many experts in the field of schema therapy, including Jeff Young and Arnoud Arntz.

Space for each workshop track is limited, so register now to reserve your first choices.

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Training Program Spotlight: Get to know Gill and Tara

Click this image to watch an interview with Tara Cutland Green and Gill Heath, Training Directors for Schema Therapy Associates in London.

Training Program Spotlight: Schema Therapy Associates in London

Training Program Directors: Tara Cutland Green and Gill Heath
Website: SCHEMA THERAPY ASSOCIATES

Schema Therapy Associates provides a range of workshops to develop participants' understanding and skills in using schema therapy with complex cases.

Gill and Tara are both experienced clinical psychologists and advanced schema therapists and trainers. They are members of the ISST Training and Certification Committee.

Together, Tara and Gill co-authored a chapter on schema therapy in The Handbook of Adult Clinical Psychology: an Evidence-Based Practice Approach (Routledge, 2nd edition, 2016).

Recently, Gill and Tara also produced a comprehensive video training resource, which you can view on their website: TRAINING VIDEO

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Make sure you are listed on the ISST website, and have your calendar of events updated. Schedule a time for an interview to help spread the word about your program. Contact:TRAINING PROGRAM INFO

FIND ISST APPROVED TRAINING PROGRAMS

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Watch Wendy Behary's keynote address at INSPIRE 2016 in Vienna.

Travis Atkinson — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:10:48 GMT

Time to renew your ISST membership for 2017, and continue to enjoy member exclusives, like Wendy Behary's Keynote Address at INSPIRE 2016 in Vienna.

"Harnessing a Sturdy & Effective Empathically Attuned Caregiver Mode in the Treatment Room"

Keynote by Wendy T. Behary

~Empathy is not just a therapeutic skill; it is a basic relationship process~*

The data suggests that empathically attuned resonance generates an emotionally robust healing link in the therapy relationship, necessary for change to occur.

Triggered by schemas and modes in the treatment room, therapists can become distracted—preoccupied with vulnerability, emotional safety, or incompetence; held hostage by our own once-upon-a-time early experiences, thus hindering the empathically attuned stance of the adaptive caregiving mode.

Decentering ourselves in the treatment room involves emotionally protecting our vulnerable side without completely muting our realness when activated by implicit and explicit conditions that might overwhelm and distract us from an otherwise sturdy and empathic posture.
*(Bohart&Greenberg, et al., 1997)

Wendy T. Behary: as the founder and director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The New Jersey Institute for Schema Therapy, Wendy has been treating clients, training professionals, and supervising psychotherapists for more than 20 years.

Wendy served as the President of the Executive Board for the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) from 2010 to 2014, and is currently the chair of the Brainstorming Sub-Committee for ISST.

Wendy specializes in treating narcissists, and the people who live with and deal with them. She has co-authored several chapters and articles on Schema Therapy and Cognitive Therapy, and is the author of Disarming the Narcissist, now translated in 10 languages and in its second edition (New Harbinger, 2013).

Wendy lectures both nationally and internationally to professional and general audiences, and her private practice is located in Springfield, New Jersey.

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Barcelona will host the ISST Summer School June 8-10, 2017

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Renew your ISST membership for 2017 by January 30th.

Travis Atkinson — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:08:28 GMT

If you have already renewed your ISST membership for 2017, we thank you! If not, please keep in mind renewals are due on January 30th.
Renewing now ensures your ability to continue to take advantage of the many ISST member exclusive benefits, including:

Access to keynote addresses and videos from international experts in schema therapy
Membership in special interest groups and forums (multiple areas to join)
Significant discounts to events like Summer School in Barcelonaand INSPIRE 2018 in Washington, D.C.
Access to the latest Schema Therapy Bulletin
An expanded listing in our heavily visited "Find a Therapist"directory
Assess to the schema therapy listserv

How to Renew:

Determine the actions you may need to take to renew, depending on where you reside.

European SEPA Countries: if you reside in a SEPA country, and have already sent your SEPA form to the ISST Office, your membership will renew automatically. Unless your bank information has changed, you do not need to do anything. For updates or changes, email the ISST Office: EMAIL. If there is a problem, the ISST Office will contact you. SEPA Countries are:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland

Credit Card Countries: residents of all other countries, including Denmark, Greece, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, use the link below to be redirected to the payment page of the website.

Please note: members who reside in Ireland, Italy, and Switzerland may need to make a credit card payment if their SEPA does not work. If there is a problem, you will be contacted by the ISST Office.

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Barcelona registration is now open.

Travis Atkinson — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 16:36:18 GMT

You can now register for the ultimate schema therapy experience of the year: Summer School in Barcelona!

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We are happy to announce that registration for the 2017 ISST Summer School in Barcelona is now open!
Enjoy masters of exquisite cuisine, architectural treasures spanning more than 2,000 years, a deep blue Mediterranean Sea with sun-drenched beaches, sunset drinks from a panorama terrace, and a nightlife with limitless possibilities while learning and perfecting your schema therapy skills as a clinician, researcher, educator, or supporter.
Our 2017 Summer School, hosted in Barcelona, offers you all of this and more in a city awaiting to charm you.
We have assembled international experts in speciality fields of schema therapy, along with Jeff Young and Arnoud Arntz, to bring you the latest research and clinical findings.
LEARN: choose from the open track options, a certification track for Spanish speakers, or a combination of both, along with a round table discussion led by top schema therapists.
CONNECT: start your mornings with fellow schema therapy friends & colleagues exercising the healing powers of yoga, and throughout the days reconnect with friends while making new connections through several social activities and networking opportunities.
EXPLORE: discover the unrivaled travel destination in Spain that invites you to explore dazzling architecture and art, the latest fashion, warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, and great weather.
WITH US: reserve your space now by reviewing your options, and confirm your first choices by registering now. Space for each workshop track is limited.

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