Abstract
The importance of therapists identifying their own schemas and reflecting upon the potential impact on their therapeutic work with clients has been variously documented in the CBT literature. For example, authors have noted the potential impact of therapist perfectionism on the therapeutic relationship and client outcomes in treatment (Haarhoff, 2006; Leahy, 2001; Presley et al., 2017). Similarly, the effect of therapist experiential avoidance on the execution of key CBT skills, interventions and interpersonal processes, has also been explored (Leahy, 2015; Presley et al., 2023; Scherr et al., 2015). A growing body of evidence points to the value of therapists reflecting upon the interaction between their personal and professional selves, and using processes such as Self-Practice and Self-Reflection (SP/SR) to facilitate this aspect of their developmental journey during training and beyond (Bennett-Levy et al., 2001; Davis et al., 2015). Such research suggests that synthesisng personal and professional development in this way may result in a range of benefits, including both technical CBT competence and interpersonal effectiveness and therapeutic alliance skills. In light of this evidence, the aim of this skills class is to provide participants with an opportunity to begin reflecting upon the role of their own schemas in their therapeutic interactions with clients, and begin planning ways in which they might reduce any ‘therapy-interfering’ consequences thereof.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 186-187 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2024 |
Event | BABCP 52nd Annual Conference and Workshops 2024: Catalysing change: ideas to impact - Manchester, United Kingdom Duration: 23 Jul 2024 → 26 Jul 2024 https://babcp2024.org/ |
Conference
Conference | BABCP 52nd Annual Conference and Workshops 2024 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Manchester |
Period | 23/07/24 → 26/07/24 |
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