Working with Clients with Bipolar Conditions through CBT
Sun, 2 Mar 2025 09:00 - 11:00 GMT
What is this webinar about?
This interactive workshop will focus is on practical counselling interventions to reducing distress and help the client manage the condition. 2 hours CPD Certificate.
The workshop assumes no prior specialist knowledge of bipolar conditions.
People with bipolar conditions often face intense emotional states that occur in phases known as 'mood episodes'. These mood episodes are typically labeled as 'manic', 'hypomanic' or 'depressive' but individuals usually have periods of 'normal' mood between these extremes. Bipolar conditions are treatable, such that the psychological distress associated with the mood episodes can be significantly reduced and those affected can lead effective and fulfilling lives.
Key Topics (indicative)
- Bipolar conditions and the client experience
- Types -- DSM-5
- Bipolar I Disorder / Bipolar II Disorder / Cyclothymic Disorder
- Medication issues and side effects
- Mindfulness and Bipolar
- Treatment through Psychotherapy
- Treatment Planning
- Mood Monitoring
- BD and Risk Management
- BD and Sleep Treatment
- Episode Warning Signs
- De-escalation plans.
- Unhelpful Cognitions in Bipolar Depressive and Manic Episodes
- Problem Solving and long-term management
- Summary
What have previous delegates said about this webinar?
- Really useful workshop, I now feel more confident in working with Bipolar Disorder, i highly recommend this workshop!
- I found this workshop very informative. I've attended several of Patrick's webinars. He has a wealth of knowledge & is very generous in sharing resources. Many thanks for a great morning.
- Very thorough course . It provide a solid foundational underpining into the disorder. Very logical treatment approaches, with resources and schools of thought. Would highly recomed for students, newly qualified or those wanting a refresher. Thanks
- Found this workshop highly beneficial especially on a topic which is so expansive and somewhat difficult to navigate.
- Thank you very helpful to me as a counsellor to deepen my understanding of Bipolar and supporting clients
- Very useful for understanding bipolar and how to devise a treatment plan.
- I found this workshop really informative
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Treating Low Self Esteem
Sat, 8 Mar 2025 09:00 - 11:00 GMT
What is this webinar about?
Low self esteem is a common feature of many mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship conflict and anger. Amongst children and young people, in particular, low self esteem can be a critical cause and consequence of psychological distress. Fortunately, there are effective, evidence-based practical techniques which can used with a wide range of issues to break the vicious circles and help clients - adults and young people - strengthen their sense of self.
Key Topics (indicative)
- What causes low self esteem?
- What maintains low self esteem?
- How can it be measured?
- What does the latest research say?
- Why is the clinical significance?
- What practical techniques can be used to treat it?
- Challenging Unhelpful thinking styles
- Creating balanced core beliefs
- Challenging Unhelpful Assumptions and Unhelpful Rules
- Unconditional Self Acceptance
- Summary and next steps.
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Patrick McGhee
Practical CBT
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