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As November arrives, fireworks light up the night sky, dazzling with bursts of colour and patterns. Just as fireworks captivate and evolve year after year, our field as CBT therapists is ever-changing, illuminating new insights and approaches that enrich our work. Fireworks are powerful reminders of both tradition and innovation—rooted in centuries of celebration yet always sparking with fresh displays.

In CBT, we also need to balance time-tested methods with emerging developments. Staying updated on the latest developments in cognitive-behavioural therapy allows us to keep our practice vibrant and effective, offering clients the best of both established techniques and innovative strategies. New research, fresh perspectives on complex issues like trauma and self-esteem, and evolving approaches to digital therapy are reshaping our field in real time. Or latest workshop on fear of death (thanatophobia) captures some age-old fears which now have a modern twist.

This month’s newsletter brings together recent research highlights, practical strategies, and case studies to support your continuous growth as a therapist.

Just as fireworks draw our attention with their brilliance and dynamism, these insights aim to light up your practice, helping you stay at the forefront of CBT.

Together, let’s keep expanding our skills and knowledge, ensuring that our clients benefit from our dedication to lifelong learning and therapeutic excellence. A let's sparkle along the way.

This Weekend's Workshops

Schema Therapy 1 - Attachment, Relationships and Emotional Needs

Sat 9 Nov 2024 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Schema Therapy 2 - Beyond the Basics

Sat 23 Nov 2024 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT

Join us for one or both of these two linked workshops helping you get a basic introduction to Schema Therapy and then apply to a wide range of clients.

Book the double ticket and save 20% - see below.

Schema therapy (ST) is an integrative approach that brings together cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment and object relations theories. It was created by by Jeff Young in 1990 and has been developed and updated in several ways since then. Schema therapy is considered an effective way of conceptualizing and treating a wide range of adult emotional issues include personality difficulties. Some of the distinguishing features of schema therapy.

more emphasis upon the development of current issues in childhood.
more emphasis on the power of the therapist–client relationship
more emphasis on understanding their clients' core emotional needs and how to meet those those needs adaptively in relationships.
more emphasis on processing memories of negative childhood experiences, making use of experiential techniques to change related negative emotions.

In this introductory workshop we will look at the practical frameworks and techniques that are used in Schema Therapy and how they can be used with a wider range of clients. Participants will be able to assess their own schemas and consider how they impact on our lives and experiences of relationships.

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Brand New Workshop

Addressing Thanatophobia in CBT Practice

Sun 24 Nov 2024 9:00 AM - Sat 30 Nov 2024 11:00 AM GM

Join this interactive workshop to learn effective strategies for overcoming clients' fear of death. Through cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques, you'll gain valuable tools to manage anxiety, challenge negative thoughts, and improve overall well-being. This workshop is ideal for experienced CBT practitioners seeking to enhance their skills in treating Thanatophobia.

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Mental Health in the News

I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit

The Guardian view on fixing the Mental Health Act: an overdue return to dignity

Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?

What the Budget means for mental health

Professional Body News

BABCP passes annual Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Annual Check of the CBT Register.

How to beat stress: 7 tips from therapists to reclaim your inner peace

BPS responds to calls for mandatory cognitive testing of all drivers over the age of 80 in Scotland

Coming Soon: The Practical CBT Handbook 2025

After the success of this year's handbook, we are able to confirm that the even bigger and better Practical CBT Handbook 2025 will be published later this autumn. Look out for how to order this comprehensive guide for all CBT practitioners with over 200 pages of crucial information, worksheets, checklists and lots more - fully updated for 2025.

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