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On-Demand webinar
What is this workshop about?
An introductory online workshop designed specifically for therapists interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in the treatment of Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders. Led by Professor Patrick McGhee, this workshop aims to enhance your understanding of these complex conditions and understand the practical strategies involved in working effectively with individuals experiencing psychosis.
What this Workshop will cover:
Overview of Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Evidence-based treatment approaches for psychosis (with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Strategies for managing treatment-resistant cases and relapse prevention
Collaborating with other professionals and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach
Supporting clients with family or friends living with schizophrenia
Non-schizophrenic hearing of voices
Importance of early diagnosis and referral
Ethical considerations and professional boundaries in treating psychotic disorders
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand the diagnostic criteria and symptomatology of Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders.
Understand the CBT principles and techniques used in the treatment of psychosis.
Be aware of recent trends in research in this area
Collaborate with other professionals involved in the care of individuals with psychotic disorders, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and family members.
Recognize and address ethical considerations and professional boundaries specific to working with individuals living with psychotic disorders.
Who is leading this webinar?
Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. Educated at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford, he has completed CPD programmes at Harvard Business School and Ashridge. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA. He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. His first post was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave) and co-editor of Accounting for Relationships (Methuen). He is an occasional columnist for the Guardian, the BBC and the Times Higher. He currently works in private practice in Greater Manchester. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists.
Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and...