Module 1: Introduction to Schema Therapy

 

• Overview of Schema Therapy: History, development, and key contributors
• Core concepts in Schema Therapy: Schemas, modes, and coping styles
• The concept of early maladaptive schemas (EMS)
• Understanding schema origins: Childhood, attachment, and environmental influences
• The Schema Therapy model: Cognitive, experiential, interpersonal, and behavioral strategies
• Differentiating Schema Therapy from other therapeutic approaches

 

Module 2: Identifying and Understanding Schemas

 

• Defining early maladaptive schemas: How they develop and persist
• The 18 early maladaptive schemas: Types, examples, and clinical relevance
• Assessing schemas using tools like the Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ)
• Schema modes: Understanding the Child, Parent, and Adult modes in therapy
• The role of schemas in mental health disorders such as personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress
• Identifying schemas in clients: Case studies and examples

 

Module 3: Schema Therapy Techniques and Interventions

 

• Cognitive techniques: Challenging and modifying maladaptive schemas
• Experiential techniques: Chair work, imagery, and re-scripting
• Behavioral techniques: Schema-focused behavioral interventions and homework assignments
• Limited reparenting: Establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship for healing
• The role of the therapist: Being a "good enough" parent and using empathy, validation, and confrontation
• Integrating mindfulness into Schema Therapy practice
• Working with resistant clients: Dealing with schema avoidance and denial

 

Module 4: Advanced Schema Therapy and Complex Cases

 

• Schema Therapy for complex cases: Working with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and other severe personality disorders
• Schema Therapy and trauma: Understanding the role of past trauma in schema development
• Schema therapy in family and couple settings: Addressing relational schemas
• Long-term goals of Schema Therapy: Sustaining change after treatment
• Preparing clients for termination and ensuring continued progress
• Ethical considerations and boundaries in Schema Therapy practice

 

Practical Application (Weeks 5 & 6)

In the final two weeks, no theory lectures will be held. Instead, students will engage in practical application, where they will apply the knowledge and techniques learned throughout the course. This application may include:

• Role-playing Schema Therapy interventions: Practicing techniques like chair work, imagery, and re-scripting with peers
• Case conceptualization: Identifying early maladaptive schemas and creating treatment plans
• Supervised sessions: Conducting mock therapy sessions focused on schema healing
• Schema assessment: Using the Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ) in practice
• Reflection and feedback from faculty on the application of learned techniques
• Collaborative discussions on overcoming challenges in implementing Schema Therapy

 

Please Note: Original Tests will not be provided. Training will be given on all the tests mentioned above along with case studies and practice.

The Certificate is accredited by the IAOTH International Association of Therapists. 

 

Being an International Accreditation Body,
Please note: We still believe the fact that more than the Certificate, it is the instructor and the teaching that matters the most. 

 

The Certificate Course is conducted by a practicing Psychologist with an experience of more than 4+ years.

 

With this certificate, you can work as a practitioner in the field with your Master's Degree in Psychology.

 

**RECORDINGS FOR EACH LECTURE WILL BE AVAILABLE.

The Program will be beneficial for:

• Recommended for individuals who are exploring master’s in psychology.
• Individuals who are research oriented and want to gain the ability to critical evaluate theories and approaches.
• Anyone who wants to practice the approach in their life.
• Individuals wanting to explore different application based trainings.
• Students from Psychology and non-psychology background.

 

**ALL THE COURSES BY THE MIND POINT ARE DESIGNED IN A WAY WHICH CAN BE UNDERSTOOD AND ENJOYED BY EVERYONE FROM ANY FIELD; BE IT PSYCHOLOGY OR NON PSYCHOLOGY BACKGROUND.**

 

How will this Certificate Course help you? 

• Educational benefits
• Focusing on the skills needed for the therapy in terms of Psychology 
• Career advantages
• It is a whole new avenue which focuses on mental health of the physical anatomy. It is a growing field, gaining recognition worldwide. A bonus for those wanting to go abroad for higher education.
• Theoretical benefit
• It can be clubbed with different theoretical approaches.
• An opportunity to learn new techniques which can calm the mind down
• An add on skill to any approach already being practised.
• **RECORDINGS FOR EACH LECTURE WILL BE AVAILABLE.

• Reference notes / Study Material
• **RECORDINGS FOR EACH LECTURE WILL BE AVAILABLE.
• **APPLICATION BASED CASE STUDIES, ACTIVITIES & EXERCISES FOR EACH POINT WILL BE INCLUDED.
• Digital Certificate of Completion
• FREE access to all the upcoming batches of this course for you to revise your knowledge about any topic, or if you miss out on any lecture(s) in the current batch. 
• Free lifetime access to clear your doubts about any topic from the course with your instructor.
• Flat 10% discount in all courses by The Mind Point for next 6 months.
• Flat 10% discount if you wish to enrol for Counselling sessions for next 6 months.
• Experiential and Practical Learning Experience
• Letter of Recommendation (if required)