This workshop dives deep into the practical application of the theory, principles, and skills of a single-session therapy mindset, tailored to be beneficial for practitioners working in both brief and longer-term therapy contexts. The focus will be on navigating the challenges and emotions associated with the Christmas season using the single-session mindset.
In the initial segment of the workshop, esteemed therapist Windy Dryden will illuminate these themes through a distinctive conversational style. Engaging in a lively dialogue with Onlinevents host John Wilson, Windy will delve into the intricacies of managing the festive stressors with a single-session mindset, offering profound insights and addressing questions in an interactive fashion.
The subsequent hour promises a more experiential approach. Windy Dryden will orchestrate a live demonstration session with a volunteer, illustrating the practical application of the principles discussed. This live session will provide attendees with a direct view of the techniques being employed, enhancing their understanding and proficiency.
For those eager to experience the single-session mindset from the client’s perspective, especially in the context of Christmas challenges, we urge you to contact Onlinevents before the workshop and propose to volunteer for the demonstration session. This is a unique opportunity to engage with an expert in the field and enhance the learning experience for all attendees.
Volunteers should present a current issue related to Christmas they seek guidance on and be ready to discuss this in front of their peers. These demonstrations will be documented and incorporated into the workshop content, exclusively accessible in the OE library via a password.
Why a Single-Session Therapy Mindset for Christmas?
The Christmas season, while hoped to be joyful, can also bring about stress, emotional challenges, and feelings of loneliness for many. Single-Session Therapy skills are crucial in contemporary counselling and psychotherapy practice, especially when addressing these seasonal challenges. As these competencies are often overlooked in core training syllabi, OE is delighted to collaborate with Windy Dryden to host workshops and curate a collection of resources to support colleagues in integrating SST into their practice during the festive season.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
1. Understand the theory, principles, and techniques of a single-session therapy mindset, especially in the context of Christmas.
2. Learn how to employ this mindset in both brief and longer-term therapy settings during the festive season.
3. Engage in interactive dialogues to resolve uncertainties and gain deeper insights.
4. Witness a live demonstration of the strategies in action.
5. Recognise the advantages and challenges of applying a single-session mindset during the Christmas period.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- This workshop is curated for therapeutic practitioners operating in both brief and longer-term therapy settings, educators in the therapeutic domain, therapy students, and anyone intrigued by understanding and employing a single-session therapy mindset, particularly during the festive season.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Participants will acquire practical knowledge and tools to incorporate the single-session therapy mindset into their therapy regimen, especially when addressing Christmas-related challenges. The interactive format and live demonstration will provide a comprehensive understanding, enabling therapists to refine their techniques and approach to better assist their clients during this period.
Course Content
Presenter
CBT Therapist, Trainer, Academic and Writer
I am Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths University of London and have been working in the field of counselling and psychotherapy since 1975.
I was one of the first people in Britain to be trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and have trained with Drs. Albert Ellis, Aaron T. Beck and Arnold Lazarus.
I have also trained at the University of Warwick where I was awarded an MSc in Psychotherapy. This was an eclectic course and gave me a very broad view of the field. What has been important and sustaining in my career has been variety. Thus, I work as a practitioner, trainer, academic and writer/editor.
CBT Practice
I have worked as a therapist in many settings: including in private practice, in a GP practice, in a clinical psychology service and in private psychiatric hospitals.
CBT Training
I have been active in training counsellors and therapists since 1975 and have trained therapists in many countries including Britain, USA, South Africa, Turkey and Israel.
Academic
I began my career as an academic as Lecturer in Counselling at the University of Aston in Birmingham (1975-1984) and joined Goldsmiths University of London in 1985 where I became Britian’s first Professor of Counselling in 1992. I am now Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths and have held Visiting Professorships at University of Birmingham, University of East London, University of Westminster and London Metropolitan University. In 2005, I was awarded a DSc in Psychology at Babes-Bolyai University in Romania.
Writer and Editor
My first book was published in 1984 and I have now authored or edited over 230 books. I write for both the profession and for the general public. In addition, I have edited 20 book series and was, until 2012, the editor of the ‘Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy’.
