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NEW WEBINAR:

Dr Tara Cutland Green from the UK provides an introduction to how Christian faith can be integrated into Schema Therapy. She draws on her research on Christian client's experiences and her expertise as a Schema Therapist Supervisor/Trainer to explore some of the key tenets of Christianity and how Schema Therapists might incorporate faith in their work with Christian clients. 

WEBINAR: Schema Therapy as an Approach for Christians with Complex Trauma

This one hour presentation was given by Ruth Holt (Clinical Psychologist, Advanced Schema Therapist, Supervisor/Trainer) at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies Conference in 2021.

​ABSTRACT: Schema Therapy has a growing evidence base as an effective treatment for those with complex trauma resulting in interpersonal and intrapersonal difficulties. This seminar will provide a brief overview of Schema Therapy illustrated with a case study highlighting how Christian clients can benefit from this treatment approach.  Participants will see how
  • to apply an understanding of how key schemas develop as a result of trauma 
  • the four key change processes in Schema Therapy are used 
  • experiential techniques are used to process complex trauma and create shifts in connection to God and safety in church settings

Pre-recorded Webinars

WEBINAR: Schema Therapy with Christians: Working with Common Presentations

A$29.00

90 minute webinar


Working with clients who identify as Christians provides some unique challenges and opportunities. This webinar will provide a brief overview of how Schema Therapy fits with a Christian world view and will focus on practical ideas for;

  • Bypassing a Spiritualising Detached Protector
  • Untangling a Critic mode from client's experience of God
  • Working with Unrelenting Standards and Self Sacrifice Schemas with Christians
  • Using biblical metaphors in Imagery


This webinar is aimed at clinicians who have a working knowledge of Schema Therapy (who know how to assess for modes and schemas and how to do basic Schema Therapy interventions). Experienced clinicians without this background knowledge will still benefit, but if you are wanting to increase your knowledge of Schema Therapy, self-paced introductory courses are available at https://learn-schema-online-stia.teachable.com/p/home



Presenter: Ruth Holt, Clinical Psychologist

Ruth is a Clinical Psychologist and Principal of Canberra Clinical and Forensic Psychology. She is a Certified Schema Therapist and Supervisor/Trainer in two specialities; Individual and Couples Schema Therapy. 


Based in Canberra, Ruth works with individuals and couples with a focus on complex presentations and conducts workshops and training in Schema Therapy, couples therapy, ministry resilience, women's mental health and abuse in relationships. She has presented at the Australian Psychological Society's Clinical College Conferences, the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) virtual summits and runs workshops throughout Australia. She has worked with The University of Canberra Psychology Clinic supervising and presenting to postgraduate students. Ruth has also worked in a variety of ministry roles in church ministry and university ministry.


Ruth has edited the book Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents and has recently published on Schemas and Intimate Partner Violence and Schema Couples Therapy. She consults with organisations on responses to abuse and also conducts strengths building workshops for couples. 


Format: This webinar is available as a down load with resources and handouts.


Photo by Ruth Gledhill on Unsplash

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WEBINAR: When Grace is Elusive

A$29.00

90 Minute Webinar

Christian clients can have all the right theology, but struggle to feel forgiven, to rest in grace and to embody the peace we have with God. Cognitive, self help and even "christian counselling" approaches can fuel the "try harder" approach that these clients are entrenched in, in a desperate attempt to feel the way they "should". This webinar will take a deeper look at how we can formulate this issue from a Schema Therapy perspective, working with the body and the attachment system in powerful ways, promoting a felt sense of being accepted by God.

Topics covered:

  • formulating early childhood experiences, church background, cultural background, temperament, trauma and attachment issues at play
  • working with the over-controller modes
  • dealing with a pharisaical critic
  • experiential approaches to Christian shame

The webinar will also provide opportunities to interact with others and reflect on your own clients who struggle with this issue.



This webinar is aimed at clinicians who have a working knowledge of Schema Therapy (who know how to assess for modes and schemas and how to do basic Schema Therapy interventions). Experienced clinicians without this background knowledge will still benefit, but if you are wanting to increase your knowledge of Schema Therapy, self-paced introductory courses are available at https://learn-schema-online-stia.teachable.com/p/home



Presenter: Ruth Holt, Clinical Psychologist

Ruth is a Clinical Psychologist and Principal of Canberra Clinical and Forensic Psychology. She is a Certified Schema Therapist and Supervisor/Trainer in two specialities; Individual and Couples Schema Therapy. 



Based in Canberra, Ruth works with individuals and couples with a focus on complex presentations and conducts workshops and training in Schema Therapy, couples therapy, ministry resilience, women's mental health and abuse in relationships. She has presented at the Australian Psychological Society's Clinical College Conferences, the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) virtual summits and runs workshops throughout Australia. She has worked with The University of Canberra Psychology Clinic supervising and presenting to postgraduate students. Ruth has also worked in a variety of ministry roles in church ministry and university ministry.



Ruth has edited the book Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents and has recently published on Schemas and Intimate Partner Violence and Schema Couples Therapy. She consults with organisations on responses to abuse and also conducts strengths building workshops for couples. 



Photo by Tobias Tullius on Unsplash

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