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DBT & Schema Therapy Workshops for Clinicians

Empower Your Clinical Practice with Expert-Led Workshops

Develop your therapeutic skills and provide your clients with more effective care through our interactive, hands-on workshops. Led by experienced professionals, these sessions are crafted to sharpen your clinical techniques and equip you with proven strategies that drive real results. Whether you're establishing a solid foundation or advancing your existing skills, our workshops provide actionable tools that you can immediately apply in your practice.

Why Clinicians Choose Our Workshops

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Master Evidence-Based Techniques for Complex Cases

Gain practical, proven strategies designed to tackle even the most challenging client presentations.

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Experience
Hands-On Learning

Our workshops are interactive and immersive, ensuring you leave with skills you can apply immediately in your practice.

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Broaden Your
Therapeutic Approach

Expand your toolkit with a variety of approaches that enhance your ability to support clients more effectively.

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Learn from
Expert Trainers

Benefit from the guidance of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping you grow as a clinician.

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Achieve Improved
Client Outcomes

 Equip yourself with tools that make a real difference in your clients’ lives, leading to better long-term results.

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Stay Ahead in Your Field 

Continue your professional development and maintain a competitive edge by staying updated with the latest therapeutic practices.

Master Schema Therapy: Part 1 & Part 2 Workshops

Expand Your Expertise from the Ground Up to Advanced Application

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Schema Therapy Workshop Part 1 - 2025

$400 + GST

  • 9 AM - 5 PM | Wollongong, NSW

  •  Face-to-face workshop
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Want to build a strong foundation in Schema Therapy?


This one-day workshop is designed for clinicians keen to grasp the core principles of Schema Therapy. In just 7 CPD hours, you’ll gain practical skills you can implement in your practice right away.
 

This workshop will explore:

  • The concept of maladaptive schemas and their development.
  • The relationship between core emotional needs and the formation of both adaptive and maladaptive schemas.
  • The reasons behind the maintenance of maladaptive schemas.
  • How to create a treatment plan for clients using a schema therapy framework.
  • The cognitive, behavioural, and experiential techniques applied in schema therapy.
  • Ways to use adaptive schemas to support clients in making positive changes.
  • The key therapeutic factors to consider when delivering this complex therapy.


Secure your place now and set yourself up!

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Schema Therapy Workshop Part 2 - 2025

$800 + GST

  • 9 AM - 5 PM | Wollongong, NSW

  •  Face-to-face workshop
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Looking to refine and elevate your schema therapy practice?


Take the next step in your professional development with this advanced two-day Schema Therapy workshop. Whether you’ve completed Part 1 or have prior experience, this immersive session will give you 14 CPD hours, including 5 hours of hands-on practice, to hone your skills.


This workshop will explore:

  • The distinction between schema modes and schemas.
  • The four schema mode categories and their place within the schema mode model.
  • How to develop a treatment plan for clients using a schema mode approach.
  • The use of psychometrics to assess schemas and modes.
  • The child modes and the techniques used to treat them.
  • The coping modes and the appropriate techniques for their treatment.
  • The parent modes and the techniques used to address them.
  • The healthy modes and the methods used to strengthen them.
  • How to apply imagery rescripting, emotion bridges, mode interviews, and dialogues with origins.
  • Key therapeutic factors to consider when working with schema mode therapy.


Spots are limited—book now and secure your place for this exclusive workshop!

Schema Therapy Workshop Part 1 & Part 2

$999 + GST

(Normally $1200 + GST)

  • 9 AM - 5 PM | Wollongong, NSW

  •  Face-to-face workshop
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Book Schema Therapy Workshop Part 1 & Part 2 at the Same Time and Save $200!


Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer! When you book both Schema Therapy Workshops (Part 1 & Part 2) together, you not only save $200 but also gain the essential skills to enhance your clinical practice. Learn practical, proven techniques you can apply immediately with your clients, all while benefiting from a discounted rate.

 

What’s Included:

  • Comprehensive, hands-on training over two sessions
  • Hard copy workshop materials provided on the day
  • A supportive, face-to-face learning environment


Note: These workshops do not count towards ISST accreditation, but they are packed with value to elevate your therapeutic approach.


Ready to get started? Secure your spot today!

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Schema Therapy Workshop Part 2

DBT and Beyond Workshop

Unlock the Full Potential of DBT with Advanced Strategies and Hands-On Learning

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DBT and Beyond Workshop

$800 + GST

(Normally $1200 + GST)

  • 9 AM - 5 PM | Wollongong, NSW

  •  Face-to-face workshop
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Are you ready to expand your DBT skills and apply advanced strategies in your clinical practice?

Take your Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) expertise to new heights with our immersive 2-day workshop. Whether you're familiar with the foundational principles developed by Marsha Linehan or looking to refine your approach, this workshop combines core DBT methods with advanced techniques from The Psych Collective. 

You’ll gain 14 hours of CPD and walk away with practical, hands-on tools that will immediately enhance your therapeutic practice and help you make a real impact with your clients. 

This workshop will cover the following topics:

  • DBT suitability for individuals and how these skills address symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder.
  • The relationship between sensitivity, neuroticism, and invalidation, and their impact on distress regulation.
  • The concept of dialectics and its connection to various DBT skills.
  • Mindfulness as a tool for managing negative emotions.
  • How understanding the cycle of distress helps clients tolerate distress more effectively.
  • Biological techniques to quickly stop panic.
  • The function of emotions and the difference between emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
  • Skills to improve relationships and prevent impulsive, regrettable actions.
  • Techniques for monitoring client progress and change.
  • Key therapeutic factors to consider when working with clients with personality disorders, complex trauma, or emotional distress.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your DBT knowledge and skills!

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Meet The Experts
Behind Our Training Workshops

 
The Psych Collective provides high-quality actionable resources and courses to help individuals and professionals navigate the complexities of mental health. We are passionate about teaching real skills and sharing our expertise to address the root causes of mental health challenges.

Jess O’Garr

Clinical Psychologist Director 

With extensive experience in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma, and sleep, Jess writes programs and leads therapy groups that provide transformative support for those in need. Jess is also an APHRA accredited supervisor, offering guidance and support to DBT facilitators.

Dr Al Griskaitis

Consultant Psychiatrist

Specialising in occupational PTSD, primarily working with military veterans and serving or former police officers. Al's practice goes beyond medication, focusing on a personalised approach that addresses the unique needs of each individual.

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