Couples Schema Therapy Training
Accredited Online Training Workshop
- Ruth Holt
- 15th and 16th September 2022
- Online Certification Training
- Early Bird Pricing: S$599.00 (until 30th June 2022) Regular Pricing: S$649.00
Focus of workshop
Schema Therapy provides a unique model for formulating complex couple dynamics and evidence based strategies for change. Schema Couples Therapists work from a Schema Therapy formulation that is useful for personality disorders and chronic issues, including childhood trauma.
Participants can achieve Schema Couple Therapist certification if they sign up to this workshop and then another 2 day advanced workshop in the future (more details available on request).
Workshop: Starting Schema Couples Therapy
- Understanding the Schema Therapy model as applied to couple presentations
- Assessment techniques and measures
- Schema Therapy conceptualisation of couples issues, linking childhood wounds and current couple conflict
- Understanding and applying imagery re-scripting and mode work to de-escalate conflict and increase connection
- Couples clash cards and schema healing interventions.
The workshop will be interactive, with input, demonstrations and opportunities to practice skills in a supportive environment.
Aimed at: Therapists wanting to expand their Schema Therapy skills with couples and therapists who already work with couples and would like to have a greater impact when working with complex presentations.
What if I haven’t done any Schema Therapy training before?
A pre-workshop training package, providing an overview of Schema Therapy, will be a requirement, completed prior to the Schema Couple Therapy training. This will give you a grounding in Schema Therapy.
What if I haven’t had much experience with couples?
The training will provide options for those with less couples experience and those with more, aiming to meet your individual learning needs.
Can I use my Gottman Method, Emotion Focused or other couples therapy skills?
Yes, Schema therapy is an integrative therapy that can build on your existing skills.
Dates and time
- Dates: 15th and 16th September 2022
- Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm each day
Price
- Early Bird Pricing: S$599.00 (until 30th June 2022)
- Regular Pricing: S$649.00
Bookings can only be confirmed upon full payment If you are not able to book online with a credit card or PayPal, please contact us at admin@elephant.com.sg and we will be able to issue a manual invoice.
Fully accredited training
All courses are fully eligible as accredited training workshops for those who wish to achieve full certification as a Schema Therapist.
If you register for these training events and wish to attain certification, you agree to adhere to the training guidelines stipulated by The International Society for Schema Therapy. In the case of online training (where applicable), this requires continuous attendance through the online platform.
Where training is offered online; the training link and pre-reading materials will be emailed to you in good time prior to the event.

Meet the trainer

Ruth is a Clinical Psychologist and Principal of Canberra Clinical and Forensic Psychology and is a Certified Schema Therapist and Supervisor/Trainer.
She works with individuals and couples with a range of presentations and conducts workshops and training in Schema therapy, clergy resilience, women’s mental health and abuse in relationships.
Ruth has presented for the ISST, at the Australian Psychological Society’s Clinical College Conference, Moore Theological College and The University of Canberra.
Ruth is also a AHPRA board approved supervisor, supervising Clinical Psychology Registrars and postgraduate psychology placements with the University of Canberra, the Australian National University, the University of New England and Charles Sturt University.
Testimonials
Schema Therapy for couples
“The demonstrations and role plays by the trainers, the opportunities for role-play practice in breakout rooms and having the trainers come in to guide and provide demonstrations were really helpful.”
K.P.
“I really enjoyed and benefited from the course both professionally and personally. Thank you so much :)”
A.F.
“Excellent mix of both live and recorded demonstrations, and multimedia resources.”
Y.Q.
“The whole program was structured extremely well with a balance of presentations, discussions and dyadic work. Highly recommend.”
S.W.
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