Schema Therapy- “Beyond the Basics”
November 4, 5 and 6 2025 (Tuesday- Thursday , please note date change)
Presenter- Chris Hayes , Clinical Psychologist Accredited Advanced Schema Therapist, Supervisor & Trainer
Venue - Metro Aspire Hotel, 383-389 Bulwara Rd, Ultimo
Cost- $849.00 (Early Bird: Before October 1 2025, after this $875) Price includes 8 hours of on-demand video material to be used post session to enhance learning.
if you need to reserve a place and need additional time to register please email info@schematherapytraining.com
This workshop will assist those with some background in Schema Therapy in developing and fine-tuning their skills. The workshop will also specifically look at the implementation of treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) as well as Narcissism as well as Cluster C personality problems. Participants will have extensive opportunity to practice experiential exercises such as imagery and chair- work. In addition, time will be allocated to commonly experienced difficulties such as working with the detached protector and parent modes.
Please note, the workshop is limited in size to allow for optimal coaching and feedback. This workshop will have 1 presenter to 18- 20 people.
Day One •Theory and conceptual model and Schema Therapy reviewed •Schema Modes Defined •Schema Therapy Cognitive Techniques for change •Schema Mode Borderline Personality Formulation •Specific methods to bypass Detached Protector •Use of Historical Role Play (experiential technique)
Day 2 and 3 Fine Tuning and Specialist Skills •Overcompensation Modes •Use of chairwork exercise in mode work •Limited Reparenting- review and Fine Tuning •Limited Reparenting- Fine Tuning Attunement •Imagery Rescripting- Window of tolerance •Imagery Rescripting- Working with Different Antagonists and Troubleshooting •Working with Angry Child Mode •Narcissistic Personality Disorder •Empathic Confrontation •Therapist’s own Schemas - Reflection •Schema Therapy Competency Scale •Breaking through common therapeutic impasses
About the Presenter
Chris Hayes Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Advanced Schema Therapist
Perth, Western Australia
Chris has had extensive experience in both government and private settings working with clients with complex psychological presentations. Chris completed advanced certification in schema therapy at the Schema Therapy Institute in New York City (USA), and was trained directly by Dr Jeffery Young. Since 2005, he has been practicing as an advanced Schema Therapist, supervisor and trainer. He has presented workshops in the Austria, UK, Ireland, Spain, Malaysia, New Zealand and Australia. He is the Director of Schema Therapy Training Australia.
Chris started his career working with adolescents with emerging personality disorders and clients with substance abuse and co-morbid and complex psychological problems. Chris was Co-Director of "Schema Therapy Workshops", a principal UK training provider of Schema Therapy to clinicians working within the National Health Service (NHS).
Chris now shares his time working as a Clinical Psychologist, at both public and private settings. He is currently employed with the Health Department of Western Australia as a Senior Clinical Psychologist (within a specialist service working with those who have have experienced recent or childhood trauma). He has coproduced 2 DVD releases "Fine Tuning Imagery Rescripting" and Find Tuning Chair Work in Schema Therapy", both of which are highly recommended (and the 1st of their kind internationally). He has previously served as Secretary of the Board for the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST).