CBT for Chronic Pain

This video explores the vital role of the therapeutic relationship in process-based case conceptualization, highlighting collaborative empiricism. It emphasizes valuing the client as the expert of their own experience, with therapists modeling curiosity and empathy. This approach integrates client expertise, practitioner knowledge, and scientific evidence for effective, evidence-based psychotherapy.

This masterclass by Professor David Veale delves into Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a condition characterized by persistent preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws. The session covers diagnosis, assessment, and effective interventions, including CBT techniques like the 'two theory technique' and addressing 'Self as an aesthetic object.' It highlights strategies for managing attentional biases, fusion with negative experiences, and rumination, emphasizing compassion and external focus.

Transform painful memories into catalysts for connection. Matias Valente explores Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) in Schema Therapy for couples, featuring a live demo of 'chairwork' to bridge the gap between partners and foster deep compassion. Learning Objectives: -Apply ImRs to heal relational attachment wounds. -Use 'chairwork' to facilitate mutual understanding. -Shift individual modes into a resilient sense of 'we-ness.'

In this video, Yvette Hendrix explores the profound impact of traumatic birth experiences on women. Birth trauma is defined as subjective distress during childbirth that can lead to lasting psychological consequences. Research shows that 10% to 20% of women experience childbirth as traumatic, regardless of whether medical complications occurred.

In this introductory video, clinical psychologist Richard Vuijk discusses the theory and evidence base of schema therapy for autistic adults. He explains how specific autism characteristics can contribute to maladaptive schemas and emphasizes the importance of acceptance and speaking the 'autism language' in the treatment room.

In this demonstration, Richard Vuijk showcases the practical application of imagery rescripting. A client explores feelings of frustration about not daring to speak up in groups, after which these present-day emotions are connected to and processed through early childhood memories. Learning Objectives -Observe the execution of imagery rescripting with adults on the autism spectrum. -Learn how to guide clients in connecting present-day frustrations with childhood experiences. -Recognize how this technique facilitates the process of emotional processing and self-advocacy.

This video features a clinical demonstration of chair work by Richard Vuijk. Working with a recently diagnosed client, the session tackles the inner 'demanding parent' mode. It shows how intense special interests, like diving, can be utilized as a neurodivergent strength to increase self-compassion. Learning Objectives -Observe how chair work is adapted and applied in practice with an autistic client. -Learn techniques to identify and effectively challenge the 'demanding parent' mode. -Understand how special interests can be leveraged therapeutically to build self-confidence.

What if we've been trying to understand mental health problems for decades using a model that doesn't actually fit? Sleeplessness amplifies low mood, low mood leads to withdrawal, withdrawal increases loneliness — and so the system sustains itself. Not a linear cause-and-effect chain, but a dynamic network. In our new Psyflix series on the Network Intake, we show what changes when you stop searching for the right label and start exploring how complaints are interconnected — together with the client, on a blank canvas.

Master the evidence-based approach to treating trauma with Dr. Nick Grey, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. This webinar breaks down the Ehlers & Clark cognitive model and provides actionable techniques for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. What’s Covered: -The Science of Trauma: Why the brain processes past trauma as a current threat. -Clinical Targets: How to elaborate trauma memories and modify maladaptive meanings. -Practical Interventions: Step-by-step guidance on reliving, written narratives, and stimulus discrimination. -Recovery: Breaking trigger links to help clients reclaim their lives.

How does consciousness develop? And how do our neurobiological systems shape the way we experience ourselves and others? In this profound lecture, Otto Kernberg explores the evolution of consciousness through the lens of psychoanalytic theory and contemporary neuroscience. He contrasts classical Freudian drive theory with modern perspectives on affect systems, examining how neurobiological structures underpin psychic functioning and influence behavior. In this lecture, you will learn: -How consciousness evolves in relation to neurobiological affect systems -The differences between classical Freudian theory and contemporary object relations perspectives -How early experiences shape personality organization -The role of transference in treating personality disorders -Why mentalization is fundamental to human interaction and therapeutic change

In schema therapy we work with emotions, cognitions and behaviours, but only touch the subject of the body tangentially. However, many clients, particularly with complex histories, present with somatic symptoms. Sometimes client’s story is told more by the body than words. There may be modes that express themselves primarily somatically, sometimes the Vulnerable Child or Infant Mode is pre-verbal. Clinicians can feel quite stuck and at a loss when there is a need to go beyond words and client’s narrative, or where the client appears to be trapped in a strong coping or critic mode. This presentation will give a brief outline of integrating the body more directly in schema therapy work. It will address questions such as why we need to work with the body at all and look at the benefits as well as the risks. It will give a brief outline of the basic steps that can be taken to create a structure to work with the body, and also learn to access the body as a place of comfort, particularly where the body has been the site of trauma in the past. The aim of the presentation is to give clinicians ideas and confidence about bringing more body focus into their usual schema therapy interventions, and also use their own body as a place of guidance and resourcefulness.

Janis Briedis explores core emotional needs, schemas, and coping styles, highlighting the crucial role of the body in therapy—especially for trauma. He demonstrates techniques to interpret body signals, connect emotions with physical sensations, and integrate somatic awareness into treatment. With an emphasis on humor and playfulness, this approach helps clients access their healthy adult state and enhance self-care.

The session includes exploration of barriers (coping modes) to the Young One (Vulnerable Child mode), leading to a rapid shift to (or breaking into) a vigorous, life-filled Healthy Adult state full of vitality and feeling of expansiveness. Topics of grounding, co-regulation and object permanence are touched upon in the session.

This video explores Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), a therapeutic approach that views emotions as central to human experience. EFT helps clients become aware of, accept, and transform their emotions. The therapy combines following the client’s emotional process with guiding them through tasks like resolving unresolved feelings or self-criticism. By focusing on bodily responses and synthesizing emotions (e.g., turning shame into healthy anger), EFT fosters deep emotional change. The process is non-linear, emphasizing experiential over intellectual understanding, and aims to help clients transform core painful emotions.

In this video, Les Greenberg demonstrates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Marcel, a patient who struggles with a pleasing attitude. Marcel discusses how he often stays quiet, especially around dominant individuals, and avoids expressing his true thoughts. In the first session, he also addresses his relationship with his mother, exploring its impact on his behavior. Throughout the session, Greenberg guides Marcel in unpacking these issues and shares key takeaways for therapists on how to approach similar dynamics in their own practice.

The session demonstrates the process of conceptualising client’s difficulties managing anxiety as the Demanding/Blaming Critic mode that is squashing the Vulnerable Child mode, moderated by the Catastrophizer coping mode. The chair work leads to an in-depth understanding and softening of the Demanding Critic, ability to somatically soothe the Vulnerable Child mode and the appearance of the Playful Child mode and the importance of self-compassion.

In this session a somatic sense of boundaries is explored through movement between the client and therapist. Movement towards each other allows the client to tap into the sense of their ’no’ or ’stop’ , as well as ‘yes’ in the body. As part of the exercise feelings about boundaries being set by the therapist are explored, and repair of mini-rupture in the therapeutic relationship is demonstrated.

In this fourth and final session, Elisabeth goes through the trauma once more with Willemijn to ensure she has understood everything correctly and to see if there are any missing points or adjustments needed. "Going through the movie one more time," as Elisabeth puts it.

In this second session, Elisabeth starts by asking Willemijn how she feels after their first session to assess its impact on her. Following this, they begin to lay out Willemijn's lifeline. Symbols are used in the lifeline to describe situations, such as stones (unpleasant events), flowers (beautiful events), sticks (harm done to someone), and candles (loss of loved ones).

Participants reflect on their emotional state, expressing both stress and excitement. They share past therapy experiences and the importance of supportive therapists. The conversation explores mental health struggles, coping strategies, and the role of friends. Relationship dynamics are examined, focusing on communication issues and the need for validation, ending with reflections on growth and connection. Note from Poul Perris: These sessions were conducted over two consecutive days, with two meetings per couple. While this differs from a full Schema Therapy process under regular conditions, the limited timeframe offered a unique opportunity to focus on core dynamics and create meaningful therapeutic moments in a condensed format. My approach was adapted to make the most of this setting and offer the couples interventions that could truly resonate within the time available.

In this interview, appreciation is expressed for completing the series on EMDR and schema therapy. Chris Lee shares insights into his professional background, highlighting his early training and influences, particularly in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). A powerful encounter with a client struggling with PTSD illustrates the transformative impact of EMDR in clinical practice. The discussion also touches on the generosity of a benefactor who helped make EMDR training more accessible for psychologists in Australia. Chris offers advice to early-career therapists, encouraging them to engage in ongoing self-reflection and to seek out supervision that not only guides but also inspires their therapeutic development.

In session 1 with Maartje, Maartje discusses her struggle to set boundaries and take care of herself. Each time she tries to prioritize her own needs, she becomes very emotional, with tears in her eyes and a lump in her throat. It's the small things that trigger her. Les Greenberg aims to explore the deeper meaning behind these emotions.

Probabilities, for the patient it is perhaps unlikely that he walks out of the door when it's unlocked. The upcoming module will therefore focus on trust, both in oneself and in others. They will work with various concepts.

Patricia Resick points out statistics indicating that Amsterdam is one of the safest cities in Europe. However, the patient still feels unsafe. She thoroughly guides the patient through the 'stuck points' in his thought patterns with determination and persistence.

In the eighth session, the focus is on setting new goals: becoming aware of new behavior when Lisanne encounters old patterns. Lisanne and Laurian discuss new memories and conclude with “I am realistic, I am brave”.

Prof. Ad de Jongh looks back on his sessions with Victoria in this director's cut. Ad shows exactly what he does, explaining his choices during the sessions. Ad de Jongh also talks about the similarities and differences between EMDR and EMDR 2.0, and the importance of working memory theory in the latter.

In this video, Prof. Dr. Gary Burlingame discusses the use of the Group Questionnaire (GQ) as a tool for monitoring therapeutic relationships in group psychotherapy, which are essential for patient improvement. He explains how group cohesion supports this process. Since the early 2000s, specific measures have been developed to assess group dynamics, capturing both positive and negative relationships. Tracking changes between sessions provides valuable insights, and structured feedback to group leaders helps improve treatment outcomes. Despite these advances, managing negative relationships in groups remains a key challenge.

In this follow-up session with Laura, the focus shifts to workplace anxiety and avoidance driven by feelings of inadequacy. Dr. DiGiuseppe helps her identify irrational beliefs, affirm her professional competence, and apply visualization techniques to prepare for challenging situations. The session emphasizes the practice of self-acceptance and the development of self-affirming beliefs to reduce performance anxiety and promote growth.

In this fifth part of the masterclass, Dr. Patricia Resick explores PTSD as a complex condition influenced by a range of psychological and behavioral factors. She introduces the functional model of PTSD, which emphasizes the challenges of recovery and the importance of viewing symptoms beyond mere diagnostic criteria. Recovery is a gradual process, and research shows that typical trauma responses can develop into full-blown symptoms over time. Resick explains how avoidance behaviors and negative emotions can block recovery, and how therapy must directly address these barriers to be effective.

The session focuses on Thomas’ feelings of shame, lack of safety around others, and anxiety in the presence of others, fueled by the underlying Punitive Critic voice inducing fear and shame for the Vulnerable Child part. Through dialoguing with the Punitive Critic part, Thomas arrives at a point where a need for more self-compassion is identified. Verbal experiments and somatic self-soothing are used as a way of deepening the limited parenting stance toward the Vulnerable Child.

In this role-play, Prof. Dr. Claudi Bockting demonstrates the downward arrow technique. This technique can be used to trace the underlying beliefs of the client. Being able to find such beliefs is essential to be able to change them.

In this tenth and final session of the Trauma Tapes, Prof. Berthold Gersons guides Victoria through a BEPP session focused on meaning-making. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this Sue Johnson's 11th session with Allison, they address her depression and anxiety attacks, possibly as a result of discussing the traumatic experiences. They then go back to memories of events from which Allison has concluded 'I don't matter', and Sue guides client Allison through an imagery. In which she comes to Allison's vulnerability, and also appreciates how brave and strong she has been during her childhood. At the end, Allison comes to the realisation that her depression is actually grief and sorrow that she has been hiding away for a very long time, which can now come out and be acknowledged. Sue Johnson is the founder of EFT, and has also developed a variant for individual therapy: EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy). In EFIT, current and past relationships are explored, with the aim of helping clients cope with traumatic events and current anxieties, and giving clients the skills they need to maintain meaningful, long-term relationships.

With Elsa van den Broek

In this video, Sandra Kooij explores alternative treatment methods for ADHD in adults by focusing on sleep. She explains how sleep deprivation and sleep problems can exacerbate ADHD symptoms and discusses strategies for improving sleep quality. With practical tips and insights, she presents a holistic approach to ADHD treatment that emphasizes the importance of good sleep.

In this video, Sandra Kooij explains the diagnostic assessment of ADHD in adults using the DIVA 5 (Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults). She covers the history of the DIVA, the setup of the interview, and how to present it to patients. Additionally, she delves into the structure of the interview, provides sample questions, and shares key insights to ensure a smooth and informative diagnostic process.

In this ninth session of the Trauma Tapes, Prof. Agnes van Minnen adds exposure in vivo to imaginary exposure. For example, during the imaginary exposure she exposes Victoria to sounds of panting men and the smell of shag. -Dutch with English subtitles-

During the Grief Tapes we focus on recognizing and treating grief. In this studio series you will see how Prof. Dr. Paul Boelen treats a patient and how exposure can help with grief.

In this role-play, Josette ten Have works with the patient to uncover the emotional neglect she experienced in her past and helps her get in touch with the painful emotions this caused in her.

In this fifth and final webinar of the ISTDP series, prof. dr. Allan Abbass talks about the two treatment formats that can be used within ISTDP, the scope of situations in which ISTDP can be applied effectively, and the evidence-base for the effectiveness of ISTDP.

In this moving demonstration, prof. dr. Geert Smid guides a client to focus on the meaning of the loss of a child.

In this series, you will learn about the existing and future clinical applications of VR. In this third and last masterclass of the series, Skip Rizzo talks about how virtual reality can be used to reduce chronic pain, improve mindfulness, and how VR can be helpful in the diagnostic process of ADHD.

Aggression and threat can emerge vividly during imagery work. In this demonstration, the therapist models how to manage such situations safely and effectively. When the client imagines confronting an abusive stepfather, the therapist intervenes with a “magical” technique—symbolically neutralizing the aggressor to protect the child within the imagery. This approach helps the client experience safety, empowerment, and control within the rescripting process. The session offers a clear example of how creativity and structure combine in therapeutic imagination. Learning objectives: - Understand how to handle aggression or threat that arises in Imagery Rescripting. - Learn how symbolic or “magical” interventions can restore safety in the imagery. - Observe how to empower clients without reinforcing helplessness. - Recognize the therapeutic rationale behind creative imagery techniques.

In the second session, Katy tells Pnin that they won't delve fully into the details of the traumas he has experienced just yet, and instead, they will first outline a complete lifeline of his entire life. Symbols are used in the lifeline to describe situations, such as stones (unpleasant events), flowers (beautiful events), sticks (harm done to someone), and candles (loss of loved ones).

In this third session, Elisabeth delves deeper with Willemijn into one chosen trauma, one stone from her lifeline. Elisabeth refers to this as a "mountain tour," where she is the tour guide and Willemijn leads her along the path towards the trauma. Through asking questions, they navigate the entire path towards the trauma. This process may bring about a lot of fear, but it signifies that Willemijn is on the right path.

In this fourth session, Ad first briefly goes through the traumatic memories with Lisanne, to see what the current SUD scores are. From fierce arguments to abuse, every traumatic memory is dealt with and by the end Lisanne is able to convincingly say: “I can handle it” and “I'm worth it”.

In this third session, Laurian and Lisanne continue to work on three other traumatic memories related to injuries and violence. After working through these memories, Lisanne experiences more self-confidence and is able to say: 'I am OK as a person', and 'I have the right to have an opinion'.

During this session, prof. dr. Ad de Jongh gives you more insight into his choices as a therapist, illustrated by a selection of clips showing important tipping points in the therapy sessions with Lisanne.

In this tenth and final session of the Trauma Tapes, Prof. Berthold Gersons guides Victoria through a BEPP session focused on meaning-making. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this fourth session of the BEPP series, prof. dr. Berthold Gersons shows in a role-play how giving meaning has an important role within BEPP. He also shows how to bring this up during a session with a client.

This clinical video offers a sophisticated exploration of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), specifically focusing on the powerful dynamics of idealized and erotic transference. Dr. Frank Yeomans guides us through a case study where a patient’s burgeoning romantic feelings for the therapist serve as a critical gateway to their inner world.

In this roleplay, Limor treats Jerry, an inmate who becomes angry with the therapist. She uses empathic confrontation and the stop technique to help him recognize that his bully and attack modes do not help him meet his needs.

In this introduction, David Bernstein and Limor Navot explain how forensic schema therapy was developed, how it works, the research supporting it, and how therapists apply it in practice.

In this roleplay session, therapist Sarah Walker explores techniques to block projection and regulate anxiety while working with a new client. Sarah knows only a few details about the patient: she is 35 years old and struggling with interpersonal issues, seeking help after both her boss and husband suggested therapy. But what does the patient think is the main issue? Watch as Sarah navigates these dynamics, helping to reveal underlying concerns while addressing projections and managing anxiety in real time.

After undergoing two months of therapy, a crucial session unfolds where the patient's emotions flare up, directed at the therapist. The catalyst for this outburst is the news of Frank's upcoming two-week absence, during which another therapist will be taking over. Throughout the session, Frank adeptly handles the patient's anger and unravels the underlying issue—the deep-seated fear of abandonment. Superficial reassurances prove ineffective in addressing this profound concern.

In this fifth and final webinar of the ISTDP series, prof. dr. Allan Abbass talks about the two treatment formats that can be used within ISTDP, the scope of situations in which ISTDP can be applied effectively, and the evidence-base for the effectiveness of ISTDP.

In this roleplay, prof. dr. Anthony Bateman demonstrates how to help clients feel at ease in an online MBT session.

Gail Palmer sits down with families to explore the complexities of their relationships. Conversations touch on bringing family members closer, parental hopes for their children, and the role of trust and communication. Language preferences and emotional expression are discussed, while children share their feelings of connection and parents reflect on their involvement. Through shared experiences and suggested family activities, the importance of quality time and a supportive environment becomes clear, fostering stronger bonds and a sense of security.

In this session, Dr. Leanne Campbell delves deeper into the third phase of the Tango, emphasizing the importance of dealing with grief and loss in the context of trauma. She discusses how these themes are approached in EFIT and highlights how growth is an ongoing process. Nina is encouraged not only to process her loss but also to embrace the journey toward personal development and resilience, which are central to EFIT.

In this video, Dr. Leanne Campbell provides a comprehensive introduction to Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). She discusses the history and development of this therapeutic approach, walks you through the different phases, and explains how EFIT contributes to strengthening emotional connections and resilience. Additionally, she offers a unique insight into her practice by showcasing several sessions with her own clients, bringing the theory to life in practice.

Brain mechanisms for certainty, uncertainty and hope: a neuropsychoanalytic perspective In this presentation, Mark Solms describes the pivotal role that is played in memory and voluntary and involuntary actions by the processing of certainty and uncertainty regarding expectations. These memory and action mechanisms will be discussed in relation to brain mechanisms for emotion, with a special focus on hopeful expectations. Finally, these issues will be linked to the process of psychotherapy.

Embracing uncertainty in order to overcome despair: An experiential-existential point of view This keynote delves into the profound experience of certainty and its inevitable counterpart, uncertainty. When certainty dissolves, we often face existential crises—fear, despair, and isolation. As we confront global challenges like climate change, this uncertainty can feel overwhelming. But there is a paradoxical path to resilience: by deeply rooting ourselves in existence and embracing the uncertainties that threaten us, we can find new meaning, courage, and wisdom. Discover how connecting beyond ourselves can empower us to face the state of our world with bravery.

In this roleplay Dr. Suzanne Levy shows how to discuss the attachment problems underlying behavioral problems of the adolescent. The roleplay involves a conversation between father, son and mother with the therapist in the lead.

With Pieternel Dijkstra, Aerjen Tamminga, and Bram van der Boom

In this demonstration dr. Suzanne Levy assists to convert initial treatment goals into applicable relationship goals for Attachment Based Family Treatment (ABFT).

In this inspiring webinar, clinical psychologist Joanna Kleovoulou explores the power of resilience in children, illustrated through the metaphor of succulents that manage to thrive even in harsh conditions. She addresses pressing global mental health challenges—including the alarming rise in youth depression and suicide—and sheds light on the stark social disparities in South Africa. Yet, within these struggles, community support emerges as a vital source of strength. You’ll learn about the integration of EMDR techniques in child therapy, the importance of cultivating an emotional vocabulary, and how limited mental health resources can be overcome through prosocial behavior and collective resilience.

How can we best support children and adolescents with trauma and attachment issues? In this inspiring masterclass, we explore Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), a groundbreaking, relationship-focused therapeutic approach. DDP helps create safety and connection through attuned, responsive caregiving and therapeutic relationships. Deeply rooted in attachment theory, it has proven effective for children with developmental trauma.

Bram van der Boom interviews David Bernstein and Limor Navot.

In this roleplay, Limor Navot demonstrates chairwork with Richard (played by David Bernstein), a patient with narcissistic personality disorder and paranoid traits. She illustrates how to identify modes and integrate them through chairwork.

In this introduction, David Bernstein and Limor Navot explain how forensic schema therapy was developed, how it works, the research supporting it, and how therapists apply it in practice.

This e-learning is accredited by: FGzPt, NIP-EL, NVP, VSR, LV-POH, and V&V. Start the e-learning by clicking the yellow "start e-learning" button. In this webinar, Prof. Dr. Hedwig van Bakel and Drs. Marja Rexwinkel discuss the theoretical foundations of Infant Mental Health. They emphasize the importance of a holistic view of Infant Mental Health issues. They advise against premature pathologizing and support their points with examples from their own work.

With Arjan Videler

In this webinar, prof. dr. Geert van Hove, Kamiel Zijderveld, and Rianne Dekker tell us more about how to treat patients who have a mental disability. They explain how you can give this group of patients therapy in an online setting, and the important points to keep in mind when doing so.

A patient confronts social phobia through a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and virtual reality. He shares his anxiety about social situations, especially when pressured to drink. During a role play, he practices refusing a beer, monitoring his anxiety levels. Afterward, he reflects on the experience's realism and intensity. The session highlights the effectiveness of virtual reality in therapy and the need to tackle underlying anxieties.

In this masterclass, you'll gain insight into some of the most innovative and unusual techniques used in psychotherapy today. Drawing on his extensive experience as a clinician and researcher, Dr. Akhtar will guide you through a range of interventions designed to help you better connect with your clients and achieve lasting change. From psychodrama and bibliotherapy to music and dance therapy, this masterclass covers a wide range of approaches that you can use to engage with clients and help them overcome their challenges.

In this demonstration prof. dr. Wim Veling introduces nature sceneries through virtual reality, aimed to help a client fully relax.

In this series, you will learn about the existing and future clinical applications of VR. In this third and last masterclass of the series, Skip Rizzo talks about how virtual reality can be used to reduce chronic pain, improve mindfulness, and how VR can be helpful in the diagnostic process of ADHD.

In this series, you will learn about the existing and future clinical applications of VR. In this first masterclass, Albert "Skip" Rizzo will explain what virtual reality is and how it can be used for therapeutic purposes. A number of previews from existing VR applications will be shown.

In this webinar, dr. Tanja Su, Esther van Elswijk, and prof. dr. Anne Margriet Pot provide insight into online therapeutic treatment of elderly patients. Supporting research evidence is discussed as well as the challenges that accompany the online treatment of these patients, who are often less digitally apt than younger patients. In addition insight is provided into online diagnostic assessment and treatment of elderly individuals.

In this webinar prof. dr. Vikram Patel from Harvard University shares insight into the contribution of telehealth to global mental health through facilitating in the global dermand of psychotherapy.

In this webinar, prof. dr. Geert van Hove, Kamiel Zijderveld, and Rianne Dekker tell us more about how to treat patients who have a mental disability. They explain how you can give this group of patients therapy in an online setting, and the important points to keep in mind when doing so.

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Strauss and Prof. Dr. Gary Burlingame address group polarization and withdrawal, identifying how these dynamics can hinder therapeutic progress. Participants express concerns about feeling emotionally blocked, while tensions and differences in emotional expression become apparent. The therapists invite members to share their emotions openly, fostering a supportive environment. By encouraging reflection on these differences, they help the group recognize common struggles, deepen emotional awareness, and strengthen cohesion.

In this video, Marjolein Koementas-de Vos and Prof. Dr. Bernhard Strauss reflect on the two demonstrations that show the importance of feedback in group psychotherapy. The process is outlined from setting treatment goals to analyzing feedback results. The first demonstration focuses on group dynamics, while the second addresses individual patient needs. They emphasize the importance of actively engaging patients in the feedback process. Questionnaires often reveal issues that may be missed in group discussions. The treatment approach integrates individual perspectives, the working alliance, and group dynamics to support holistic care.

In this video, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Strauss discusses the rupture-repair concept and its application in group psychotherapy. Rupture repair is a key concept in psychotherapy, particularly in group settings. A strong therapeutic alliance, based on collaboration between patients and therapists, is essential for successful outcomes. Ruptures—moments when the alliance weakens—can disrupt emotional connection and cooperation within the group. Interpersonal markers such as withdrawal and confrontation indicate these ruptures. The video outlines strategies for repair, including fostering empathy and collaborative solutions. It also highlights ongoing research into different types of ruptures and how they can be effectively resolved.

The session begins with a warm welcome and the identification of a distressing mental image. This leads to an in-depth discussion about Carla’s emotional responses, including stress, anxiety, and feelings of powerlessness. The conversation also touches on her physical reactions — particularly a sense of tightness or disturbance in the chest. To help manage this tension, therapist Ad Kerkhof introduces grounding techniques such as the butterfly hug and counting backwards. These methods aim to support emotional regulation and prepare Carla for the next steps in treatment. The session concludes with a reflection on the progress made and a brief look ahead, ensuring that Carla feels supported and ready for what’s to come.

This production is a collaboration between GGZ InGeest and Psyflix. In this role-play we get an insight into the life of a client who struggles daily with intense panic attacks and the impeding fear of entering certain situations or places. Eline Eigenhuis takes the viewer into the client's world and demonstrates the application of in vivo exposure. This form of therapy involves gradually exposing the client to the situations or environments that trigger anxiety, allowing the client to gradually learn to cope with and overcome the anxiety.

During the Grief Tapes, we focus on recognizing and treating grief. In this studio series, you will see how Prof. Dr. Paul Boelen treats a patient and how an imaginary conversation with her son can help her process her loss.

During the Grief Tapes we focus on recognizing and treating grief. In this studio series you will see how Dr. Geert Smid treats a patient live and applies grief therapy (BEPP-TG). With Geert Smid, Mr. Moto and Bram van der Boom

This roleplay demonstrates how to conclude psychodynamic psychotherapy using a therapeutic letter from the therapist addressed to the client. The most important aspects of a therapeutic letter are discussed.