Dr Otto Kernberg

In this presentation, Helen Macdonald explains how CBT can help people live better with chronic pain. She emphasizes the limits of the medical model and the benefits of a biopsychosocial approach focused on quality of life. CBT and ACT support resilience by addressing fear-avoidance, catastrophizing, and mental defeat through mindfulness, pacing, and acceptance. Strengthening psychological flexibility is key to long-term emotional well-being. With the right support, people can reclaim vitality, purpose, and connection, even when pain persists.

In this roleplay, the client takes the lead in rescripting her own painful memories. Using imagery, she revisits moments of conflict with her mother, expressing anger, sadness, and disappointment while exploring a deeper need for understanding and connection. Supported by the therapist, Tessa feels safe enough to engage with her younger self, reflect on her relationship with her mother, and express her wish for closeness. The session demonstrates how empowering clients to actively reshape their memories fosters healing and self-compassion. Learning objectives: - Observe how clients can take an active role in Imagery Rescripting. - Understand the therapist’s role in creating safety and encouraging emotional expression. - Recognize how anger and vulnerability coexist during rescripting. - Learn techniques to help clients integrate new emotional experiences into their self-narrative.

Why are therapists around the world so drawn to IFS, even though it’s not yet fully evidence-based? In this exclusive Psyflix Masterclass, Dr. Richard Schwartz, founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), explains why this approach has gained such wide recognition among professionals worldwide — and how it helps clients heal through compassion, connection, and self-leadership. After this masterclass, you will be able to: - Understand the core principles of IFS. - Recognize how IFS reframes emotional suffering and trauma. - Discover how the Self can guide the process of integration and healing. - Critically reflect on how IFS can fit into your clinical practice.

Imagery Rescripting is a powerful therapeutic method for transforming the emotional meaning of traumatic memories. In this roleplay, a client recalls a painful childhood scene involving an intimidating stepfather. Under the therapist’s guidance, she re-enters the memory to face and change what once felt overwhelming. Through rescripting, the therapist offers support and compassion to the child version of the client, helping her reclaim control and rewrite her inner story. The session illustrates how imagery can bring healing to unresolved emotions and unmet needs from early life. Learning objectives: - Understand the key steps and rationale of Imagery Rescripting in Schema Therapy. - Observe how the therapist guides the client through confronting and transforming a traumatic memory. -Recognize the role of emotional attunement, safety, and compassionate reparenting in the rescripting process. - Learn how to balance structure and spontaneity when leading a client through emotionally charged imagery.

In this role-play, Helen Macdonald demonstrates how to explore the impact of pain with a client suffering from chronic pain. The client, Anna, shares how much the pain affects her and which important activities she is no longer able to do as a result. Exploring this impact is a crucial first step in a CBT treatment for chronic pain.

In this role-play, Helen Macdonald demonstrates how to provide psychoeducation to a client about chronic pain. This is a key component of CBT for chronic pain.

In this masterclass, Roberto Lewis-Fernández demonstrates how the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) brings culture back into focus within the therapy room. He explores how stories of suffering are always embedded in family, history, community, and faith — and how understanding those layers deepens the therapeutic relationship. Learning objectives: - Gain insight into the theoretical background and structure of the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) - Learn how cultural meaning influences clinical judgment and the therapeutic relationship - Recognize how to apply cultural formulation in assessment and clinical dialogue - Develop greater cultural sensitivity in listening to and interpreting patients’ experiences

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.

Trauma work can evoke intense emotions, and clients may sometimes dissociate during imagery exercises. This roleplay illustrates how therapists can recognize early signs of dissociation and use grounding techniques—such as tactile objects like a fleece blanket—to help clients stay connected to the present moment. When clients become overwhelmed, they can signal for help, allowing the therapist to intervene calmly and restore safety. The session highlights the importance of pacing, attunement, and maintaining a secure environment during trauma processing. Learning objectives: - Identify early signs of dissociation during Imagery Rescripting. - Learn practical grounding techniques to help clients stay present. - Understand how to re-establish safety without interrupting the therapeutic process. - Develop sensitivity to the client’s signals of overwhelm and readiness.

Ad de Jongh presents the latest developments in EMDR therapy, explaining how working-memory taxation and targeted cognitive tasks reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories. He also introduces innovative applications such as Blind-to-Therapist EMDR and the Flash-Forward protocol, supported by promising long-term results, even in clients with psychosis. Learning objectives - Understand how working-memory taxation enhances EMDR effectiveness - Learn how cognitive tasks support trauma processing - Get acquainted with Blind-to-Therapist EMDR - Understand the use of the Flash-Forward protocol - Gain insight into recent findings, including EMDR for psychosis

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 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

A family shares their experiences in therapy, addressing issues like depression and video game addiction. Gail Palmer explores the parents' relationship and attachment history, while family members express their feelings about dynamics, emphasizing fun and fairness. They discuss communication challenges and the need for emotional support. The therapy aims to foster understanding, improve relationships, and create a supportive environment for open discussions about emotions.

In this second session, Gus reflects on the first session and shares how it impacted him. Together with Dr. Leanne Campbell, he explores his relationship with his parents, particularly his mother, who passed away at a young age. This session focuses on how this loss and other significant dilemmas have played a role in shaping Gus's identity.

In this first session, Dr. Leanne Campbell engages in conversation with Gus, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship. Together, they explore his childhood, family situation, and the reasons that brought him to therapy. Gus is already undergoing therapy, and in this session, Leanne helps him clarify and deepen his focus and pacing in EFIT.

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.

In honor of Dr. Sue Johnson, whose journey in life ended on April 23 2024, two ICEEFT trainers show the power of the EFT model. EFT is making key specific contributions to the art and science of psychotherapy, our understanding of human strengths and vulnerabilities and the creation of secure empowering relationships. These contributions offer a path forward through the darkness of chaos and uncertainty to a place where we can stand together and find the balance needed to confront our many problems. The future of EFT and its potential to help build a more secure world where we can understand who we are and how we can grow as human beings will be outlined.

A toolbox full of exercises you can immediately apply with clients. Jenny Broersen guides you through an imagination exercise on Schema Therapy & the Healthy Adult.

During this session you will learn more about Attachment Based Family Treatment (ABFT) and you will be provided with a lot of theory and practical examples in order to gain first-hand experience.

This e-learning is based on a webinar by prof. dr. Sue Johnson and Karin Wagenaar. During this e-learning, you will learn more about guiding Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in an online setting. The speakers will give a solid foundation of theory and practical examples which you can use in your own therapy.

This role-play explores the impact of scapegoating on group members, with therapists guiding reintegration for those affected. One participant underscores the importance of sharing positive experiences. The discussion addresses attention-seeking behaviors and concerns that individual stories may overshadow group interaction. Feelings of being ignored are voiced, highlighting the need for recognition. Therapists present strategies to improve understanding and manage rejection, creating a supportive environment where all members feel acknowledged.

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Strauss and Prof. Dr. Gary Burlingame explore the impact of personal connections formed outside therapy sessions. When members meet privately, concerns about fairness, trust, and adherence to group rules emerge. Feelings of discomfort and betrayal surface, prompting an open discussion. The group addresses these breaches by sharing perspectives, offering apologies, and reaffirming their commitment to the agreed-upon processes. The session examines how subgroup formation can affect cohesion, trust, and the integrity of the therapeutic space.

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.

Lauren Aron, a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, discusses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and its application in treating conditions like anorexia nervosa. She shares insights on dietary guidance, emphasizing portion control and meal frequency. The session includes a case study and highlights the importance of psychoeducation, addressing body image issues, and developing long-term recovery strategies. Safety in therapy and the need for structured treatment plans are also emphasized.

This production is a collaboration between GGZ InGeest and Psyflix. In this roleplay you see Eline Eigenhuis demonstrate how to perform hyperventilation provocation, a form of interoceptive exposure with a 25 year old patient with panic disorder.

Prof. Dr. Kees Korrelboom is the originator of Competitive Memory Training (COMET), a technique that has been proven to be effective with clients suffering from persistent low self-esteem. With this technique, memories are re-experienced which activate the positive qualities of the client.

In this role-play, José Verpoort works with a patient suffering from depression. José demonstrates how she deals with anxiety symptoms that show up in the patient during their first session together.

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

In this role-play, Marjolein Koementas-de Vos and Prof. Dr. Bernhard Strauss lead participants in their third group session, focusing on treatment goals and quality family time. Emotional challenges emerge when one member shares relationship difficulties and feelings of inadequacy. The group responds with empathy, reinforcing the value of openly sharing emotions. Suggestions for improvement include engaging in leisure activities and strengthening social connections with friends. The session fosters a supportive atmosphere where participants feel safe to express vulnerabilities.

In this first session, the participants share their experiences with couples therapy and reflect on their 23-year relationship. They explore feelings of anger, respect issues, and coping mechanisms. The discussion brings up topics such as individual roles in professional settings, feelings of being replaceable, and the effect of public conflicts. Shame is identified as a key emotion influencing their relationship. 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 session, Judith and Ben struggle with setting boundaries for their youngest child. Using the chair technique, Anne Hilde guides them in establishing healthy, flexible limits.

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 video, Esther demonstrates how to properly conduct a phone consultation, which means: she calls the therapist before she harms herself.

Group therapy, based on research, comes out as equally effective as individual therapy for personality problems. As a group therapist, you work pre-eminently in the here-and-now and with transference and countertransference. And how to do that, world-renowned Prof. Dr. Leszcz explains in this master class. As always within Psyflix, Molyn illustrates the principles of group therapy with video material from his own work. Molyn wrote with Dr. Irvin Yalom of the revised and updated 6th edition of The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. Molyn and his colleagues wrote the book Achieving Psychotherapy Effectiveness in the "Psychotherapy Essentials To Go" series. As such, he is one of the standard-bearers within Canadian psychiatry and 'Distinguished Fellow' of the American Group Psychotherapy Association.

This demonstration of online psychodynamic group therapy by Haim Weinberg en Bram van der Boom illustrates the course of the group dynamics. They also show how to adequately intervene through more extensive application of imagination and by specifically pointing out patients' facial expressions.

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

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 roleplay, psychotherapist Remco van der Wijngaart demonstrates the chair excercise using three different chairs and client roles. He also shows how to do this technique online.

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

In this roleplay, prof. dr. Anthony Bateman demonstrates how to assist clients in the 'pretend mode' by tackling the low level of mentalisation.

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. 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.

ISTDP stands for Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. The essence of ISTDP is about gaining insight into and experiencing emotions, desires and needs, the fears that are associated with experiencing these, and the defense mechanisms that are in place against these fears. Usually these originate from painful experiences in childhood related to insecure attachment and unsafe striving for autonomy. In this webinar, prof. dr. Allan Abbass will show us different applications of ISTDP with mild to complex personality dysfunction. Special attention is given to applying this short-term therapy in an online setting.

The concept of "Moral Injury" was explicitly brought into the limelight by Prof. Brett Litz in his 2009 seminal paper. Moral dilemmas recur frequently in the consulting room with veterans and others. An example of a moral dilemma is as a veteran witnessing sexual abuse and at the same time having the desire to shoot the perpetrator to end this unpleasant scene. The unpleasantness of such a moral dilemma is that both outcomes contradict one's moral compass. After such a dilemma - with whichever outcome - patients experience a gnawing sense of guilt, and if this guilt is not explicitly addressed, this feeling will continue to trouble the patient for life.

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, Laurian Hafkemeijer gives you more insight into her choices as a therapist, illustrated by clips of important tipping points in the therapy sessions with Lisanne.

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 director's cut, Ruud Jongedijk looks back at three NET sessions he had with both Hans and Victoria during the week of the Trauma Tapes. Ruud discusses the various elements of NET therapy, including the lifeline, working through stones and flowers and reading the traumatic story to the patient. The life line, working through flowers, reading the traumatic story aloud and the final reporting in a life booklet are unique elements of NET.

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 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-

Femke has PTSD and experiences difficulties with target selection.

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 Psyflix Masterclass, Anke explains how CBT for PTSD works: how do you address the core cognitions resulting from PTSD (such as "the world is dangerous" and "others are not to be trusted")? It is an evidence-based treatment that is not widely provided in the Netherlands but deserves greater recognition. Join this masterclass and learn about this method, which is frequently used abroad to treat PTSD. Anke is renowned worldwide for her research into PTSD and its treatment.

In addition to an introduction to the mode model and the application of schema therapy, Prof. Dr. Rafaële Huntjens presents the various experts who will speak in this series. She gives you a glimpse of what you can expect in the upcoming episodes.

During the Grief Tapes we focus on recognizing and treating grief. In this studio series, you'll see how Prof. Dr. Paul Boelen treats a patient and how cognitive restructuring can help process her loss and reduce her feelings of guilt.

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 first webinar of the ISDTP series, José Verpoort explains what ISTDP is and how it developed from traditional psychodynamic therapy and how it was originally meant for patients with high psychological resistance. In a role play she shows how to identify anxiety symptoms with a patient during a first session.

Is anger always rooted in trauma, or is some aggression simply part of being human? In this thought-provoking lecture, Dr. Frank Yeomans explores the complex relationship between trauma-related anger and innate human aggression. Drawing from clinical experience and psychodynamic theory, he examines how trauma therapies such as EMDR can reduce secondary anger linked to emotional neglect and abuse — while also challenging the idea that all anger can, or should, be “resolved.” You’ll discover: - How trauma fuels secondary anger and resentment - Why healthy anger is essential for setting boundaries - How unhealthy anger can damage relationships and isolate individuals - Why some forms of aggression may exist independently of trauma - The philosophical and clinical implications of anger in psychotherapy

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 roleplay, David treats Jerry, an inmate recently involved in a violent incident. He uses modes and mode cards to reflect with Jerry on what happened and explore his behavior.

Transference Focused Therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatment that focuses on reducing symptoms of personality disorders by exploring the transfer of feelings and experiences from the patient to the therapist. It is a powerful therapy that can be highly effective in treating complex psychological problems. During the webinar, Frank Yeomans will discuss the main principles of TFP and its application in practice. This webinar is a unique opportunity to learn more about Transference Focused Therapy and to hear one of the leading experts in the field speak.

With Joy Oonk

This e-learning is based on a webinar by prof. dr. Patrick Luyten. Patrick goes deeper into online psychodynamic psychotherapy and in particular Dynamic Interpersonal psychotherapy (DIT). Extensive theory and demonstration are included.

In this roleplay, psychotherapist Remco van der Wijngaart demonstrates the chair excercise using three different chairs and client roles. He also shows how to do this technique online.

In this roleplay, prof. dr. Ad Kerkhof demonstrates how to explore suicidal ideation and help prevent clients from dying by suicide.

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.

In this first roleplay, Marjolein Koementas demonstrates a supervision session with a supervisee in training to become a healthcare psychologist. This is the third session in the supervision series. The focus is on three basic learning interventions: validating, questioning, and summarizing. You will learn how these interventions are applied and which learning domains they engage.

Marjolein Koementas and Niek Perquin present a structured supervision framework for mental health professionals, based on a practical and theoretical model. The learning domains and learning interventions within the model are functionally connected, and the presenters offer a clear explanation of how to apply the model in everyday practice.

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.

In this roleplay, David treats Jerry, an inmate who was recently involved in a violent incident. He uses empathic confrontation to help Jerry see that his conning manipulator mode works against him rather than helping him.

Mental health challenges among adolescents in the UK, and many other countries, have surged over the past decade, with a particularly sharp rise among teenage girls. One factor that stands out is the rapid increase in social media usage, with currently 87% of UK teens aged 12-15 active on these platforms (Ofcom survey, 2022). While the debate on causation continues, numerous studies point to a significant link between social media use and mental health issues. Social media can offer community and connection, but it can also have a darker side. In this insightful masterclass, Dr Jon Goldin will delve into both the risks and benefits of social media on the mental health of young people. He will explore: - The potential detrimental effects of social media - The benefits of online social engagement - How to recognize the impact of social media on patients - Strategies to mitigate negative effects

With Arjan Videler

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.

Participants express a sense of release and gratitude for their emotional connection. They emphasize being present, learning from each other, and the importance of playfulness. The session ends with a symbolic gift exchange and a creative activity: drawing a bicycle to represent shared joy 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.

The session demonstrates an imagery rescripting exercise with a somatic element, focusing on a shame-based memory. Pushing a cushion in the middle of rescripting is used to enhance the client’s affective state and facilitate the effective processing of the memory. The act of pushing helps Thomas shift from an immobilizing state of shame and helplessness to a more mobilized defense, leading to a new sense of empowerment and a safe reconnection with the Vulnerable Child state. Somatic resourcing and verbal experiments are used to further activate Thomas’ soothing system.

In this 10th session of therapy, Richard is angry with his therapist, but doesn't show it immediately. Quin shows how he handles this anger and uses it in therapy. Richard can't imagine Quin taking his criticism seriously.

In this fifth session of the therapy the therapist works on self-image and self-hatred. This is done by using Marlan's triangle of conflict and triangle of person.

In this video Nel Draijer will give you more insight into her choices as a therapist, illustrated by excerpts from key tipping points in the therapy sessions with Anne.

During this Expert's Perspective, Remco van der Wijngaart will give you more insight into his choices as a therapist, illustrated by excerpts from key tipping points in therapy sessions with Anne.

Ad and Lisanne review the memories they worked on in the previous sessions. The SUD of these memories have decreased remarkably. Next, they focus on the memories related to a negative self-image, such as the belief “I am not okay”. Together they can conclude positively with “I am self-aware”.

In this sixth session of the Trauma Tapes, watch Ruud Jongedijk guide his second session with NET exposure. In doing so, he first listens to her life story and traumatic experience -Dutch with English subtitles-

On November 30 and December 7, Psyflix hosted 2 master classes given by experts Anneke Vinke and Dr. Julie Selwyn (English) on the specific issues that can accompany adoption, how to recognize it and how to discuss/treat it. Adoption is a niche topic and these women make it accessible and tangible for us in the therapy room. This is part two of this wonderful series.

On November 30 and December 7, Psyflix hosted 2 master classes given by experts Anneke Vinke and Dr. Julie Selwyn on the specific issues that can accompany adoption, how to recognize it and how to discuss/treat it. Adoption is a niche topic and these women make it accessible and tangible for us in the therapy room. This is part one of this wonderful series.

With Esther Haaijema, Wendy Weijts and Valentyna Parobii