Body-Focused Schema Therapy

In this Psyflix Masterclass, Professors Marleen Rijkeboer and Arnoud Arntz explore the latest developments in schema therapy theory and their practical implications for clinicians. Building on the foundation laid by Jeffrey Young, schema therapy has evolved into a dynamic approach that integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with elements from attachment theory, emotion-focused therapy, and psychodynamic principles. This masterclass delves into newly recognized core emotional needs, such as fairness, and how these shape therapeutic goals. The professors also examine the expansion of schema and mode categories, offering new ways to understand the inner worlds of clients. Special attention is given to the role of imagery in addressing complex emotions like aggression and perceptions of unfairness, as well as the influence of parental and child modes in the development of maladaptive schemas.

In this first part of the masterclass, Dr. Patricia Resick introduces Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)—a structured, evidence-based treatment for PTSD. CPT can be delivered in both individual and group formats and has demonstrated effectiveness across a wide range of traumatic experiences. Backed by extensive research, it not only helps reduce PTSD symptoms but also improves overall well-being by addressing related issues such as guilt and anger. Recognized in major clinical guidelines, CPT is one of the most recommended treatments for trauma-related disorders.

In this second part of the masterclass, Dr. Patricia Resick dives into the key reasons why clients drop out of therapy. She explains what truly makes a difference—such as attending weekly sessions, completing practice assignments, and using Socratic dialogue to foster insight. She also clarifies why empathy alone isn’t enough, and how active patient engagement is essential for treatment success.

In this third part of the masterclass, Dr. Patricia Resick presents research comparing Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with Prolonged Exposure therapy and a waitlist condition over a six-week program. Long-term follow-up revealed low relapse rates, with many participants continuing therapy for unrelated issues. Dr. Resick addresses common myths about PTSD, explains how complex PTSD differs—especially in the context of childhood sexual abuse—and shares findings that show strong symptom improvement across all therapies. She also highlights how CPT is especially effective for individuals with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders.

In this fourth part of the masterclass, Dr. Patricia Resick delves into the neuroscience and theory behind PTSD. Classified as an anxiety disorder, PTSD is closely linked to fear circuitry in the brain. Resick explains how neuroimaging has deepened our understanding of trauma, particularly the roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in the fight-or-flight response. She explores different types of PTSD—including moral injury—and discusses how cognitive and exposure-based therapies target the underlying mechanisms of change. You'll also learn how conditioned stimuli can hinder recovery, and why cognition plays a central role in successful treatment.

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.

In this sixth part of the masterclass, Dr. Patricia Resick unpacks how cognitive theory helps us understand the way people process and organize experiences from early in life. She explains how beliefs like the “just world” assumption shape our expectations around fairness and consequences—and how trauma can disrupt these beliefs, leading to maladaptive thinking patterns. Emotions are explored not as obstacles, but as essential to healing, with a focus on the importance of experiencing and understanding them. Resick also introduces the concept of stuck points—rigid or distorted thoughts that interfere with therapy—and emphasizes how identifying and working through them is key to effective treatment.

In this seventh part of the masterclass, Dr. Patricia Resick introduces key updates from her new book on PTSD treatment, including insights on assessment, telehealth, and therapist preparation. She emphasizes the importance of identifying an index trauma and using validated assessment tools like the PHQ-9 and PCL-5 to track client progress. This session also explores pre-treatment considerations, such as preparing clients for therapy, setting up contracts, and introducing coping strategies. Therapists are encouraged to monitor not only their clients’ progress, but also their own reactions and challenges throughout the process. Resick presents a clear and structured approach to cognitive case conceptualization, helping clinicians better understand their clients and tailor interventions effectively.

In this eighth part of the masterclass, Dr. Patricia Resick explains how CPT sessions are carefully structured to optimize focus and therapeutic outcomes. Each session begins with reviewing symptom measures and homework assignments, often completed in the waiting room or at home before the session starts. To keep the focus on therapy, small talk is minimized, and therapists are encouraged to find creative solutions for clients who lack privacy at home. Resick discusses how to handle avoidance behaviors, adjust schedules when necessary, and maintain momentum.

Chris Lee shares his journey from Perth to Amsterdam and explores the integration of schema therapy with EMDR. He discusses memory mapping as a technique to help clients distance themselves from experiences and compares assessment phases in both therapies. Lee highlights the IRM study's findings on treating PTSD, showing significant improvements. He emphasizes the benefits of combining these therapies for better clinical outcomes.

The discussion highlights the journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. It covers the impact of a difficult childhood marked by abuse and emotional constriction. Alice & Chris Lee reflect on her struggles with expressing emotions and the lack of support from family. Therapeutic goals focus on emotional expression, with techniques like EMDR and schema therapy introduced to address these issues. Establishing positive beliefs and assessing progress in therapy are also emphasized.

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.

Masterclass 1: The development of EFT and relational empathy for deepening affect Rhonda Goldman is a renowned expert in the field of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She has extensive experience in developing and teaching therapeutic approaches that focus on deepening affect and relational empathy. Her insights and knowledge will help us develop a deep understanding of EFT and the importance of empathy in therapy practice.

ADHD – often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated. This masterclass provides the latest updates on effective ADHD management. Prof. Cortese covers: - The evolution of ADHD medications and insights from clinical trials - Pharmacological vs. non-pharmacological treatments: what works (and what doesn’t) - The impact of parent training on treatment outcomes - How trauma influences ADHD symptoms

In the first therapy session, Dr. Elisabeth Kaiser meets patient Willemijn, who has been referred to her because she is struggling with mental health issues. During this initial session, Elisabeth gets to know Willemijn through a questionnaire to gain insight into her background and current emotional state. Elisabeth compares this process to visiting a general practitioner to identify the origins of specific symptoms. This is to find out where her trauma(s) are coming from.

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.

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).

In this video, Sandra Kooij explores the future of ADHD treatments in adults, addressing new developments in the field.

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.

Masterclass 3: Markers and Tasks - Dealing with self-criticism, self-interruption, and unresolved issues. Psyflix presents the Person-Centered Experiential Therapy Masterclass Series: 'Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)' As a speaker and instructor, Imke Herrmann has conducted masterclasses and workshops worldwide, sharing her knowledge and expertise with other mental health professionals.

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”.

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 120th session, 3 years after the start of treatment, the themes of evaluation and farewell are central. Nel asks explicitly about negative comments, because it is integrative if this can be discussed within the relationship. Anne shows that she can reflect, sees the practitioner as a real person, an "other. Anne shows authentic guilt about the harm she has caused others, and talks about what she has learned and what her life looks like now.

The introduction between therapist and patient has already taken place, this is one of the first therapy sessions. In this session, Dawn starts to develop her treatment plan with Anne. They agreed together to start formulating a goal around her problematic anger outbursts (self-destructive behavior). Dawn uses the intervention 'transference tracers' to create a dynamic formulation with Anne. A jointly prepared treatment plan with the accompanying dynamic formulation is an important step in increasing epistemic confidence.

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.

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 fourth and final session, Katy first asks how Pnin is feeling after revisiting and going through his heavy "stone." After a brief evaluation, Katy suggests retelling his story from her perspective and whether the insights Pnin gained from the previous session resurface.

The session demonstrates working with chair distance and using the space in the room, accessing embodied Healthy Adult state as a precursor to inviting the Young One (Vulnerable Child mode) into the room. Movement, voice and verbal experiments are used to enhance the connection between the client and the therapist, as well as Ines’ Healthy Adult state and her Vulnerable Child mode. The session also demonstrates a way to deal with modes that interfere in the work with the Vulnerable Child mode, as well as the use of somatic flashcards.

With Esther Haaijema, Wendy Weijts and Valentyna Parobii

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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, 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.

In this roleplay, Limor treats Jerry, an inmate recently transferred to a different clinic. She uses empathic confrontation to help him understand that his self-aggrandizer mode does not always work in his favor.

Femke Jonker shares her expertise on recognizing and supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. She highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis through IQ and adaptive functioning assessments, emphasizing the role of social and emotional functioning in treatment. The discussion explores tailored intervention strategies, providing valuable insights on ensuring individuals receive the appropriate care and support they need.

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

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

With Elsa van den Broek

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 session, Frank addresses the sudden loss of his father in a car accident, a traumatic experience with a profound effect on how he goes through life. Gradually they come to his fear of intimacy with others.

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 webinar prof. dr. Wim Veling en Louis Zantema provide insight into teatment of pain disorders and stress using virtual reality. Supporting research is discussed and as well as the appliction of VR.

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.

With Joy Oonk

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-

In this video Else Ludden shows how to make an arm cataleptic - this can be used for different symptoms that can occur with FND. Example when someone suffers from a trembling arm, but also when people walk and make involuntary movements with the arms. In this video we follow Roy, in whom FND manifests as seizure-like decreased control of his legs.

In this session, Drs. Edith Tjoa discusses the case that forms the basis for the continuation of the series.

In this fifth session of the BEPP series, prof. dr. Berthold Gersons shows how to guide a patient through the ritual of saying goodbye. This concluding ritual is an important part of BEPP therapy.

Femke has PTSD, early childhood trauma, low self-image and avoidant traits.

Femke experiences a lot of feelings of guilt. Dr. Patricia Waaijman uses EMDR to help her out.

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'.

In this session, Ad and Lisanne focus on four memories: two memories related to her boss, including a pregnancy, and two other traumatic memories. Lisanne realizes that she does matter and that she is OK as she is.

In this first video of THE NET TAPES, Dr. Elisabeth Kaiser discusses the history of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and what it means exactly. She also explains how NET works and how it can be applied to people with trauma.

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 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.

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

In this demonstration Haim Weinberg en Bram van der Boom provide insight into online psychodinamic group therapy. The course of the group dynamics is illustrated as well as how to adequately intervene online using imagination, and by specifically pointing out patients' facial and other non-verbal expressions. Adequate handling of technical difficulties during group session is addressed as well as a clear example of online co-therapist cooperation (min. 17-18).

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

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 fifth session of the BEPP series, prof. dr. Berthold Gersons shows how to guide a patient through the ritual of saying goodbye. This concluding ritual is an important part of BEPP therapy.

Prof. dr. Donald Baucom has been doing research into relationships and couples therapy for years. Speaking from his rich and extensive experience, he explains how to make a standard CBT treatment even more effective by having the clients' partner be actively involved in the therapy. It's not necessary to be a couples therapist to apply these techniques. Donald ends the webinar with a roleplay, in which he demonstrates how to include the help of a clients' partner in the treatment.

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.

In this presentation, we delve into the essence of Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals, highlighting the pivotal role of empathetic responses. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is metaphorically described as an expansive sea of empathy, with isles of work. Our journey begins with a deep dive into empathic exploration and attunement. We aim to uncover the core issues troubling the patient, adopting the perspective and sensitivity of a therapist to navigate through their emotional landscape. The aim is to follow and to guide.

Existential therapy is one of the most established psychotherapeutic approaches, originating in the 1920s and 1930s. In this video, we explore fundamental life questions such as the meaning of existence, making choices, and our relationships with others. We delve into themes such as freedom, limitations, and the search for meaning. Additionally, we provide practical examples and case studies, as well as suggestions for further reading to deepen your understanding of existential psychotherapy.

First session with Lisette – Lisette experiences a strange sense of disgust when people become clingy; she feels like saying, "Leave me alone. Don’t stick to me," even with friends and strangers. This isn’t physical, but rather emotional. Les Greenberg explores this feeling more deeply, trying to understand where it might come from. What does "too close" mean to her, and why doesn't she want to feel this way in friendships?

Amy demonstrates how to create an accurate case conceptualization for patients with psychosis and posttraumatic stress according to CBT principles, and how to develop a tailored treatment plan.

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.

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.

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.

Femke experiences a lot of feelings of guilt. Dr. Patricia Waaijman uses EMDR to help her out.

Femke has PTSD and experiences difficulties with target selection.

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.

In this role-play, Marcel van den Hout demonstrates how to set up a behavioral experiment with a client. The goal of this experiment is to test negatieve beliefs and expectations of the client, so that these can be disproven.

In this role-play, David van den Berg demonstrates the multidimensional evaluation technique. This technique can be applied to change negatieve core beliefs of a client about him- or herself.

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 e-learning is based on a webinar with dr. Guy Diamond, dr. Suzanne Levy, and Christel Bouwens. In this e-learning, you will learn more about Attachment Based Family Treatment. You will also be given examples from theory and practice that you can use in your own therapy with clients.

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

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.

The Science of Sex in Long-Term Relationships In this talk, sex educator Emily Nagoski describes a transformative approach to “low desire.” Based on the most current science, this talk offers three actionable ideas for helping clients sustain (or rebuild!) a sexual connection in a long-term relationship by shifting focus from desire to pleasure and strategies to co-create it.

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.

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.

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.