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.

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.

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.

In this webinar, Travis Atkinson discusses how to facilitate partner relationship therapy in a partner relationship format. He explains the similarities and differences with EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and points out how both models complement each other. In a role-play, Travis gives an example of how schema therapy can be applied within couples 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.

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

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.

How can you stay truly connected with your teenager—especially during a stage when they seem to pull away? In this introduction to Hold Me Tight / Let Me Go, Barbara Veldt explores how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can help strengthen the bond between parents and teens. Developed in the US and further refined in Norway and the Netherlands, this program offers practical tools to navigate the challenges of adolescence—from identity pressures and mood swings to the growing need for independence. Through group sessions, home assignments, and family conversations, grounded in attachment theory, parents learn how to provide support and safety while giving their teenager space to grow. Suitable for all parents, including divorced or single parents.

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.

With Joy Oonk

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 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.

This e-learning is based on a webinar by prof. dr. Anthony Bateman and dr. Dawn Bales. They talk in depth about Mentalization Based Treatment, the basic principles of MBT and how this approach can be applied in an online setting.

In this roleplay, Odette Brand and Remco van de Wijngaart demonstrate imagery rescripting, a technique often applied in schematherapy to reduce negative emotions associated with negative early childhood experiences.

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 you can experience the safe place exercise and learn to apply this exercise in session. This exercise is geared towards helping clients obtain a strong sense of safety.

Wendy Behary is internationally renowned for her expertise and experience in treating patients with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) with schema therapy. In this webinar, she first gives an overview of what narcissism is and what science tells us about narcissism. She also explains how narcissism can be understood from a schematherapeutic perspective, and how to treat NPD with schema therapy. She also shows in a role play how to empathically confront a narcissistic patient.

In this webinar, Graham Taylor shows how to combine schema therapy and EMDR with complex cases. Graham Taylor has many years of experience in applying different forms of therapy with this population of patients.

With Elsa van den Broek

With Arjan Videler

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 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 demonstration, Elisabeth Kaiser shows how to guide a client through the imaginary exposure exercise using the flower. This exercise is aimed at having the client bring back a significant positive memory in vivid detail.

Led by Dr. Denise Sloan, this masterclass introduces Written Exposure Therapy—a promising approach for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Traditional PTSD treatments often struggle with high dropout rates, particularly among veterans. This brief, structured writing method offers an accessible alternative that helps clients process traumatic experiences. Research and clinical trials have shown it to be effective in reducing symptoms, with clients reporting it as both manageable and beneficial. A treatment manual is now available in multiple languages, making it widely applicable in practice.

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.

In this last phase of a group schema therapy for cluster C personality disorders, we see experts Guido Sijbers and Judith Holland at work. They show how to use the group in a chair exercise to help stimulate the healthy adult mode in patient Susan. Susan has a problem at work and would like to confront her boss.

In this demonstration dr. Tim Wind guides progressive muscle relaxation. Research has provided supportive evidence for the effectiveness of this simple technique in reducing anxiety, depression and stress as well as the promotion of general wellbeing.

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.

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.

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.

Led by Dr. Denise Sloan, this masterclass introduces Written Exposure Therapy—a promising approach for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Traditional PTSD treatments often struggle with high dropout rates, particularly among veterans. This brief, structured writing method offers an accessible alternative that helps clients process traumatic experiences. Research and clinical trials have shown it to be effective in reducing symptoms, with clients reporting it as both manageable and beneficial. A treatment manual is now available in multiple languages, making it widely applicable in practice.

With Elsa van den Broek

Berend Oosterhuis takes you through a brief description of what boxing coaching entails and what their work involves.

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.

A toolbox full of exercises you can immediately apply with clients. Anne-Marie Claassen guides you through an exercise on Schema Therapy & the Healthy Adult: Narrative Future Visualization.

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.

In this lecture, dr. Patricia Resick discusses the evolution of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) over the past 35 years, focusing on its development and research outcomes. Resick also outlines the 12-session structure of CPT, starting with education about PTSD and the assignment of an impact statement. Patients are encouraged to explore how their trauma has affected their beliefs about safety, trust, and relationships. The therapy helps patients understand the connection between their thoughts and emotions, teaching them to challenge negative beliefs to improve emotional well-being.