Dr Otto Kernberg - The Series

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

After losing his job following escalating conflicts with a new manager, David is left questioning what went wrong. Once proud of his stable work history, he now finds himself overwhelmed by frustration and anger, not only professionally but also at home. Since the birth of their son, his relationship with his wife has grown increasingly tense. He experiences her as critical and distant, which fuels further resentment and emotional withdrawal. Patterns begin to emerge that connect his workplace conflicts with the dynamics in his marriage. In this clinical session, the therapist proposes a long-term treatment trajectory focused on improving interpersonal functioning. Through guided self-reflection, David is invited to examine his emotional responses, relational patterns, and underlying vulnerabilities.

In this session, psychotherapy unfolds through the classical technique of free association. The patient is encouraged to speak freely, allowing thoughts, feelings, and memories to surface without censorship. What emerges is a landscape shaped by fear of criticism, relational tension, and uncertainty about intimacy and parenting. The therapist listens closely, tracing emotional undercurrents beneath the narrative. Particular attention is given to the patient’s sensitivity to judgment and how this fear shapes interactions in close relationships. Themes of vulnerability, attachment, and self-doubt gradually take form. Through careful guidance, the therapist supports open emotional expression while addressing underlying conflicts. The session concludes with a reflective moment, highlighting both the patient’s fears and the unfolding therapeutic journey toward greater self-understanding.

Beyond food: understanding and treating eating disorders at their source with EMDR. In this webinar, Natalia Seijo, Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, EMDR Europe trainer, and specialist in complex trauma, explores eating disorders beyond their behavioral aspects. Through her integrative approach, Natalia Seijo helps shed light on the hidden roots of eating disorders: • How to work beyond eating behaviors • Understanding the defense mechanisms that maintain the disorder • Exploring body image distortion

In this in-depth interview, Otto Kernberg reflects on how the DSM-5 conceptualizes the severity of personality disorders through disturbances in self-functioning and interpersonal relationships. He explores why narcissistic patients often struggle in therapy, particularly due to rigid self-perceptions and difficulties with dependency and vulnerability. Kernberg discusses contemporary treatment approaches that integrate cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic methods, with special attention to complex and chronic delusional patterns. Drawing on his background and early aspirations as a neurologist, he shares insights from psychiatry and underscores the lasting value of psychoanalytic training. The interview also touches on the personal and professional challenges therapists face when working with severe personality pathology, and the ongoing need for effective, well-founded treatments. Learning objectives: -Understand DSM-5’s dimensional view on personality disorder severity -Gain insight into therapeutic challenges with narcissistic patients -Explore integrative treatment approaches combining CBT and psychodynamic therapy -Reflect on the role of psychoanalytic training in modern psychiatry

In Understanding Healthy vs. Unhealthy Narcissism, Frank Yeomans demonstrates how healthy narcissistic traits support realistic self-esteem and genuine connection, whereas unhealthy narcissism can lead to isolation and relational blind spots. He highlights that the capacity for deep, reciprocal relationships is central to both assessment and treatment. Learning objectives - Recognize the distinction between healthy and unhealthy narcissistic features - Gain insight into how relational capacities support diagnostic understanding - Understand which dynamics emerge in therapy when partners express their dissatisfaction

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 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

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).

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.

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?

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 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 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 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.

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 fourth session of the Trauma Tapes, you'll see Prof. Ad de Jongh apply EMDR to a traumatic experience of Victoria. He also helps change her self-blame, a common theme in traumatic experiences. It also provides insight into how quickly EMDR can be effective. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this video, Dr. Gary Burlingame introduces the Evidence-Based Group Treatment (EBGT) website, a resource designed to support group psychotherapy in both professional and scientific settings. Recognized by the American Psychological Association in 2018, the website offers access to research-supported treatments, therapeutic relationship guidance, and alternative forms of evidence. Dr. Burlingame discusses the site’s development, structure, and practical tools for recruiting members into group therapy — grounded in findings from meta-analyses. He also outlines future directions for the platform, including expanded resources on relationship-based treatments and tools to monitor therapy outcomes.

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.

In this session, the couple reflects on the previous meeting, expressing hope about the therapy process despite uncertainties. They discuss communication struggles, such as frequent interruptions and the need for more patience. Frustration and anger are identified as recurring issues. The session explores the deeper emotional roots of stress, focusing on complex family dynamics—particularly parental relationships—and how early experiences impact adult relationships. 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 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.

Jelle Troelstra, psychiatrist, elaborates on the treatment of sex offenders. A partnership between Psyflix and NIFP.

In this fifth session of the Trauma Tapes, you'll see how Prof. Dr. Ad de Jongh applies EMDR 2.0: an EMDR method based on working memory theory. In doing so, Ad de Jongh uses a variation of tasks aimed at increasing working memory load. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this sixth Sue Johnson session with Allison, they further explore the abuse she has experienced, the lack of safety, the coping strategies she has developed to deal with this, and the consequences. In doing so, they explore emotions of fear and sadness she experienced as a child. In doing so, Sue takes her through an imagining with her younger self, giving her safety, comfort and love. 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.

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.

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 Sandra Mulkens demonstrates exposure as treatment intervention for ARFID.

In this video, Else shows how to make the whole body cataleptic. You use this when people can stand on their cataleptic legs, but still make a lot of unexpected movements or uncontrolled movements. Walking becomes more difficult because of this.

In this director's cut, Prof. Dr. Berthold Gersons looks back on his BEPP sessions with Hans and Victoria. He places the traumas of both in a broader life story, giving meaning to the traumas within the patients' life course. He zooms in on both patients' first traumatic experience that forms a kink in the life line and is accompanied by grief.

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 Trauma Tapes, you'll see Prof. Ad de Jongh apply EMDR to a traumatic experience of Victoria. He also helps change her self-blame, a common theme in traumatic experiences. It also provides insight into how quickly EMDR can be effective. -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.

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

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.

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.

In this video, we see a fragment from an intake session between therapist Ad Kerkhof and patient Carla. The conversation focuses on identifying intrusive thoughts in the context of EMDR and suicide prevention. Ad Kerkhof carefully explores the nature of the intrusions — what form they take, when they occur, and what their content is. At the same time, he inquires about Carla’s current medication and how her depressive symptoms manifest. Central to the conversation is the question: what is Carla internally struggling with — which thoughts, feelings, or beliefs are fueling her sense of hopelessness?

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.

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 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”.

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.

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

This clinical segment explores the volatile interpersonal world of Jack. Through a detailed analysis by a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, we witness the rapid shifting of internal states that often characterizes complex personality dynamics in a therapeutic setting.

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.

The final phase of therapy Indie now has a steady relationship with Martijn, experiences less separation anxiety. The focus in this session is on goodbyes: cat died last week, but Indie coped well. Together, Frank and Indie reflect on their progress.

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 first session between Frank Yeomans and Indie, Frank explains what personality disorder is and how it may be related to Indie's depression, and how he experiences problems in multiple areas of life: 1. emotionally (fluctuating emotions), 2. relationships (intense relationships), 3. behavior (drug use, promiscuity), 4. confusion about one's own identity

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.

In this roleplay, prof. dr. David Bernstein en Limor Navot demonstrate dealing with the 'detached mode' as part of borderline personality disorder using schematherapeutic techniques.

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 session, Dr. Leanne Campbell deepens her work with Nina as the therapeutic relationship grows and Nina feels more comfortable in Leanne's presence. As trust increases, new, deeply rooted memories emerge. Nina shares more about her experiences, enriching the session and allowing them to work together to explore and process these emerging emotions and memories.

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.

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.

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.

How do you create a positive bond between yourself and your partner? In this video, the first two stages of EFT are explained and illustrated through a demonstration. Afterwards, Dr. Marlene Best and Dr. Sue Johnson discuss the therapy session with each other, so you can get some tips from it as well.

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 demonstration, Marjolein Koementas systematically builds a learning-focused conversation with supervisee Kadir. The session begins with a brief check-in, followed by an inventory of the supervisee’s learning questions. Each question is then refined, the corresponding learning domain is identified, and together they work toward formulating a concrete outcome question. This video illustrates how a supervisor can bring structure to a learning conversation and thereby deepen the supervisee’s learning process.

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.

This presentation examines the complex relationship between addiction and criminal law, particularly focusing on culpability in cases of intoxication. It discusses how various jurisdictions handle prior fault rules and the challenges faced by defendants with mental disorders or substance use issues. The role of behavioral experts is highlighted, emphasizing their impact on judicial decisions regarding addiction and culpability.

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.

Hanneke Schaap provides an introduction to the scientific basis of the role of religion and meaning in the treatment of psychological issues. Additionally, she offers clear guidelines for religion and meaning-sensitive treatment.

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.

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 series, you will learn about the existing and future clinical applications of VR. In this second masterclass, Skip Rizzo will show us ways in which virtual reality can be used as part of PTSD treatment. He will also show ways in which VR can help patients suffering from chronic pain.

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.

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.

In this masterclass, Skip Rizzo shows different ways in which virtual reality (VR) can be used in mental healthcare. He shows us this with examples from virtual reality applications and interventions.

In this role-play Marjolein Koementas-de Vos demonstrates how to prepare a group for the start of group psychotherapy. The session highlights the therapeutic benefits of group work and outlines key rules such as commitment, regular attendance, and confidentiality, all essential for creating a safe environment. Group members are encouraged to share their experiences and offer feedback to one another. Common concerns about expressing personal feelings in a group setting are addressed. The group is introduced as an “emotional gym” — a place to work on interpersonal issues — with the facilitator supporting open and respectful dialogue.

In this role-play, Kim Helmus demonstrates how to challenge a clients' beliefs. In this technique, the therapist and client review events the client experienced that disprove his or her negative beliefs and thus the reasons for showing the avoidance behavior.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 roleplay, prof. dr. David Bernstein en Limor Navot demonstrate dealing with the 'detached mode' as part of borderline personality disorder using schematherapeutic techniques.