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An on-demand
Introductory Course for
Health & Social Care Professionals
On-demand studying at a time that suits you
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Supported by Tutors through Monthly online Q&A
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In an environment that is conducive to your learning
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Recognised Certificate of Completion issued
Avril Ishmael,
RMN
"I found the course really engaging and I liked the fact I could do it at my own pace."
Anne Carbonnier, Psychiatrist
"It is good to get an understanding of the model and to look at relational patterns everywhere around me."
Romley Carlin,
RMN
"I have certainly learned so much and look forward to taking this learning back to my own team and practice."
What's included in the course
01
What does CAT Therapy look like?
You will be learning about what happens in a typical CAT therapy
Total
duration 00:14:30
02
The Theoretical underpinnings of CAT
Dawn will walk you through some of the theories that helped to develop CAT
Total
duration 00:26:40
03
Writing in CAT
You will learn all about the different uses of writing in CAT and we will reformulate a very special character
Total
duration 00:15:30
04
Reciprocal Roles and Mapping
Two of CATs most key features, you will get to see a map being developed in real time
Total
duration 00:41:20
05
CATs understanding of 'the Self'
In this module, you will be finding out how CAT conceptualises this idea
Total
duration 00:09:50
06
Traps, Dilemmas and Snags
Familiarise yourself with key cognitive components from the Psychotherapy File and their application to practice
Total
duration 00:10:40
07
The Self States Model
Introduced a little later into the model, it considers how someone with an Emotionally Unstable Personality type could benefit from CAT
Total
duration 00:09:20
08
Transference and Counter-transference
Often referred to as the 'Push' and 'Pull' felt in therapy
Total
duration 00:12:40
09
Consultation using CAT
Find out about how CAT can be used to support staff teams and organisations
Total
duration 00:25:30
10
CAT Research and Evidence Base
Hayden interviews Dr Stephen Kellett, Consultant Psychologist and Psychotherapist and Programme Director of IAPT at Sheffield University.
Total
duration 00:26:00
11
Your own case example
You will be guided to apply some of the different CAT tools to the patient you have been reflecting on during the course
Total
duration 00:13:00
12
Endings in CAT
Ignore at your peril; CAT places a big emphasis on attending to the ending. Find out why in the final module
Total
duration 00:13:50
Also included in your purchase...
Your Tutors
With over 48 years of experience between them, Dawn and Hayden are passionate CAT therapists as well as registered mental health nurses. If you want to know more, visit the About section of the site.
We have been endorsed as a high-quality training provider by Skills for Care, the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England.
Annonymous
"Both were brilliant, approachable, non judgmental, understanding and very welcoming."
Mitchell Hughes
"So yeah, I'd like to say a big thank you to
Hayden and Dawn for the opportunity to come along today."
Kimberley Tegwen-Pane
"Brilliant training and very helpful and informative trainers, would definitely recommend."
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