Institut für Schematherapie Köln
International online learning hub
for “Schema Therapy with Children, Adolescents & Parents (ST-CA)”
SCHEMA THERAPY WITH CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS & PARENTS (ST-CA).
Schema Therapy (ST), developed by Jeffrey Young, is an enhancement and development of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). ST integrates emotions, but also developmental aspects centrally in their diagnostic and therapeutic considerations. In addition, ST is based on a model of schemas, modes and the basic needs and “their fate” during the life course. Therefore, ST — in terms of technical and strategic variant of CBT – seems to be also and especially in the field of child and adolescent therapy particularly suited to generate action-guiding, diagnostic and therapeutic concepts.
The concept of Schema Therapy with children, adolescents and parents was substantially developed by Christof Loose and Peter Graaf and is supervised by Christof Loose in Cologne (Germany) since 2013. The Practioner’s Guide of ST-CA in English was published in 2020 by Loose, Graaf, Zarbock & Holt. It presents the ST-CA model and provides a clear, practical guide to clinical implementation.
You can learn more about ST-CA with “Felix and his Modes”, a video wherein Christof explains ST-CA with the story of a child, named Felix, and “Empathic Creativity in Schema Therapy”, a short video wherein Christof gives an insight into the process how to learn and apply ST-CA. Or you ca have a look at “What to do when Tom is feeling blu?” or “What to do when Sophie is feeling blu?”, two videos which explain boys or girls the mode model.
More videos, e.g. about the ST-CA training, you can find on the website www.schematherapy-for-children.de.
‚Learning by Playing’ is a game about Schema Therapy in general, but also about Schema Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Parents (ST-CA). With the help of ‚Learning by Playing’ you can expand, deepen, and consolidate your learned knowledge that you have gathered from your experiences but also from the courses, trainings, seminars, workshops, and/or supervisions about ST and ST-CA in particular.
If you are interested in an overview about the empirical evidence for ST-CA you can have a look in an articel of Christof.
BRIEF BIO OF THE PRESENTER
Christof Loose, PhD., Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist for Children and Adolescents (CBT), works in his own Private Practice in Dusseldorf, affiliated with the Heinrich-Heine-University, Department of Clinical Psychology, Germany 2012–2017, research activity e.g. in ST-CA (Development of Schema-Questionnaire for Children (DISC), Chair of the subcommittee Working Group in ST-CA 2013–2017, since 2013 advanced-level certified, trainer and supervisor (ISST e.V.), editor and author of ST-CA books and Video-Learning (DVD), conducts workshops and seminars in Schema Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Parents, worldwide.
INTERNATIONAL ONLINE LEARNING HUB IN ST-CA: Change of Organiser
Since 2020, IST‑K Schema Therapy Cologne has organised several online curricula for ST-CA ‑accreditet by ISST e.V. — in cooperation with Dr Christof Loose. This has given participants from many different countries the opportunity to learn ST-CA and integrate it into their daily practice.
Change of Organiser
Due to new, very complicated tax rules in Germany, it is no longer possible for IST‑K to organise online seminars with international participants.
We are therefore very pleased that Dr Susan Simpson, Director of the Schema Therapy Institute Scotland (STS) is willing to take over the further organisation of the international curricula, workshops of special interest and the 1st Online Conference in ST-CA.
For more information and to register for current courses, please visit the STS website.
1st Online Conference in Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents (ST-CA)
Topic: Creative Approaches in ST-CA
Have a look at our trailer. Detailed information can be found on our special page.
This conference is organised in cooperation with the Schema Therapy Institute Scotland (STS) under the direction of Dr. Susan Simpson.
Registration and further organisation will be handled by the STS.