TW7.1 - River of Life Method: A Technique for Group Schema Therapy - Part 1
Tracks
Track 7
Group Therapy
Innovation
| Thursday, May 30, 2024 |
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
Overview
Pre-Conference Workshop
Details
If the presenter suggests breaking into groups then you should access the Breakout Foyer HERE
The River of Life Method is a novel technique for group schema therapy that uses the metaphor of a river of life to help patients visualize and understand their life story and their schemas. The River of Life Method can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of group schema therapy by fostering self-awareness, empathy, validation, and change. The workshop is suitable for therapists who are interested in learning more about group schema therapy and the River of Life Method.
In this workshop, we will introduce the practical steps and the clinical applications of the River of Life.
We will cover the following topics:
• The theoretical background and rationale of the River of Life Method
• The structure and process of the River of Life Method
• The role and skills of the therapists and the helpers in facilitating the River of Life Method
• The benefits and challenges of using the River of Life Method in group schema therapy
The workshop will also include experiential exercises to illustrate the use of the River of Life Method.
The River of Life Method is a novel technique for group schema therapy that uses the metaphor of a river of life to help patients visualize and understand their life story and their schemas. The River of Life Method can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of group schema therapy by fostering self-awareness, empathy, validation, and change. The workshop is suitable for therapists who are interested in learning more about group schema therapy and the River of Life Method.
In this workshop, we will introduce the practical steps and the clinical applications of the River of Life.
We will cover the following topics:
• The theoretical background and rationale of the River of Life Method
• The structure and process of the River of Life Method
• The role and skills of the therapists and the helpers in facilitating the River of Life Method
• The benefits and challenges of using the River of Life Method in group schema therapy
The workshop will also include experiential exercises to illustrate the use of the River of Life Method.
Speaker
Marie Ociskova
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University In Olomouc
River of Life Method: A Technique for Group Schema Therapy
Biography
Marie is a clinical psychologist based in Prague, the Czech Republic. She has been working at psychiatric departments in Olomouc and Beroun, providing treatment for adults with personality disorders and other chronic mental health issues. Marie has also engaged in psychiatric research and has done studies on mental health stigma and predictors of treatment outcomes in naturalistic settings
Jan Praško
Professor Of Psychiatry
Department Of Psychiatry, Faculty Of Medicine And Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc
River of Life Method: A Technique for Group Schema Therapy
Biography
Jan Prasko is a professor of psychiatry and a certified schema therapist. He has over 35 years of experience in teaching, training and supervising cognitive-behavioral in various countries. He is the president of the Czech Psychotherapeutic Association and the author of over 600 articles on psychotherapy research and practice (HI=29), and over 80 monographies. He specializes in working with patients with complex mental disorders, such as OCD, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and bipolar disorder. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and skills with other professionals and helping them improve their clinical outcomes.
