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Psychological Therapies Awareness

This series provides information about the differences between  talking or psychlogical therapies and relationship facets which promote meaningful  recovery. 

  • Part 1: Meaningful Recovery and Respectful Approaches Movie and PDF
    The fundamental issue of respect and the differences in Humanistic Person Centred Therapy versus Medical Model ‘treatment’. Organisations that facilitate meaningful Psycho-social Recovery. 
     
  • Part 2: Pre Therapy/Contact Work  Movie and PDF 
    A brief introduction of Pre Therapy/Contact Work for patients who are difficult to engage and proof of efficacy.
     
  • Part 3: CBT and Humanistic Therapies  Movie and PDF 
    The differences between Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Humanistic Therapies and the importance of Personal Self- Development.
     
  • Part 4: Personal Assessment of the Counsellor  Movie and PDF 
    This part depicts how humanistic therapy trainees are assessed for their ability to relate and dialogue with patients - focusing on congruence, empathy and unconditional positive regard.