Department of Clinical Psychology - CPD

Developing rapport with difficult-to-engage florid schizophrenic clients

Some creative strategies for working with acutely psychotic clients. Dr David Fewtrell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. David has considerable practical experience of interpersonal contact with people suffering from schizophrenia, both in the community and in acute in-patient settings. He has also been involved in clinical teaching in both the public and private sector. He has benefited from specialist CPD training at the University of Zurich

Date

16 May 2008

Time

9.30-4

Location

3

Trainer

Dr. David Fewtrell

Price

Free for DCP members, Free for BPS members, Free for non-members

Outline

Examples of schizophrenia-typical utterances, which may sometimes leave the clinician unsure how to respond in a therapeutic capacity; Classical models of schizophrenic self-experience which may be useful to the clinician in understanding the origin of delusional statements; Possible use of such models in assisting the clinician to construct an optimal response to apparently bizarre statements.

For Whom

Clinicians who specialise in severe and enduring mental health problems, particularly face-to-face contact with acutely disturbed clients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Aims & Objectives

There will be a skills-based workshop component, in which participants will be encouraged to respond to a sample of delusional accounts, in a manner consistent with the model presented.

Topics Covered

Therapeutic interaction with acutely psychotic clients.

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