Three good reasons why you should enrol for this webinar:

1. To learn how to identify perfectionists. Perfectionism is often concealed. Clinically significant perfectionism is often missed as the most significant causative factor in a wide range of psychological difficulties

2. To be more aware of the risk of suicide in this section of the clinical population. Perfectionists often appear to be successful, well functioning, high achievers, but their perfectionism can increase their vulnerability to suicide.

3. To understand why perfectionists tend to drop out of therapy prematurely, and to be more aware of useful strategies to maintain engagement.

Nobody comes along for therapy asking to be cured of his or her perfectionism, but it is often the hidden psychopathology underlying the presenting concern, and one which therapists may miss. Albert Ellis argued that resolving these clients’ perfectionism is the most “elegant solution” to their problems. Dr David Baker will set out the principle therapeutic strategies for working with this client group, and the interventions most likely to help them resolve their compulsion. The webinar will also afford attendees the opportunity to ask questions and discuss how to identify and manage difficult cases.

About the Webinar Presenter

Dr David Baker has been a CBT clinician for 30 years, working for the NHS and in independent practice. During his period of office as a director on the Board of the BABCP, he founded the BABCP IPSIG, which he chaired for several years. He remains an active member of the IPSIG committee. A life-long interest in perfectionism, stemming from his own struggles with perfectionism, culminated in a five year research PhD in which he developed a parsimonious and clinically useful theory of perfectionism. David starting this self-funded project 13 years ago, on the same day his bus-pass arrived. The conclusion of the project is being marked with the publication of a book entitled "PERFECTIONISM THE WAY WE LIVE TODAY - A therapy book for sufferers of persistent perfectionism and therapists involved in helping sufferers", and this webinar.

To obtain a copy of David's book, email David at drdavidbaker@btinternet.com. The book is priced at £6.99 plus p&p, but available to webinar registrants at the special proce of £5 plus p&p.

You'll get an immediate booking confirmation from Eventbrite upon registration, and a link for logging on to the webinar one day before the due date. We'll be online thirty minutes before the webinar begins. Please log on in plenty of time so that you can sort out any last minute technical issues. We'll start with a brief registration period, during which time we will remind you how Zoom (the platform we use) works, and iron out any last minute technical problems you may be experiencing. There will be opportunities to interact with the presenter and fellow participants. If you haven't used Zoom before, we strongly encourage you to create a free account and practise making a Zoom video call with a friend or colleague in order to feel confident using the system.

The webinar will be recorded and available to stream for a short period afterwards. If you are unable to attend the live events and would like access to the recording, just sign up for the event and you will be sent a streaming link shortly after the webinar has aired.

Webinar Presenter: Dr. David Baker

Webinar Host: Adam May

Booking will close 3 days before the webinar. Places are limited, so we suggest you book early.

About the Webinar Host

Adam May is BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist. His is based in Llanddaniel, on Anglesey, where he has developed a flourishing independent practice offering CBT since 1991. In addition to his therapy work, Adam supports and supervises other independent practitioners throughout the UK via Zoom. He co-founded CBT Psychotherapist Briefings with Sophie Wood earlier this year.

www.adammay.co.uk

FAQs

Who is the target group for this webinar?

This webinar is designed for CBT practitioners working in independent practice, although much of the material will also be of interest to mental health practitioners working in other modalities in an independent practice setting.

What do I need to do before the webinar?

We will be using the Zoom Platform for this event. Once you have registered, you will immediately receive confirmation of your booking from Eventbrite and then a link to the webinar one day before the due date.

You can email any questions or requests you may have in advance to the Webinar Host, Adam May.

What will happen when I join the webinar?

Please log in a few minutes before the webinar start time of 9.30am. You will find yourself in the virtual webinar room. We will briefly remind you how to use Zoom when we start. If you experience any technical difficulties at this time, use the chat option to message Adam, the Webinar Host. If you get stuck and cannot access the webinar, then you can email Adam.

You will be able to use the online chat option to message the Presenter and Host, and the rest of the group during the meeting. You will also be able to switch your camera and microphone on and off.

What happens after the webinar?

We will be directing you to an online survey after the event. Your feedback will be much appreciated. Completion of the survey will trigger us to email you time-limited access to a video recording of the event, and a Certificate Of Enrolment.

What happens if I experience technical difficulties?

If you experience technical difficulties which cannot be quickly resolved when accessing the webinar, please notify us immediately within the webinar messaging facility, or by email.

What is the refund policy?

No refunds will be made in respect of people making a booking and subsequently finding they are unable to attend the webinar. Refunds will be made in the event of unforeseen technical difficulties which prevent the participant from joining or hearing the webinar. In these circumstances, participants should make every effort to contact the webinar provider by email or using the text communication options within Zoom itself during the thirty minute registration period before the webinar begins. This refund policy only applies where it is not possible for the participant to hear the presenter. By registering for this event, particpants accept responsibility for ensuring their own microphones and cameras are able to function on the Zoom platform

What is your contact email adddress?

You can contact Adam, your Webinar Host at adamatclothhall@gmail.com