Effective Socratic Questioning  in CBT

Practical CBT delivers high quality training workshops across the UK, Ireland and internationally for therapists, counsellors, health care workers, educators and the general publicWe offer CPD programmes in anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, couples counselling and other areas along with specialist sessions for SMEs and charitable organisations.A key part of our training programmes is the extensive resource guides we provide for all delegates.Our lead consultant, Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA.  He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. He was Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author ofThinking Psychologically(Palgrave) and co-editor ofAccounting for Relationships.  He is an occasional columnist forthe Guardian,theBBCand theTimes Higher. He currently works in private practice and was a volunteer therapist in Greater Manchester for several years. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists.Delegates from the following organisations have attended our workshops:NHSThe University of ManchesterTrinity College Dublin1Point CounsellingUniversity of BoltonLiverpool John Moores UniversityUniversity of SalfordOxford UniversityThe Open UniversityYorkville University, CaliforniaDepartment of Mental Health, Los Angeles CountyThe Chinese University of Hong KongUniversity of Queensland, AustraliaWest Yorkshire PoliceDHCLotus Rose PsychotherapySimeon CentreMhiSTLancashire ConstabularyBeacon CounsellingThe Relationship HubHurting to HealingCraven CollegeTalking Therapies'Practical CBT' is a trading name of Hampshire Global Ltd Companies Registration Number: 08534602

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This practical workshop will cover key techniques in the use of Socratic Questioning (SQ) in CBT.

Key Skills for Cognitive Therapists

This collection of workshops focuses on the key skills needed by all cognitive therapists.  We will introduce some new twists to well-known skills.  A safe and friendly introduction for new therapists and a refresher for experienced practitioners.

This practical workshop will cover key techniques in the use of Socratic Questioning (SQ) in CBT. No prior knowledge is assumed and basic building blocks will be a key focus. This webinar will provide practical scripts and ways to deal with complex client responses.This workshop will help you focus on the practical skills which will make a difference.<ol><li>OVERVIEW</li><li>What is Socratic Questioning?</li><li>What are the Benefits and Risks?</li><li>PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES</li><li>Challenging Negative Beliefs</li><li>Supporting Positive Beliefs</li><li>SQ and NATs</li><li>SQs and Behavioural Experiments</li><li>SQ and Core Beliefs</li><li>General SQ Template</li><li>Using SQs – Padesky’s 4 Stages</li><li>The SQ Process - McGhee’s 5 Phases</li><li>SQs and the CTS-R</li><li>SQs and Homework Debriefing</li><li>SQ and ourselves as therapists</li><li>SUMMARY</li></ol>What is the workshop about?This workshop will cover the the role of Socratic questioning as a key skill in therapeutic practice. There will be practical demonstrations and the opportunity to apply key techniques to our clinical practice. Examples will include Socratic questioning and Feedback, SQ and Eliciting Key Cognitions, SQ and Guided DiscoveryWhat have previous delegates said about this workshop?<ul><li>This was a welcome detailed look at the specific area of SQ that applies to most/all CBT presentations and is certainly not as easy as we think it should be!</li><li>The workshop about improving the use of Socratic questioning was for me very relevant as it reminded me of the importance of where to go with it and how to go about it. I realise that I have a tendency to move to fast with these questions.</li><li>I am a CBT student and I have gained more skills and understanding of socratic questioning process by attending this workshop.</li><li>Very useful to explore process of Socratic questions in detail as its a particular skill that demands training on its own, which isn't explored in too much detail during training. Role play practice has been very insightful thanks!</li><li>Really helpful practical model that will help me be more effective with Socratic dialogue. I’m so grateful that I’ve found practical CBT to help me practice. I’m fully accredited CBT therapist</li><li>Very practical workshop, clearly presented and I feel more confident using Socratic questioning with my clients</li><li>Patrick uses informative resources that help with client's sessions. Easy to follow and some groupwork can be beneficial too.</li><li>Very practical, gives me a lot of ideas to practice</li><li>I feel like I've got a really good starting point for further research and I'm looking forward to going through the slides later on. Loads of information in two hours. Thank you!</li><li>This was amazing teaching as I'm a final year student in placement. Very easy to understand and follow!! Thank you...</li><li>Very informative and learned a lot. Will help to use SQ effectively.</li></ul> ResourcesA full set of slides with extensive clickable links to online resources, is sent free to all delegates after the event. This also includes references to key sources.CPDA CPD Certificate of Attendance confirming 2.5 hours skills CPD is available free on request to all delegates who attend.FacilitatorProfessor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. Educated at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford, he has completed CPD programmes at Harvard Business School and Ashridge. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA. He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. His first post was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave) and co-editor of Accounting for Relationships (Methuen). He ihas been an occasional columnist for the Guardian, the BBC and the Times Higher. He currently works in private practice in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.Joining instructionsJoining instructions for the webinar will be sent to participants approximately 48 hours, 2 hours and 10 minutes before the start of the event. Please aim to join about 10 minutes before the start of the event to check connections.Please noteThe workshop does not itself offer therapy to people suffering from depression. See NHS website for guidance https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/ Effective Socratic Questioning in CBT | Sat, 2 Sept 2023, 09:30

<h3>What have previous delegates said about other Practical CBT workshops?</h3><ul><li>"It was fun. Patrick a very entertaining trainer. Good use of humour."</li><li>"Loved the multimedia presentation".</li><li>"Useful professionally and personally. Very enjoyable - lots of takeaway resources"</li><li>"Fun, lively presentation from Patrick. Two-way experience between Patrick and the group. Very informative and enjoyable."</li><li>"Excellent workshop. Informative, interesting, well presented. It was excellent."</li><li>"Excellent course; excellent presentation; easy to understand".</li><li>"Good balance of information and lots of useful practical ideas to use. Thank you!"</li><li>"I enjoyed this training and Patrick was very attentive and engaging with the training".</li><li>"Clearly a knowledgable and experienced facilitator. Helpful to be signposted to resources".</li><li>"Good mix of presentation, discussion and exercises"</li><li>"An engaging workshop with clear practical applications."</li><li>"Excellent delivery and well explained. Articulate explanations of concepts. Great. Thanks!"</li></ul>