A dynamic talk for mental health professionals on integrating modalities for complex trauma.
In complex cases, no single modality is enough. The “Integrated Therapist” model draws on psychiatry, occupational therapy, family systems theory, EMDR, and DBT within a clear ethical framework. This approach allows clinicians to move fluidly between modalities, while staying grounded in formulation and treatment goals that are realistic, collaborative, and safe.
Key themes we’ll explore:
• Psychiatry as the anchoring, steadying function, guiding MDT thinking.
• Occupational Therapy providing structure, motivation assessment, and problem-solving, with DBT where needed.
• Family Systems Theory tackling communication patterns that minimise, escalate, or amplify trauma within families.
• EMDR & Internal Family Systems for accessing and processing the internal mechanisms of trauma.
• Ethical integration — how to apply modalities intentionally, avoiding naive “mix and match,” and preventing over-reliance on diagnosis and medication.
Case study: We’ll illustrate this model through “patient x,” a woman whose journey includes trauma, abandonment, and eating disorder challenges.
📍 Event Details
Date: Thursday 25th September 2025
Time: Arrivals from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start
Location: Schoen Clinic Chelsea, 13A Radnor Walk, London SW3 4BP
🍽️ Light refreshments served throughout
🎓 CPD certificates will be issued after the event
Who is this event for? This session is designed for:
- Psychologists, Psychotherapists, and Psychiatrists
- GPs, Mental Health Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
- Postgraduate-level students in psychology, counselling, psychotherapy and psychiatry
Eligibility Notice
Please note: Our CPD events are exclusively for registered healthcare professionals, clinicians, and postgraduate-level students in relevant clinical fields (e.g. psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, occupational therapy, nursing, etc.).
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate members of the public, individuals exploring potential career changes, or those undertaking entry-level courses outside of postgraduate clinical training.
This ensures our events remain a focused, professional space for learning, discussion, and clinical development.
📧 RSVP to ukmarketing@schoen-clinic.co.uk or book your place here on Eventbrite.
