This three-day course provides a comprehensive framework for addressing low self-esteem and people-pleasing behaviours by integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (CFT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). Participants gain an understanding of cognitive and behavioural patterns influencing self-worth, learn to identify maladaptive beliefs contributing to low self-esteem, and explore interventions such as cognitive restructuring, values-based boundary setting, self compassion and acceptance.

Day 1: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Melanie Fennell's Model of Low Self-Esteem

Identifying cognitive patterns and core beliefs influencing self-esteem

Cognitive restructuring for low self-esteem

Applying cognitive restructuring techniques to challenge negative self-beliefs

Exploring behavioural interventions to address low self-esteem

Homework assignments and practical exercises to reinforce CBT techniques

Developing strategies to enhance self-esteem through behavioural changes

Case studies and role-plays focusing on CBT interventions for low self-esteem

Day 2: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Low Self-Esteem and Boundary Setting

Overview of ACT principles and their application to self-esteem and people pleasing

The Hexaflex and psychological flexibility

Techniques for working with low self-esteem using ACT, including values clarification, cognitive defusion and acceptance.

Committed action and boundary setting

Understanding the importance of setting healthy boundaries

Techniques for setting and maintaining boundaries in personal and professional life

Exercises focusing on enhancing psychological flexibility in the context of low self-esteem and people pleasing

Day 3: Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and People-Pleasing

Overview of CFT and its three-systems model (threat, drive, soothing)

People pleasing as a function of the threat system

CFT formulation in the context of people pleasing - exploration of the role of shame, self criticism and people pleasing

Techniques and interventions in CFT to address people-pleasing behaviors

Role-plays and case studies focusing on CFT interventions for managing people-pleasing tendencies

Integration and Treatment Planning

Integrating CBT, ACT, and CFT approaches for comprehensive treatment plans

Developing integrative formulations and treatment plans for clients with low self-esteem and people-pleasing tendencies

Putting it together: how you and your service can put into practice what you have learned; identifying and problem solving barriers, planning and implementation going forward.

This course is suitable for mental health professionals (with or without a core training), including counsellors, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and individuals interested in gaining insights into CBT

Note: This course provides foundational knowledge and skills for working with individuals but does not qualify participants to practice as CBT therapists. Consultation with a qualified mental health professional is essential for any clinical practice involving assessment, formulation, diagnosis or treatment. For information on becoming a CBT therapist in the UK, please see www.babcp.com

This course is available as an in-house training course, both online and face to face. Pre-recorded webinar coming soon.

Online in house £3450 3 days up to 15 people (max 15 participants; extra participants are charged at £65 per person per day)

Face to face in- house: £4750 plus VAT (max 15 participants; extra participants are charged at £85 per person per day)

Pre-recorded webinar: Coming soon.

To book this course for your team fill out the enquiry form and a member of our team will get back to you.

Alternatively you can email: enquiries@consultminerva.co.uk

Or call: +44 (0)20 8087 1676