SDS Seminars Online

Socratic Questioning Series

Socratic Questioning Series

£120.00

CPD training for professionals: Three-video CBT training series introducing Socratic Questioning through interviews, live demonstrations, discussion and reflection. Includes Socratic Questioning, Working with Avoidant Negative Assumptions and Performance Anxiety, with guidance on the process, practical application and common difficulties.

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This course consists of 3 training videos that concentrate on introducing Socratic Questioning through a combination of demonstration, discussion and reflection.

The course includes:

  • Socratic Questioning
  • Working with Avoidant Negative Assumptions
  • Performance Anxiety

Despite its origins being nearly 2500 years old, Socratic Questioning (SQ) in therapy generally and specifically in CBT remains somewhat a mystery to many practitioners. SQ is based on the practice of disciplined and thoughtful dialogue that, on the first sight, appears simple, but in fact – is intensely rigorous. Despite lots of references to SQ as a cornerstone of cognitive therapy (C.Padesky, 1993), there is very little, almost nothing, written about it and how to conduct it. This video series is an attempt to give practitioners clear explanation of SQ process and guidance about its use.

Julia Budnik interviews Fiona Kennedy and Paul Grantham, both experienced clinicians, tutors, and Accredited CBT Therapists, about SQ, starting from its origins, followed by a detailed discussion about its practical implications. The interview is followed by a demonstration of SQ in a live session between Fiona and Julia on a personal issue raised by the latter. Suitable for therapists, teachers, and everyone involved in caring professions and those working with understanding and changing clients cognitions.

The structure of this training Video:

  • Interview regarding SQ with Dr Fiona Kennedy and Paul Grantham who share their knowledge of SQ based on their extensive experience of its application in therapy, supervision and teaching.
  • Demonstration of the use of SQ by Dr Kennedy within a live session.
  • Discussion between Paul Grantham, Fiona Kennedy and Julia Budnik about the “practitioner” and the “client” perspectives of SQ session. Emphasis on possible difficulties and obstacles with the use of SQ.

This video material is part of a training series on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that concentrates on introducing specific CBT techniques through a combination of demonstration, discussion and reflection. This video series is specifically designed as a TRAINING TOOL for everyone who works with clients and wants to learn more about this evidence-based effective therapeutic approach.

  • 3 Part Training Video Series
  • Online Test after each part
  • Personalised Certificate for each part, with 4 CPD Hours in total

Paul Grantham
Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Director of SDS Seminars
Paul Grantham is a clinical psychologist with extensive NHS, Social Services and training experience. He has written on a range of therapy and helping issues. An extensively informed, clinically experienced and humorous speaker, he is known for his emphasis on the practicalities rather than just the theory of client-based work. Paul is a founder and Director of SDS Seminars Ltd and one of the most popular and inspirational tutors in the field of psychological skills training.

Dr Fiona Kennedy
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Fiona Kennedy has extensive clinical experience in mental health, including anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, psychosis and personality disorders, as well as in learning disability services. Her main orientation for many years has been Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). She was a Board Member/Trustee of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) and has substantial experience of teaching and presenting, including regular input to doctoral training programmes and other professional groups. Her research has included work on dissociation after trauma, which contributed to a new theoretical model and scale, as well as innovative treatments. She has presented nationally and internationally, received an award for clinical excellence from BUPA, and is widely valued as an inspiring tutor.

Dr Julia Budnik
Medical Doctor, PhD
Dr Julia Budnik is a medical doctor with a PhD and extensive clinical, managerial and university teaching experience. She has worked internationally, within the NHS and in private practice. A qualified gastroenterologist, she has published widely in her field. Her current interests focus on evidence-based approaches to improving health and quality of life through psychological and behavioural change. Julia is also a children’s author.

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