ISST Certified Training Program in Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Romanian Training Program in Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents is a certified program by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST): #RO002, October 3, 2022. / Training Program Director: Diana Teodorescu
Schema Therapy Training Program for Children and Adolescents offers a comprehensive intervention approach addressing both the individual and the family system. The program^s modules focus on: the conceptual model of Schema Therapy (schemas, modes, and coping strategies); the underlying theory (the importance of core emotional needs within the context of developmental tasks); diagnostic tools (such as projective methods); and specific therapist attitudes (e.g., the concepts of “limited reparenting” and “empathic confrontation”), all considered against the backdrop of temperament and personality factors in childhood and adolescence. Another area of focus involves learning an advanced, in-depth approach to working with parents—referred to here as “Schema-Focused Coaching” or “Systemic Schema Therapy.” This approach addresses specific schema or mode-based interactions between child and parent and elucidates the processes of mutual reinforcement between the early maladaptive schemas of the children and those of the parents.
Who can register?
The event is for all therapists and clinical psychologists who wish to enrich their knowledge and experience regarding Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents (ST-CA) and their parents, while also offering the opportunity to obtain international certification in this type of therapy.
Important note:
For those interested in ST-CA certification offered by International Society of Schema Therapy, a few clarifications are necessary:
International certification following the course can only be obtained by licenced psychotherapists (according to legislation or rules in their country) who meet one of the following three criteria: either they obtained certification or specialization in child and adolescent psychotherapy—prior to or during the ST-CA basic training—in accordance with the regulations of the country where they practice; or they hold basic training in adult therapy plus an additional specialization in child and adolescent therapy, obtained before or during the ST-CA basic training; or they possess at least three years of experience in therapy with children, adolescents, and their families (verified via job description or private practice records).
Further details regarding ST-CA training and certification can be found at this link.
The training program modules according to the certified ISST curricula
ST-CA WS 1 (12 hours): Introduction to schema therapy, specific issues in working ST with children and adolescents, differences given by temperament and personality factors in childhood and adolescence
ST-CA WS 2 (18 hours): Schema therapy techniques in child and adolescent And Schema Coaching for Parents
ST-CA WS 3 (18 hours): Focus: Schema-Coaching for Parents, Case Conceptualization and more specific techniques
Program Director and Trainer: Phd. Diana Teodorescu
– Trainer and Supervisor in ST-Individual and ST-CA and Group-ST, ISST
– Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
– CBT Trainer and Supervisor at IFTECC Iasi (EABCT affiliated) and the Coordinator of the CBT Training Program for Children and Adolescents
– Associate Professor at A.I.Cuza University-Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Department
Diana has over 20 years of experience of clinical evaluation, individual and group therapy for children and adolescents, workshops for parents and teachers in schools and in private practice. As a Trainer and Associate Professor she also has 20 years of teaching and training experience in 2 Universities (Undergraduate and Post-graduate Programs), in several National Educational Programs, in CBT Training Programs and Schema Therapy Training Programs and Workshops.
Diana is also focused on her continuing education being trained in ACT for children and adolescents, DBT for Children and adolescents, Psychodrama for children and adolescents and Somatic Training.
In collaboration with International Schema Therapy Society:
– Member of the ISST Children and Adolescents Certification Committee, 2023-2025
– Member of the ISST Group Therapy Certification Committee, 2024-2025
– Schema Therapy Group Ambassador for WSTD
– Special Interest Group Coordinator for Groups, 2024-present
– Member of the Special Interest Group Children and Adolescents Coordination Team, 2023-present
– Member in the Somatic Approaches Special Interest Group, 2026
– Reviewer for the scientific program of the ISST INSPIRE 2026 Conference
Romanian Training Program in Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents was delivered in:
– Romania 2023, 2024, 2026
– Italy 2023
– Ukraine 2024, 2025, 2026
– Egypt 2024, 2025, 2026
– Serbia 2024
– Estonia 2026
– Spain 2026
Dates:
12, 19, 26 January 2027 &
2, 9, 16, 23 February 2027 &
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 &6 April
Time: 15.00-19.00 CET
Language: English
Price: 1000 euros
Where: on line via Zoom
Registration: In order to register, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/VnkYdnM2gzNUjg588