Centre for Stress Management
Established in 1987
Providing training and consultancy services for over 35 years
All courses are now delivered using the zoom virtual training platform
Using the SPACE 5-Dimension Framework within Rational Emotive–Cognitive Behavioural Practice
This workshop is a practical introduction to the application of the SPACE model applied within a Rational Emotive - Cognitive Behavioural framework. SPACE covers five key dimensions or modalities: Social Context, Physical, Actions, Cognitions and Emotions. SPACE is a practical model designed to help practitioners understand clients’ thinking, feeling, behaviour, and relational patterns, and to support constructive change.
SPACE can be used for assessment and intervention in counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, stress and anxiety management (Edgerton & Palmer, 2005). SPACE has been adapted to different languages and cultures including Portuguese (Dias, Edgerton & Palmer, 2010) and Polish (Syrek-Kosowska, Edgerton & Palmer, 2010).
Learners will have the opportunity to practise the application of the SPACE model in small group work. Handouts and a manual are provided.
AIM
To provide participants with a practical introduction to the application of the SPACE model within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This covers the five aspects or modalities: Social Context, Physical, Actions, Cognitions & Emotions.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course learners will:
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have an understanding of the SPACE Model and its application within REBT and CBT counselling and coaching practice
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be able to make decisions about when to use SPACE and introduce clients to it
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be able to conduct a preliminary SPACE analysis of an incident (Blue work)
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be able to deepen the understanding identifying thinking errors and self-defeating behaviours (Red work)
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be able to develop interventions with the client (Green work)
For the purposes of skills training, Learners should be prepared to discuss two personal issues or problems in small group work. Normal rules of confidentiality apply.
The SPACE model was developed by Nick Edgerton. Articles and chapters have been published co-authored by Nick Edgerton, Prof Stephen Palmer and Helen Williams (see below).
TRAINER
The trainer is Nick Edgerton.
SPACE articles:
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
Dias, G., Edgerton, N. & Palmer, S. (2010). From SPACE to FACES: The adaptation of the SPACE model of cognitive behavioural coaching and therapy to the Portuguese language. Coaching Psychology International, 3(1), 12–16.
Edgerton, N. & Palmer, S. (2005). SPACE: A psychological model for use within cognitive behavioural coaching, therapy and stress management. The Coaching Psychologist, 1 (2), 25–31.
Syrek-Kosowska, A., Edgerton, N. & Palmer, S. (2010). From SPACE to SFERA: Adaptation of the SPACE model of cognitive behavioural coaching and therapy to the Polish language. Coaching Psychology International, 3(2), 18–20.
Williams, H., Edgerton, N. & Palmer, S. (2010). Cognitive behavioural coaching. In E. Cox, T. Bachkirova & D. Clutterbuck (Eds.), The Complete handbook of coaching. London: Sage.
