INTRODUCTION

Multimodal Therapy and Coaching is a technically eclectic and systematic approach. The approach is technically eclectic as it uses techniques taken from many different psychological theories and systems, without being overly concerned with the validity of the theoretical principles that underpin the different approaches from which it takes its techniques and methods. The techniques and interventions are applied systematically, based on data from client qualities, the practitioner’s skills and specific techniques. 

 

The approach uses a unique assessment procedure that focuses on seven on different aspects or dimensions (known as modalities) of human personality. Not only is a serious attempt made to tailor the approach to each client’s unique requirements, but the practitioner also endeavours to match their interpersonal style and interaction to the individual needs of each client, thereby maximizing the outcome. Multimodal Therapy was developed by psychologist Dr Arnold Lazarus. These seven aspects or dimensions of human personality are known as modalities. They are Behaviour, Affect, Sensations, Images, Cognitions, Interpersonal and Drugs/biology. A useful acronym and aide-memoire BASIC I.D. arises from the first letter of each.4 (‘Affect’ is a psychological word for emotion and ‘cognitions’ represent all thoughts, attitudes and beliefs.) 

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The Multimodal approach can be used for a wide range of issues such as performance anxiety, phobias, managing stress, and enhancing health and wellbeing.

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This workshop will provide an overview to the practice of Multimodal Therapy and Coaching and will be of interest to psychologists, coaches and counsellors. A workbook is provided. There is an online resources section with links to relevant articles. 

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For the purposes of skills training, learners should be prepared to discuss one problem in small group work. Normal rules of confidentiality apply.

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AIM
To become knowledgeable about Multimodal Therapy and Coaching

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OBJECTIVES
This skills based workshop will help Learners to:

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• Learn the main features of the practice of multimodal therapy and coaching

• Become knowledgeable of key techniques and interventions used in the multimodal approach

• Gain practice in explaining the multimodal approach

• Undertake a BASIC ID modality profile to aid assessment

• Undertake a structural profile

• Gain knowledge about tracking, bridging and deserted island techniques

• Understand the concept of the authentic chameleon

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​​The workshop is recognised by the International Society for Coaching Psychology as providing CPD/CPE for its Members. The workshop is run in association with the Centre for Multimodal Therapy.

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TRAINERS
The trainers are Professor Stephen Palmer CPsychol FISCP and/or Dr Siobhain O’Riordan PhD CPsychol FISCP. Both are Chartered Psychologists, and ISCP Accredited Coaching Psychologists. Since the 1990s, Stephen has published books on the application of the multimodal approach to counselling and coaching and many related articles and book chapters.​​



FEES

Centre alumni & International Society for Coaching Psychology Members, Association for Coaching, AREBT & British Psychological Society Members £125; Standard rate £150.

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