Forensic Schema Therapy Foundations (Course 2):

A Hero's Journey:

The Forensic Schema Therapy Sessions

Official Course Start Date:

October 3 (2023).


Unleash the transformative power of "A Hero's Journey - The Forensic Schema Therapy Sessions," an immersive 6-week online training program that delves into applying schema therapy for forensic clients. This program stands out as it provides a comprehensive step-by-step 'how-to' guide, ensuring practical implementation of techniques rather than mere theoretical lectures.

Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable filming style, deliberately designed with a stripped-back, austere noir aesthetic, symbolizing the typical institutional environments and contexts encountered in forensic settings. 

In addition to the standard schema therapy techniques, we show you how to use schema mode cards specifically designed for forensic issues. You will learn how to complete offence mapping, evaluate 'risk' in the here and now, understand offence-paralleling behaviour, and identify 'risk relevant' treatment targets often insisted upon by institutions and courts. These concepts are crucial for anyone who works with forensic clients and issues.

This innovative training is a 6-week interactive self-paced online that offers a unique approach to forensic schema therapy, providing participants exclusive access to expertly crafted video clips showcasing various techniques and skills in action. What sets this program apart is the detailed analysis accompanying each clip, where the practitioner's decision-making and reasoning are meticulously explained, offering viewers a comprehensive understanding of the session dynamics. This program will empower you to navigate the complexities of working with forensic clients, enabling you to apply effective strategies confidently. 

Whether you're already immersed in the forensic field or seeking to expand your expertise, this program is an invaluable resource that equips you with the necessary tools to make a lasting impact. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to elevate your skills in schema therapy and contribute to the healing journey of those in need. Enrol today and embark on a truly transformative experience.


This course includes two (2) 1-Hour interactive Zoom Q&A run by Lars Madsen and Shay Addison after weeks 3 and 5 - come and interact and ask any questions (this is also recorded for later streaming access for those that miss it).

In addition, all participants will get PDF copies of the specially designed 'forensic' mode cards used.

Prerequisite Knowledge: This is an intermediate-level Schema Therapy course. Attendees would benefit from having an understanding of the general schema mode model.

CPD Hours: This course constitutes 18 hours of active professional development; attendees are provided with a certificate of completio


Pricing: 16-Week (Standard; 389AUD) and 12-month (Extended; 45AUD). Access Options are available - (Some folks love more time with the materials). Scroll down for Pricing Options.

Work in a large treatment Centre or Institution? Do reach out if you need to train a large group of therapists for your organisation - Group discounts can apply - contact: [email protected]

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Presenter - Dr Lars Bang Madsen

I'm a clinical and forensic psychologist and Accredited Schema Therapist and Supervisor with experience working in the private and public sectors in both Australia and England.

My schema journey started when I commenced work within a newly established specialist unit for ‘severe and dangerous’ personality disorders in the National Health Service (NHS) in the north of England about 20 years ago. It was a visionary initiative with the best of intentions however from its inception the project was fraught with an unwieldy complexity and challenges that ultimately proved insurmountable. My role, at this time, as a clinical psychologist was to provide treatment to patients diagnosed with personality disorders who had histories of violence and sexual offending. In this context I found that of the various treatment modalities attempted - schema therapy was the most accessible to the patients’ and at the same time the most instructive to the staff group about the patient’s unique vulnerabilities, triggers and emotional needs. Upon my eventual return to Australia in the late 2000’s I started working in private practice where my experiences in England provided me with the opportunity to again work with similar issues and problems here. 

At this time I also commenced my accreditation in Schema Therapy and continued to work within community, hospital and institutional contexts applying schema therapy to complex adult difficulties both with clinical and forensic clients. In the course of my work as an advanced accredited schema therapist I have been called as an expert witness to the Supreme Court on the application of the schema therapy to high risk offenders. In recent years I have also provided supervision for accreditation and delivered schema training to staff within prisons and the parole and probation services as well as mainstream settings.

Curriculum

  Welcome To A Hero's Journey: The Forensic Schema Sessions
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  Week 1: A Call To Adventure & Meeting The Mentor (Starting Therapy & Identifying Modes)
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  Week 2: Crossing The Threshold (Mode Cards & Linking Offending to Modes)
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  Week 3: The Ordeal (Dealing with the Forensic Modes)
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  Week 4: Tests, Allies and Enemies (Confronting Avoidance & Trauma)
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  Week 5: Seizing the Sword & The Road Back (Offence-Paralleling Behaviour and Limited Reparenting)
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  Week 6: The Road Back & The Return (Recruiting the Healthy Adult & Relapse Prevention)
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