Level 3 Schema Therapy Training: Mastering Experiential Skills & Overcoming Stuck Presentations of Inner Critics, Chronic Avoidance, & Pseudo-Vulnerability Modes
Presenter- Robert Brockman, Clinical Psychologist
Date/ Time- November 27 & 28 2025
Metro Aspire Hotel, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW, 2007
Cost- $539 (including lunch and refreshments)
This workshop is designed for those who have at least attended foundation Schema Therapy training (level 1) and are seeking to further develop and fine tune skills. The workshop will specifically focus on developing skills to deliver new Imagery Rescripting & Chairwork protocols (e.g. Current Life Imagery Protocol, Pattern-Breaking Imagery). Attendees will also learn a framework for overcoming stuckness in the presentation of strong Inner Critic Modes including so called ‘super-critics’ (e.g. this includes those that present with ambivalence in ‘getting rid’ of their critic mode). Furthermore, attendees will develop further skills in formulating and managing difficult coping mode presentations such as the new “pseudo-vulnerability” modes (e.g. complaining protector, victim/pity mode, helpless surrenderer and others), and those with chronic treatment-resistant avoidance and other rigid (Cluster-C) mode presentations.
14-hours of CPD 8-hours Didactic Lecture based learning 6-hours Dyadic (role play, skills practice)
These hours can be counted as 14-Hours of Schema Therapy Continuing Education Credits (CE) as set out by the International Society for Schema Therapy (ISST). Can also be used towards ISST Individual Certification for those that need to extend their time limit beyond 3-Years.
Target Audience
Ideally, Schema Therapists who have already attended both Level 1 (Foundations), and Level 2 (Advanced) Schema Therapy Training. Those that have already completed Level 1 but not Level 2 are also welcome to join. For those seeking accreditation, Level 1 and 2 schema therapy training is required with level 3 being recommended.
Learning Objectives
- Further Develop skills and confidence in Imagery Rescripting and mode work dialogues in chairs (Chairwork)-
- Learn new experiential protocols that have been published in the past few years to cover various clinical scenarios and presentations (not covered in Level 1 and Level 2 Foundational Training).
- Improved skills and knowledge in intervening with treatment-resistant Inner Critic (Parent) Modes.
Develop skills in formulation and treatment of chronic treatment resistant ‘stuck’ modes, specifically in relation to pseudo-vulnerability modes, and other ‘Cluster-C’ presentations
About the Presenter
Dr Robert Brockman
Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Advanced Schema Therapist
President- International Society of Schema Therapy (2024- Current)
Sydney, New South Wales
Rob is a clinical psychologist and academic based in Sydney, Australia. He has been affiliated with Schema Therapy Training Australia for over a decade, delivering ISST-accredited Schema Therapy trainings across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Rob has authored numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and books on Schema Therapy and emotion regulation. Most recently, he co-authored The Cambridge Guide to Schema Therapy (2023), the most up-to-date clinician’s manual on Schema Therapy.
In addition to his training work, Rob is the co-director of SchemaTherapyTrainingOnline.com, an online learning hub for Schema Therapists, and co-host of What’s the Schemata?, a podcast for Schema Therapists, alongside colleague Chris Hayes.
In late 2024 Rob was elected as President of the International Society of Schema Therapy (the peak body for ST internationally with over 4000 members).