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Introduction
Evidence based psychological interventions are effective for the treatment of various mental health problems. However, some patients do not respond well to standard protocol-driven interventions and continue to show persistent and unremitting symptoms during therapy. These cases usually present obstacles to improvement in four domains: alliance; motivation; interpersonal problems; and life events. This clinical workshop will cover the theory, evidence base and clinical support tools that can help to address these types of obstacles in non-improving cases.
The event will be equivalent to 2.3/4hrs of CPD.
Content
This workshop will cover the following two topics:
1. The four domains of clinical obstacles and underpinning theory and evidence base.
2. Clinical support tools for treatment adaptation.
Learning Objectives
• To understand the research evidence on factors that interfere with treatment progress.
• To understand the theory and techniques referred to as clinical support tools.
• To consider how to integrate clinical support tools into therapy, in a way that follows evidence-based practice.
Training Modalities
This workshop will involve the use of audiovisual materials, worksheets, video role-play demonstrations of therapy techniques, and group discussion via the chat function.
Key References
Delgadillo, J., de Jong, K., & Barkham, M. (2025). Clinical Support Tools for Treatment Adaptation in Non-Improving Cases. In J. A. Rubel & W. Lutz (Eds.), Feedback Informed Psychological Therapy: Science and Practice. Springer Nature Press. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-90428-8
Shimokawa, K., Lambert, M. J., & Smart, D. W. (2010). Enhancing treatment outcome of patients at risk of treatment failure: Meta-analytic and mega-analytic review of a psychotherapy quality assurance system. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78, 298–311. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019247
About the presenter
Jaime Delgadillo is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) - King's College London. He has twenty years of clinical experience and has published over 130 scientific papers and book chapters in the field of mental health. He has been a principal investigator in clinical trials of psychotherapy and digital health interventions, supporting people with problems such as depression, anxiety, addictions, and occupational burnout. He is a member of the international Society for Psychotherapy Research and an associate editor of the society’s journal, Psychotherapy Research.
Who should attend
The content is aimed at psychological therapists and clinical supervisors.