Training In CBT & Other Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies
Introduction
Join us for an engaging and highly practical workshop titled "Cultural Adaptations in Therapeutic Practices," designed to address the critical role of culture, humility and diversity in contemporary therapeutic work. This workshop will provide a comprehensive exploration of how cultural, ethnic, and faith-based contexts shape psychological processes, mental health presentations, and the therapeutic alliance. Led by Prof. Phiri, a globally recognised expert in cultural adaptations of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the session will highlight evidence-based strategies for adapting therapeutic interventions to underserved communities.
The event will be equivalent to 5.1/2 hrs of CPD.
Content
Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering cultural awareness, improving client engagement, and enhancing clinical outcomes. Through a mix of didactic content, and experiential exercises, participants will learn practical skills to navigate cultural considerations effectively in diverse care settings. This event is suitable for professionals at all levels, offering rich learning opportunities applicable across clinical practice, education, research, and leadership contexts.
Learning Objectives
• Understanding the intersectional relationship between culture, diversity, psychological processes, and psychopathology
• In relation to developing therapeutic alliances: Displaying the ability to explain the rationale for asking about culture and ethnicity.
• Showing an awareness of the client’s own understanding of their mental health as shaped by their faith or culture, experiences of racism and other forms of discrimination
• Understand the need to culturally adapt CBT to facilitate engagement and improve outcomes in patients from underserved communities.
Training Modalities
The workshop will incorporate a dynamic mix of teaching and interactive methods, including:
• Didactic content delivery
• Q&A sessions
• Self-experiential components
• Polls and real-time feedback
• Group exercises and discussions.
Key References
1. Naeem, F., Sajid, S., Naz, S., & Phiri, P. (2023). Culturally adapted CBT – the evolution of psychotherapy adaptation frameworks and evidence. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 16, e10. doi:10.1017/S1754470X2300003X
2. Phiri, P., Clarke, I., Baxter, L., Elliot, K., Rathod, S., Naeem, F.(2021). Culture Free CBT for Diverse Groups. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.93904 In book: Psychoanalysis [Intechopen Publishers]
3. Phiri, P., Rathod, S., Gobbi, M., Carr, H., & Kingdon, D. (2019). Culture and therapist self-disclosure. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 12, e25. doi:10.1017/S1754470X19000102
4. Rathod, S., Kingdon, D., Pinninti, N., Turkington, D., Phiri, P. (2015). Cultural Adaptation of CBT for Serious Mental Illness: A Guide from Training and Practice, Wiley Blackwell
5. Rathod, S., Phiri, P., Naeem, F., Halvorsrud, K., Bhui, K. (2020). The importance of cultural adaptation of psychological Interventions: Learning from UK experiences of IAPT and CBT services. www.synergicollaborativcentre.co.uk
6. Rathod, S., Kingdon, D., Phiri, P., Gobbi, M. (2010). Developing culturally sensitive cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis for ethnic minority patients by exploration and incorporation of service users and health professionals’ views and opinions. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy Journal (38) 5 Oct, p.511-533
7. Naeem, F., Phiri, P., Rathod, S., Kingdon, D. (2010). Using CBT with diverse patients: Working with South Asian Muslims. In Mueller et al Oxford Guide to Surviving as a CBT Therapist (ed.) OUP, Oxford
8. Fordham, B., Sugavanam, T., Edwards, K., Stallard, P., Howard, R., das Nair, R., … Lamb, S. E. (2021). The evidence for cognitive behavioural therapy in any condition, population or context: a meta-review of systematic reviews and panoramic meta-analysis. Psychological Medicine, 51(1), 21–29. doi:10.1017/S0033291720005292
About the presenter
Prof. Phiri, PhD is the Director of Research & Innovation. He is also a Visiting Academic at the University of Southampton’s School of Psychology and a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Prof. Phiri is an RMHN and Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over two decades of clinical experience in the NHS across various care settings.
A seasoned clinical trialist, Prof. Phiri has conducted groundbreaking research on the cultural adaptation of CBT for serious mental illness, as well as broader disease sequelae. He is the author of several books, including "Clinical Trials and Tribulations" and "Cultural Adaptation of CBT for Serious Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Practice." His extensive publications have been disseminated nationally and internationally. Prof. Phiri is a Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), a peer reviewer for leading scientific journals, and an Associate Editor.
Who should attend
This workshop is suitable for clinical staff members across all levels of practice and experience, working in a variety of care contexts. While the content is primarily aimed at clinical practice, it also addresses critical considerations for research, education, and leadership roles.
Participants may include (but are not limited to):
• Primary care low and high-intensity practitioners
• Psychologists
• Nurse therapists
• Counsellors
• Psychiatrists
• Occupational therapists
• Social workers
Professionals working in adult primary or secondary care, as well as those in child, youth, or specialist services, will find the workshop particularly relevant and valuable.
Take this opportunity to strengthen your cultural competency and therapeutic skills to better serve diverse populations.