Psychology Master Class Attracts International Audience
21 May 2012
Christine Padesky (left) with Derby lecturer Edith Moon (right)
I was delighted to travel to Derby and meet with the students and practitioners who had travelled so far. I hope that the delegates now have a greater understanding of core beliefs and some new skills to use with their clients.
”Christine Padesky
Psychotherapists from around the UK, and even from as far away as Australia, travelled to the University of Derby to receive a master class from a world leader in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy on May 18.
More than 150 practicing psychotherapists, and University of Derby BSc (Hons) Psychology degree and MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy students, attended the highly anticipated day-long master class by Californian therapist, Christine Padesky, PhD.
Christine is considered one of the leading cognitive behavioural psychotherapy practitioners and presenters in the world. A protégée of the founder of the therapy, Aaron T. Beck, she presented 25 workshops with him at the outset of her career.
Since then she has spoken to over 40,000 professionals worldwide, and one of her best selling books, Mind Over Mood, was voted the most influential cognitive therapy book of all time. She co-founded the Centre for Cognitive Therapy in California, USA, where she travelled from to deliver the master class in 'Constructing New Core Beliefs'.
Edith Moon, Lecturer in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy at the University of Derby, said: "Christine's master class was a fantastic learning experience for our students, our academics and for all of our guests.
"Sharing her unrivalled knowledge, experience and expertise in this therapy through presentations, clinical demonstrations and role play gave the delegates a real insight into best practice, and I know that everyone will take away some new skills to the benefit of their clients or their studies."
Christine Padesky said: "I was delighted to travel to Derby and meet with the students and practitioners who had travelled so far. I hope that the delegates now have a greater understanding of core beliefs and some new skills to use with their clients."
For more information on the BSc (Hons) Psychology degree or MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, visit website www.derby.ac.uk
