Effective Problem Solving Techniques in Therapy

An introduction to practical problem solving techniques in CBT for clients - and therapists.

What is this webinar about?

Life is full of problems to be solved. But sometimes these can feel overwhelming and we don't know where to begin to tackle the challenges we face. For some people facing anxiety, depression, anger, relationships difficulties or just life changes, the difficulty if being able to tackle life's problems makes distress even worse and can maintain the psychological condition.

Many of the problems we face in everyday life are ill-defined. That is the the issues are not wholly clear, our options are underspecified and success is not black and white. In this context of uncertainty, many people fall back on quick fixes (involving unhelpful thinking styles) which while providing an immediate response often do more harm than good.

Fortunately, there are tried and tested methods for tackling challenges calmly, rationally and with success. Not only do these techniques help deal with problems, they give a new sense of mastery and agency to the individual, boosting confidence and self-esteem.

Join us for a practical workshop where we look at real-world problem solving techniques that can be used with clients immediately. You will received step-by-step guidance and the worksheets you need to help clients .

The workshop will bring in the latest useful research and models in the area and look at the application of problem solving techniques with conditions such as anxiety, depression, anger and procrastination. It will also examine the distinctive features of social problem solving in romantic relationships and the workplace.

We will also be examining how as therapists we can apply these problem solving techniques to our own professional and personal lives. Not only will this help us deal with the challenges of clinical practice and work-life balance, it will give us a stronger sense of practical empathy to support our understanding of our clients sense of overcoming challenges and problems in everyday life.

Key Topics (indicative)

1. I ntroduction - Problem Solving In Life and in Therapy
2. B arriers to effective problem solving
3. P erspectives and Skills
4. K ey Models of Problem Solving
5. P ractical Problem Solving Techniques
6. P roblems Solving Therapy - Nezu and Nezu
7. P roblem Solving in the context of GAD and Depression
8. S ocial aspects of problem solving - in personal relationships and in the workplace
9. Problem Solving and Therapists
10. A pplication of ideas to clinical practice - Case Study

What have previous delegates said about our other webinars?

• Thank you, very useful workshop. Lots of information, clearly laid out and easy to understand
• A lot of great information when considering the foundations of couples counselling.
• Such a great and informative workshop
• Great course ... lots learned and further interest sparked. All very well explained ...
• Very informative. Lots of different models covered.
• This workshop has been brilliant! I have learned so much, and welcome further similar workshops.
• Fantastic, informative workshop.
• Helpful, good tools and helped with my confidence in exploring this area of work
• Really helpful to start to understand how to apply couples counselling interventions.
• As a student this has given me valuable insight. Thank you
• Comprehensive overview of couples approaches. Lots of new material to investigate.
• I'm an experienced counsellor but there is always things to learn and I always get great guidance from these workshops.
• Very good.
• Workshop was excellent as it is an area I wish to become more involved in. Individual clients frequently highlight relationship problems during their own personal therapy.
• A lot of material and techniques. Would definitely need a follow up session. Patrick explains and uses case studies really well. Presentation and interaction is great!
• Great introduction with a huge amount of territory covered before going into further depth at the next stage. As usual, very practical and some immediate things to take away and use today.

Certificates

All attendees will receive a certificate in pdf format confirming 2 hours skills CPD. There is no extra charge for this and replacements are free should you lose it.

Intelligent Podcast System

All delegates will get free access for 7 days to our unique AI driven Notebook LM Intelligent Podcast audio which will summarise the entire workshop - and related materials - presented as an engaging two-person conversation. We believe we are the only CPD provider for CBT which provides this service.

Who is leading this webinar?

Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. Educated at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford, he has completed CPD programmes at Harvard Business School and Ashridge. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA. He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. His first post was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave), The Ultimate CBT Handbook 2025 and co-editor of Accounting for Relationships (Methuen). He is an occasional columnist for the Guardian, the BBC and the Times Higher. He currently works in private practice in Greater Manchester. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies which is regulated by the Professional Standards Authority.