Caitrin

Psychoeducational workshop provider

Tēnā kōrua, nau mai. I provide psychoeducational workshops for couples

My primary focus is on education. I conduct interactive workshops designed to teach the frameworks and tools of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help individuals develop healthier relationship dynamics.

I bring extensive experience to this area, having received training in CBT and ACT, as well as a background as a senior tutor at the University of Auckland.

Please note that these workshops are purely psychoeducational and do not provide clinical psychological treatment, assessment, or therapy.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps workshop participants learn mindfulness techniques to observe their thoughts and feelings objectively, enabling them to communicate more effectively with their partners. ACT encourages a non-judgmental approach to conflict resolution and helps individuals identify their core values, thereby promoting shared, goal-oriented behaviours.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps participants identify negative thinking patterns, communication styles, and behaviours that contribute to conflict within their relationships. By recognising and altering these unhelpful or destructive thoughts and patterns, couples can create a healthier and more peaceful relationship. Everyone experiences some negative thoughts about themselves, which may be subconscious and deeply ingrained. Such negative thinking about oneself or about relationship norms can significantly impact behaviour in a relationship, making it essential to identify and adjust any detrimental thoughts relevant to various aspects of the relationship.