Title: Foundations of Psychopharmacology (I, II and Natural Products)
June 2, 2026
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June 24, 2026Couple Therapy: A Different Discipline
Cost: R 1500
Overview
- One-day in-person workshop for clinicians focused on couple therapy as a distinct clinical discipline.
- The work shifts from the individual to the interaction between partners, and from internal experience to observable relational patterns.
- Designed for qualified psychologists, therapists, and counsellors, as well as those in clinical training.
- No prior experience in couple therapy required.
What You Will Gain
- Clear understanding of how couple therapy differs from individual therapy
- Understanding how systemic thinking translates into practice
- Identifying relational and conversational patterns in real time
- Understanding relational formulation as a basis for intervention
- Understanding where and how to intervene in real time
- Clarity on the role and positioning of the couple therapist
What This Is Not
- This is not a skills-based or technique-driven workshop.
- It does not train you to practise couple therapy in a single day.
- This is not a passive presentation or lecture.
- The focus is on how to think, see, and work with interaction in real time.
- Active participation is essential.
About the Facilitator
Juan Korkie is a Clinical Psychologist working with couples, with over 20 years’ experience. He has worked in South Africa, the UK, and the USA, and is currently based in the UAE. He is the author of Why Nothing Changes and The Structure of Change. His work focuses on interaction, relational patterns, and the structure of change in couple therapy.
Registration
Registration can be completed at https://www.sxct.org/training. This workshop is limited in capacity. Registration will close once capacity has been reached. Following registration, participants will receive information for payment. Places will only be confirmed once proof of payment has been received.
CPD Points
6 (General)
CPD Accreditation: MDB015/1051/06/2026
Contact Details
Juan Korkie
+971 505096983 (WhatsApp only)
Venue
In-Person
Event Radisson RED
V&A Waterfront Cape Town
Feedback (From Previous Participants)
"The presenter succeeded in making complex theory and practice accessible through language that was both clear and sophisticated … Juan Korkie is clearly a master in the field of couple therapy and shared his knowledge and insights with remarkable generosity”
Elmarié Visser, Clinical Psychologist
“A very meaningful introduction to couples therapy from a systemic perspective! Accessible and easy to understand!” Christie Gadd, Clinical Psychologist
"I really enjoyed Juan's clinical approach, which is founded in systemic theory and found the workshop to be practical and highly applicable to the work I do…I found Juan's sense of humour and playful teaching approach to be refreshing and enjoyable!” Karen Cohen, Clinical Psychologist
“As I am at the very beginning of my journey of working with couples this has been very helpful in providing a flashlight to help navigate the depths of the therapeutic process. It feels empowering and reassuring to have that solid foundation that we as therapists really need in order to step into the role with confidence.” Karina Beatrice Boros, Psychologist
Couple Therapy: A Different Discipline
Cost: R 1500
Overview
• One-day in-person workshop for clinicians focused on couple therapy as a distinct clinical discipline.
• The work shifts from the individual to the interaction between partners, and from internal experience to observable relational patterns.
• Designed for qualified psychologists, therapists, and counsellors, as well as those in clinical training.
• No prior experience in couple therapy required.
What You Will Gain
• Clear understanding of how couple therapy differs from individual therapy
• Understanding how systemic thinking translates into practice
• Identifying relational and conversational patterns in real time
• Understanding relational formulation as a basis for intervention
• Understanding where and how to intervene in real time
• Clarity on the role and positioning of the couple therapist
What This Is Not
• This is not a skills-based or technique-driven workshop.
• It does not train you to practise couple therapy in a single day.
• This is not a passive presentation or lecture.
• The focus is on how to think, see, and work with interaction in real time.
• Active participation is essential.
About the Facilitator
Juan Korkie is a Clinical Psychologist working with couples, with over 20 years’ experience. He has worked in South Africa, the UK, and the USA, and is currently based in the UAE. He is the author of Why Nothing Changes and The Structure of Change. His work focuses on interaction, relational patterns, and the structure of change in couple therapy.
Registration
Registration can be completed at https://www.sxct.org/training. This workshop is limited in capacity. Registration will close once capacity has been reached. Following registration, participants will receive information for payment. Places will only be confirmed once proof of payment has been received.
CPD Points
6 (General)
CPD Accreditation: MDB015/1051/06/2026
Contact Details
Juan Korkie
www.sxct.org
+971 505096983 (WhatsApp only)
Venue
In-Person
Event Radisson RED
V&A Waterfront Cape Town
Feedback (From Previous Participants)
“The presenter succeeded in making complex theory and practice accessible through language that was both clear and sophisticated … Juan Korkie is clearly a master in the field of couple therapy and shared his knowledge and insights with remarkable generosity”
Elmarié Visser, Clinical Psychologist
“A very meaningful introduction to couples therapy from a systemic perspective! Accessible and easy to understand!”
Christie Gadd, Clinical Psychologist
“I really enjoyed Juan’s clinical approach, which is founded in systemic theory and found the workshop to be practical and highly applicable to the work I do…I found Juan’s sense of humour and playful teaching approach to be refreshing and enjoyable!”
Karen Cohen, Clinical Psychologist
“As I am at the very beginning of my journey of working with couples this has been very helpful in providing a flashlight to help navigate the depths of the therapeutic process. It feels empowering and reassuring to have that solid foundation that we as therapists really need in order to step into the role with confidence.”
Karina Beatrice Boros, Psychologist