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Schema Therapy Institute of South Africa
Workshops in 2026
We are offering the following workshops in 2026:
Schema therapy training course part 1 (20 hours) - March 8-11
Schema therapy training course part 2 (20 hours) - October 4-7
Advanced workshop (12 hours) - 5-6 November
Details of the first workshop are presented below. We will announce when applications can be made for the other workshops later in the year.
Schema Therapy Training Course Part 1
8th to 11th March 2026
Days 1 - 3 of a 6 day course - offered online
Presented by
Professor David Edwards
Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA, Diplomate and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Certified as a Schema Therapist and trainer by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). Former President of the ISST.
Dr Chantal Renton
ISST certified Schema Therapy Supervisor and Trainer
Workshop times and program
Day 0 (Sunday 8th March): 16:00-18:00 (2 hours)
Introduction and basic concepts.
Day 1 (Monday 9th March): 9:00-18:00 (6 hours)
Schema therapy as an evidence-based practice. Assessment and case conceptualization.
Day 2 (Tuesday 10th March): 9:00-18:00 (6 hours)
Principles of experiential psychotherapy and introduction to imagery, imagery rescripting and chairwork.
Day 3 (Wednesday 11th March): 9:00-18:00 (6 hours)Cognitive techniques / Working with the relationship.
Each day, there is a half hour break in the morning and again in the afternoon and a 2-hour break at lunch time.
The workshop includes several experiential training exercises as specified by the ISST.
Workshop cost:
South African ZAR International GBP £
Deposit if not paid in full
R1000 £40
Xtra early bird (By Friday 23rd January):
R5500 £230
Early bird (By Friday 13th February):
R6000 £250
Full rate
R6500 £270
To apply for a place, complete the application form and the two agreement forms (Online training conditions and Data privacy). Email these three documents to stisa@stisa.org.za
We will send you payment information and your place will be confirmed once you have paid your deposit or the full amount. For international applicants we prefer payment in GBP but can accept ZAR on request.
Schema therapy is an integrative therapy initially developed by Jeffrey Young during the 1990's and further developed by a Dutch research group, who conducted a series of randomized controlled trials on schema therapy in the treatment of borderline personality disorder. There is also evidence of efficacy with other personality disorders and for depression. A group therapy format for schema therapy has also proven effective in the treatment of borderline personality and there is ongoing research on the application of schema therapy to most complex clinical presentations including eating disorders, anxiety disorders and complex trauma. There is now a large international community of therapists practicing schema therapy and there are schema therapy training programs in many cities in Europe, USA, Canada, South America and Australia. In Africa, there is our program based in Cape Town and another based in Cairo.
David Edwards is certified with the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) as a schema therapist and trainer and is a former President of the Society. He is based in Cape Town. Chantal Renton is an ISST certified supervisor and trainer who wrote her PhD on schema therapy for eating disorders. She is based in Hillcrest, Durban.
The full six-day program presents all the major components of schema therapy: experiential, relational, cognitive and behavioural and shows how they are integrated within a comprehensive case conceptualization.
This course covers the first half of the 40 hours of didactic and experiential training specified by the ISST. On completing both parts, you will be awarded the South African Diploma in Schema Therapy which is a certificate confirming that you have completed the basic workshop training as specified by the ISST. This is one component of the overall training, which includes taking part in supervised practice. This can prepare you for certification by the ISST as a schema therapist.
HPCSA ACCREDITATION FOR CPD
HPCSA - 19 CEUs plus one CEU in ethics
- This workshop has been accredited for CPD purposes and CPD points will be awarded to all those registered with the HPCSA.
2. The HPCSA draws attention to the fact that attaining continuing education units (CEUs) does not license professionals to practice outside their scope of practice. CEUs are intended to broaden the knowledge of professionals but do not constitute professional training.
Conditions for working online
The workshop is offered using the Zoom online platform and information about how to connect will be provided. The ISST has specified the conditions under which online training may be offered. Participants must have a reliable internet connection and a private, uninterrupted space in which to attend the workshop. They must keep their cameras on at all times (unless they discuss this first with the organizers) and must undertake not to engage in other activities (such as web surfing, doing emails etc.) during the workshop times. Participants will be asked to sign an agreement form indicating that they understand and will abide by these conditions.
Use the links below to download a copy of the workshop announcement, the workshop application form and the two agreement forms.
To apply for a place in the workshop you will need to complete and send us
(1) the completed and signed workshop application
(2) The two agreement forms completed and signed.
We will then send you information about how to pay and then you must send proof of payment of your deposit or full payment.
PLEASE NOTE:
We won't confirm your place in the workshop without all the documentation/payment specified above.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at stisa@stisa.org.za
Workshop flyer: https://stisa.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3591a987a0351b3985bdc937&id=a94c1b4806&e=02189fd627
Workshop application: https://stisa.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3591a987a0351b3985bdc937&id=b58ab52cfd&e=02189fd627
Data privacy agreement form: https://stisa.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3591a987a0351b3985bdc937&id=7448018a32&e=02189fd627
Training conditions agreement form: https://stisa.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3591a987a0351b3985bdc937&id=3f0464c339&e=02189fd627
Schema Therapy Institute of South Africa
Workshops in 2026
We are offering the following workshops in 2026:
Schema therapy training course part 1 (20 hours) - March 8-11
Schema therapy training course part 2 (20 hours) - October 4-7
Advanced workshop (12 hours) - 5-6 November
Details of the first workshop are presented below. We will announce when applications can be made for the other workshops later in the year.
Schema Therapy Training Course Part 1
8th to 11th March 2026
Days 1 - 3 of a 6 day course - offered online
Presented by
Professor David Edwards
Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA, Diplomate and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Certified as a Schema Therapist and trainer by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). Former President of the ISST.
Dr Chantal Renton
ISST certified Schema Therapy Supervisor and Trainer
Workshop times and program
Day 0 (Sunday 8th March): 16:00-18:00 (2 hours)
Introduction and basic concepts.
Day 1 (Monday 9th March): 9:00-18:00 (6 hours)
Schema therapy as an evidence-based practice. Assessment and case conceptualization.
Day 2 (Tuesday 10th March): 9:00-18:00 (6 hours)
Principles of experiential psychotherapy and introduction to imagery, imagery rescripting and chairwork.
Day 3 (Wednesday 11th March): 9:00-18:00 (6 hours)Cognitive techniques / Working with the relationship.
Each day, there is a half hour break in the morning and again in the afternoon and a 2-hour break at lunch time.
The workshop includes several experiential training exercises as specified by the ISST.
Workshop cost:
South African ZAR International GBP £
Deposit if not paid in full
R1000 £40
Xtra early bird (By Friday 23rd January):
R5500 £230
Early bird (By Friday 13th February):
R6000 £250
Full rate
R6500 £270
To apply for a place, complete the application form and the two agreement forms (Online training conditions and Data privacy). Email these three documents to stisa@stisa.org.za
We will send you payment information and your place will be confirmed once you have paid your deposit or the full amount. For international applicants we prefer payment in GBP but can accept ZAR on request.
Schema therapy is an integrative therapy initially developed by Jeffrey Young during the 1990's and further developed by a Dutch research group, who conducted a series of randomized controlled trials on schema therapy in the treatment of borderline personality disorder. There is also evidence of efficacy with other personality disorders and for depression. A group therapy format for schema therapy has also proven effective in the treatment of borderline personality and there is ongoing research on the application of schema therapy to most complex clinical presentations including eating disorders, anxiety disorders and complex trauma. There is now a large international community of therapists practicing schema therapy and there are schema therapy training programs in many cities in Europe, USA, Canada, South America and Australia. In Africa, there is our program based in Cape Town and another based in Cairo.
David Edwards is certified with the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) as a schema therapist and trainer and is a former President of the Society. He is based in Cape Town. Chantal Renton is an ISST certified supervisor and trainer who wrote her PhD on schema therapy for eating disorders. She is based in Hillcrest, Durban.
The full six-day program presents all the major components of schema therapy: experiential, relational, cognitive and behavioural and shows how they are integrated within a comprehensive case conceptualization.
This course covers the first half of the 40 hours of didactic and experiential training specified by the ISST. On completing both parts, you will be awarded the South African Diploma in Schema Therapy which is a certificate confirming that you have completed the basic workshop training as specified by the ISST. This is one component of the overall training, which includes taking part in supervised practice. This can prepare you for certification by the ISST as a schema therapist.
HPCSA ACCREDITATION FOR CPD
HPCSA - 19 CEUs plus one CEU in ethics
1. This workshop has been accredited for CPD purposes and CPD points will be awarded to all those registered with the HPCSA.
2. The HPCSA draws attention to the fact that attaining continuing education units (CEUs) does not license professionals to practice outside their scope of practice. CEUs are intended to broaden the knowledge of professionals but do not constitute professional training.
Conditions for working online
The workshop is offered using the Zoom online platform and information about how to connect will be provided. The ISST has specified the conditions under which online training may be offered. Participants must have a reliable internet connection and a private, uninterrupted space in which to attend the workshop. They must keep their cameras on at all times (unless they discuss this first with the organizers) and must undertake not to engage in other activities (such as web surfing, doing emails etc.) during the workshop times. Participants will be asked to sign an agreement form indicating that they understand and will abide by these conditions.
Use the links below to download a copy of the workshop announcement, the workshop application form and the two agreement forms.
To apply for a place in the workshop you will need to complete and send us
(1) the completed and signed workshop application
(2) The two agreement forms completed and signed.
We will then send you information about how to pay and then you must send proof of payment of your deposit or full payment.
PLEASE NOTE:
We won't confirm your place in the workshop without all the documentation/payment specified above.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at stisa@stisa.org.za
Workshop flyer: https://stisa.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3591a987a0351b3985bdc937&id=a94c1b4806&e=02189fd627
Workshop application: https://stisa.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3591a987a0351b3985bdc937&id=b58ab52cfd&e=02189fd627
Data privacy agreement form: https://stisa.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3591a987a0351b3985bdc937&id=7448018a32&e=02189fd627
Training conditions agreement form: https://stisa.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3591a987a0351b3985bdc937&id=3f0464c339&e=02189fd627