Schema Therapy Training Canada
Schema Therapy Training Canada's Certification Groups are Accredited with the International Society of Schema Therapy.
ON A MISSION TO GROW SCHEMA THERAPY
IN CANADA
WHAT IS SCHEMA THERAPY?
Schema therapy is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that was developed in the United States by Jeffrey Young in the 1980’s and has a strong presence there and throughout the world. Although internationally recognized, it is still relatively new to Canada. Schema Therapy is recognized as a highly researched form of therapy, which has clinically demonstrated its effectiveness in research studies.
Schema Therapy Training Canada's Certification Groups
are Accredited with the International Society of Schema Therapy.
BENEFITS OF BECOMING A SCHEMA THERAPIST
Differentiate your practice from others in Canada: Stand out by offering your clients a unique, creative and evidence based Schema Therapy approach
Ability for therapist to integrate many established, evidence-based interventions from different modalities under ST approach
Strengthened relationships with clients, and expertise in working with complex trauma and personality disorder
Able to use the title of Schema Therapist in marketing and as a credential
Access to an extensive range of Schema Therapy research
Qualify to offer Schema Therapy Training to other therapists
Be part of a dynamic, connected, international network of SchemaTherapists
Highly effective, accessible form of therapy
ST is growing rapidly internationally. Be on the cutting edge of new research and practice methods in Canada through Schema Training Canada
ABOUT STTC
STTC program was established by Frances Miller MSW, RSW (Program Training Director) to promote Schema Therapy training in Canada. Historically, ST has been slow to develop a presence in Canada, however in recent years, there has been demonstrably more awareness and interest in this therapeutic modality. It seems timely to begin to develop a Canadian center, to provide opportunities for training and education, and to develop Canada’s own Schema Therapists, Supervisors and Trainers.
STTC is located in central Canada, in Oakville, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario. This cosmopolitan city offers a multicultural milieu, with access to some of the world’s best shopping, dining and entertainment, hotels, and business facilities.
OUR TRAINERS AND AFFILIATES
Frances Miller MSW RSW
Frances Miller MSW, RSW draws upon almost 40 years of experience as a
therapist in Family, Marital, Group and Individual Therapy, with a Master of
Social Work degree from the University of Toronto. She is an active
member of the OASW (Ontario Association of Social Workers), the
OCSWSSW (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service
Workers), and in the ISST (International Society for Schema Therapy).
Frances’ s integrative approach to therapy is influenced by a specialty in
Schema Therapy, as well as expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Insight Oriented/Psychodynamic, Systems and Attachment perspectives.
Frances is an ISST Certified Advanced Schema Therapist, and Certified
Schema Therapy Supervisor and Trainer.
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Early in her career, Frances worked in community children’s mental health
in Toronto, Scarborough and Oakville, focusing on adult individual and
family therapy with children and teens, and trauma treatment of sexual
abuse. She lead a multidisciplinary team approach to treatment with
SASAT (Scarborough Agencies Sexual Abuse Team) and HSAP (Halton
Sexual Abuse Program), with a particular interest in adult survivors of
childhood abuse. Frances provided training to therapists in the
multidisciplinary treatment of child abuse, and trauma treatment for adults.
In her private practice, Frances initially opened Oakville Counselling
Services, designing it to meet the needs of clients across the lifespan,
including treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma.
She continues to offer adult individual psychotherapy, marital counselling,
and attachment oriented group therapy. In 2015, Frances became
interested in Schema Therapy as an effective, rich and integrative
approach to treatment. Mentored by Wendy Behary LCSW, and Dr Joan
Farrell, Frances deepened her experience and skill in Schema Therapy and
founded the Oakville Schema Therapy Centre. Wanting to share this
exciting modality more broadly, Frances later made the decision to open
Schema Therapy Training Canada, with the mission to grow ST in Canada
and beyond. Presently, STTC offers Schema Therapy training to both
beginner and advanced therapists, with a variety of programs, including
Supervision Groups, Experiential Groups, Certification Programs, webinars
and individual Supervision. With a strong team of therapists, STTC is
involved in national and international events and programs. Presently,
Frances acts in the capacity of Secretary of the newly formed Jeffrey
Young Schema Therapy Association, and is actively involved in “Changing
Lives: A Symposium Celebrating 35 Years of Jeffrey Young’s Schema
Therapy”.
