Manchester Branch
One-day Workshop
Friday, 22 June 2012
9.30am to 4.00pm
Registration from 9.00am
Transdiagnostic CBT using Method of Levels
presented by
Dr Warren Mansell, Dr Sara Tai and Dr Tim Carey
Venue:
The Library, Dalton Ellis Building, University of Manchester, Conyngham Road, M14 5RL
The transdiagnostic approach is supported by a wealth of evidence that processes such as worry,
emotion suppression, self-criticism and avoidance maintain distress across psychological disorders.
Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) explains all of these processes as forms of ‘inflexible control’ that block
important goals, values and needs. Method of Levels Therapy (MOL) helps people to let go of these
habits and form more flexible, adaptive ways of regaining control of their lives. In this workshop, the
principles and techniques of MOL will be clearly and practically described for clinicians to offer a
transdiagnostic CBT that is tailor-made to the goals of each client.
What are the advantages of Method of Levels?
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It is a true science-practitioner approach – a single theory that justifies and informs every
element of the therapy.
It is flexible and adaptable to individual clients.
It is grounded in evidence from basic science (see pctweb.org).
Is does not involve learning different ‘disorder’ models.
It does not involve learning detailed protocols, psychoeducation materials and varied tools
and techniques.
It liberates therapists to help them help their clients without having to fully understand and
interpret every one of the client’s problems.
It can be interwoven into other psychological therapies.
It helps to deal with ambivalence, ‘resistance’ and ‘blocks’ in therapy
By the end of the workshop, delegates will be expected to have:
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Understood the utility of the transdiagnostic approach
Grasped the fundamentals of Perceptual Control Theory
Grasped the principles of Method of Levels
Engaged in sufficient practice of MOL to begin to utilise it within existing therapies and to
begin a process of training to adhere to the approach
Teaching and Learning Methods
The workshop will involve small group discussions, workshop leader demonstrations, audio and video
clips, and experiential learning exercises. Delegates will be expected to be willing to talk about their own
problems and experiences within small group settings for training purposes.
The workshop is suitable for all levels of expertise from trainee to advanced.
Registration Fees:
BABCP Members:
Students & Service users (with evidence):
Others:
£80
£80
£100
About the presenters:
Warren Mansell is a Reader in Clinical Psychology and Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who
has produced over 100 publications, including Cognitive and Behavioural Processes Across
Psychological Disorders: A Transdiagnostic Approach to Research and Treatment. In 2011, he received
the May Davidson Award for an outstanding contribution to clinical psychology in the UK within 10 years
of qualifying.
Sara Tai is a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist who has researched and trained in the field of
CBT for psychosis for over 10 years. She provides consultant supervision and workshops in advanced
CBT across the Europe, USA, Russia and the Far East.
Tim Carey is a registered Clinical Psychologist in both the UK and Australia. He has used the Method of
Levels in primary care settings in the NHS, as well as private practice and public mental health services
in Australia. He has been practicing, evaluating, teaching, and writing about Perceptual Control Theory
and the Method of Levels for over 10 years.
References
Mansell, W., Carey, T. A., & Tai, S. J. (2012). A Transdiagnostic CBT Using Method of Levels Therapy:
Distinctive Series. London: Routledge.
Carey, T. A., Kelly, R. A., Mansell, W., & Tai, S. J. (in press). What's therapeutic about the therapeutic
relationship? A hypothesis for practice informed by Perceptual Control Theory. The Cognitive
Behavioural Therapist,
Carey, T. A. (2006). Method of Levels: How to Do Psychotherapy without Getting in the Way. Living
Control Systems Publishing. http://tinyurl.com/MethodOfLevels
Carey, T. A. (2008). Hold That Thought. Newview publications. http://www.newviewpublications.com
Tai, S. J. (2009). Using Perceptual Control Theory and Method of Levels to work with people who
experience psychosis. The Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, 2, 227-242.
Mansell, W. (2012). The Transdiagnostic Approach. In Dryden, W (Ed.), CBT Approaches to Counselling
and Psychotherapy. Sage.
Higginson, S., Mansell, W., & Wood, A. M. (2011). An integrative mechanistic account of psychological
distress, therapeutic change and recovery: the Perceptual Control Theory Approach. Clinical Psychology
Review, 31, 249-259.
Carey, T. A. (2008). Perceptual Control Theory and Method of Levels: Contributions to a transdiagnostic
perspective. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 1, 237-255.
Cancellation Policy
The registration fee will be refunded minus a £15 administration charge if cancellations are received in
writing to the BABCP Office, at the above address, or to [email protected], at least two weeks before
the workshop date. Cancellations within two weeks of the event date are charged the full registration fee.
In the event of cancellation of the course outside of our control we will not be held accountable for travel
and/or accommodation costs incurred. However the workshop fees will be refunded.
For other queries please call the BABCP office on 0161 705 4304
Manchester Branch
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Transdiagnostic CBT using Method of Levels
Dr Warren Mansell, Dr Sara Tai & Dr Tim Carey
Dalton Ellis Building, University of Manchester, M14 5RL
Friday, 22 June 2012
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Cancellation Policy
The registration fee will be refunded minus a £15 administration charge if cancellations are received in
writing to the BABCP Office, at the above address, or to [email protected], at least two weeks before
the workshop date. Cancellations within two weeks of the event date are charged the full registration fee.
In the event of cancellation of the course outside of our control we will not be held accountable for travel
and/or accommodation costs incurred. However the workshop fees will be refunded.
For other queries please call the BABCP office on 0161 705 4304
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