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Forensic CAT Conference

Tuesday 17 March 2020, 9.00AM

Innovations in Working with Offenders: Using a Cognitive Analytic Model

Hosted by Ridgeway Hospital, Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust (TEWV)

This one-day conference considers how Cognitive Analytic Therapy can enable a relational and versatile approach to management, treatment and care within forensic and criminal justice settings. There will be presentations of innovative practice from forensic services spanning the UK.

The day will be structured between plenary presentations with opportunities in small groups to discuss applications, modifications and integrations, of the ideas and methods presented, to the varied professional and work settings of those attending.    

Topics to include:

  • Five features that make CAT an ideal resource
  • Using CAT to address forensic issues
  • Mapping with senior leaders: developing a reflective and compassionate culture
  • Using CAT to facilitate shared formulations in teams
  • Five features that make CAT an ideal resource for trauma
  • Rethinking assessment and formulation: using CAT with women
  • Working with sexual offending using CAT

Register your place

(fee payable)

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham