Christina SchimanietzExecutive Training Provider

​​​​​​Welcome to
The Coaching Masters

• Core Renewal Therapy (CRT) - A pioneering therapeutic model that synthesizes the strengths of four established therapies into a unique hybrid approach, enhancing the therapeutic toolkit for practitioners and broadening the scope of treatable conditions. This innovative approach is designed to prepare therapists to tackle a wide array of psychological challenges with a highly adaptable and effective therapeutic approach.                                                                                                                                                 
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) - DBT training equips therapists with skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. This therapy is particularly effective for treating personality disorders and teaching clients how to manage emotions and improve relationships.                                                                                                                        
• Hypnotherapy - Hypnotherapy training involves using guided relaxation to achieve a trance-like state, allowing clients to access and address deeper or subconscious issues. It is effective for treating conditions like phobias, addictions, and stress, enhancing clients’ overall mental well-being and self- control.                                                                                                                                
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Training in CBT provides tools for addressing negative thought patterns and behaviours, especially useful for treating anxiety and depression. This structured, goal-oriented therapy helps clients understand and change their thought processes, leading to improved mental health.                                       
• Existential Therapy - Existential Therapy focuses on exploring life’s fundamental questions and dilemmas, aiding clients in finding personal meaning and authenticity. Training in this approach enables therapists to support clients through significant life transitions and existential crises.

Course Outline: Core Renewal Therapy (CRT) - 15 Weeks

Week 1: Introduction to Core Renewal Therapy

Overview of Core Renewal Therapy:

• Definition and purpose of Core Renewal Therapy.
• Explanation of how CRT synthesizes elements from CBT, DBT, Hypnosis, and Existential Therapy.
• The unique benefits of a blended therapeutic approach.
• Foundational Principles and Concepts:
• Key principles that guide CRT, including integration, adaptability, and client-centered care.
• The holistic view of mental health and wellness.
• Holistic Approach to Mental Health:
• Importance of considering the mind, body, and spirit in therapy.
• Strategies for implementing a holistic approach in sessions.
• What to Look for in Sessions:
• Identifying client needs and tailoring sessions to incorporate multiple therapeutic techniques.
• Assessing client progress and adjusting the therapeutic approach as needed.

Week 2: Ethical Considerations & Trauma Informed Training

Overview of Psychotherapy Modalities:

• Ethical considerations in therapeutic practice.
• What is trauma-informed?
• Principles of Trauma Informed Practice.

Week 3: Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Basic Principles of CBT:

• Definition and purpose of CBT.
• How CBT differs from other therapeutic approaches.
• The structure and focus of CBT sessions.
• Cognitive Restructuring Techniques:
• Identifying and challenging negative thought patterns.
• Techniques for cognitive restructuring.
• Practical applications and case studies.
• Behavioral Interventions in CBT:
• Behavioral strategies for symptom reduction.
• Activity scheduling and goal setting.
• Techniques for behavior modification and rehearsal.

Week 4: Advanced Topics in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Model for Complex Issues:

• Addressing complex mental health conditions with CBT.
• Advanced cognitive and behavioral techniques.
• Case conceptualization for complex cases.
• Integrating Mindfulness and Acceptance in CBT:
• Techniques for incorporating mindfulness into CBT.
• Using acceptance strategies to enhance cognitive and behavioral interventions.
• Case examples and practical exercises.
• Exposure Therapy and Behavioral Experiments:
• Strategies for utilizing exposure therapy for phobias and anxiety disorders.
• Implementing behavioral experiments to challenge and change maladaptive behaviors.
• Techniques for chronic pain and insomnia.

Week 5: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques and Practices

Specific CBT Techniques:

• Detailed exploration of cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, and behavioral activation.
•  Techniques for addressing specific disorders such as OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders.
• Practical applications and exercises.
• Tailoring CBT to Individual Clients:
• Assessing client needs and customizing CBT interventions.
• Techniques for engaging resistant clients.
• Case studies and examples.
• Evaluating CBT Outcomes:
• Methods for measuring therapeutic progress.
• Adjusting treatment plans based on client feedback and outcomes.
• Long-term strategies for maintaining therapeutic gains.

Week 6: Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Overview of DBT and Its Origins:

• Definition and purpose of DBT.
• Historical background and development of DBT.
• Core principles and goals of DBT.
• Core Components of DBT:
• The four modules of DBT: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
• Techniques and skills associated with each module.
• Balancing acceptance and change in therapy.
• Stages and Targets of DBT Treatment:
• The four stages of DBT treatment.
• Identifying and targeting specific therapeutic goals.
• Strategies for progressing through the stages of treatment.

Week 7: Skills Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Teaching and Practicing DBT Skills:

• Methods for teaching DBT skills to clients.
• Practical exercises and role-playing scenarios.
• Strategies for reinforcing and practicing skills in daily life.
• Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness:
•  Detailed exploration of each DBT module.
• Techniques and exercises for developing these skills.
• Applying DBT skills in real-life scenarios.
• Group Skills Training and Individual Therapy Techniques:
• Conducting DBT skills training groups.
• Integrating DBT skills into individual therapy sessions.
• Case studies and examples of successful DBT interventions.

Week 8: Advanced Topics in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Advanced DBT Strategies:

• Utilizing DBT for high-risk behaviors and severe mental health issues.
• Advanced mindfulness practices and their therapeutic benefits.
• Enhancing emotion regulation techniques for complex cases.
• Integrating DBT with Other Therapeutic Approaches:
• Combining DBT with other modalities like CBT and hypnotherapy.
• Case examples of integrated therapy.
• Practical strategies for seamless integration.
• Case Management and Coordination in DBT:
• Effective case management techniques in DBT.
• Coordinating care with other healthcare providers.
• Ensuring continuity of care and comprehensive treatment.

Week 9: Introduction to Hypnosis

Definition of Hypnosis:

• Background and history of hypnosis.
• Storytelling about Milton H. Erickson and his contributions.
• Modern applications of hypnosis, including its role in NLP.
• Types of Hypnotic Inductions:
• Overview of various hypnotic inductions (Milton, Betty, Elman, etc.).
• Recognizing signs of deep trance states.
• Enhancing sensory acuity as a coach/therapist/hypnotist.
• Purpose and Potential Outcomes of Hypnosis:
• Exploring various motivations and benefits of hypnosis.
• Issues that can be addressed with hypnosis.
• Key areas where hypnosis is commonly applied.

Week 10: Hypnosis Language & Magic Questioning

Hypnotic Language Patterns Part 1:

• Introduction to the Milton Model.
• Techniques for effective hypnotic language use.
• Crafting and utilizing hypnotic suggestions.
• The Three Magical Questions:
• What would you like to happen this week?
• How would you need to be for this to happen?
• What resources or additional elements do you need for this to happen?
• Practical Applications and Case Studies:
• Real-life examples of successful hypnotic interventions.
• Practical exercises to master hypnotic language patterns.
• Case studies illustrating the effectiveness of hypnosis.

Week 11: Hypnosis Subconscious & Structure

Hypnotic Language Patterns Part 2:

• Advanced techniques for hypnotic language use.
• Deepening trance states and maintaining rapport.
• Strategies for resolving subconscious conflicts.
• Understanding the Subconscious Mind:
• Storytelling and graphical representations.
• Techniques for accessing and working with the subconscious.
• Practical exercises for enhancing subconscious communication.
• Structure of a Hypnotherapy Session:
• Step-by-step guide to conducting a hypnotherapy session.
• Identifying specific future scenarios to use new hypnosis skills.
• Practical applications and case studies.

Week 12: Introduction to Existential Therapy

Existential Philosophy and Its Impact on Therapy:

• Understanding the core existential philosophies and their proponents.
• The role of existential thought in modern therapy.
• Fundamental concepts of existentialism in therapy.
• Four Existential Givens:
• Death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness.
• How these givens influence human experience and therapy.
• Techniques for helping clients explore and accept these existential realities.
• Embracing Freedom, Responsibility, and Meaning:
• Techniques for helping clients understand and accept their freedom and responsibility.
• Methods to assist clients in finding personal meaning in life.
• Practical exercises and case studies.

Week 13: Advanced Topics in Existential Therapy

Exploring Existential Anxiety and Meaninglessness:

• Defining existential anxiety and its significance.
• How existential anxiety can be a catalyst for personal growth.
• Therapeutic techniques for addressing existential anxiety.
• Addressing Feelings of Meaninglessness:
• Understanding the roots of feelings of meaninglessness.
• Strategies for helping clients discover or create meaning in their lives.
• Case studies and practical examples.

Week 14: Existential Therapy Techniques and Practices

Techniques for Exploring Freedom and Responsibility:

• Exercises to help clients recognize and embrace their freedom.
• Methods to foster a sense of responsibility for one’s own life and choices.
• Practical exercises and case studies.
• Strategies for Finding Personal Values:
• Helping clients identify and prioritize their core values.
• Practical exercises for exploring and affirming these values.
•  Case studies and examples.

Week 15: Blending Approaches with CRT

Combining CBT, DBT, Hypnosis, and Existential Therapy within CRT:

• Steps to create a cohesive treatment plan.
• Techniques for selecting appropriate interventions.
• Examples of blended sessions.
• Integrating mindfulness from DBT with cognitive restructuring from CBT.
• Using hypnotherapy to enhance existential exploration.
• Frameworks for integrating techniques.
• Balancing different approaches in a session.
• Customizing therapy plans based on assessments.
• Techniques for engaging resistant clients.
• Ethical Considerations when Blending Therapies:
• Guidelines for ethical practice.
• Maintaining professional boundaries.
• Addressing potential conflicts.
• Strategies for ensuring informed consent.
• Discussing benefits and risks with clients.
• Identifying potential ethical dilemmas.
• Resolving conflicts in therapeutic approaches.