Event Outline

This course provides a step-by-step, implementable programme to help clients make meaningful changes to their behaviours and cognition around developing a healthy lifestyle. It covers core therapeutic interventions,
tools, and techniques to address dysfunctional beliefs, deprivation thinking, and sabotaging thoughts related to health behaviours.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Client intake interview, formulation, assessment
• Apply CBT interventions to restructure dysfunctional beliefs and behaviours regarding weight and lifestyle
• Communicate effectively using Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques to enhance motivation
• Equip clients with tools to strengthen self-efficacy and overcome barriers to change
• Implement mindfulness exercises and techniques for emotional regulation and improved decision-making around food
• Understand and apply strategies for habit formation and maintenance, rooted in neuroscience
   

Presenter's Bio
Susi is a fully accredited member of IACP and a graduate member of the Irish Psychological Society. In addition to her private practice, She lectures in Psychotherapy at IICP College and is a clinical supervisor. Susi holds a Master of Science in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, a Higher Diploma in Psychology (Level 8), and a BA (Hons) in Linguistics from UCD. She also earned a BA (First Class Honours) in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy from IICP College, along with a Professional Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision. In addition, to deepen her knowledge of how CBT can be applied to weight management, she attended a specialised workshop at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia.

Susi  is a regular contributor to the Irish media on mental health topics, providing expert insights on issues such as anxiety, emotional well-being, and behavioural change. She also delivers professional training courses to therapists, the Department of Education (NEPS), and companies, supporting individuals and organisations in promoting mental health, resilience, and healthy lifestyle changes.