Marsha Blank
Marsha Blank, MA, LCSW Advanced Schema Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer, Certified Developmental Somatic Psychotherapist Marsha Blank began her career as a Schema Therapist working at the Cognitive Therapy Center of New York/The Schema Therapy Institute directed by Dr. Jeffrey Young. She is an advanced certified Schema Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer in Adult Individual Schema Therapy and Child/Adolescent Schema Therapy, as well as a Certified Developmental Somatic Psychotherapist. Informed by the work of Dr. Ruella Frank, founder of DSP, and by her years as a professional dancer, Marsha incorporates movement and somatic techniques in her practice of ST.
Real Pain or Mind Game? Unraveling Complex Somatic Disorders with Schema Therapy
Co-presented with Khrystina Zhyvaho
Research shows early relational trauma raises the risk for somatic disorders like GI issues, autoimmune illnesses, skin conditions and chronic pain, This workshop explores schema therapy’s potential for treating such complex conditions.
We will present a case study of a client whose IBS was alleviated using schema therapy interventions. Attendees will learn how schemas manifest physically and their commonly associated modes. Through lecture, experiential exercises and a detailed client illustration, participants will grasp how schemas and modes impact illness and pain.
Skills covered include assessing somatic modes, chairwork, movement to access embodied emotions and rescripting to transform maladaptive body memories. Participants will gain concrete techniques for schema based treatment