MERIT Metacognitive Reflection & Insight Therapy
An Introduction to an understanding and application of MERIT in clinical practice
Gain skills in Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy for enhancing recovery in psychosis.
Details
- MERIT Core Concepts
- MERIT Assumptions for Therapists
- MERIT Elements and Techniques
- Integrating MERIT Elements
- Applications to Case Examples
MERIT
Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERIT) is a form of integrative individual psychotherapy that seeks to assist adults diagnosed with psychosis to make sense and meaning of the challenges and possibilities in their lives and to find ways to manage these and direct their own recovery. Building from advances in both cognitive and interpersonal research, MERIT seeks to expand the boundaries of cognitive-behavioural, person-centred, and psychodynamic approaches to treatment by focusing on how people make sense of their experiences of their own purpose and place in the world, allowing the development of a sense of belonging to our larger communities. In contrast to other approaches, MERIT focuses on core processes that should be present in a given session, rather than a predetermined curriculum. The training provides practitioners with the skills to help clients develop metacognitive capacity and sense of belonging while integrating cognitive-behavioural, person-centered, and psychodynamic approaches.
Facilitators
Adj Professor Robert Schweitzer
Dave Misso
Chris MacLennan
+ additional guest facilitators
Where & When: TBA
MERIT: Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy. One-day training
Program Highlights
- Understanding MERIT theoretical foundations
- Core process-focused intervention strategies
- Integration of multiple therapeutic approaches
- Creative adaptation of interventions
- Metacognitive development techniques
- Individual case formulation methods
- Recovery-oriented practice principles
Core Competencies Addressed
- MERIT core concepts: Introduction to fundamental principles
- MERIT assumptions for therapists: Outlining essential mindsets
- MERIT elements and techniques: Exploring practical tools
- Integrating MERIT elements: Applying concepts holistically
- Developing metacognitive reflection skills
- Supporting client meaning-making
Program Structure
- Theoretical foundation sessions
- Live demonstration of techniques
- Case consultation meetings
- Supervised practice components
- Integration workshops
- Individual mentoring opportunities
- Ongoing supervision support
Is this training right for you?
Ideal for practitioners who:
• Work with psychosis and complex mental health
• Seek flexible therapeutic approaches
Want to:
- Develop integrative therapy skills
- Support client-directed recovery
- Build creative intervention abilities
- Enhance metacognitive practice
Adj. Professor Robert Schweitzer is a distinguished academic, researcher, and clinician at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia. He holds the position of Adjunct Professor in the School of Psychology and Counselling. Prof. Schweitzer completed his postgraduate training in South Africa, where he worked closely with indigenous healers and developed an understanding of their practices, which has continued to evolve as his learning in contemporary models of psychotherapy has evolved. Since moving to Australia, he played a pivotal role in establishing the clinical psychology program at QUT, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of psychology education. His research interests span a wide range of areas within clinical psychology, including phenomenological approaches, qualitative and quantitative methodologies, psychotherapy process and outcome studies.
Throughout his career, Prof. Schweitzer has made significant contributions to the field of psychology through his research, publications, and mentorship of students. His work continues to influence the development of clinical psychology practice and education in Australia and beyond.
Dave Misso is a Counselling Psychologist with over 40 years of clinical experience and has a deep commitment to integrating innovative therapeutic models into practice. As a PhD candidate, his research focuses on incorporating metacognitive strategies into treatment interventions for men who use domestic violence, offering new insights into improving client engagement and treatment outcomes. Dave has collaborated with leading figures in various therapeutic disciplines, including narrative therapy, solution- focused therapy, and sensorimotor psychotherapy.
He has collaborated and co-authored papers with Dr Giancarlo Dimaggio, Professor Robert Schweitzer and colleagues and the late Prof. Paul Lysaker, contributing significantly to the evolving field of metacognition in psychotherapy.