Have you ever wondered how to help clients safely rewrite the ending to painful memories?This episode features clinical psychologist and trauma specialist Dr. Melissa Snaith, who shares her training in schema therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and imagery rescripting. The discussion covers how clinicians can use rescripting techniques with clients who have experienced trauma, offering simple ways to introduce, adapt, and safely practise this powerful method in different therapeutic models. The conversation covers how to help clients manage strong feelings while working with imagery, how to use grounding if sessions become too intense, and how to tailor rescripting for individual needs. Includes practical examples, a step-by-step role play, and a friendly look at when, why, and how to use rescripting in your own therapy room.Highlights include:03:00 What is rescripting? Key principles and how it helps with trauma06:28 Working with clients who don’t remember clear details12:30 Introducing rescripting and helping clients feel safe24:00 Creative rescripting—using imagination and humour31:54 Planning rescripting sessions and session structureGuest Information:Guest InfoDr. Melissa is a clinical psychologist with specialist training in schema therapy, trauma, CBT and emotionally focused couple therapy. She trains cognitive behavioural therapists at the Charlie Waller Institute and runs her own private practice.Links to Melissa’s site: https://www.drmelissasnaith.com/Resources discussedKerry Young’s imagery-focused training (Bespoke, BABCP)Remco van der Wijngaart’s schema therapy role-play videosJustin Haven’s Dream completion technique (YouTube)Ernst (2012) review across disordersRescripting early memories linked to negative images in social phobia: a pilot study - PubMed** Check out Mastering Therapy’s Youtube Channel for all podcast episodes **For notification on up coming episodes and for occasional summaries of tools discussed on the podcast sign up here: www.masteringtherapy.comTo recommend a topic you’d like to hear about, or if you’d like to appear on the podcast please get in touch at www.masteringtherapy.com/guestFor private psychology services and therapy visit www.drnataliestott.com*****Subscribe to the Mastering Therapy Podcast YouTube channelFollow Mastering therapy on instagramConnect with Dr Natalie Stott on LinkedInSUPERVISOR...

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