Paul Schreuder ( Multi-Modal Practitioner )

Overview

Paul is an experienced professional and clinical supervisor as well as having been a lecturer in addiction studies (Motivational interviewing, CBT, Group facilitation, non-substance use disorders). He has worked in the non-violence field and is passionate about bespoke therapy with a multimodal focus. Humour and music are very important to him. Born in the Netherlands he became a proud New Zealander as soon as he could, and now spends his time between Queensland and NZ. Throughout his extensive career working with individuals and groups, he views his practice as continuing action research and reflection. Paul has presented at conferences worldwide. His self- therapy is songwriting, with many published songs focused on the human condition. He won the coveted APRA silver scroll many years ago.

Skills and Experience

Paul has a MA (Psychology), Post grad diploma (Education), BA (Social science), Diploma in addiction studies, Certificate in Supervision and certificates in REBT. He is a practitioner member and accredited supervisor with the  Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association of Aotearoa-New Zealand (DAPAANZ). His  expertise spans addiction, anxiety, depression, burnout, anger management, music therapy, self and other acceptance,  and dealing with various levels of trauma. Crisis intervention has also become a part of the mahi. He has had the privilege of serving many years on the board of DAPAANZ and educating hundreds  of adult students enrolled in addiction and counselling studies at WELTEC . He was also involved for several years on the Marae based training in addiction studies.   His bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach draws from many approaches including ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing ,Logotherapy, Narrative therapy and music therapy to name a few.

Supervision Approach

As a supervisor, Paul  provides space where supervisees can feel safe and empowered to explore various options that can elicit learning and growth -  often out of uncomfortable and negative experiences. His Masters thesis looked at burnout in the social sciences and this remains a big part of his reason for working in the field as both a practitioner and supervisor. As a father of three adult children and  now a grandfather he wants to keep contributing to finding the best outcomes for folk caught up in these times of great uncertainty and constant ambivalence.