Jan
31
2:30 PM14:30
Jan
17
2:30 PM14:30
Dec
6
2:30 PM14:30
Nov
22
2:30 PM14:30
Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00
Reflective practice
BLOCK 2:
REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW
Introduction to Reflective practice, self-care and common therapeutic challenges. Participants will learn how to incorporate reflective practice into their therapeutic practice, practice clinical skills, learn about common ethical considerations and how to manage transference and countertransference. We will also explore different forms of supervision and how to get the most out of supervision, as well as how to recognise and combat common challenges that arise in therapy
By Michaela Young
Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00
Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy skills
BLOCK 2:
REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), basic principles and techniques. Participants will learn about the basic principles of CBT and have the opportunity to practice skills such as collaborative case formulation in CBT, as well as other CBT oriented therapeutic techniques.
By Michaela Young
Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00
Case Presentation Session
BLOCK 2:
REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW
Participants will have the opportunity to present a case based on one of the three topics covered in the previous weeks, and receive feedback from the facilitator and their peers.
By Michaela Young
Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00
Counselling skills
BLOCK 2:
REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW
Introduction to basic counselling and therapeutic skills. Participants will learn about and have the opportunity to practice basic therapeutic skills. They will learn techniques such as rapport building, active listening and socratic questioning. Participants will also learn how to differentiate between vulnerabilities and protective modes in a client. We will also cover the stages, levels and methods of change and how to determine what stage of change a client is at.
By Michaela Young
Apr
3
4:00 PM16:00
Outcome measures in therapy
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
BLOCK 1:
This session will focus on ways in which progress can be measured in therapy, including use of common outcome measures and understanding of clinically significant change. Supervisees will also be introduced to feedback informed treatment. Supervisees will have opportunity to practice use of outcome measures during this session.
By Catherine Bishop
Mar
27
4:00 PM16:00
Mental State Examination and suicide risk assessment
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
BLOCK 1:
Any time a psychologist sees a client they should be making an assessment of their client’s mental state and risk related concerns. However, psychologists can often become anxious in introducing questions around suicide risk during sessions with clients. The first half of this session will focus specifically on how to conduct an MSE during session and implications for this in regard to client care. Supervisees will have opportunity to practice skills in conducting an MSE during session. The second half of this session will focus on suicide risk assessment, including common fears when assessing for risk, areas to consider, and ways to introduce questions regarding suicide risk in sessions with clients.
By Catherine Bishop
Mar
20
4:00 PM16:00
Collaborative case formulation
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
BLOCK 1:
Case formulation is a core skill for psychologists that allows translation of information obtained during initial assessment into a working understanding of a client’s presenting concerns to aide development of a therapeutic plan. This session will introduce supervisees to the 5 Ps model of case formulation and the process of engaging a client to develop this collaboratively in session. Supervisees will have opportunity to practice their case formulation skills using case examples.
By Catherine Bishop
Mar
6
4:00 PM16:00
Initial intake assessment
BLOCK 1:
Being able to conduct a comprehensive intake assessment whilst establishing rapport with a new client is an essential skill for psychologists. This session will focus on how to obtain necessary information for case formulation and treatment planning during an initial session with a client, whilst also developing rapport and enhancing client engagement. Supervisees will have opportunity to practice components of an intake assessment via role play activities.
By Catherine Bishop
Aug
4
8:30 AM08:30
Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Specific Learning Disorders
With Catherine Bishop
This session will provide an overview of the key features of specific learning disorders and will outline process for assessing for areas of specific learning difficulty. Supervisees will be introduced to intervention strategies and accommodations that may be recommended for this client population. Learning activities will be provided to allow supervisees to apply knowledge learnt during this session.
Jul
29
10:00 AM10:00
Jul
28
8:30 AM08:30
Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Autism and ADHD
With Catherine Bishop
This session will provide an overview of diagnostic criteria and associated features for autism and ADHD. Supervisees will be introduced to key assessment methods for identifying brain style differences associated with these forms of neurodivergence. General principles for working therapeutically with autistic and ADHD clients will be briefly discussed with further depth offered in a subsequent session on neurodiversity affirming practice. Learning activities will be provided to allow supervisees to apply knowledge learnt during this session.
Jul
15
10:00 AM10:00
Anxiety - Assessment & treatment
With Michaela Young, Online!
Participants will learn about the nature and presentation of different anxiety disorders. This session will include thorough information about diagnostic criteria for different anxiety disorders, assessment tools and methods across the lifespan, and evidence based treatment approaches. Participants will have the opportunity to practice skills in assessment and therapeutic techniques for working with anxiety.
Jul
14
8:30 AM08:30
WAIS Part 2 - Interpretation & Write-Up
With Catherine Bishop, in clinic!
This session will provide an overview of key interpretative considerations of the WAIS-IV and examples of how to write-up assessments results obtained from the WAIS-IV. Supervisees will have an opportunity to practice interpretive skills using case examples.
Jul
7
8:30 AM08:30
WAIS Part 1 - Administration & Scoring
With Catherine Bishop, in clinic!
This session will provide an overview of how to administer and score a WAIS-IV. Supervisees will have opportunity to practice administration and scoring of WAIS-IV subtests using role play.
Jul
4
2:00 PM14:00
Eating Disorders - Assessment and Treatment
With Dr Rachel Murray
This session will cover some of the main areas to explore when assessing for the presence of eating disorder symptoms, as well as evidence-based treatment options depending on diagnosis and developmental stage/age.
Jun
30
8:30 AM08:30
WISC Part 2 - Interpretation & Write-Up
With Catherine Bishop, in clinic!
This session will provide an overview of key interpretative considerations of the WISC-V and examples of how to write-up assessments results obtained from the WISC-V. Supervisees will have an opportunity to practice interpretive skills using case examples.
Jun
21
1:00 PM13:00
Jun
20
1:30 PM13:30
Jun
17
10:00 AM10:00
Introduction to classification: DSM5, Clinical and Diagnostic Interviews and Assessment
With Michaela Young
This session will focus on understanding the origins and uses of diagnostic and classification systems, and practical methods for using these systems. Participants will gain an understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of diagnostic systems and learn how to utilise clinical and diagnostic interviews to inform assessment. Practical skills and techniques will be learned in this session as well as resources for navigating classification systems, and how to balance objective and subjective information in assessments.
Jun
16
8:30 AM08:30
WISC Part 1 - Administration & Scoring
With Catherine Bishop, in clinic!
This session will provide an overview of how to administer and score a WISC-V. Supervisees will have opportunity to practice administration and scoring of WISC-V subtests using role play.
Jun
6
2:00 PM14:00
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PART 2
With Dr Rachel Murray
This session will cover some of the foundational principles related to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and will explore strategies and interventions that may be applied in working with clients using this framework.
Jun
3
10:00 AM10:00
Counselling skills and building rapport
With Michaela Young
Participants will learn about the science of the art of psychotherapy, the importance of building a therapeutic alliance, and practical skills of building rapport and counselling. This session will focus on learning about different therapeutic frameworks, learning about the outcomes associated with building a strong therapeutic alliance, ethical considerations and how to have boundaries within this relationship. Participants will learn practical skills in rapport building and counselling skills, understanding body language and non-verbal communication, and improve their confidence and instincts in becoming an effective therapist.
Jun
2
8:00 AM08:00
May
30
2:00 PM14:00
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PART 1
With Dr Rachel Murray
This session will cover some of the foundational principles related to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and will explore strategies and interventions that may be applied in working with clients using this framework.
May
26
8:30 AM08:30
Clinical Documentation
With Catherine Bishop
This session will provide supervisees with an understanding of key information to be included in clinical documentation and templates to assist in keeping clinical documentation. Specific focus will be on case notes and correspondence to other professionals (in particular, GP letters).
May
24
1:00 PM13:00