Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective: To learn a range of mindfulness techniques, in a theoretical and practical framework, based on the original MBSR course by Jon Kabat Zinn. Research has shown the primary importance of the therapeutic alliance in positive therapeutic outcome. Learning mindfulness will assist therapists to deepen and strengthen the therapeutic relationship, by developing improved concentration and focus, affect tolerance, empathy, attunement and equanimity. Mindfulness has also been shown to be effective in self care and professional resilience.
Outline: The course includes experiential exercises (body scan, sitting meditation, walking meditation, yoga, Tai Chi and Kum Nye), the theory and practice of mindfulness, group discussions, and homework exercises. Resources provided include a course book, CDs, and e-mail and phone support. An individual introductory session is included in the price.
Duration: 26 hours
OPD Points: 20 Points (Maximum)
Start Date: 27/10/2011
End Date: 15/12/2011
Presenter/Provider: Michelle Morris
Location: Livingstone Community Centre, 1 Livingstone St, Ivanhoe, VIC 3709
The Sydney Mindfulness Seminar 2011
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective: The Sydney mindfulness seminar is bringing together three elite professionals to discuss and explain a variety of topical core concepts about mindfulness.
Outline: On the Making of Mind by Professor Russell Meares: 9.am-11.am Morning Tea: 11.am-11.15am Presentation: Mindfulness-integrated CBT: Process and Rationale for Mental Health Disorders
By Dr Bruno Cayoun (Director, The MiCBT Institute): 11.15am-1.15pm
Lunch: 1.15pm-2.15pm Presentation: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for caring, connection and compassion. By Dr Louise Hayes: 2.15pm-4.15pm
Duration: 7 hours
OPD Points: 14 Points
Start Date: 14/10/2011
End Date: 14/10/2011
Presenter/Provider: Professor Russell Mearers, Dr Brunn Cayoun, Dr Louise Hayes
Location: The Sevel Pier One, Sydney, NSW 2000
NLP Level 1: NLP Practitioner Certification
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective: For professional counsellors, the field of Neuro Linguistic Programming adds skills for interpersonal communication, rapport, therapeutic change, coaching methodologies and tools for building resources with a client. The objective of the Level 1 NLP Practitioner Certification course is to build conscious competencies of the basic skills of NLP to use in a therapeutic session.
Outline: The NLP Level 1 course is delivered over an 8-day format, 9am to 6pm. Each day, 2 to 3 topics are covered through lecture, demonstration and experiential learning. Taught in a generative manner, each aspect of learning is built on previous learnings providing a well-rounded learning experience.
Duration: 64 hours
OPD Points: 20 Points (Maximum)
Start Date: 20/01/2012
End Date: 27/01/2012
Presenter/Provider: Dr. Heidi Heron PsyD & Laureli Blyth
Location: NLP Worldwide Learning Centre, Level 9, 143 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Trance Camp with Dr. Stephen Gilligan - Week 1
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective: Trance Camp is an experiential workshop for counsellors and therapists using Generative Trance. The objective of Trance Camp Week 1 is to develop transformational states of consciousness. In Week 1 participants will learn: Techniques for developing generative trance; How to make transformational changes while in generative trance; How to establish a deep connection with the creative unconscious; To identify and transform limiting beliefs and resistances; To transform 'negative trances' (such as anxiety, depression, self-criticism) into positive resources; To use generative trance to create experiences and outcomes you never imagined or believed possible; The Ericksonian attitude of approaching each day and challenge as a great opportunity for new learning.
Outline: The Experience of Trance Camp has many dimensions. The course usually runs from 9 - 6 pm each day. Each day is filled with Dr. Gilligan's talks, group trances, Dr. Gilligan's work with volunteer clients, generative trance exercises with partners, and group discussions. The trances start out simple and short, and progressively deepen and extend into core pieces of transformational work. A group of experienced assistants is there to help as needed, and we all work to ensure that the group space is safe, intimate, and lots of fun.
Duration: 42 hours
OPD Points: 20 Points (Maximum)
Start Date: 14/04/2012
End Date: 19/04/2012
Presenter/Provider: Dr. Stephen Gilligan, PhD
Location: Mary Mackillop Place, Sydney, NSW 2060
Trance Camp with Dr. Stephen Gilligan - Week 2
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective: Trance Camp is an experiential workshop for counsellors and therapists using Generative Trance. The objective of Trance Camp Week 1 is to develop transformational states of consciousness. The second week of Trance Camp explores the many possibilities of working within trance for generative change.
Week 2 includes: How 'reality' and 'identity' are 'trance states' created, maintained, and transformed via trance phenomena; How to use trance phenomena to create a Generative Self of higher consciousness capable of going beyond previous limits, obstacles, beliefs and negative events; How to transform an experience by shifting the submodalities of natural trance phenomena; Generative trance as a quantum field that opens possibilities beyond ordinary limits; What to do once generative trance has been established; Integrating the conscious and unconscious minds into a 'Generative Self'; How the Generative Self can heal wounds, improve competencies, develop deep intimacies and generate transpersonal experiences. Prerequisite: Week 1.
Outline: The Experience of Trance Camp has many dimensions. The course usually runs from 9 - 6 pm each day. Each day is filled with Dr. Gilligan's talks, group trances, Dr. Gilligan's work with volunteer clients, generative trance exercises with partners, and group discussions. The trances start out simple and short, and progressively deepen and extend into core pieces of transformational work. A group of experienced assistants is there to help as needed, and we all work to ensure that the group space is safe, intimate, and lots of fun.
Duration: 42 hours
OPD Points: 20 Points (Maximum)
Start Date: 21/04/2012
End Date: 26/04/2012
Presenter/Provider: Dr. Stephen Gilligan, PhD
Location: Mary Mackillop Place, Sydney, NSW 2060
Working with a Dual ACT and CBT Concept - a Theory Driven, Experiential Seminar with Application of Focussed Psychological Strategies
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective/Outline: This seminar will demonstrate a comprehensive approach of how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can interact for powerful results that bring satisfaction for both client and clinician. The seminar will explain how emotions can be explored through examining a client’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour from a CBT and ACT perspective. The presenter, Dr Carolyn Youren will elucidate the theoretical background paying particular attention to where ACT and CBT can be overlayed for a dynamic interaction, and thorough exploration of emotions and barriers to action.
Specific CBT and ACT interventions will be discussed and used to illustrate this theoretical collaboration. CBT interventions include (but are not limited to): identifying and exploring core beliefs, understanding automatic thoughts, development of rational response, identifying unhelpful thinking styles, behaviour activation, scheduling/planning, exposure and response prevention. ACT interventions include (but are not limited to): diffusion, expansion, connection, observing self, values, committed action.
Application to the treatment of Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and for building resilience will be explained and illustrated. Theory is based on the traditions of the Behavioural (e.g. Skinner and Pavlov), Cognitive (e.g. Beck and Ellis) and Mindfulness-based (e.g. Hayes, Strosahl, Kabat-Zinn) therapies from which CBT and ACT research have been generated. The application to clinical practice of a dual ACT and CBT theoretical approach has been drawn from research by Ciarrochi and Bailey, and from the clinical training and experience of the presenter.
Duration: 7 hours
OPD Points: 14 Points
Start Date: 22/10/2012
End Date: 22/10/2012
Presenter/Provider: Dr Carolyn Youren - Consulting Psychologist, PS Counselling
Location: University of Melbourne, Hawthorn Campus, 442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, VIC
Sandplay Therapy Certificate Course
Type of Activity: Relevant Course Work
Objective: The aim of this experiential training course is to give counsellors and therapists of diverse orientations, the basic skills, knowledge and experience to confidently use Sandplay Therapy with their clients. This competency-based training course uses a flexible learner-centred approach that will help participants gain knowledge and understanding and develop skills in the application of Sandplay therapy. Entry Requirements: Prior qualifications and experience in counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, social work or equivalent in addition to an acceptance interview.
Outline: The 3 key areas of the training will be: Underpinning knowledge; Practical skills; Appropriate attitudes of a Sandplay therapist Course Structure. 12 training days held over 4 modules. The Structure of the Training Modules Each module will contain the theoretical principles involved and experiential exercises to support the practical application of sandplay therapy.
Primarily, the afternoons will focus on experiential exercises and practices of relevant techniques based on the concepts discussed in the morning session. Due to the highly experiential nature of the course there will also be time and support for debriefing, integration and consolidation of theory and personal work.
Module One - Oct 13-16 (4 days): Overview and history of sandplay; What are we trying to achieve with sandplay therapy • Practical requirements of introducing sandplay into your practice; Sandplay Therapy facilitation skills - Pt 1.
Module Two - Oct 30-31 (2 days): Basic Jungian psychology and the individuation process; Sandplay Therapy facilitation skills - Pt 2.
Module Three - Nov 11-13 (3 days): The therapeutic process; Understanding clients trays; Facilitating sessions - working with clients under supervision.
Module Four - Nov 25-27 (3 days): The therapeutic process - Pt 2; Understanding clients trays - Pt 2; Facilitating sessions - working with clients under supervision; Review, revision, assessments.
Teaching Methods. This course will be taught using experiential learning principles and exercises. Participants will be encouraged to use the training as an opportunity for both their personal and professional development. A range of delivery and teaching methods are used including lectures utilising visual aids, use of textbook and handouts, group discussions, theoretical and practical exercises, demonstrations and presentations.
Duration: 84 hours
OPD Points: 20 Points (Maximum)
Start Date: 13/10/2011
End Date: 27/11/2011
Presenter/Provider: Institute of Therapies For Emotional Transformation - Karen Daniel
Location: 90 Warragal Road, Turramurra NSW 2074
Process-Experiential Emotion-Focused Therapy - 6 Days Professional Development
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective: Process-Experiential Emotion-Focused Therapy (PEEFT) is a humanistic, process-orientated, evidence-based practice. PEEFT is one of the most rigorously researched forms of humanistic practice and has been shown to be efficacious in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, Complex PTSD, trauma and abuse. This experiential training will highlight theoretical as well as practical ways of working with clients with many forms of psychological distress. Each session will provide opportunities to observe live demonstrations as well as take part in practical triad work.
Outline: Day 1: Brief Overview of EFT theory; Discuss latest research in the area of trauma; Emotion theory for Complex Trauma; Demonstration; Discussion; Practical triad work and feedback. Day 2: Theory; Review of PTSD, complex PTSD, trauma and abuse and shame; Identification of Tasks and Markers in trauma work; Case management and Case Formulations of trauma cases; Termination of trauma cases; Demonstration; Discussion; Practical triad work and feedback.
Duration: 42 hours
OPD Points: 20 Points (Maximum)
Start Date: 24/09/2011
End Date: 20/11/2011
Presenter/Provider: Melissa Harte
Location: Centre for Emotion Focused Practice, Level 1, 102 Toorak Road, South Yarra, VIC, 3141
Counsellor Self Care & Supervision
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective: To teach participants an Emotion Focused / Expressive Therapy technique and to use the technique for personal processing. To provide counsellors opportunity for discussion and supervision.
Outline:
00-10.00 AM: Preliminaries and Introductions
10.00-11.00 AM: Demonstration of ET/Emotion focused technique
11.00-11.30 AM: Morning tea
11.30-12.30 PM: Working in pairs, using technique for personal processing
12.30-1.15 PM: LUNCH
1.15-2.15 PM: Working in pairs, using technique for personal processing
2.15-2.30 PM: Short tea-break
2.30-4.30 PM: Group Supervision
Duration: 6 hours
OPD Points: 12 Points
Start Date: 25/06/2011
End Date: 26/11/2011
Presenter/Provider: Cheryl Taylor
Location: The Kilbride Centre, 52 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park, VIC 3206
Positive Behavioural Interventions for People Using Challenging Behaviours
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective: A person who uses Unwanted Behaviours is likely to be responding to a situation they perceive as challenging and that they do not currently have the appropriate means to manage effectively. Unwanted Behaviours are often a person’s only existing-skills to communicate a message to other people: “I don’t know how to manage this situation I am finding challenging”.
This programme is designed to assist individuals wanting to change their own unwanted behaviours and those who work with people using unwanted behaviours to: (1) better understand the reasons why unwanted behaviours occur and (2) to develop effective interventions based on preventive and skills-building strategies. Strategies learnt will assist an individual to use appropriate behaviours and therefore better manage in these same situations they previously found difficult to handle effectively.
Outline: Attending this unique and hands on workshop will provide you with a new and innovative experience in the application of individualised behavioural strategies. Use of real case examples and the opportunity to practice learned strategies throughout the workshop allows for a true understanding that can be integrated into your every-day life.
The focus of this workshop will be on the development of skills-building and preventative strategies as opposed to reactive strategies. This will lead to the reduction of unwanted behaviours and an increase in occurrences of more sought-after appropriate behaviours. The practical and common sense strategies presented in your user friendly workbook will allow for ongoing reference and effective implementation after you have completed this workshop.
Duration: 6 hours
OPD Points: 12 points
Start Date: 10/11/2011
End Date: 01/12/2011
Presenter/Provider: Shannan Puckeridge
Location: Suite 34 (Level 1), 1 Mudgeeraba Road, Worongary QLD 4213
More Dates: 10/11/2011 – 01/12/2011
Creating Positive Experiences for a Person with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Type of Activity: Workshops & Seminars
Objective: All people have an anxiety scale from 1 (calm) to 5 (meltdown). Increasing anxiety is a result of a person being presented with events they perceive as challenging in their day-to-day environment. Individuals exhibiting characteristics of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including Asperger’s Syndrome perceive the same world we all live in, in their own unique manner. A person with an ASD finds some daily experiences challenging... experiences that others do not find challenging, in fact might enjoy; thus we are all experiencing the same situations differently.
Knowledge and understanding gained from extensive clinical experience with individuals with an ASD and their families has led to the development of this course. You will gain knowledge of innovative, hands on techniques that are required to achieve a reduction in anxiety and challenging behaviours for the person with an ASD. The practical and common sense strategies presented in your user friendly workbook will allow for ongoing reference and effective implementation after you have completed this workshop.
Outline: This programme has been designed to assist those who work with, or in some manner support a person with an ASD, to learn to understand how the person with an ASD experiences the world differently to you and their peers... remembering that different does not mean wrong! By identifying these different experiences we are able to identify and understand the person’s unique triggers to escalated anxiety and thus likely behavioural deterioration.
Strategies are taught to equip supporters to modify these triggers or to understand when and how to teach the person with an ASD to learn new behavioural responses; thus reducing both anxiety and behavioural deterioration. Throughout this programme participants will lean: How a person with an ASD experiences the world differently to you and others; To identify common challenges a person with an ASD is presented with on a daily basis; That behavioural deterioration is often the person’s only means of managing these challenging situations; How to develop more favourable experiences in which a person with an ASD will become less anxious and therefore can function most successfully.
Duration: 6 hours
OPD Points: 12 points
Start Date: 09/11/2011
End Date: 30/11/2011
Presenter/Provider: Shannan Puckeridge
Location: Suite 34 (Level 1), 1 Mudgeeraba Road, Worongary QLD 4213
More Dates: 09/11/2011 – 30/11/2011
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