Workshops
Conference workshops provide delegates with a stimulating and interactive learning opportunity, complementing the scientific component of the program.
These sessions always prove popular and spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended.
The following workshops have been confirmed:
- Dr Bruce Stevens
Self-care for the practicing psychologist: Treating personality disordered patients - Mr Les Posen
Presentation skills for psychologists in academia, research, corporate and independent practice: Using cognitive neuroscience to produce effective, memorable and engaging presentations - Dr Sabine Hammond
Clinical supervision: Managing structure, process, relationships, problems and ethical issues - Mr Tim Hannan
The neuropsychology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in childhood - Professor Paul Martin
Psychological management of chronic headaches - Associate Professor Dennis McDermott
'Deep Listening' Workshop: Beyond checklist approaches to cultural competence: Engaging Indigenous clients by indigenising praxis and integrating Aboriginal ways - Professor Bob Montgomery
Psychological responses to disasters: An empirically informed approach to helping the survivors of trauma effectively and safely, in the field and in the clinic - Dr Jack White and Ms Elizabeth Benson-Stott
Writing reports for court: for criminal, family and civil matters
Workshops will be held both during and after the conference at the Darwin Convention Centre.
Please note that cost is per workshop - You may book for workshops via the on line registration form.
| Conference delegates | Half Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| APS Member/International delegate | $125 | $180 |
| APS student member/concession* | $90 | $125 |
| Non APS member | $190 | $270 |
| Non APS student member/concession* | $190 | $270 |
| Non Conference delegates | Half Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| APS member/International Delegate - Workshop only | $160 | $295 |
| Non APS member - Workshop only | $240 | $445 |
Please note that delegates attending the half-day workshop will be provided with morning tea or afternoon tea.
Half-Day Workshops
Workshop One
Self-care for the practicing psychologist: Treating personality disordered patients
Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Time: 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Presenter: Dr Bruce Stevens
Format: Interactive workshop style
Number of prticipants:25
Synopsis:
The risk of treating patients with personality disorder - it is to enter into an intimate relationship. Introduction to the model of a Grandiose Self. Focus on Antisocial (Psychopathy, Hare PCL-R) and Borderline. A discussion on the risks including sexual boundary violation. Practical ways of maintaining and improving self-care.
Full-Day Workshops
Workshop Three
Presentation skills for psychologists in academia, research, corporate and independent practice: Using cognitive neuroscience to produce effective, memorable and engaging presentations
Date: Thursday, 1 October 2009
Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Presenter: Les Posen
Format: Interactive workshop style
Number of participants: 25
Synopsis:
In this workshop the presenter will look at the cognitive basis and neuroscience behind presentations via slideware, and argue that the evidence base by which most presentations are delivered borders on nil. However, a body of literature exists which informs those who wish to know, how best to present complex information to a wide variety of audiences. By demonstration as well as discussion of the research especially where slideware presentations have contributed to catastrophes, the presenter will challenge many of the ways most people present. The irony is that while many in academia and professional development training will present their research and training based on empirical evidence, the means by which they present those same results is based on tradition and social conformity. Judging from previous workshops, attendees will be left in no doubt why and how to change the way they present.
Workshop Five
Clinical supervision: Managing structure, process, relationships, problems and ethical issues
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2009
Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Presenter: Dr Sabine Hammond
Format: Interactive workshop style
Number of participants: 25
Synopsis:
Supervision is a key component of psychologists' work and is increasingly regarded as a professional competence requiring appropriate training. This interactive workshop provides an overview of key theoretical and practical considerations in clinical supervision. The workshop will specifically address supervisor and supervisee roles and their expectations of the supervision relationship. The workshop will focus on identifying and resolving problems and ethical challenges in clinical supervision such as confidentiality, multiple relationships, or conflicts of interest.
Workshop Six
The neuropsychology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in childhood
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2009
Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Presenter: Tim Hannan
Format: Interactive workshop style
Number of participants: 25
Synopsis:
Over the past decade, advances in child neuropsychology have promoted the development of new theories of the nature of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood. This workshop aims to introduce participants to current neuropsychological theories of ADHD, in which its core deficits are understood to involve problems with the regulation and inhibition of behavior, and the operation of the higher cognitive or executive functions. The implications of this work for the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD will be examined, along with its implications for the design and implementation of effective interventions for the management of the behavior of children with ADHD.
Workshop Seven
Psychological management of chronic headaches
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2009
Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Presenter: Professor Paul Martin
Format: Interactive workshop style
Number of participants: 25
Synopsis:
This workshop will teach participants how to assess and treat chronic headaches (migraine and tension-type headache), using an empirically-validated, cognitive-behavioural approach developed by the presenter. A functional model will be used for informing management that focuses on the controlling variables of headaches - the factors that determine the variability in headaches.
Workshop Eight
'Deep Listening' Workshop: Beyond checklist approaches to cultural competence: Engaging Indigenous clients by indigenising praxis and integrating Aboriginal ways
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2009
Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Presenter: Associate Professor Dennis McDermott
Format: Interactive workshop style
Number of participants: 25
Synopsis:
This presentation will provide a nuanced understanding of the determinants of Indigenous mental distress and articulate a more-comprehensive model of effective cross-cultural work. Leading Aboriginal psychologists/academics will detail how psychologists can build client well-being by Indigenising praxis, developing the meta-skill of cultural competency and ensuring cultural safety in their interactions.
Workshop Nine
Psychological responses to disasters: An empirically informed approach to helping the survivors of trauma effectively and safely, in the field and in the clinic
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2009
Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Presenter: Professor Bob Montgomery
Format: Interactive workshop style
Number of participants: 25
Synopsis:
Psychological reactions to trauma develop over time, so an individual survivor's needs for psychological support should be appropriate to their current state and needs. This workshop introduces the knowledge and skills to provide effective and low risk psychological support to trauma survivors, in the field and in the clinic.
Workshop Ten
Writing reports for court: for criminal, family and civil matters
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2009
Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Presenter: Dr Jack White and Ms Elizabeth Benson-Stott
Format: Interactive workshop style
Number of participants: 25
Synopsis:
The workshop will provide participants with skills in writing reports for court in criminal, family and civil matters. Topics covered will include: understanding the legislation, report structure, psychometric testing (intelligence, personality clinical and forensic measures), offering an opinion, and resources for rehabilitation. The workshop will illustrate topics using a variety of case studies. Participants will be required to actively discuss issues from these case studies that will assist their understanding of materials presented. The workshop will also focus on working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander clients, and providing reports that are appropriate in this context. Particular attention will be directed to issues around the Family Court as it relates to aboriginal culture, attachment identity and connections.
