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professional development in the lower north islandManaging Risk: Health Law for PsychologistsPresenters: Kate Diesfeld and John Fitzgerald Many psychologists are eager to learn about managing risk through knowledge of health law. Also, best practice is underpinned by application of relevant New Zealand law. Designed as an interactive session, this professional development programme integrates lectures and small group discussion by a legal academic and practising psychologist. Drawing upon issues that arise in practice, including:
Where: Wharerata Function Centre, University Avenue, Massey University, Palmerston North Cost: NZPsS Member $200.00, Non Member $250.00, NZPsS Student $150.00 Contact: email pd@psychology.org.nz Brochure: » download now Knowing me, knowing you: two day introductory course in Transactional AnalysisPresenters: Mandy Lacy and Marion WadeTransactional Analysis (TA) is a model for understanding personality, human development and behavior, communication and relationships. TA can be applied by anyone, in a variety of situations. It has an underlying ethos of positive regard for self and others, and a belief that everyone can change. This two day workshop is the official introductory course. TA101 is an internationally recognized qualification and you will be awarded a certificate on completion of the workshop. The workshop offers material that is relevant to those who work with people; ie, psychotherapists, counselors, educators, coaches, supervisors, consultants, and relevant to those who work in health, justice, business and other organisations. This training stands on its own and is also a prerequisite for those wanting to advance to further training. Marion Wade is a Certified Clinical Transactional Analyst and Provisional Teaching and Supervising member of the International Transactional Analysis Association. She is a counselor and registered psychotherapist. Marions first career was nursing beginning with general care of people before working in mental health and psychiatric nursing. She works with individuals and couples and has experience of helping clients with general life issues, as well as specialist experience with eating disorders, sexual function issues and trauma recovery.  Mandy Lacy is a Certified Organisational Transactional Analyst and provisional teaching and supervising member of the International Transactional Analysis Association. She teaches and supervises TA in the organisational field here in Wellington and throughout Australasia. Mandy is the executive director of Star Potential Ltd, delivering consultancy, coaching, training, project management, organizational development and professional supervision. She has a breadth of experience in business, workforce development, education, training and professional development, human resources, management and leadership sectors within corporate, government and NGOs organisations.When: 9am to 5pm each dayFriday/Saturday 10th & 11th September 2010 Where: The Training Space, 5 Alpha Street, Wellington Cost: $300 (gst inclusive) morning and afternoon teas provided To register: contact Mandy email mandy@starpotential.co.nz or ph (027) 528 8843 Motivational Interviewing (MI)Presenter: Dr Eileen BrittMI is a collaborative client-centred form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change, which provides a means of working with clients who are ambivalent about change. It has proven efficacy as an intervention for substance use problems (e.g., alcohol abuse and dependence). Additionally, there is increasing evidence of its effectiveness across a broad range of behaviours, including health behaviour change (e.g. medication compliance, diet and exercise, diabetes), offending, and psychological disorders (e.g., eating and anxiety disorders). This workshop will present an overview of MI research, theory and practice. The workshop is designed to be interactive. Participants will experience and practice MI, and receive feedback on this practice during the workshop, and for this reason numbers attending will be limited. The overall aims of the workshop are that participants will:
 Dr Eileen Britt is a Clinical Psychologist and Fellow of the NZCCP. She is a lecturer at the University of Canterbury (Christchurch) in the Health Sciences Centre, teaching two post-graduate papers on Motivational Interviewing, and on the Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology programme, where she is also currently Director of Clinical Training. Eileen is also employed as a Research Fellow, providing supervision on psychotherapy research trials, at the Department of Psychological Medicine (Christchurch). Her PhD was on MI applied to diabetes self-management, and she currently has three papers on MI published in peer reviewed journals. Eileen has attended training for Motivational Interviewing Trainers (partially funded by the NZCCP Study/Research Award), and is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.When: 13 & 14 September 2010 Where: Palmerston North Cost: free to NZCCP members; non-members $250 Registration form: » download now For details: see www.nzccp.co.nz When Worries AttackPresenter: Dr. Vanessa CobhamAnxiety in children and adolescents is often overlooked, under-reported or misinterpreted as being a behavioural or developmental problem. In reality anxiety disorders are the most common child and adolescent mental health complaint affecting as many as 1 in 5 young people in New Zealand. When recognised and properly managed, anxiety disorders are very treatable. This workshop will help participants to recognise anxiety disorders and respond appropriately within their own professional context, becoming effective allies for children in overcoming anxiety. The three main areas of discussion will include: Recognition
 Vanessa Cobham holds a PhD in the area of child and adolescent anxiety disorders. Currently she splits her time between lecturing for the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland and working clinically for the Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Brisbane. She has completed a broad range of research projects in the area of anxiety, the results of which have been published internationally. Vanessa is the author of a series of workbooks for both children with anxiety disorders and their parents and has co-authored a self-help book for parents called ‘Helping Your Anxious Child’. She is also actively involved with Australian Government initiatives to provide psychological care to children and adolescents affected by natural disasters (most recently the Victorian bushfires). Her warm, down to earth presentation style, combined with her vast knowledge of the subject ensures that this is a workshop not to be missed for all professionals working with children and young people.When: 20th September 2010, 9:00am - 3:00pm (Lunch and Morning Tea Provided) Where: Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Wellington Cost: $195 incl. GST Contact: see www.compass.ac.nz to register online Client-Focused TherapyPresenter: Richard WhitesideMost therapists make the decision of treatment strategy before clients ever walk in the door. But how can you know whether you're going to be directive or collaborative without identifying the client's needs or cooperation style? To be truly client-centred in your work, you need to adjust your stance in light of the situation that's presented rather than expecting clients to conform to your philosophy and belief structure. This workshop will help practitioners: identify their client's current cooperation style (High Cooperation, No Cooperation, Conditional Cooperation, or Illusion of Cooperation); determine why the client has adopted that position; decide whether a direct, indirect, or re-directive stance is most appropriate; identify which interventions will work most effectively for that cooperation type; craft an effective strategy based on the hypothesis, qualitative, and quantitative factors.  Rick received his Masters in Social Work from Atlanta University in the United States in 1977, followed by post-graduate training at the Family Therapy Institute under Jay Haley and Cloe Madanes. Rick is the author of many books, including Creating Partnerships, The Art of Using and Losing Control, Whispers from the East, When Your Lover Leaves You, Positive Positioning, and Working with Difficult Clients as well as the Interactive CD-ROMs Family Therapy 1-2-3 and Tough Teens/Challenging Children. Rick developed the Family Therapy Team at Waitemata District Health Board where he also served as Service Clinical Director for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health. He is a member of the Training Division of IFTA, an Approved Supervisor for AAMFT, and has served on the Practitioner's Reference Group of the NZ Mental Health Commission. Rick has been successfully providing training for the past 20 years to mental health teams, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, and psychiatry registrars/consultants.When: 22 October 2010 Where: Mana Education Centre, Porirua, Wellington Cost: Earlybird Registration (prior to 17 September 2010). $165.00 Standard Registration (after 17 September 2010) $185.00 Contact: for more information ph (04) 293 3511 email solun@xtra.co.nz or register online at www.solutions-unlimited.co.nz |