FPS Experiential Seminar
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Working with a dual ACT and CBT Concept – a Theory Driven, Experiential Seminar with Application to Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS)
APS Endorsed Activity – 7 CPD points
AASW Endorsed Activity -14 CPE CPE points
ACMHN Endorsed Activity – 6 CPE points
Date & Location:
Date & Time: Friday 4 May, 2012, 8:45 (Registration and coffee) – 5:30pm
Location: University of Melbourne, Hawthorn Campus
442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn
Cost: $198 (includes GST)
Tea/coffee will be provided
Seminar Description
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 (eg. Skinner and Pavlov), Cognitive (eg.Beck and Ellis) and Mi
Certificates of attendance will be available for collection at the end of seminar.ndfulness-based (eg.Hayes, Strosahl, Kabat-Zinn) therapies from which CBT and ACT research
Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) 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.
This seminar will explore the use of several Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
Behavioural interventions
Cognitive interventions
Stress management
Communication training
Social skills training
Psycho-education
About the Presenter
After gaining her Post Doctorate at the School of Medicine at Boston University, US, Psychologist Dr Carolyn Youren has worked as a treating clinician and teacher of CBT for three years as a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) at Boston University. CARD and Boston University are renown for their emphasis in CBT training, research, and implementation to clinical practice. Working in Boston gave Carolyn the opportunity to immerse herself in current research and training in ACT, and she has attended and participated in numerous seminars, workshops and training programs delivered by researchers and clinicians at the forefront of this area. While working in Boston, Carolyn has lectured and presented at conferences. Since returning to Melbourne in late 2009, Carolyn has worked in private practice, while continuing to develop her skills in ACT by taking every opportunity to attend ACT training in Australia. Prior to training as a Psychologist, Carolyn was a secondary school teacher.
| Seminar Program – Full Day Delivery | |
|---|---|
| 8:45am | Registration and coffee |
| 9:00am | Introduction |
| 9:10am | Overview of CBT relevant to understanding emotions through exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviour with clinical examples |
| 10:00am | Overview of ACT relevant to understanding emotions through exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviour with clinical examples |
| 10:50am | Coffee break |
| 11:10am | Explanation of dual CBT and ACT concept with clinical examples Experiential group exercise demonstrating dual model |
| 12:30pm | Lunch break |
| 1:00pm | Overview of treating Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders from CBT perspective |
| 1:50pm | Overview of treating Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders from ACT perspective |
| 2:40pm | Coffee break |
| 3:00pm | Explanation of applying dual CBT and ACT concept to Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders |
| 4:00pm | Questions |
| 4:30pm | Assessment and Evaluation Forms |
| 5:00pm | Finish |
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than thirty (30) days prior to a seminar you will receive a refund LESS $50 administration fee. If you cancel less than thirty (30) days prior to a seminar, NO REFUND is payable. We do not accept responsibility for any emergencies that may occur. Registrations can be transferred to another person.
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