This program is also available via self-paced online learning commencing February, April, July, and October. Please refer to our 2024 flyer or website www.talominbooks.com for all offerings. This two-day training presents a highly practical and interactive workshop (case-based) for treating traumatised patients; the content is applicable to both adult and adolescent populations. Techniques are largely cognitive behavioural; they are best-practice, evidence-based, and will be immediately useful and effective for your clinical practice. The program includes handouts and numerous case examples. The emphasis is upon imparting practical skills and up-to-date research in this area. This program is intended for all mental health professionals.
Treating PTSD (Day 1-2) with Dr Leah Giarratano interactive Livestream on 5-6 September 2024 NZST
Objective:
OPD Points: 10
Outline:
Day one topics include:What is PTSD? (diagnosis, epidemiology, comorbidity, spectrum of the disorder)Treatment maps and planning strategiesPsychoeducation and motivation tipsAnalysing and targeting dysfunctional behaviours (e.g., substance abuse, self-harm)Arousal reduction strategies (including breathing retraining, grounding and distraction tasks)An introduction to anger managementSelf care for cliniciansDay Two topics include:Invivo exposure therapy (reducing avoidance behaviours)The fundamentals of exposure therapy for traumatic memories (prolonged imaginal exposureCognitive challenging of negative self-statements related to the traumatic eventContraindications and complex case issues
Content:
This two-day livestream program is intended for all mental health professionals in the Asia Pacific region. The content is applicable to both adult and adolescent populations. It is delivered between 9am-5pm New Zealand Standard Time (which is 7am-3pm for Australians in Eastern States). You will be required to commit 15 hours of your time to participate in Days 1-2 (7.5 hours each day) with printed copies of your materials mailed to you two weeks beforehand.Each livestream session will be between 1.5 and 2 hours in duration with three 15-30 minute breaks during the day (for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea).To help you consolidate your learning, you will also have three-month access to Leah’s pre-recorded online training package. Please note that this is not simply a recording of a past live event. This is an education package specifically designed and produced to be worked through online, presented throughout by Dr Leah Giarratano, incorporating lectures, real cases, learning quizzes and structured practical exercises to complete in your own time. If you wish to claim OPD hours/points, your record of attendance will be issued following the livestream and after you complete a quiz with an 80% pass rate. You will be able to complete the quiz at the end of the livestream, which can be attempted the more than once.
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Contact:
- Joshua George
- please email
- mail@talominbooks.com