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2025 Treating PTSD (Day 1-2) with Dr Leah Giarratano highly interactive livestream dates between March and November

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Description:

OPD Points: 10

2025 livestream dates for Treating PTSD (Day 1-2) follow:

  • Treating PTSD on 20-21 March between 9am-5pm AEDT – registration closes on 7/3/25
  • Treating PTSD on 19-20 June between 9am-5pm AWST – registration closes on 6/6/25
  • Treating PTSD on 4-5 September between 9am-5pm NZST- registration closes on 22/8/25
  • Treating PTSD on 20-21 November between 9am-5pm AEDT – registration closes on 7/11/25

This two-day live online 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.

This program is also available via self-paced online learning commencing on delivery of your printed materials or in February, April, July, and October annually. When you complete the Day 1-2 livestream, you will have three months access to the self-paced online program to review or consolidate learning.  Please refer to the flyer available at our website www.talominbooks.com

Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:

Day one topics include: What is PTSD? (diagnosis, epidemiology, comorbidity, spectrum of the disorder), Treatment maps and planning strategies, Psychoeducation and motivation tips, Analysing and targeting dysfunctional behaviours (e.g., substance abuse, self-harm), Arousal reduction strategies (including breathing retraining, grounding and distraction tasks), An introduction to anger management, Self care for clinicians

Day Two topics include: Invivo exposure therapy (reducing avoidance behaviours), The fundamentals of exposure therapy for traumatic memories (prolonged imaginal exposure), Cognitive challenging of negative self-statements related to the traumatic event, Contraindications and complex case issues, treating traumatic nightmares

Assessment:

Yes

Presenter / Provider:

Dr Leah Giarratano

Presenter Qualifications:

Leah Giarratano is a doctoral level clinical psychologist who has developed an expertise in the assessment and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She has been presenting training programs in Australia since 1996 and in New Zealand since 2000. Leah is the author of seven books covering the assessment and treatment of psychological trauma and in the application of CBT.Her text ‘Clinical Skills for Managing PTSD: Proven Practical Techniques for Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder’ was revised in 2018 is available at www.talominbooks.com

Contact:

  • Joshua George
  • please email
  • mail@talominbooks.com
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Start / End Date

January 5, 2025
November 30, 2025

Course Duration:

2 day(s)

Course Hours:

10 hours

Cost:

$795

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