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
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:
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
