"Sex and Drugs and Thought Control: Treating OCD with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy." Presenter: Dr Vincent Fogliati About this presentation: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterised by unwanted thoughts, images, and impulses (obsessions), as well as mental or behavioural rituals that are employed to reduce anxiety and distress (compulsions). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with […]

About this seminar: This presentation will address the topic of tailoring therapy to an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) way of thinking, with a focus on how to adapt evidence-based therapies for clients with ASD. The presentation will include an introduction to Autism Spectrum Conditions, with a focus on issues in the assessment and treatment of […]

"Welcome to the cancer journey where the night is dark and full of terrors" About this presentation: The ever growing prevalence rates of cancer and greater survival rates mean that psychologists are likely to be working with a patient or a family member of someone who has a cancer diagnosis.  A brief overview of psycho-oncology […]

Presented by Sue Morris, PsyD, Director of Bereavement Services at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, USA About this seminar: Psychologists and other health professionals typically receive little training in grief and bereavement throughout the course of their training. While the majority of bereaved individuals will cope with their losses without requiring professional intervention, a significant number […]

About this seminar: Selective mutism is a severe and complex anxiety disorder that affects 1 in every 140 children in the first three years of school and even greater numbers in preschool. Whilst the condition closely resembles social phobia, standard cognitive-behavioural treatments in the clinic similar to those used for social phobia have limited efficacy. […]

Presenter: Steve Den-Kaat, Clinical Psychologist, Diverse Minds. About this presentation: This case presentation will take into account the diagnostic complexities and process challenges involved in working with young adults on the Autism Spectrum.  There will be a focus on the importance of early intervention and the responsibility of mental health professionals in accurate and thorough assessment, as […]

Natalie Peach & Joanne Cassar, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)  About the 2018 case presentations: The Anxiety Practitioners Network is pleased to bring you the 2018 series of Case Presentations aimed at providing a more relaxed atmosphere for discussing anxiety treatments. These presentations provide an opportunity to see some of the most experienced clinicians […]

A One Day Conference addressing common issues facing clinical registrars and early-career clinical psychologists Saturday November 3rd 2018 Australian Graduate School of Management, UNSW Topics will include: • Adapting evidence-based therapy to private practice and public health settings • Navigating supervision in your early career • Understanding and Managing Transference and Countertransference as a CBT therapist • Managing perfectionism in your […]

APN CLINICAL FOCUS SEMINAR Friday 16th Nov, 10am-1pm Introduction to Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT) Transdiagnostic elements of MiCBT and their applications to crisis and comorbidity Presenter:  Alice Shires, University of Technology, Sydney About the 2018 seminars: The Anxiety Practitioners Network is pleased to bring you the 2018 series of Clinical Focus Seminars aimed at providing clinicians and clinical students with […]

APN CASE PRESENTATION(S): Thurs 6th Dec 2018  "CANDY CANES,CHRISTMAS CHEER AND COUNTERTRANSFERENCE" Come and join us for a Christmas celebration and a couple of cracker case presentations!!!   "Managing the push and pull of clients using a CBT model of Countertransference" – Patrick Sheehan, Clinical Psychologist, The Adaptability Practice "Utilising the Concepts of Burnout and Emotional Labour with Clients" – Jonathan Gaston, Clinical Psychologist, Sydney […]