Presented by A/Prof Ross Menzies. About this topic: Death anxiety is considered to be a basic fear that may underpin a range of psychiatric conditions. This case-based presentation explores the proposition that the dread of death is the central driver of most presentations of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Compulsive washers often identify chronic or fatal diseases, such […]
Presented Dr Bronwyn Leigh. About this topic: Perinatal anxiety is thought to be as prevalent as perinatal depression, yet has had far less press. This workshop will explore ways in which anxiety presents during the perinatal period (antenatal and/or postnatal). Assessment, diagnosis, formulation and treatment models will be discussed, with a focus on thinking about both parent […]
Presenter: Elizabeth Neal, Private Practice About the 2016 case presentations: The Anxiety Practitioners Network is pleased to bring you the 2016 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 present one or more detailed cases […]
COST: $20, includes finger food. Presenter: Bob Duncan, Private Practice About the 2016 case presentations: The Anxiety Practitioners Network is pleased to bring you the 2016 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 present […]
COST: $55/ $33 for students Presenter: A/Prof Kathryn Nicholson Perry, Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) About the 2016 seminars: The Anxiety Practitioners Network is pleased to bring you the 2016 series of Clinical Focus Seminars aimed at providing clinicians and clinical students with up to date information relating to different fields of anxiety treatment. […]
Come and join us for a Christmas celebration and a night of mixed case presentations by APN Committee members!!! Featuring 3 Case Presentations: 1. "Firefighting in Therapy: Putting out many fires at once, and looking for the embers" - Eve Beh 2. "Peeling back layers: From GAD to trauma and the journey to get there" […]
About this seminar: Fatigue syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome are a relatively common illness in Australia affecting around 0.2 – 0.7% of the population. Sufferers become ill across the lifespan, SES continuum, and on a range of other demographic markers. However, more women than men are affected (approx. 3:1). Despite on-going research efforts Fatigue […]
"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 […]