APS Member Groups
APS College of Clinical Psychologists
2011 APS College of Clinical Psychologists Conference
Master classes
Master classes on Saturday 16 July 2011 (afternoon)
Master classes on Sunday 17 July 2011 (morning)
About master classes
A four hour master class provides an opportunity for a different learning experience in which a leading practitioner will briefly give an update on a therapeutic approach; for example, Mindfulness Based CBT (estimated 45 minutes). The focus will then be on case material provided by participants (estimated three brief presentations of a case with supervision by the leader and feedback from participants). The master class is limited to 12 participants who must be either a full member or associate member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
- Participants
Each participant will contact the presenter by email and provide a one paragraph synopsis of a possible case presentation to the group. If selected this will count for an hour of individual supervision - Presenter
The presenter will provide pre-reading material (up to 30 pages) in digital format to be emailed to each participant. He or she will select say three cases, which best illustrate the topic, to be presented at the master class.
Master classes on Saturday 16 July 2011 - afternoon
Workshop 19 - Relationship therapy with couples with personality disorder: a master class with Bruce Stevens
Relationship therapy is even more complex and difficult when either or both have traits or meet the criteria for personality disorder. A common, but explosive bond is between borderline and narcissistic personalities. Theoretical perspective is offered from Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (established EBT) from an attachment perspective, but the presenter is also interested in how to use Schema Therapy, especially using mode work, in this therapeutic context. The main focus will be on 3 case studies drawn from the clinical practice of participants. This will be an active learning with some pre-reading and role plays.
About the presenter
Dr Bruce A Stevens PhD Boston University, 1987, Associate Professor (UC and SCD) and convenor of the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Canberra. He has written five books, the most recent Cross Fire (2009) on cross examination and soon to be published with Dr Malise Arnstein, For Better or Worse: Relationship Counselling for Clinical Psychologists with Australian Academic Press. He is a frequent workshop presenter with the APS.
Workshop 20 - Formulating complex assessments: A master class with Phil Watts
For users of the Millon, PAI, or MMPI-2-RF this opportunity to review what the test does, then to discuss complex cases wherein you have conducted an assessment.
If you wish to register for this Master Class you will need to bring a real case which the test was used. Then be prepared to present 5 minutes about the case and we will discuss the case for around 5 minutes. This master class is designed for mild to moderately experienced users of the tests to discuss the test individually and increase their utility.
About the presenter
Dr Watts is a member of both the clinical and forensic colleges. He has over 20 years' experience in assessment for both clinical and forensic psychological applications. In the family court he has been appointed Single Expert Witness around 750 times in his full-time private practice for over 15 years. This includes therapy, assessment, forensic consultancy, and training.
Workshop 21 - Motivational interviewing and cognitive-behaviour therapy for multi-component behaviour change: A master class with Amanda Baker
One hour presentation: This master class summarises three systematic reviews (co-authored by the presenter). The reviews cover the evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for psychological approaches to the treatment of: problem drinking among people with psychotic, depressive, or anxiety disorders and cannabis use among people with psychotic disorders. Studies reviewed include those conducted by the presenter and colleagues, consisting of therapist delivered and computer delivered interventions. Recent evidence on the effectiveness of multi-component behaviour change (smoking, diet and activity) for cardiovascular disease risk reduction will also be presented, with results from the presenter's recent work in this area in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Clinical implications of the research evidence will be presented.
Discussion: 2.5 hours discussion on comorbidity/multi-component behaviour change with clinical material presented by the class participants
About the presenter
Professor Amanda Baker is a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Brain and Mental Health Research at University of Newcastle, NSW. Before taking up an academic career in 1995, she worked as a senior clinical psychologist at Westmead Hospital's Drug and Alcohol Service. She has also practiced in the United Kingdom and Australia in community mental health and inpatient settings. Her research focuses on the challenging area of the psychological treatment of comorbidity (co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug problems). These projects have typically involved multi-site randomized controlled trials of psychological interventions among people with severe mental disorders and substance use problems or major depression and substance use problems. She has over 100 publications. She is the chief editor of two books: National Drug Strategy Monograph 32: "Models of intervention and care for psychostimulant users, 2nd edition" (2004) and "Clinical Handbook of Co-existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems", co-edited by Professor Richard Velleman, (Routledge, 2007). She has co-authored 5 national amphetamine treatment clinician guidelines and 6 treatment manuals for comorbidity.
Workshop 22 - Mindfulness-integrated CBT: A master class with Bruno Cayoun
Skilfully integrating mindfulness training with the core components of CBT is a complex and demanding process, primarily because the theoretical framework from which clinicians using mindfulness operate is either unclear or absent, and practitioners are often provided with ill-defined rationales for each skill to be developed. This master class will provide a strong theoretical and practical basis for integrating mindfulness training with traditional CBT, and will expand the common understanding of operant conditioning. It will present the four stages of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT), used increasingly in Australia as a crisis intervention and relapse prevention approach for a wide range of conditions. Bruno will respond to participants' cases, and provide feedback and clarification for treatment. It is also an opportunity to learn from the principal developer of MiCBT. An understanding of cognitive and behaviour modification techniques is desirable and some prior knowledge of mindfulness will be assumed.
About the presenter
Dr Bruno Cayoun is Director of the MiCBT Institute and a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Hobart, Tasmania. He is the principal developer of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT) and has been teaching this approach to mental health professionals internationally for the past 8 years. He has practised mindfulness meditation and undergone intensive training in mindfulness centres in France, Nepal, India, and Australia for over 20 years. Bruno is also an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Tasmania and a clinical supervisor in mindfulness research. His current research includes the measurements of mindfulness mechanisms and the effects of MiCBT on addiction, trauma, and comorbidity. He is the author of a Mindfulness-integrated CBT skills-training manual for professionals and students. He is also the developer of two questionnaires, the Short Progress Assessment and the Mindfulness-based Self Efficacy Scale, now translated in Portuguese and Dutch. He is the author of a new book: "Mindfulness-integrated CBT: Principles and practice", published by Wiley-Blackwell.
Master classes on Sunday 17 July 2011 (morning)
Workshop 23 - Advanced schema therapy: a master class with Chris Lee
The initial talk will examine the key differences between SFT and traditional cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) from which it evolved Five differences will be identified in SFT: an increased focus on developmental experiences, the use of schemas to guide assessment and treatment plans, the use of emotion-focused techniques, an increased focus on the therapeutic relationship, and the use of the concept of schema modes. Process and efficacy studies involving various theoretical orientations that suggest the identified key differences might improve treatment outcome will be reviewed and the differences will be illustrated with a case example.
Followed by 2.5 hours of further case discussions and presentations by participants.
About the presenter
Dr Chris Lee has Clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health units for 15 years. He is an accredited therapist with the International Society of Schema Therapists. In 1998 he founded and headed the Borderline Personality treatment service at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital in Perth.
Experience in training therapists Conducted schema focused therapy training in Australia and overseas for the last 15 years included being invited to conduct workshops on personality disorders by the health departments in Queensland, Western Australia, and New South Wales.
Chris has published research into the assessment of personality disorders and the treatment of trauma. He received an International Society of Traumatic Stress Study award for contribution to research into trauma and an Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing International Association award for Research excellence and the European Francine Shapiro award for research excellence in trauma.
Currently he works half time at Murdoch University as the Director of Clinical training and half time in private practise. In 2010 he was awarded a rotary grant to investigate effective treatments for Borderline personality disorder. This study is part of an international multi-site randomised control trial (RCT). It will be the largest RCT of a psychotherapy ever undertaken.
Workshop 24 - Clinical psychology and risk assessment for violent offenders: a master class with Chris Lennings
The master class will overview current theoretical approaches to prediction of risk of violence (including sexual violence) and criminal recidivism, especially with reference to Andrew's and Bonta's seminal work on general and specific risks. It will review current tools to the assessment of static (actuarial/historical risk) and dynamic risk, including adolescent as well as adult measures. It will discuss the development of Structured Decision Making approaches (combining actuarial and dynamic risk assessment) and explore the use of such instruments along with clinical psychological assessment in cases. The introduction will end with a discussion of linking risk assessment to risk management strategies. Participants are expected to bring to the session questions and case material to allow for a meaningful demonstration of the application of risk assessment within their own work.
About the presenter
Dr Christopher John Lennings. BA(Hons); MPsych (Clinical); PhD
Christopher J Lennings is a clinician and academic having worked at the Victoria University, Manchester, UK; University of Southern Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and the University of Sydney as a Research Fellow, and Senior Lecturer. He is currently an Associate at both the University of Sydney and Macquarie University and Director of LSC Psychology, a practice specialising in Forensic Psychology. He is a clinical and forensic psychologist who has specialised in working with children, adolescents and their families, and adults affected by substance abuse and involved with the criminal courts and child protection systems. He has published articles, book chapters and produced training resources in the area of counselling and assessment of young people, and in substance abuse treatment, forensic psychology and psychometric assessment. His chief areas of research interest include forensic psychology, the treatment and assessment of substance abuse, violent and sexually violent young offenders, child protection and children's decision making, and risk assessment in forensic psychology, and the interface of psychology and the law. He is a Reg 7 officer for the Family Court and was a founding member of the Children's Court Clinic until 2009. He has presented his work nationally and internationally in conferences and workshops. A full CV is available at www.lscpsych.com.au
Workshop 25 - Understanding the criminal mind: what does clinical psychology have to add to an understanding of the criminal mind? a master class with Katie Seidler
Criminal behaviour can be seen as a dysfunctional method of interpersonal coping and there is a considerable and increasing overlap between mental health and criminal conduct. This half-day workshop or master class aims to develop participants' understanding of the value that clinical psychology can bring to the domain of forensic psychology. Being a master class, this presentation will aim to provide participants with conceptual knowledge and clinical skills in approaching work with clinical populations in which offending issues may also be salient.
About the presenter
Dr Katie Seidler is a clinical and forensic psychologist with a PhD in psychology, with the primary research focus being on understanding interpersonal violence through the rubric of cultural experience. She has been practising since 1996 and has worked in providing treatment to both juvenile and adult offenders, with particular experience specialising in sexual and violent offenders. In addition, she also has experience in treating the mentally ill, as well as in child and family and community mental health settings. She has been involved in professional training, program development and academia.
Workshop 26 - Do psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatments produce their treatment effects through the same neural mechanism? A master class with Simon Crowe
Increasingly psychologists and other health professionals are working therapeutically in tandem in the interests of producing the best outcome for our clients. This coordinated approach to intervention raises the interesting issue of whether each of these modalities of intervention has a distinct contribution to make to treatment outcome or whether they are achieving gains by the same mechanism. This session will attempt to characterise the neural mechanisms of effect associated with psychological and pharmacological therapies to determine whether they have a similar mode of action or whether their effects are distinct.
The session will focus on three areas of interest:
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placebo effects
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treatments for depression
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interventions with phobia.
The focus will be on the neural mechanisms of action of the respectively intervention types, mostly as determined by functional neuroimaging measures. The data indicates that whilst there is considerable overlap between interventions, a number of distinctions can be made, and these act as a focus for increasing the efficacy of each treatment modality as well as outlining the parameters for the most effective concerted intervention.
About the presenter
Dr Simon Crowe is professor of Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. He is a fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and a member of the APS Colleges of Clinical Neuropsychologists, Forensic Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists as well as being a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, the Society for Neuroscience and the Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment. He is currently President of the Australian Psychological Society. He is immediate past editor of the Journal, Australian Psychologist. He conducts an extensive practice in clinical neuropsychology and specializes in the area of the effects of brain impairment on cognitive functioning in both treatment and medico-legal settings. He has published three monographs and more than 100 articles on a variety of related issues.
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