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Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Format Workshop
Presenters Dr Leah Giarratano
Description This two-day program 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, 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.

Day one topics include:
+ 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

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

This program is intended for all mental health professionals

About the program presenter
Leah Giarratano is a doctoral level clinical psychologist who specialises 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 six books covering the assessment and treatment of psychological trauma and in the application of CBT.
Location VIC Metro, Australia
Venue Attendees to be advised by email, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne CBD

Please contact the event organiser to confirm if this venue is wheelchair accessible
Start/End Date 8 Nov 2012 to 9 Nov 2012
Time 9am - 5pm
Cost $720 Normal Fee OR $660 Early Bird OR $600 Super Early Bird
Notes Refer to www.talominbooks.com for details and to register by cheque, EFT, Visa or Mastercard. Registration must be finalised 3 days prior.
Organiser Talomin Books
Contact Name Joshua George
Telephone 02 9823 3374
Email mail@talominbooks.com
Fax 02 8786 1361
Website http://www.talominbooks.com
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