EVENTS - APNS

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Ethical Decision-Making: An Introductory Workshop for Psychologists

April 23 - Northside Teachers Development Centre, North Sydney

October 1- Museum of Industry, Stellarton

This workshop is designed for those Psychologists who have not had formal coursework in Ethics and/or those desiring a refresher on the process of ethical decision-making. The workshop will be divided into two parts.

Part I will be comprised of a review of the 10-step Ethical Decision-Making Process as outlined in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, 3rd Edition. Workshop participants will then apply the decision-making process to ethical dilemmas.

Part II of the workshop will focus on discussion of ethical dilemmas encountered by the workshop participants. Potential topics for discussion include:

> Record keeping

> Gaining informed consent for children with estrtanged aprents

> Release of confidential information (legal reqquests, insurance priovider requesrts, hsopital cahrts, etc.)

Brochure is available here.

The Meeting of Mind & Body: Health Anxiety & Chronic Pain
May 28, 2010, 9 am - 4:30 pm - Dalhousie University Club

Many people are unduly worried about their health. People with excessive anxiety about health commonly present to medical clinics and are often
referred to mental health services. Excessive health anxiety can be complex and difficult to treat.

The purpose of this 1-day workshop is to review the current state of knowledge about the etiology, assessment, case formulation, and treatment of excessive health anxiety. Emphasis will be on hypochondriasis, which is among the most clinically challenging forms of health anxiety, as well as on presentations complicated by chronic pain. Cognitive-behavioural interventions will be discussed in detail along with promising new approaches for treating health anxiety. Common obstacles
to successful treatment will be identified and potential solutions will be offered.

Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to develop a cognitive-behavioural case formulation and treatment plan of selected
cases. There will also be an opportunity for participants to share their own clinical experiences and to obtain consultation regarding their own
cases.

Learning Objectives
• Describe the important clinical features of excessive health anxiety, with an emphasis on hypochondriasis.
• Review the current state of knowledge concerning the etiology of excessive health anxiety, including predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, and protective factors.
• Describe a case-formulation approach relevant for treatment planning.
• Review relevant assessment instruments and methods.
• Understand the comparative efficacy of treatments for excessive health anxiety, as well as the components of cognitive-behaviour therapy for health anxiety.
• Develop a cognitive-behavioural case formulation and treatment plan for
selected cases.

Brochure available here.

EVENTS - non-APNS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Workshop

With Dr. John Forsyth

Author of:

" Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders ," and " ACT on Life, Not on Anger ." Also the workbook " The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free From Anxiety, Phobias, and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy "

When and Where:

May 6 & 7 (Thurs & Fri), 2010

Oak Island Inn, Western Shore , NS

Workshop Overview

ACT is a newer third-generation evidence-based behavior therapy that balances mindfulness and acceptance processes with commitment and behavior change processes to (a) undermine unhelpful thoughts and emotional avoidance, while (b) promoting greater experiential and psychological flexibility in the service of valued ends.  In short, ACT teaches clients how to be with their hurts and do what works – to live well, richly, and meaningfully, without first having to defeat sources of emotional and psychological pain.

ACT is a broadly applicable process-guided approach to human suffering and its alleviation, not simply a set of intervention technologies for specific psychological disorders. Thus, this two-day  workshop will introduce ACT, both as a model and intervention technology,  and illustrate its practical application with an eye on processes that feed and maintain various forms of human suffering with an emphasis on anxiety.

Our two days together will be filled with didactic teachings, live and video demonstrations, and practical experiential exercises that will be done individually, in dyads, and small groups.  The exercises will highlight the integration of mindfulness and acceptance strategies (along with kindness and compassion exercises) to disarm various forms of human suffering and also focus on strategies to promote greater clarity of values and action in the service of living well.  Participants will be encouraged (but never forced or coerced) to engage the material at a personal level, as it applies to their own lives, and then also in the context of their clinical work.  All I ask is that participants are willing to get inside the ACT model and approach, if only for just 2-days.  Clinical worksheets and other practical tools will be provided.  

Registration Fee:  $255 before Feb 28 and $285 after Feb 28, Students $145

Payment made out to: South Shore Mental Health

Attention: Judy Garber

South Shore Mental Health

Dawson Centre, Level II

197 Dufferin St

Bridgewater , NS , B4V 2G9

jgarber@ssdha.nshealth.ca

To download workshop brochure:

www.mentalhealthsouthshore.ca

Hypnosis Society

The Hypnosis Society for the Atlantic Division of the Canadian Federation of Clinical Hypnosis is pleased to announce an upcoming workshops for March 26 to March 28, from Friday, 6 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m. 2010. These will be held at the QEII HSC in the Abbey Lane Building, 4th Floor.

An Intermediate Level Workshop will be held on the Sunday morning and possibly a second on Sunday afternoon (each 3 hours).

Workshop Fees:
Introductory $300; Students/Residents $150;
Intermediate $75

Learning Objectives (for Intro Course)
On Completion of Workshop, participants will:
Understand the theory and ethical practice of Hypnosis in a professional healthcare practice.
Demonstrate the use of three hypnotic induction methods (from learner’s manual).
Understand the clinical conditions in which hypnotic techniques may be applied.

To register or to be placed on the mailing list contact:
Maureen Gorman at 902-441-1292
E-mail: maureengorman@eastlink.ca

APNS Expands Its Continuing Education Programming

APNS, through its CE Committee, has been looking at ways to improve and extend its continuing education offerings. We offer a program which presents topic-specific workshops for psychologists in various areas of practice, as well as workshops to help psychologists expand their services. In addition, we are beginning to offer broader-based workshops that would be of interest to all healthcare professionals.

In order to help you in planning your continuing education activities and to avoid scheduling conflicts with other organizations, we have been actively pursuing continuing education opportunities in order to outline a schedule for the next three to five years.

We are always looking for suggestions for workshops. If you have a suggestion please contact the APNS Office.