EVENTS - APNS

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Ethical Decision-Making: An Introductory Workshop for Psychologists

October 1- Museum of Industry, Stellarton

Watch for upcoming Ethics for Psychologists Workshops on the South Shore in Spring 2011, Halifax in 2012, Annapolis Valley in 2013.

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.

Being a Brain-Wise therapist:

The Neurobiology of Attachment
with Bonnie Badenoch, Ph.D. LMFT

October 29, 2010,

Dalhousie University Club,

Alumni Crescent, Halifax

In this workshop, we will have a conversation about the interpersonal neurobiology of attachment, beginning with some basic brain science and going on to gently explore our own attachment history as a window into understanding the landscape of the human brain and mind. On this foundation, we can begin to bring the brain into the counseling room with clients of all ages and diagnoses, in practical ways that foster hope and strengthen emotional balance for both client and therapist. We will use self-reflection and counseling room stories to make this learning more concrete. At the end of the day, you may find that one of the most surprising outcomes of encountering this deep science is a remarkable increase in compassion for self and others.

Learning Objectives

> Understand and be able to talk about the basic structure of the brain, and its relationship to the mind.
> Describe the development of the social brain, including formation of implicit, explicit, and autobiographical memories.
> Understand the neurobiological correlates of 4 attachment patterns, and be able to identify these patterns in ourselves and our clients.
> Acquire at least three practical techniques for bringing the brain into the counseling room.

Targeted Audience

> All clinicians and metal health practitioners in psychology, social work, counselling and psychiatry
> Anyone who is caring for others and would benefit from a better understanding of what’s going on in the brain, mind, and relationships (physicians, nurses, caregivers)
> Educators have found this material useful, too, since they are often working with students who have damaged attachments that affect their work and school relationships
> One of the best things about this material is that it is another way of understanding what it is to be a human being, and so is of interest to all of us.

Brochure is available here.

EVENTS - non-APNS

Trauma, PTSD, and Dissociation

 September 9-10, 2010

Trauma is not limited to major catastrophic events. There are smaller traumas which happen to everyone throughout life. Complex trauma is created by chronic or multiple unhealed traumatization. Treating trauma requires knowledge and skill in treating d is sociation. This 2-day workshop will teach trauma and d is sociation theory with detailed treatment techniques.

Workshop Objectives:

•  Understand trauma and its impact

•  Identify clinical character is tics of PTSD, Complex Trauma & D is sociative D is orders

•  Understand the fundamentals of Structural D is sociation Theory

•  Apply Structural D is sociation Theory to the treatment of Complex Trauma

•  Develop Stabilization Strategies to manage d is sociative symptoms

•  Acquire the language and skills to talk and work with internal ego states

•  Demonstrate Fraser's D is sociative Table Technique

•  Integrate Time Orientation strategies into working with ego states

•  Understand how to prepare a client for trauma reprocessing and how to identify readiness

•  Demonstrate how to reprocess traumatic memories & resolve d is sociation safely and effectively.

About the Instructor

Kathleen Martin, LCSW, EMDRIA Approved Consultant in EMDR, specializes in trauma and d is sociation in her private practice in Rochester New York. She is a clinical consultant to individuals and agencies nationally and internationally.

Location

This workshop will be at Days Inn Dartmouth, 20 Highfield Park, Dartmouth NS.

Questions?

Anita Scott:

Phone: (902) 220-5556

as@anitascottpsychologicalservices.com

Carleen Hall:

Phone: (902) 452-6016

cfahie@hotmail.com

Registration  

More informaiton including a registration form here.

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.