Understanding Mood Disorders Workshop

2 April 2009 - SYDNEY (VIBE Hotel North Sydney)

This workshop describes mood disorders and the impact that they can have on a person’s day to day life. It outlines risk factors, warning signs and advises people of possible referral paths.

It also provides participants with practical strategies that can be used to assist people who are struggling with mood disorders.

PROGRAM 9.00am – 5.00pm


MORNING WORKSHOP AGENDA : 9.00am - 12.45pm

The Alarming Rise of Mood Disorders -What are the Current Trends Here and Overseas?

• What is a Mood Disorder?
• Classification of Mood Disorders
• Models of Depression

What is the Impact of a Mood Disorder?

• Risk factors
• Recognising the “language” of depression & mania
• What might you see? The assessment process
• Teasing apart what is depression and what isn’t
• The role of the Therapist

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP AGENDA : 1.30pm - 5.00pm

Psychological Interventions

• Medication
• Alternative treatments
• Using the five keys to recovery for individual treatment plans
• Best practice when working with GPs or Specialists

Self Medicating

• Worst Case Scenarios - common hurdles to successful recovery
• The tricky issue of self harm
• Knowing when to refer on
• Helping clients maintain wellness

About your Workshop Leader

Jane Sleeman is a Registered Psychologist in a Private Practice that specialises in depression, anxiety and chronic illness. She is the Founder of Hollyhox Positive Resources and Director of Inside Out Psychology and also works as a Facilitator for the Black Dog Institute. Jane has a wealth of experience working with people and their families, having formally worked as a teacher and school counsellor. Jane has presented extensively in Australia and overseas on issues pertaining to mood disorders. She was recently awarded the Anika Foundation Scholarship to further study youth depression in North America. Jane has been a serving board member of Mental Illness Education Australia and is currently involved in setting up a number of wellness programs. Jane is presently working on a research paper at the University of Sydney on positive psychology in practice.

The Australian Psychological Society has endorsed the event for 7 Specialist Professional Development points for members of the following APS Colleges: Clinical and Counselling. Members of other APS Colleges and non-College members may claim the equivalent generalist points.

REGISTRATION PRICES

Early Bird Rate $499 (Prior to 6/3/09)
Post Early Bird $599
Interstate Flat Fee $399
Not for Profit Flat Fee $369
Full Time Student Fee $249

*All prices include GST

Download registration details at www.ppleducation.com.au
For telephone enquiries phone 02 6628 2901.