Friday, 9 March 2012
Venue: Disted College, Penang
Professional Development Workshop 1
Working with Grief – Theoretical Models and Clinical Practice
Dr Chien Hoong Gooi, Clinical Psychologist, Indepth Psychology, Sydney, Australia
Grief is the experience of an individual responding to the death of another person. It is a process of adjusting to loss, which can cause severe psychological distress. Many theoretical models have been proposed to describe, explain and provide guidance in working with grief. In recent decades, more contemporary models and formulation of grief have provided better guidelines for clinical work in the area. This seminar explores the various traditional and contemporary models of grief and also their applications in clinical work. It will discuss the important issues relating to the assessment and treatment of grief, and will include the presentation of a case study. The seminar is particularly suited for professionals working with individuals experiencing grief, including psychologists, counsellors, social workers and educators.
Speaker Profile
Dr Chien Hoong Gooi is a Clinical Psychologist who has special interests working with adults experiencing grief and anxiety. He completed the Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Master of Science at The University of Sydney, where he was awarded the prestigious Australia Psychological Society’s College of Clinical Psychologists Student Prize for excellence in clinical skills and research. Dr Gooi obtained specialised clinical training for grief at the Bereavement Services at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. He has presented professional development courses and seminars both in Australia and abroad. Dr Gooi currently works in private practice in Sydney, Australia, and also has a role at The University of Sydney Counselling and Psychological Services developing mental health projects and intervention programs.
Professional Development Workshop 2
“Why won’t you just eat?!” - An Introduction to Eating Disorders and their Treatment
Dr Elizabeth Hall, Clinical Psychologist, Indepth Psychology, Sydney, Australia
Most clinicians find Eating Disorders difficult to treat, often experiencing frustration and uncertainty. Patients experience suffering, shame and despair, yet often remain trapped in the eating disorder, requiring significant support to defeat it. This seminar introduces the main presentations of eating disorders and outlines the current best treatment options, with consideration of how to implement these within the limitations of different treatment settings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E), a promising new outpatient treatment, will be described, and suggestions for further training and resources will be provided. The seminar is particularly suited for professionals working with patients with eating issues, including psychologists, counsellors, social workers and educators.
Speaker Profile
Dr Elizabeth Hall is a Clinical Psychologist with a particular interest in working with Eating Disorders. She completed the Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Master of Science at The University of Sydney, and worked at the Beumont Centre for Eating Disorders in Sydney, Australia, a specialised Eating Disorder unit comprised of internationally recognised leaders in the treatment and research of Eating Disorders. She has treated patients with Eating Disorders in a variety of settings including inpatient and day-patient hospital services, private practice, and university services. Dr Hall currently works at Indepth Psychology, a private practice in Sydney, Australia. She is also looking to start her role as Eating Disorders Coordinator for 2012 with an area health service in Sydney.
Please direct all registrations and payments or enquiries to: pacp2008@gmail.com
Tel: 013-4334375 (Rita)
PDW 1&2
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