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NEVIL TRAINING
CALENDAR 2008 |
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This training calendar
provides information on workshops that will be offered throughout
the NEVIL cluster in 2008. The website is
updated regularly, so please bookmark this page and revisit it soon.
NEW: Southern Cluster has
developed a program of training for allied health graduates and
staff which will be delivered by Southern and NEVIL staff.
Individual event details are listed in the below calendar by date.
The
full allied health program for 2008 and other details can be found
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does NEVIL training cost?
NEVIL training is completely free to participants - there are no
registration fees. Other costs associated with attendance at
training, eg. transport and accommodation (if necessary) are the
responsibility of the agency or staff member.
Who is eligible to attend NEVIL
training?
Staff employed by the six area mental health services that comprise
the NEVIL cluster are eligible to attend NEVIL training. The
services are: Austin Health, Eastern Health, Forensicare, St.
Vincent's Health, Goulburn Valley Health and North East Victorian
Mental Health Service (encompassing Wangaratta, Beechworth and
Wodonga). Staff from the Western and Southern clusters may
attend some training events by prior arrangement. Cluster
training is not currently available to staff not employed by these
public area mental health services.
How do I register to attend
training?
Registration is necessary to attend NEVIL training.
A registration form is available from many places of this website.
Each participant is to complete and return the registration form via
email or fax (details on the form) to request attendance at a
training event. It is important that you provide an email
address for correspondence. Your registration application will
be acknowledged by email and a comprehensive joining instruction
will be emailed to you 1-2 weeks prior to the training event.
Phone enquiries are welcome, but registrations are not accepted on
the telephone.
When should I register for a
training activity?
You should register as early as possible, ideally no later than two
weeks prior to an event. This
will help ensure your attendance for popular events and will assist
your workplace to manage staffing arrangements most effectively.
It will also reduce the cancellation of workshops due to lack of
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JULY
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Introduction to
Dual Diagnosis
‘Dual Diagnosis’ or
co-morbidity is a generic term referring to the co-occurrence of
mental disorders and substance use disorders. Dual diagnosis is the
norm amongst mental health services; therefore dual diagnosis is
core business for all mental health clinicians.
This one-day
workshop will assist the mental health worker to identify, assess
and develop treatment plans for these patients.
At the end
of this workshop participants should be able to:
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Describe the
prevalence of dual diagnosis;
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Utilise a
screening tool to identify those with a dual diagnosis;
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Develop skills
and strategies to engage clients in the treatment of their drug
use;
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Identify
similarities and difference between mental health and AOD
treatment philosophies; and
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Identify a
range of professional development opportunities to increase
their capacity to work with patients with dual diagnosis.
Date:
Thursday 3 July 2008
Venue:
Benalla Bowls Club, Arundel Street, Benalla
Presenters:
Andrea Herman and Bill Tune, Statewide Dual Diagnosis Training Unit
Contact:
Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Allied Health
Graduate Training Program Day 9
Conference:
Ethics and Mental Health
Date: Wednesday 9 July 2008, 08.30 – 5.00
Venue: Alfred Medical Research Education Centre Seminar Room, Alfred Hospital, Commercial Rd Prahran
Presenters: Various
Contact: John Julian, Southern Synergy, 9554 1590
or john.julian@med.monash.edu.au |
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AUGUST
2008 |
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Early Intervention
in Borderline Personality Disorder (for CAMHS staff)
This workshop will cover how to deliver best-practice
services to youth presenting with emerging PD. It focuses upon
Borderline PD (BPD) and presents the work of the Helping Young
People Early (HYPE) clinic at ORYGEN Youth Health. This service has
been successfully delivering early intervention for youth with BPD
since 1999. The effectiveness of this approach is supported by
randomised controlled trial evidence. Case material, role-plays and
discussion will be used to ensure participants have the opportunity
to reflect upon the barriers and challenges associated with
delivering best practice services to this group of young people.
Participants will also have opportunities to practice techniques
used to manage challenges, such as the assessment and management of
deliberate self-harm.
Training objectives will include:
- To understand the rationale for early intervention in BPD
- To understand how to assess BPD in youth
- To understand specific interventions for BPD and associated
problems in youth
- To assess and manage chronic and acute risk of self-harm
- To distinguish the factors that can interfere with treating BPD
in youth
- To consider clinicians’ own clinical practice with young people
with BPD features
Date:
Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 August 2008, 9.30 – 4.30
Venue:
Mindful, Flemington
Presenter:
Dr Andrew Chanen, Consultant Psychiatrist, Associate Medical
Director and Senior Lecturer and Dr Louise McCutcheon, Clinical
Psychologist, Coordinator HYPE Clinic & HYPE training.
Contact:
Mindful via fax: 9499 9120 or email:
mindful-info@unimelb.edu.au
Note: This workshop is primarily for CAMHS clinicians |
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Introduction to the Management of
Eating Disorders
Clients with eating disorders will
become an increasing client load for area mental health services in
2008 and beyond. The Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating
Disorders (CEED) has been tasked to provide training to help mental
health staff better meet this challenge. This module provides a
comprehensive introduction to the clinical management of eating
disorders for mental health clinicians. It will build confidence
and skills in the identification and management of eating disorders
and assumes no earlier training in the field. At the end of this
training, participants will have:
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increased
understanding of eating disorders diagnosis and diagnostic
issues, epidemiology and causal factors
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Increased
ability to undertake comprehensive assessment of eating
disorders
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Increased
familiarity with commonly used assessment tools, eating disorder
formulation, best practice recommendations and evidence based
treatments; and
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Increase
understanding of challenges in treatment and recovery.
Date: Wednesday 20 August 2008
Venue:
Salvation Army, Nelson Road, Box Hill
Presenter: Michelle Roberton and Claire Diffey, CEED
Contact: Greg Coman on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Note: This workshop is primarily for metro based
staff. It will be repeated in October for rural based staff.
Click here for a registration form. |
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Practical
Interventions for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders: CBT and Beyond
This workshop
will cover how to deliver evidence-based and practical interventions
to patients presenting with anxiety. Participants will also have
opportunities to practice techniques used.
Training
objectives will include:
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Introduction
to and practise of basic CBT techniques
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Specific
interventions for treating generalised anxiety, panic disorder,
social anxiety and OCD
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Introduction
to broader based treatments for anxiety including mindfulness
and acceptance approaches: are they effective?
Date: Tuesday 26 August
2008, 9.00 – 4.30
Venue: Zeltner Hall, Austin
Hospital, Heidelberg
Presenters: Tony McHugh, Veterans'
Psychiatry Unit & Dr Ros Lethbridge, Senior Clinical Psychologist,
Victorian Psychological Trauma Treatment Service
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Note: Note:
This workshop is a companion workshop on Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder to be given by Michael Mooney and Dr Tarni Jennings on 23
September. This workshop will not cover interventions for PTSD, and
we suggest that for completeness both are attended.
Click here for a registration form. |
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Allied Health
Graduate Training Program Day 10
Topic
1: Documentation, Data Entry and Retrieval Protocols
Topic 2: Report Writing
Topic 3: Court Appearances
Topic 4: Ethical Guidelines, Committee Processes for Research And
Evaluation
Topic 5: Evidence Based Research
Topic 6: Action Research
Topic 7: Service Accreditation Processes
Topic 8: Supervision Processes
Date: Thursday 28 August 2008
Venue: Room A134, Monash University – Caulfield Campus Sir John Monash Drive, Caulfield
Presenters: Various
Contact: John Julian, Southern Synergy, 9554 1590
or john.julian@med.monash.edu.au |
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SEPTEMBER
2008 |
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ASIST Tune Up
ASIST Tune Up
is a 3.5 hour review of the principles and practices of ASIST. It
revisits the three important phases of the ASIST model, connecting,
understanding and assisting. Emphasis is given to the risk review
and developing a safe plan activities. During group discussion,
examples of application of ASIST are invited from participants and
comments about how it helped and what they would do differently next
time.
Group size is
limited to 16. Only participants who have completed the two day
ASIST training may attend. It is recommended that ASIST Tune Up is
completed at least every two years after initial ASIST two day
training.
Date: Friday 5 September 2008, 09.30 am – 1.00 pm
Venue:
Benalla
Presenter: Bev Schumacher, Goulburn Valley Health
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Psychological
Assessment and Treatment of Post-traumatic Reactions
This workshop is
targeted to clinicians working in the field of community health and
mental health. The focus is primarily on assessment and
psychological treatment of people with long term, multiple trauma
rather than single events.
Topics covered
include:
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The
assessment of psychological traumatisation
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The human
response to trauma
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Theoretical
models of psychological traumatisation
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The
psychological treatment of trauma
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2008, 9.30 – 4.00 pm
Venue:
Tower, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg
Presenter: Michael Mooney & Dr Tarni Jennings
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST moves beyond suicide awareness to
help participants develop practical knowledge and skills in how to
recognise and respond to a person at risk and link them to further
help. A simple three step model is described, following which video
vignettes are discussed. Evidence-based risk factors are examined
in turn and each risk factor is addressed with a “safe plan”
response. Day 2 comprises involvement in role plays and concludes
with each participant participating in a suicide intervention. The
Living Works ASIST suicide intervention model is one of the most
widely used suicide intervention training programs in the world.
Date: Thursday 25 and
Friday 26 September 2008
Venue: Wangaratta TAFE
Presenters:
Bev Schumacher
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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OCTOBER
2008 |
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Advanced Issues in
Clinical Supervision (Phase 3)
This three-day
workshop will enable mental health clinicians to critically evaluate
their clinical supervision practices
and
refine their application of theoretical and experiential gains.
There is time allocated for each participant to explore a
supervision “moment” where they want to further integrate
supervision theory and explore and refresh their attitudes and
skills.
At the end of this
workshop, participants will be able to:
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critically
analyse and evaluate their own style(s) in the clinical
supervision process;
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place their
particular styles in broader theoretical contexts; and
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examine means
of promoting clinical supervision throughout their services.
Dates:
Monday 6, 13 and 27 October 2008
Venue:
Austin Health, Level 4 Education Centre
Presenter:
Dr Daniel Nicholls, Senior Psych Nurse, Austin Health
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Note: This advanced level training is for
participants to the previous phases of training or those with
several years’ knowledge and experience.
Click here for a registration form. |
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Mindfulness- Based
Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
This is an opportunity for clinicians to develop skills and
knowledge in Mindfulness- Based Cognitive Therapy through direct
experience. Because MBCT involves meditation skills, clinicians will
have considerable opportunity to practise the skills and to discuss
their reactions within the sessions. The group aims to cover the key
concepts of MBCT, which can then be applied in clinical work
settings and in personal life experiences.
Some of the skills learned within the group include:
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Learning
strategies to step out of self perpetuating cognitive routines
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Developing a
different relationship with thoughts, emotions and bodily
sensations and becoming mindfully aware
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Learning how
attachment and aversion drive our thinking patterns
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Developing
awareness of bodily manifestations of problems
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Developing your
own ongoing practice
N.B Participants
are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat or blanket for use in the
sessions.
Date:
Thursdays
10.00 am - 11.30am. Commencing 9th October
to 27th November for 8 weeks
This workshop is now fully subscribed. No further
registrations please.
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Personality Disorders in People with Intellectual Disability
Personality Disorders (PD) are potentially severe and disabling
conditions causing significant distress for the individual and
severely challenging service providers. Research suggests that this
population are at increased risk of these disorders but diagnosis of
PD in people with intellectual disability is controversial.
Personality disorder does however provide a basis for decisions on
type and intensity of support required for this population who have
significant levels of unmet need.
The workshop will focus on the presentation, assessment, management
and treatment of personality disorder in people with intellectual
disability, drawing upon the current therapeutic models and
theoretical principles that have been developed for this particular
population.
Date:
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Venue: Seminar Room, ground floor, Aikenhead Wing, St
Vincent’s Hospital, Fitzroy
Presenter: Victorian Dual Disability Service
Contact: Greg Coman on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Mental Health
Preceptorship
A preceptor is an experienced clinician who provides support
and guidance to students (preceptees) during clinical placement.
Preceptors may also provide transitional support to new graduates
and staff members within their health care agency. Becoming and
being a good preceptor requires special skills that will be covered
in this workshop.
At the end of this workshop, participants will:
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Understand the role of the preceptor
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Develop and
practice preceptor skills
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Understand
adult learning principles
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Understand the
application of preceptorship in mental health
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Become skilled
in assessment/evaluation
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Become skilled
in managing anxieties and conflict
Date:
Thursday 16 October 2008, 9.00 am – 4.30 pm
Venue:
Benalla Bowls Club, Benalla
Presenter: Maggie McIntosh, Eastern Health
Contact:
Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Introduction to
Mental Health (1 day)
This workshop is
compulsory training for all staff who have recently commenced
employment in the mental health field in Victoria The workshop
provides an overview of Victoria’s mental health service provision
model, and introduces participants to a number of important aspects
of clinical service provision, including: role of the Office of the
Public Advocate and consumer and carer consultants, mental health
legislation, risk assessment, mental state examination, outcome
measures and an introduction to a number of specialist state wide
services.
Date: Tuesday 21 October 2008
Venue: Benalla Bowls Club, Arundel Street, Benalla
Presenter: Dr Greg Coman, St
Vincent’s Mental Health
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Child and
Adolescent DSM-IV Multiaxial Workshop
This one-day interactive workshop is
targeted towards those with little or no formal training in
diagnosing children and adolescents using the DSM-IV multiaxial
approach. This training is not intended to educate participants in
specific diagnostic criteria; rather the focus is on the multiaxial
diagnostic approach. Specifically targeted for staff working in, or
about to work in CAMHS services, this workshop aims:
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To improve
knowledge of CAMHS high prevalence DSM-IV disorders.
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To develop
skills in the Multiaxial DSM-IV diagnostic system, including
consideration of differential diagnoses
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To increase
the precision of Axis I diagnoses entered on RAPID.
Date:
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Time: 9:30am-4:00pm
Venue:
Tower, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg
Presenters: Dr Eleonora Cattini (Senior Clinical
Psychologist) and Ivan Mathieson (Clinical Psychologist), Austin
CAMHS
Contact:
Greg Coman on
9288 3186 or greg.coman@svhm.org.
Note:
Participants are required to bring a copy of the DSM-IV
Click here for a registration form. |
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Introduction to
Mental Health (1 day)
This workshop is
compulsory training for all staff who have recently commenced
employment in the mental health field in Victoria The workshop
provides an overview of Victoria’s mental health service provision
model, and introduces participants to a number of important aspects
of clinical service provision, including: role of the Office of the
Public Advocate and consumer and carer consultants, mental health
legislation, risk assessment, mental state examination, outcome
measures and an introduction to a number of specialist state wide
services.
Date: Friday 31 October 2008
Venue:
Aikenhead wing, St. Vincent's, Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
Presenter: Dr Greg Coman, St
Vincent’s Mental Health
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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NOVEMBER 2008 |
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‘Paving the
Pathways’: Building skills and confidence in working with Families
where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI)
This two-day workshop will provide participants with a ‘tool kit’ of
skills and competencies to enhance their work with their clients who
are parents, their children and families. Topics will include
identifying and engaging with parents, assessment of risk and
vulnerability, suggestions for facilitating conversations about
parenting with the client, family members and children, and a
comprehensive resource list. It aims to support
the inclusion of
parenting and child issues as part of core practice in adult mental
health settings. The workshop will utilize a range of teaching
methodologies including video, role play, and discussions with a
carer and a parent who is a user of mental health services.
All participating
organisations will be offered follow up on-site meetings with the
facilitators to assist with the ‘take-up’ of the learnings from the
workshop. On completion of the workshop participants will:
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Have increased
skills and confidence in identifying and engaging with parents,
their children and families
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Have increased
skills and confidence in identifying appropriate levels of
interventions according to risk and vulnerability
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Have developed
confidence by practicing working and talking with parents,
children and young people and family members about mental
illness and its effect on families
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Have an
increased understanding of the relevant resources, legislative
frameworks including the
FaPMI Service Development Strategy, and referral pathways
for these families.
Date:
Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 November 2008
Venue: The Bouverie Centre, Brunswick
Presenters:
Rose Cuff and Anne Holland
This workshop is now fully subscribed. No further
registrations please. |
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Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST moves beyond suicide awareness to
help participants develop practical knowledge and skills in how to
recognise and respond to a person at risk and link them to further
help. A simple three step model is described, following which video
vignettes are discussed. Evidence-based risk factors are examined
in turn and each risk factor is addressed with a “safe plan”
response. Day 2 comprises involvement in role plays and concludes
with each participant participating in a suicide intervention. The
Living Works ASIST suicide intervention model is one of the most
widely used suicide intervention training programs in the world.
Date:
Thursday 13 and Friday 14 November 2008
Venue:
Royal Talbot Rehab Centre, Kew
Presenters: Bev Schumacher and
Greg Coman
This workshop is now fully subscribed. No further
registrations please. |
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Mental Health
Preceptorship
A preceptor is an experienced clinician who provides support
and guidance to students (preceptees) during clinical placement.
Preceptors may also provide transitional support to new graduates
and staff members within their health care agency. Becoming and
being a good preceptor requires special skills that will be covered
in this workshop.
At the end of this workshop, participants will:
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Understand the role of the preceptor
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Develop and
practice preceptor skills
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Understand
adult learning principles
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Understand the
application of preceptorship in mental health
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Become skilled
in assessment/evaluation
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Become skilled
in managing anxieties and conflict
Date:
Thursday
20 November 2008, 9.00 am – 4.30 pm
Venue:
Primary Room, Salvation Army Box Hill, 17-23 Nelson Road Box Hill
Presenter: Maggie McIntosh, Eastern Health
Contact:
Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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DECEMBER 2008 |
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There will be no NEVIL training
scheduled in December. Happy Christmas |
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JANUARY 2009 |
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Allied Health
Graduate Program Day 3
Topic 1: Mental Health Disorders: Dr Brendan Murphy – 9.30 – 12
midday
Topic 2: Psychiatric Disability – John Julian
Topic 3: Dual Disability – Greg Logan
Topic 4: Stigma and discrimination
Topic 5: Psychiatric Disability
Topic 6: Lifestyle Factors
Date:
Thursday 29 January 2009
Venue:
Room A134 Monash University – Caulfield Campus, Sir John Monash
Drive, Caulfield
Presenters:
Various
Contact:
John Julian, Southern Synergy, 9554 1590 or john.julian@med.monash.edu.au |
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FEBRUARY 2009 |
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Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST moves beyond suicide awareness to
help participants develop practical knowledge and skills in how to
recognise and respond to a person at risk and link them to further
help. A simple three step model is described, following which video
vignettes are discussed. Evidence-based risk factors are examined
in turn and each risk factor is addressed with a “safe plan”
response. Day 2 comprises involvement in role plays and concludes
with each participant participating in a suicide intervention. The
Living Works ASIST suicide intervention model is one of the most
widely used suicide intervention training programs in the world.
Date: 12-13 February 2009
Venue: Rural
Presenters: Bev Schumacher
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Note: ASIST workshops generally fill quickly, so
please register early
Click here for a registration form. |
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An Introduction
to Dual Diagnosis for mental health clinicians - a 2-day workshop
This workshop will
introduce participants to the context of Dual Diagnosis in Australia
and models of understanding within current intervention approaches.
An overview of how
drugs affect the human body will be provided as well as exploration
of the interactions between mental illness and substance use
problems.
Participants will
also learn about the AOD service system and how it can be accessed.
A range of brief interventions will be described.
At the end of this
workshop participants will be able to:
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describe the
implications of Dual Diagnosis for consumers, clinicians, and
service providers;
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detail the
various substances used, their effects and potential harms;
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identify the
withdrawal syndromes of various drugs
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discuss an
integrated treatment approach for Dual Diagnosis;
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display skills
in at least 2 brief interventions for clients with Dual
Diagnosis;
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describe the
Victorian policy regarding Dual Diagnosis and how this may
impact on their service sector.
Dates: Wednesday 18 & 25 February 2009
Venue:
TBA
Presenters:
Victorian Statewide Dual Diagnosis Education and Training Unit
Contact:
Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Allied Health
Graduate Program Day 4
Psychopharmacology
(Day One of a two day program for non-administrators)
Introductory concepts
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Role of
consumers and carers
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Generic drugs
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Adherence
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Health teaching
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Keeping a
personal health record
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Role of the
multidisciplinary team
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Legal and
ethical aspects
Date:
Thursday 26 February 2009
Venue:
Room A134 Monash University – Caulfield Campus, Sir John Monash
Drive, Caulfield
Presenters:
Various
Contact:
John Julian, Southern Synergy, 9554 1590 or john.julian@med.monash.edu.au |
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MARCH
2009 |
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Understanding and the
Implications for treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
Spectrum is offering a one day
introductory workshop which will aim to provide a
comprehensive overview of understanding and working with clients
struggling with borderline personality disorder. The workshop has
some experiential components and asks clinicians to look at their
own responses to this client group. The workshop draws on a wide
range of theoretical models. On completion of the workshop it is
hoped that participants will have:
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an
increased understanding of BPD in the context of their
history and to be able to use this understanding to
guide appropriate treatment interventions
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an increased
understanding of the
relevant medico-legal and duty of care
issues including therapeutic treatment and management of risk
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an increased
understanding of the importance of the therapeutic relationship
as part of the major treatment for clients with BPD
Date: 3 March 2009
Venue:
TBA
Presenters: Deborah Dick and
Hilary Chandler,
Spectrum
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Consumer and Care Consultants Effective Presentation Skills
Consumer and Carer consultants are often required to give
presentations, both formal and informal. This half day workshop
will provide participants with information on how to prepare to
deliver a presentation, background information on some of the more
common presentation topics and reference sources and finally, how to
engage your audience and delivery your message effectively.
At
the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Date:
Tuesday 10 March 2009
Venue: TBA
Presenters: Cath Roper, Jon Langford & Greg Coman
Contact: Greg Coman on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Note: This training is exclusively for Consumer and
Carer Consultants
Click here for a registration form. |
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Introduction
to the Management of Eating Disorders
Clients with eating disorders will
become an increasing client load for area mental health services in
2008 and beyond. The Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating
Disorders (CEED) has been tasked to provide training to help mental
health staff better meet this challenge. This module provides a
comprehensive introduction to the clinical management of eating
disorders for mental health clinicians. It will build confidence
and skills in the identification and management of eating disorders
and assumes no earlier training in the field. At the end of this
training, participants will have:
-
increased
understanding of eating disorders diagnosis and diagnostic
issues, epidemiology and causal factors
-
Increased
ability to undertake comprehensive assessment of eating
disorders
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Increased
familiarity with commonly used assessment tools, eating disorder
formulation, best practice recommendations and evidence based
treatments; and
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Increase
understanding of challenges in treatment and recovery.
Date: Monday 16 March 2009
Venue: TBA
Presenter: Michelle Roberton, CEED
Contact: Greg Coman on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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ASIST Tune Up
ASIST Tune Up
is a 3.5 hour review of the principles and practices of ASIST. It
revisits the three important phases of the ASIST model, connecting,
understanding and assisting. Emphasis is given to the risk review
and developing a safe plan activities. During group discussion,
examples of application of ASIST are invited from participants and
comments about how it helped and what they would do differently next
time.
Group size is
limited to 16. Only participants who have completed the two day
ASIST training may attend. It is recommended that ASIST Tune Up is
completed at least every two years after initial ASIST two day
training.
Date: TBA March 2009, 09.30 am – 1.00 pm
Venue:
Rural
Presenter: Bev Schumacher, Goulburn Valley Health
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Allied Health
Graduate Program Day 5
Topic 1: Service
Delivery Pathway: Includes: Triage, Intake, Outcome Measures,
Treatment and Care
Topic 2: Crisis Assessment
Topic 3: Risk Assessment Includes Suicide Mental State, suicide risk
and management (John, NEVIL)
Topic 4: Neglect
Topic 5: Aggression and Violence
Date:
Thursday 26 March 2009
Venue:
Room A134 Monash University – Caulfield Campus, Sir John Monash
Drive, Caulfield
Presenters:
Various
Contact:
John Julian, Southern Synergy, 9554 1590 or john.julian@med.monash.edu.au |
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APRIL
2009 |
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Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST moves beyond suicide awareness to
help participants develop practical knowledge and skills in how to
recognise and respond to a person at risk and link them to further
help. A simple three step model is described, following which video
vignettes are discussed. Evidence-based risk factors are examined
in turn and each risk factor is addressed with a “safe plan”
response. Day 2 comprises involvement in role plays and concludes
with each participant participating in a suicide intervention. The
Living Works ASIST suicide intervention model is one of the most
widely used suicide intervention training programs in the world.
Date: Early April 2009
Venue: Metro
Presenters: TBA
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Note: ASIST workshops generally fill quickly, so
please register early
Click here for a registration form. |
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Screening &
Assessment of substance use
In Victoria, as in
other parts of the world, mental health services are working with
increasing numbers of people who are experiencing both mental health
and substance use disorders. Often the substance use is
unrecognised or under-reported and patients needs go unaddressed or
receive inappropriate treatment.
This one-day
workshop will introduce mental health workers to the issue of
screening for substance use disorders within the Victorian context
and aligns with the expectations for dual diagnosis service
development from Department of Human Services.
At the end of this
workshop participants will be able to:
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Explain the
rationale for universal screening of clients for substance use
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Appraise the
various screening tools available
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Implement a
screening tool and interpret the outcome
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Develop
clinical pathways for clients
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Provide brief
interventions for clients
Dates: Wednesday 22 April 2009
Venue:
TBA
Presenters:
Victorian Statewide Dual Diagnosis Education and Training Unit
Contact:
Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Allied Health
Graduate Program Day 6
Topic 1:
Communication Methods
Topic 2: Treatment and Case management (Melody Sutton, NEVIL)
Topic 4: Basic Counselling Methods
Topic 5: Introduction to CBT
Topic 6: Introduction to Medication Alliance Therapy
Topic 7: Introduction to Mindfulness Therapies and Act
Date:
Thursday 30 April 2009
Venue:
Room A134 Monash University – Caulfield Campus, Sir John Monash
Drive, Caulfield
Presenters:
Various
Contact:
John Julian, Southern Synergy, 9554 1590 or john.julian@med.monash.edu.au |
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MAY
2009 |
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Introduction
to Mental Health (1 day)
This workshop is
compulsory training for all staff who have recently commenced
employment in the mental health field in Victoria. The workshop
provides an overview of Victoria’s mental health service provision
model, and introduces participants to a number of important aspects
of clinical service provision, including: role of the Office of the
Public Advocate and consumer and carer consultants, mental health
legislation, risk assessment, mental state examination, outcome
measures and an introduction to a number of specialist state wide
services.
Date: May 2009
Venue: TBA
Presenter: Dr Greg Coman, St
Vincent’s Mental Health
Contact: Dr Greg Coman at NEVIL on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Treatment
Strategies for Eating Disorders
Date: Wednesday 13 May 2009
Venue: TBA
Presenter: Michelle Roberton, CEED
Contact: Greg Coman on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Allied Health
Graduate Program Day 7
Topic 1: The
Recovery Process
Topic 2: Working Toward Recovery
Topic 3: Planning for recovery - relapse prevention (Brad and
Melody, NEVIL).
Topic 4: Early Warning Signs
Topic 5: Relapse Prevention.
Topic 6: Consumer and Carer Information Regarding Relapse
Date:
Thursday 28 May 2009
Venue:
Room A134 Monash University – Caulfield Campus, Sir John Monash
Drive, Caulfield
Presenters:
Various
Contact:
John Julian, Southern Synergy, 9554 1590 or
john.julian@med.monash.edu.au |
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JUNE
2009 |
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Treatment
Strategies for Eating Disorders
Date:
Monday 15 June 2009
Venue: TBA
Presenter: Michelle Roberton, CEED
Contact: Greg Coman on 9288 3186 or
greg.coman@svhm.org.au
Click here for a registration form. |
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Allied Health
Graduate Program Day 8
Topic 1: Mental
Health Promotion
Topic 2: Social Capital
Topic 3: Primary Care Sector and Mental Health Promotion
Topic 4: Working At a Local Agency Level of Health Promotion
Topic 5: Early Intervention
Topic 6: Local Early Intervention Programme: RAPPS
Date:
Thursday 25 June 2009
Venue:
Room A134 Monash University – Caulfield Campus, Sir John Monash
Drive, Caulfield
Presenters:
Various
Contact:
John Julian, Southern Synergy, 9554 1590 or
john.julian@med.monash.edu.au |
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JULY
2009 |
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An Introduction
to Dual Diagnosis for mental health clinicians - a 2-day workshop.
This workshop will
introduce participants to the context of Dual Diagnosis in Australia
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