| Introductory Course in the Conversation Model of Psychotherapy |
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6 week Introductory Course, Tuesday evenings in Rozelle from 8 March to 12 April, 2011. THE CONVERSATIONAL MODEL OF PSYCHOTHERAPY The Conversational Model evolved from the collaborative work of Robert Hobson (who gave the model its name) and Russell Meares in London, in the 1960s, with patients suffering from severe personality disorders and who were mostly considered untreatable. The Conversational Model has since become one of the best validated models of psychotherapy, as evidenced by numerous publications in peer reviewed journals. It is based on the central idea that self develops in certain forms of relatedness and that trauma impedes the development of self. The Conversational Model is an integrative model combining psychoanalytic understanding with research in the fields of trauma, early development, memory, linguistics and brain dynamics, in a way that is applicable in day-to-day psychotherapeutic practice. We are very lucky that Sydney is the current home of the Conversational Model and the hub of a vibrant team of clinicians and researchers around Professor Russell Meares. ANZAP is happy to offer a short introductory course to people interested in finding out more about the Conversational Model, its origins, developments, underpinning theories and clinical practice. This will be done over 6 weekly seminars. In each of them, an experienced senior ANZAP member will present and illustrate an aspect of the model. The presentations will be followed by questions and conversations over refreshments. COURSE PROGRAM 8 March - The Conversational Model Professor Russell Meares 15 March - Hierarchy of engagement: The Self and its states in the therapeutic conversation. Dr. Leo Van Biene Dr. Philip Graham 22 March - Language in the therapeutic conversation Cecile Barral 29 March - The therapeutic conversation: Disruptions and repairs Rochelle Hersch Michelle Rousseau 5 April - The Conversational Model and Attachment Theory Dr. Andrew Leon 12 April - The Conversational Model in practice: Case studies Dr Cath McGrath Dr. George Lianos COST: Full course (6 seminars) Non-members: $250 ANZAP members: $200 Single seminars Non-members: $50 ANZAP members: $40 • Payable in advance • Spaces limited • Priority will be given to people booking for the whole course. DATES & TIME: Tuesdays from 8 March to 12 April (inclusive) *7.30pm – 9.00pm *(please arrive by 7.15pm) VENUE: NSW Writers’ Centre, Rozelle Hospital Grounds. Balmain Road, ROZELLE REGISTRATION: For a registration form please either telephone or email: Anne Malecki Suite 21, 56-62 Chandos Street ST LEONARDS NSW 2065 Ph: 02 9438 2005 Fax: 02 9438 5002 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Download PDF |