Advanced Management of Anxiety Disorders: Focused Psychological Strategies (face-face)

$597.70 (inc GST)

This 20-hour face to face training aims to provide GPs and other health professionals with the skills and knowledge to effectively assess and manage anxiety disorders, and to develop skills in relevant evidence-based therapies (CBT, relaxation).

This activity has previously been accredited by the RACGP; ACRRM; and the GPMHSC as Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training. Re-accreditation for 2024 is currently being sought.

On completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Distinguish the perspectives and needs of consumers and carers to inform care.
2. Determine the appropriate MBS items to utilise in relation to mental health care and delivery of Focussed Psychological Strategies.
3. Describe effective assessment of patients experiencing anxiety disorders.
4. Generate comprehensive management plans for patient with different types of anxiety disorders.
5. Implement focussed psychological strategies for patients with anxiety disorders including psycho-education regarding nature of the disorder and related resources.

Price includes: manual & handouts, morning & afternoon teas, supper on Friday evening.

When: 

1. The first course is planned for Adelaide once accreditation is finalised.
2. Interstate courses will be run, depending on expressions of interest.

Please contact Dr Cate for more information or to express interest via cate.howell@gmail.com