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Semester 2, 2009 calendar

     
ST246 Does one model fit all? Effective and ethical cross-cultural applications of Western therapeutic paradigms for comorbid presentations
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 9.00 am – 4.30 pm

Presenters: Dr Bernadette Wright, Specialist Clinical Psychologist, WA Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Heather Jacobson, Senior Workforce Development Officer, DAO

Our Western cultural understanding of mental health, substance use and counselling treatment is not universal. This workshop will question and examine the impact of a ‘blanket’ application of conventional therapeutic practice for a multicultural client group experiencing problems with their mental health and substance use. The principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy will be compared and contrasted with a view to developing a culturally sensitive intervention model. Participants will then be given an opportunity for skills rehearsal and feedback.

Target audience: For workers who have a role in responding to AOD/mental health issues with CaLD clients

Application deadline date: 3 November 2009
Enquiries: Lisa Huntley, telephone 9370 0368, email DAO.Education@health.wa.gov.au
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