This in depth training and group supervision is being provided by Dr Danielle Einstein and Professor Jessica Grisham throughout 2024.

In the workshop we will improve your expertise in treating OCD by briefly reviewing the basics of evidence-based treatment for OCD before delving into advanced skills training. We will discuss strategies to maximise the benefits of exposure and cognitive approaches for different types of OCD presentations. We will look at how acceptance-based strategies may be integrated into treatment, to improve exposure based on recent research and our own clinical practice. We will cover novel cognitive strategies to increase treatment engagement. By the end of this presentation, clinicians should have new approaches to address motivational issues head-on, a range of skills and techniques to use in treatment and know how to get the most out of exposure. We will discuss how to tailor your treatment and provide practical suggestions and tips for challenging OCD presentations.

The workshop is followed by 5 bi-monthly group supervision sessions*. Whilst advanced strategies are provided in the two part workshop running in March, you will ensure learnings can be applied in your own practice by attending the bi-monthly scheduled zoom supervision sessions. Supervision will help you to recognise underlying motivational traps that can interfere with progress. Listen to your peers as the group discusses therapeutic challenges every second month. In this part of the training, you will learn to recognise signs that OCD treatment is veering off track and be encouraged to reset your direction. Providing effective OCD treatment can be challenging and this workshop and training is designed to help you improve your competence in delivering effective treatment to your clients.

Dates:

Workshop Part 1: 13th March 3 to 6pm (AEST)

Workshop Part 2: 27th March 3 to 6 pm (AEST)

Initial online supervision session: Thursday 11th April, 1 to 2 pm (AEST)**

Prerequisite

As an advanced workshop, registrants need to be AHPRA registered, already have basic training in CBT and some experience working with OCD clients.

Cost:

The total fee for the program is $595 (inc GST; Early bird rate), available until 15th Feb, 2024; Total fee from 16th Feb, 2024 is $695 (inc GST).

This early bird rate includes [$495 (inc. gst) for the two part workshop] and $100 (inc. gst) for attendance at up to 5 group supervision sessions]. Places are limited.

For those wishing to attend group supervision without the workshop, the early bird rate is $100 (inc. GST) for the year. This is open to OCD experienced AHPRA registered attendees from the 2023 supervision group. After 16th Feb, the rate for group supervision sessions without the workshop is $145 (inc. GST) for up to 5 sessions.

(Places are limited)

About Group supervision:

Group supervision sessions will occur online on a Thursday between 1 and 2pm every second month throughout the year. Date/timing of each supervision session will be provided and emailed at the previous supervision session. Please note, the supervision is being offered to cover minimal costs and the one-off fee (rolled into the workshop), allows you to attend up to 5 of these sessions throughout the year. If for any reason you are not able to attend these scheduled online supervision sessions, make up group supervision times will not be offered.

Group supervision will be led by Prof Grisham or Dr Einstein (or both). In extenuating circumstances another experienced OCD practitioner may be invited to lead a group supervision session.