Focused Psychological Therapies in General Practice Workshop

This three day workshop is designed to educate and instruct GPs in key Focused Psychological Therapies. Education and skills training will be provided in Motivational Interviewing, Behavioural and Cognitive Behavioural Strategies, Relaxation Therapy and Mindfulness.

Instruction and training will be provided by A/Prof Grant Blashki (University of Melbourne). Highly credentialed representatives of the consumer and carer communities will also provide understanding about the role and effects that psychological therapies and general practice play in their experiences with mental illness.

Who should attend?
GPs and AGPT registrars requiring skills training in focused psychological strategies or an update of their skills.

Accreditation
• GPMHSC approved for Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) Skills training and CPD
• RACGP 40 QI&CPD points
• ACRRM 30 PRPD points