A Free Innovative Strategic Training Opportunity

Ed-LinQ Cross-Sectoral Workforce Development

A two-day workshop + 4 hrs pre-course learning

Assessment and Management of Anxiety in Children and Young People

Presenters: Rob McAlpine MA, Dip Ed, Phd, MAPS & Anthony Hillin BSW, M Adol MH

Dates: Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th February 2015 Time: Registration 8:30am Workshop Commences 9am & Concludes 5pm

Venue: MICRRH - Mount Isa Centre for Rural & Remote Health Board Room

Cost: There is no charge for this training. Light refreshment and lunch provided

This is an application process as participant numbers are limited. Expressions of interest will be considered and participants will be notified

This workshop is hosted by the North West Hospital & Health Service Ed-LinQ Initiative and funded by the Queensland Mental Health Commission. This workshop has been adapted and updated from the NSW School-Link Training Program, developed by Anthony and Rob for NSW Health/NSW Institute of Psychiatry.

Who should attend: This course is designed for professionals. Applications are welcome from Guidance Officers/ School Guidance Counsellors in DET, Catholic and Independent Schools; Child and Youth Mental Health Clinicians, School Based Youth Health Nurses or other mental health clinicians who work with adolescents; psychologists and counsellors in the Department of Juvenile Justice; and Child Safety psychologists. This list is not exhaustive.

Please express your interest in attending this workshop to Alyson Austin, Phone: 47447103 email: alyson.austin@health.qld.gov.au by 3 February 2015.

Program:

Day 1

Overview of anxiety in children and young people

Holistic assessment and formulation

Day 2

Interventions for anxiety in children and young people Including psycho-education, somatic management skills, cognitive restructuring, exposure, relapse prevention and group programs

Learning objectives: Provide an overview of anxiety in children and young people,

Describe a structured and comprehensive holistic approach to assessment of anxiety in children and young people

provide a developmental perspective on normal and abnormal anxiety in children and young people

Describe exposure-based CBT for anxiety in children and young people, including individualised Modular CBT. The role of active ignoring, time out, cognitive restructuring, rewards, social skills training and troubleshooting will be explored

Demonstrate a number of somatic management techniques, including anchoring.

Provide examples of appropriate psycho-education for young people, parents/carers and teachers

Outline relapse prevention and group programs

Demonstrate the use of a range of clinical tools in managing anxiety in children and young people.

Provide a brief presentation and notes about anxiety, which participants could use to cascade their learning to non-clinical staff, including teachers

Provide opportunities to enhance local interagency collaboration

Learning methods: A range of learning activities are used including case discussions, demonstrations of the clinical techniques, skills practice activities, and didactic presentations.

Pre-and post-course learning activities: In order to free up face-to-face workshop time for skill development much of the knowledge and information component of the course is provided in CD format (including extensive readings, clinical tools, psychoeducation material and expert interviews). The CD will be forwarded to participants several weeks before the course (please ensure your correct postal address is included on your application form). Pre-course readings address assumed knowledge and prepare participants for workshop activities.

Post-course learning materials can be utilised for individual self-paced learning or for discussion within staff teams or interagency meetings.

About the Trainers:

Rob McAlpine MA, Dip Ed, Phd, MAPS is a clinical psychologist and has extensive experience working with adolescents. Robs PhD is on the relationship between stress, depression and anxiety how these are mediated by interpersonal skills. Rob worked for many years as a counsellor in public schools. Anthony Hillin BSW, M Adol MH has over 25 yrs experience working on adolescent issues, as a clinician, trainer and manager of a child and adolescent mental health service. His training and consulting has been commissioned by over 100 agencies in the UK, USA and India. Anthonys work spans a range of issues including grief and loss, sexuality, supervision and team building. For 14 years Rob and Anthony have developed and delivered Australias most comprehensive interagency training program in adolescent mental health, initially for the NSW School-Link Training Program and currently for the Queensland Ed-LinQ initiative. Anthony & Rob have jointly delivered a suite of five courses in adolescent depression, anxiety and related disorders to over 3,000 adolescent mental health clinicians, school and TAFE psychologists. Rob and Anthony are certified trainers in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and provide teaching and consulting in the adolescent version of IPT in the USA and in Australia.

Participants will need to make arrangements with their managers for the pre-course study requirements. We would suggest a minimum of 4 hours for pre-course learning.

Feedback from participants: This 97% of the 2013-2014 participants reported that the training would help them deliver a better service to their clients. 95% of participants reported that they would recommend the training to a colleague.

Very interesting, high quality resources offered to participants, relevant activities, knowledgeable presenters. Thank you so much! Really enjoyed the days. Guidance Officer/School Counsellor, State school, Metro South Awesome workshop - very well presented! Psychologist, headspace, Cairns

Really enjoy & appreciate the real examples, and the knowledge of the presenters. Clinical Psychologist, CYMHS, Townsville Calm, research based, with demonstrated practice - very worthwhile attending. Will use. Guidance Officer/School Counsellor, State school, Metro South Great - well done. Loved practical approach to techniques. Mental health nurse, Health, Warwick Very well knowledged presenters.. Really like the activities. Very well designed - cleverly engaged with participants and our learnings. Thank you. Social worker, Evolve behaviour service, Cairns Great strategies to pick up and run with immediately. Thanks to presenters - such a wealth of experience and information. Thanks. Guidance Officer/School Counsellor, School, Warwick

Application Form Assessment and Management of Anxiety

in Children and Young People

Tuesday 17th February Wednesday 18 February 2015

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Please e mail to alyson.austin@health.qld.gov.au Phone: 4744 7103