Overview

The APS hosts this webinar with the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

In this groundbreaking webinar, the topic of what AI cannot do will be explored in the context of the human experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy. At the core of all existential and psychological theories of mind, only humans can create meaning through lived, emotional and relational experience. As AI will never have a body, context or the experience of suffering, we will be exploring the unique elements that constitute the therapeutic and supervisory relationships that cannot be replicated by AI, now or into the future. 

The aim for this webinar will be to stimulate discussion and deep reflection about how we will be navigating our use of AI as a profession, through a deep relational lens.

This activity will provide a unique opportunity for psychologists to learn about relational psychotherapy in order to enhance and deepen their practice both in the room as with their clients and in the room with their supervisees. In therapy, and supervision, attuned connection, co-regulation and repair are what transforms lives. Algorithms cannot do that, no matter how advanced or sophisticated they become.
 

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

Duration of access

This webinar will be recorded. Access to the recording and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

• identify the relational processes underlying clinical and supervisory change,

• explain the uniquely human mechanisms of therapeutic change, and

• reflect on the ethical and professional implications of AI in psychotherapy and supervision.

Presenter(s)

Tania Kalkidis MAPS

About the presenter(s)

Tania Kalkidis is a highly experienced and respected Clinical Psychologist with extensive qualifications and expertise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, child and adolescent therapy, and clinical supervision. Holding a Masters in Clinical Child Psychology from The University of Melbourne and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from LaTrobe University, Tania has been a registered psychologist in Australia since 1992. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Tania is the director of Deep Mind Psychodynamic Training in Queensland, where she provides individual, couple, and family psychotherapy, in addition to delivering advanced online training workshops for psychologists and psychotherapists. She offers in-depth training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and reflective practice, focusing on neuroscience, attachment, and trauma in therapeutic settings. She has worked with children and adolescents across various settings, including inpatient units, outpatient programs, and private practice, and are recognized for integrating creative therapeutic approaches such as psychodrama, relaxation techniques, and somatic work. In addition to clinical practice, Tania is a sought-after supervisor and educator, regularly presenting at national conferences and webinars. She is an experienced educator and PsyBA-approved trainer for the Australian Psychological Society Supervisor Training Program. Tania also maintains active involvement in professional development, continually expanding her knowledge in psychodynamic theory and child psychotherapy, and they contribute to the training of future psychologists through supervision and teaching roles at various universities.