Overview

The APS South West Sydney Branch would like you to join us at the stunning and award-winning Bryan Brown Theatre and Functions Centre in the heart of Bankstown for an engaging evening of networking and professional development with guest speaker Renata Wosik. Enjoy light refreshments and connect with peers before a focused talk and Q&A on eating disorders, including screening, diagnosis, evidence-based treatments, and the accreditation pathway to becoming an eating disorder practitioner. The evening will wrap up with peer consultation in breakout groups, offering you a chance to share insights and improve your practice.

Schedule:

In person attendance from 6pm AEST for social connections

Online from 6.30pm to 8pm AEST

8pm – 9pm AEST Peer consultation component- in person only

Learning Outcomes

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

• Describe key features and diagnostic criteria of eating disorders
• Understand the principles of effective screening and assessment tools used in clinical and community settings
• Outline evidence-based treatment approaches for the treatment of eating disorders
• Describe the professional development and accreditation pathway for psychologists seeking credentialing as an eating disorder practitioner

Presenter(s)

Mrs. Renata Wosik

About the presenter(s)

Renata Wosik, Director and Principal Psychologist at RW Psychology, is an experienced Psychologist who has over 20 years clinical experience working in complex clinical presentations. She has worked in Government sectors, NGO's and Private Practice, and developed an interest in eating disorders in 2006 when she trained in FBT whilst working within NSW Health. Renata specialises in FBT for working with young people with eating disorders and sees young people in the context of their family. She has strived to create flexibility into the FBT model to allow for more complex family presentations and has worked hard to adapt protocols with success in challenging client groups. Renata currently works in her own private practice in the South West of Sydney, and this has now grown to 3 clinics and growing still. Renata is a reflective clinician who enjoys spending time in supervision allowing clinicians to develop curiosity within their practice, and is passionate about working within the Maudsley Family Based Treatment Model Framework.

Notes

Registration includes light refreshments.

Venue: The Bryan Brown Theatre and Functions Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Bankstown, easily accessible by car with nearby parking (including limited parking available under the theatre building), and also by public transport, a short walk from the train station.

Function rooms are located on level 2 of the theatre.

Google Maps link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4hgE1onsc5QVFBFaA?g_st=ac

Target Audience

This event is aimed at all psychologists. 

Duration of Access

This event will not be recorded. 

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

If you are experiencing registration difficulties please contact APS Events Support.