Overview

This event will be an end of year sundowner and awards night, including a keynote presentation providing PD, and an opportunity to present student and member awards.

Learning Outcomes

Talk summary: Exploring the Role of Complex Trauma, Early Maladaptive Schemas, and the Need for Therapeutic Adaptations in Neurodivergent Individuals

This talk explores the intersection of neurodivergence and complex trauma, highlighting elevated mental health risks linked to adverse childhood experiences, attachment disruptions, and systemic adversity. It examines schema development in neurodivergent individuals and advocates for trauma-informed adaptations to Schema Therapy. The presentation also calls for broader societal change to reduce trauma exposure and support inclusive, affirming environments.

Presenter(s)

1. Dr. Ozgur Yalcin

2. Presentations from our award winners: APS CCLIN Student Prize and WA CCLIN Significant Achievement award winner

About the presenter(s)

Dr. Yalcin is a Clinical Psychologist, academic, and Director of ANIMA Health Network. He has made significant contributions to the fields of schema therapy, adult ADHD, and complex trauma, having presented at numerous talks, workshops, webinars, and conferences both locally and internationally, appeared as a guest on podcasts, and published several peer-reviewed articles. He runs workshops on Parts and Chairwork Psychotherapy, a transdiagnostic approach to help clinicians effectively treat complex presentations. Notably, he developed the YSQ-R, an internationally used questionnaire for assessing early maladaptive schemas in schema therapy. He was recently recognised for his contributions to the field by being awarded the Australian Psychologist of the Year 2024 at the Allied Health Awards.

Notes

Registration includes drinks and canapes, and time to network with members of our college.

Target Audience

This event is aimed at Clinical Psychology WA College Members.

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.