Overview

Unlock the Neuroscience of Connection: A transformative workshop for psychologists

Discover the cutting edge of therapeutic practice in this immersive, one-day in-person workshop designed exclusively for APS members.

Join us for a dynamic and interactive experience where the latest insights from neuroscience and attachment theory come to life. You'll explore how right-brain to right-brain communication—mirroring the powerful connection between mother and infant—can deepen the therapeutic alliance and enhance outcomes in your clinical work.

Through live demonstrations, practical role plays, and compelling case examples, you'll learn how to harness subtle, non-verbal cues such as tone of voice, gesture, and facial expression, to foster genuine interpersonal resonance with your clients.

What you'll gain:

• A deeper understanding of right-brain communication in therapy,

• Practical tools to enhance connection and synchrony with clients,

• Insight into the neurobiological basis of the therapeutic alliance, and

• Hands-on experience through role play and live demonstration.

Whether you're looking to reinforce your existing skills or expand your approach to relational therapy, this workshop offers powerful, research-backed techniques to elevate your practice.

Target audience

Psychologists.

Level of Learning

Foundational/Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic and those who have some previous learning on the topic.

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Describe current research in right brain psychotherapy,
• Recognise the significance of the critical period (0-2 years) in early attachment relationships,
• Identify the ways that this knowledge can be directly applied to to the therapist/client relationship, 
• Identify unconscious projections and reactions to clients,
• Identify foundational principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy,
• Build a framework for integrating psychodynamic insights into your therapeutic practice, and
• Recognise and repair attachment ruptures in therapy.

Presenter(s)

About the presenter(s)

Tania Kalkidis
Tania 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.
https://deepmindpt.com/

Notes

Registration includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch.

Target Audience

Foundational/Intermediate: This activity is targeted to those new to the topic and those who have some previous learning on the topic suitable for  advanced level but will benefit all levels.

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.

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