Overview

This 2-part webinar focusses on helping therapists consolidate their case formulation skills and develop competency in engaging in the treatment phase of the process.

A more detailed review of unconscious defences and personality presentations will be explored as well as an overview of the more recent evidence-based research in Right Brain Psychotherapy.

Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to explore detailed case examples and participate in role plays with like-minded peers, to deepen and add to their skill base in working with children, adolescents, and their families.

Webinar 1: Monday, 7 September 2026. 10:00am - 1:30pm AEST

• introduction and overview,

• review psychodynamic principles and how defence mechanisms operate in children and adolescents in the context of current right brain research,

• case formulation skills and feedback to parents, and

• ​refine case formulation skills using the structure of the “assessment frame”.

Webinar 2: Tuesday, 8 September 2026. 10:00am - 1:30pm AEST

• case examples,

•  understand the theory and its applications in the transference using case examples, and

• experience the principles at work by participating in role plays.

Level of Learning

Advanced. This activity is targeted to those who have significant expertise on the topic of psychotherapy. It is also suitable for those participants who have completed the introductory webinars "Psychodynamic psychotherapy for children, adolescents and families: Introduction and overview.

Duration of access

These webinars will be recorded and made available only to participants of the live event. Access to the recording and presenter slides (once available) is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

Places are limited, and registration will not be available after the webinar has taken place.

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 these webinars, participants should be able to:

• ascertain their current needs in their work in the context of a group setting,

• make connections between early attachment theory, defences and client presentations,

• demonstrate competence and confidence in case formulations,

• understand the core issues for the presenting behaviour and be able to deliver succinct and clear feedback to parents,

• review a detailed case example and be able to identify the mechanisms operating in the transference,

• feel confident in sharing cases with peers to consolidate their own strengths and weaknesses,

• identify specific mechanism of relatedness by engaging in experiential learning, and

• generalise this learning for personal growth and to enhance all aspects of their client work.

Presenter(s)

Tania Kalkidis MAPS

About the presenter(s)

Tania Kalkidis is a registered Clinical Psychologist / Child Psychologist, who completed her Clinical Masters in 1993 (LaTrobe University, Melbourne), and completed a further Masters degree in Clinical Child Psychology in 1995 (Melbourne University). She is a full member of the APS, a member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, and a registered supervisor with AHPRA. For the past 32 years, Tania has worked with adults, adolescents, children, and couples from all walks of life. At the end of 2007 Tania re-located from Melbourne to the Gold Coast, and has been involved in training and supervising Psychologists in a range of academic and private organisations. From 2011 -2017 Tania was a Clinical Supervisor for Clinical Psychology Masters students at Bond University on the Gold Coast. For the past 7 years Tania has collaborated with the APS to develop and implement Supervision training programs nationally. She has also designed and implemented training programs for Psychologists who want to specialise in psychodynamic psychotherapy with children, adolescents, families and adults and offers specialised individual and group supervision. Her psychotherapy services are designed to suit individual needs and are offered from a broad range of perspectives, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Art/Play Therapy, Group Therapy and Dream Analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on working with process issues in therapy and supervision, and a range of different techniques are utilised to facilitate long-term personal growth and change.