Overview

This talk will select 10 key systemic therapy and family therapy practices that will encompass not only the “doing “of systemic psychotherapy but the principles and ethics of working from a contextual and relational basis.

The talk will explore how systemic therapists place importance on context as a way of eliciting meaning to behaviours, beliefs and the effect these have on forming relationships. It will explore other key ideas, such as, the effects of exploring circular, holistic explanations to problems, the power of remaining curious in the face of certainty and the therapeutic levers found in circular questioning and developing collaborative relationships. Clinical stories will be used to illustrate these 10 systemic and family therapy practices.

Please note: Event is located in the upstairs function area.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Appreciate the importance of exploring context for understanding problems.
• To view problems as having a logic within its system and its context.
• To understand the differences between circular and linear causality and the implications of each on our practice and relationships with our clients.
• To appreciate the benefits of eliciting new understandings, feelings and perceptions by creating “news of difference”.
• To appreciate the value of curiosity in our practice and how it can pave the path for both therapist and family to together co construct new perceptions.
• To gain an overview of the value of developing the art of designing circular and other systemic forms of questions.
• To understand the usefulness of knowing about first and second order change.

Presenter(s)

About the presenter(s)

Roxanne (she/her) is an experienced systemic psychotherapist and trainer with postgraduate qualifications in Systemic Family Therapy (UK ) and is a clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy.

She is the founder and Director of the Systemic Consultation Centre, Perth, (2004) which delivers accredited Post Graduate training in Family Therapy and Systemic Therapy. Roxanne has led training in systemic practice in the U.K., Italy, Spain, and in Australia. She has also introduced contemporary clinical methods (single session therapy, reflecting team practices) into various different workplaces. She is a past President of the Board of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy and is a current assessor for the Journal.

Roxanne has completed initiatives to enhance family inclusive work practices with for the Victorian and W.A. State Governments. These initiatives involved the drug and alcohol, youth, child and adolescent mental health sectors. She has published a variety of articles.

Notes

Registration includes drinks, canapes and opportunity for networking.

Target Audience

This activity is aimed at psychologists and other clinicians interested in this topic.

Please note:

• This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the venue details) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
• A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, and any additional resources shared during the session.

Duration of Access

This event will not be recorded.

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