Assessing PTSD and treating the underlying disorder with Exposure Therapy
APS Branch
We are pleased to announce the Gold Coast Branch committee have organised an upcoming in-person presentation with Professor Grant Devilly on Assessing PTSD and treating the underlying disorder with Exposure Therapy.
This one-day workshop will focus on the rationale and subs...
Memory Disorders and using MEMORehab for cognitive intervention
Non-APS Event
Memory difficulties are commonly seen in association with various neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, head injury and epilepsy) and psychological conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD). These difficulties often have a significant impact on the person’s social and emoti...
On memory: Strategies in practice
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InPsych
As psychologists we work with people who may have difficulties with memory, ranging from mild inefficiency to significant memory impairment. Sometimes we are not aware of a person’s concern about their memory because they do not raise the issue. By contrast, some clients will ...
Published May 2020
Memory and physical stress
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Occupational stress is associated with poorer memory and smaller hippocampal volume.
Jobs can provide crucial support for cognitive functioning through intellectual and social enrichment. They are also associated with poorer cognitive ability in midlife and retirement throu...
Last reviewed Sep 2020
Introduction to Imagery Rescripting
APS Institute
More recently, Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) has been found to be an effective as a stand-alone treatment for complex forms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and adverse experiences from childhood.
ImRs, an emotionally disturbing situation, such as a traumatic memory, i...
Managing clients with previously unreported traumatic memories
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InPsych
On behalf of the APS Ethical Guidelines Committee
The phenomenon of the recall of a previously unreported memory of trauma has evoked public controversy, therapeutic uncertainty, scientific debate and litigation. It has been recommended that the terms ‘recovered memories' o...
Published Jun 2017
Investigative interviewing of children and young people
Non-APS Event
This self-paced eLearning course is offered by the Centre for Investigative Interviewing, a leading research and training hub in investigative interviewing globally.
Investigative interviewing techniques, and methods of teaching the skills of interviewing, are complex areas...
Expert Guidance In Screening For Dissociative Disorders And Differential Diagnosis
Non-APS Event
Victim-survivors of emotional, physical, sexual abuse, attachment trauma and neglect, present with an array of complex symptoms and behaviours, including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, c-PTSD, dissociative disorders, self-harm and suicidality. A client...
Bayley 4: Clinical applications in the Australian and NZ context
APS Institute
There have been changes in the format of the Bayley Scales since the original publication in 1969. These changes include the structure of the scales, differences in overall scores, and more recently polytomous scoring, digital administration and scoring options, and the develo...
Supporting people with dementia and their families when behaviour changes
APS Institute
The APS hosts this activity with the APS Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG).
Clinical practice guidelines highlight the role of non-pharmacological interventions in the treatment of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia.
This webinar outlines an esta...