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2025 Festival of Psychology I An APS Members' Symposium

 

 

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*Please note the following festival program is subject to further development and change.

 

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Stream A
Stream B
Stream C
Stream D
Stream E
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration opens I Arrival networking I Light lunch served
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session P1 I Day 1 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Afternoon Tea / Activity break 1
Grab a snack from The Pantry
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems
Training Pathways/Professional Practice
Inclusion/Culture/Diversity
Building Healthy Workplaces
Technology and Psychology
.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Session A1
Supporting children in distress and their families | Dr Lyn O'Grady (60mins)
Session B1
Ecotherapy in Action: Perspectives & Practices in Psychology | Sue Jakes, Andi Dickmeyer, Mauro Vieira (60 mins)
Session C1
Yarning on applied Community Psychology: a sand play workshop | Sophie Zaccone (60 mins)
Session D1
Brick by Brick: Building Cognitive Hardiness to Cope with Stress at Work | Dr Sherrica Senewiratne (60 mins)
Session E1
- A pilot RCT of apps based on EMDR for PTSD symptoms | Dr Mark Grant (30 mins) - Mindful Tech: RCT Comparing Modalities for Remote Mindfulness Intervention Delivery to Students | Dale Rowland (30 mins)
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Activity break 2
Grab a snack from The Pantry
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Session A2
Working with Collective and Transpersonal Trauma: Dilemmas and Approaches | Dr Peter Streker (60 mins)
Session B2
Learn to do, Do to Learn: Experiential Education in Expressive Therapies | Ms Jacki Short (60 mins)
Session C2
Could it be an Eating Disorder? The Reality of Diverse ED Presentations | Dr Francesca Beilharz, Janet Lowndes (60 mins)
Session D2
- Experiences of Australian Lived Experience (Peer) Workers: Interprofessional Practice Considerations for Psychologists | Dr Imogen Rehm (30 mins) - Helping frontline and emergency support workers maintain wellbeing: APS Disaster Response Network | Dr Carolyn Deans (30 mins)
Session E2
- AI automation of psychological services delivery by robots | Dr Tony Florio (30 mins) - How measurement-based care will advance psychology: The coming AI wave | Dr Ben Buchanan (30 mins)
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM Activity break 3 / Move to Arena for closing Plenary
Grab a snack from The Pantry
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Session P2 I Day 1 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome reception
Stream A
Stream B
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration opens I Arrival networking I Light lunch served
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session P1 I Day 1 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Afternoon Tea / Activity break 1
Grab a snack from The Pantry
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems
Training Pathways/Professional Practice
.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Session A1
Supporting children in distress and their families | Dr Lyn O'Grady (60mins)
Session B1
Ecotherapy in Action: Perspectives & Practices in Psychology | Sue Jakes, Andi Dickmeyer, Mauro Vieira (60 mins)
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Activity break 2
Grab a snack from The Pantry
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Session A2
Working with Collective and Transpersonal Trauma: Dilemmas and Approaches | Dr Peter Streker (60 mins)
Session B2
Learn to do, Do to Learn: Experiential Education in Expressive Therapies | Ms Jacki Short (60 mins)
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM Activity break 3 / Move to Arena for closing Plenary
Grab a snack from The Pantry
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Session P2 I Day 1 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome reception



Stream A
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration opens I Arrival networking I Light lunch served
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session P1 I Day 1 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Afternoon Tea / Activity break 1
Grab a snack from The Pantry
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems
.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Session A1
Supporting children in distress and their families | Dr Lyn O'Grady (60mins)
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Activity break 2
Grab a snack from The Pantry
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Session A2
Working with Collective and Transpersonal Trauma: Dilemmas and Approaches | Dr Peter Streker (60 mins)
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM Activity break 3 / Move to Arena for closing Plenary
Grab a snack from The Pantry
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Session P2 I Day 1 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome reception

Stream B
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration opens I Arrival networking I Light lunch served
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session P1 I Day 1 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Afternoon Tea / Activity break 1
Grab a snack from The Pantry
Training Pathways/Professional Practice
.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Session B1
Ecotherapy in Action: Perspectives & Practices in Psychology | Sue Jakes, Andi Dickmeyer, Mauro Vieira (60 mins)
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Activity break 2
Grab a snack from The Pantry
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Session B2
Learn to do, Do to Learn: Experiential Education in Expressive Therapies | Ms Jacki Short (60 mins)
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM Activity break 3 / Move to Arena for closing Plenary
Grab a snack from The Pantry
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Session P2 I Day 1 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome reception

Stream C
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration opens I Arrival networking I Light lunch served
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session P1 I Day 1 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Afternoon Tea / Activity break 1
Grab a snack from The Pantry
Inclusion/Culture/Diversity
.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Session C1
Yarning on applied Community Psychology: a sand play workshop | Sophie Zaccone (60 mins)
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Activity break 2
Grab a snack from The Pantry
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Session C2
Could it be an Eating Disorder? The Reality of Diverse ED Presentations | Dr Francesca Beilharz, Janet Lowndes (60 mins)
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM Activity break 3 / Move to Arena for closing Plenary
Grab a snack from The Pantry
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Session P2 I Day 1 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome reception




Saturday, May 17, 2025

Stream A
Stream B
Stream C
Stream D
Stream E
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 2 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P3 I Day 2 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #3
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 2 I Morning tea / Activity break 4
.Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems
.Training Pathways/Professional Practice
.Inclusion/Culture/Diversity
Advancing Psychological Assessment
.Technology and Psychology
..
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session A3
Psychological impacts and suggested interventions for people living with Long COVID | Dr Kerrie Clarke (60 mins)
Session B3
Are you Listening More? Embedding cultural safety in psychological supervision | Belle Selkirk, Mary Goslett (60 mins)
Session C3
- Understanding and Working with Trauma & Grief in Autistic and ADHD Individuals | Liam Spicer (30 mins) - The intersection of neurodivergence and chronic illness | Bianca Comfort (30 mins)
Session D3 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2) Beyond IQ Scores: Case studies, Cognitive Assessment Observation Checklist, recommendation menu, Q&A | Lydia Meem (60 mins)
Session E3
- Bridging the Gap with AI: Revolutionising Mental Health Care Through Digital Innovation | Sally-Anne McCormack, Keira McDonald (30 mins) - Maximizing Psychotherapy Impact Using Neury®: A Neurocognitive Skills-Based Measured Training Via MobileApp | Dr Stephen Wolfson (30 mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 5
Grab a snack from The Pantry
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session A4
- The psychological journey of adjustment following the diagnosis of vision impairment | Dr Sau Kuan Cheong (30 mins) - Working with families living with craniofacial conditions to improve support for wellbeing | Prof Rachel Roberts (30 mins)
Session B4
Demystifying deliberate practice: Practical guide for supervisors and supervisees on skills development | Dr Aaron Frost (60 mins)
Session C4
- *Title coming soon* | Douglas Russell (20 mins) - Promoting Sexual Wellness in Sexually Diverse People | Daniel Brown (20 mins) - (20 mins) Australian psychologists' responses to clients presenting with gender reassignment-related concerns | Terence Bartholomew (20 mins)
Session D4 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2) Beyond IQ Scores: Case studies, Cognitive Assessment Observation Checklist, recommendation menu, Q&A | Lydia Meem (60 mins)
Session E4
- The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Adolescent Psychological Adaptations | Ayah Wasak (30 mins) - Will A.I. transform human connections. A global perspective by a psychologist | Bill Campos (30mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 2 I Lunch
.Building Healthy Workplaces
1:45 PM - 1:46 PM
...
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session A5
- Neuropsychologically informed interventions in Primary Progressive Aphasia | Dr Sharon Savage (30 mins) - Advancing grief treatment: Results from a wait-list controlled trial of IADC Therapy | Dr Tom Nehmy, John Daniels (30 mins)
Session B5
- Assessment of parenting capacity for legal purposes | Dr Don Tustin (40mins) - Teaching and learning to write quality psychology reports in a disability service | Dr Julie Hepworth (20mins)
Session C5 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2) Understanding the Autistic “Spiky Profile” to Deliver Effective and Affirming Therapy | Jennifer Kemp (60 mins)
Session D5
- Novel Psychological Instrument for Measuring Mental Toughness and Implications for PsyCap | Jennifer Dorling (30 mins) - Towards an integrative and adaptive digital mental health assessment for Australian adults | Zhao Koh (30 mins)
Session E5
Increasing Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to Foster Workplace Inclusion and Community Cohesion | Trisha Carter and Hanlie van Wyk (60 mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 2 I Afternoon tea / Activity break 6
Professional Practice
....
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Session A6
Mastering Mindfulness-Based CBT-I: Advanced Techniques for Insomnia Treatment | Dr Giselle Withers, Associate Professor Melinda Jackson, Dr Allie Peters (60 mins)
Session B6
- Community Psychology in Australia - what is its future? | Dr Lyn O'Grady, Dr Nicole Curtin (20 mins) - Managing a prison and a jail as a psychologist: Successes and failures | Dr Astrid Birgden (20 mins) - Retiring gracefully: Details, debates and decisions | Dr Chris Lennings (20 mins)
Session C6 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2) Understanding the Autistic “Spiky Profile” to Deliver Effective and Affirming Therapy | Jennifer Kemp (60 mins)
Session D6
- Overcoming challenges in accessing psychoeducational assessment through online assessment at SPELD Qld. | Dr Jane Wotherspoon, Michelle-Ann Noppe (30 mins) - Australian School Psychologists’ Risk Assessment Self-Efficacy | Cate Rushan (30 mins)
Session E6
- TBC - Integrating lived experience of disability with modern psychology practice | Liel Bridgford (30 mins)
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Activity break 7 / Move to Arena for closing Plenary
Grab a snack from The Pantry
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Session P4 I Day 2 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #4
Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 2 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P3 I Day 2 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #3
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 2 I Morning tea / Activity break 4
.Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems
.Training Pathways/Professional Practice
..
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session A3
Psychological impacts and suggested interventions for people living with Long COVID | Dr Kerrie Clarke (60 mins)
Session B3
Are you Listening More? Embedding cultural safety in psychological supervision | Belle Selkirk, Mary Goslett (60 mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 5
Grab a snack from The Pantry
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session A4
- The psychological journey of adjustment following the diagnosis of vision impairment | Dr Sau Kuan Cheong (30 mins) - Working with families living with craniofacial conditions to improve support for wellbeing | Prof Rachel Roberts (30 mins)
Session B4
Demystifying deliberate practice: Practical guide for supervisors and supervisees on skills development | Dr Aaron Frost (60 mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 2 I Lunch
1:45 PM - 1:46 PM
...
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session A5
- Neuropsychologically informed interventions in Primary Progressive Aphasia | Dr Sharon Savage (30 mins) - Advancing grief treatment: Results from a wait-list controlled trial of IADC Therapy | Dr Tom Nehmy, John Daniels (30 mins)
Session B5
- Assessment of parenting capacity for legal purposes | Dr Don Tustin (40mins) - Teaching and learning to write quality psychology reports in a disability service | Dr Julie Hepworth (20mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 2 I Afternoon tea / Activity break 6
....
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Session A6
Mastering Mindfulness-Based CBT-I: Advanced Techniques for Insomnia Treatment | Dr Giselle Withers, Associate Professor Melinda Jackson, Dr Allie Peters (60 mins)
Session B6
- Community Psychology in Australia - what is its future? | Dr Lyn O'Grady, Dr Nicole Curtin (20 mins) - Managing a prison and a jail as a psychologist: Successes and failures | Dr Astrid Birgden (20 mins) - Retiring gracefully: Details, debates and decisions | Dr Chris Lennings (20 mins)
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Activity break 7 / Move to Arena for closing Plenary
Grab a snack from The Pantry
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Session P4 I Day 2 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #4

Stream C
Stream D
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 2 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P3 I Day 2 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #3
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 2 I Morning tea / Activity break 4
.Inclusion/Culture/Diversity
Advancing Psychological Assessment
..
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session C3
- Understanding and Working with Trauma & Grief in Autistic and ADHD Individuals | Liam Spicer (30 mins) - The intersection of neurodivergence and chronic illness | Bianca Comfort (30 mins)
Session D3 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2) Beyond IQ Scores: Case studies, Cognitive Assessment Observation Checklist, recommendation menu, Q&A | Lydia Meem (60 mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 5
Grab a snack from The Pantry
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session C4
- *Title coming soon* | Douglas Russell (20 mins) - Promoting Sexual Wellness in Sexually Diverse People | Daniel Brown (20 mins) - (20 mins) Australian psychologists' responses to clients presenting with gender reassignment-related concerns | Terence Bartholomew (20 mins)
Session D4 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2) Beyond IQ Scores: Case studies, Cognitive Assessment Observation Checklist, recommendation menu, Q&A | Lydia Meem (60 mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 2 I Lunch
1:45 PM - 1:46 PM
...
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session C5 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2) Understanding the Autistic “Spiky Profile” to Deliver Effective and Affirming Therapy | Jennifer Kemp (60 mins)
Session D5
- Novel Psychological Instrument for Measuring Mental Toughness and Implications for PsyCap | Jennifer Dorling (30 mins) - Towards an integrative and adaptive digital mental health assessment for Australian adults | Zhao Koh (30 mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 2 I Afternoon tea / Activity break 6
....
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Session C6 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2) Understanding the Autistic “Spiky Profile” to Deliver Effective and Affirming Therapy | Jennifer Kemp (60 mins)
Session D6
- Overcoming challenges in accessing psychoeducational assessment through online assessment at SPELD Qld. | Dr Jane Wotherspoon, Michelle-Ann Noppe (30 mins) - Australian School Psychologists’ Risk Assessment Self-Efficacy | Cate Rushan (30 mins)
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Activity break 7 / Move to Arena for closing Plenary
Grab a snack from The Pantry
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Session P4 I Day 2 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #4





Stream D
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 2 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P3 I Day 2 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #3
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 2 I Morning tea / Activity break 4
Advancing Psychological Assessment
..
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session D3 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2) Beyond IQ Scores: Case studies, Cognitive Assessment Observation Checklist, recommendation menu, Q&A | Lydia Meem (60 mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 5
Grab a snack from The Pantry
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session D4 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2) Beyond IQ Scores: Case studies, Cognitive Assessment Observation Checklist, recommendation menu, Q&A | Lydia Meem (60 mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 2 I Lunch
1:45 PM - 1:46 PM
...
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session D5
- Novel Psychological Instrument for Measuring Mental Toughness and Implications for PsyCap | Jennifer Dorling (30 mins) - Towards an integrative and adaptive digital mental health assessment for Australian adults | Zhao Koh (30 mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 2 I Afternoon tea / Activity break 6
....
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Session D6
- Overcoming challenges in accessing psychoeducational assessment through online assessment at SPELD Qld. | Dr Jane Wotherspoon, Michelle-Ann Noppe (30 mins) - Australian School Psychologists’ Risk Assessment Self-Efficacy | Cate Rushan (30 mins)
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Activity break 7 / Move to Arena for closing Plenary
Grab a snack from The Pantry
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Session P4 I Day 2 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #4



Sunday, May 18, 2025

Stream A
Stream B
Stream C
Stream D
Stream E
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 3 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P5 I Day 3 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 I Morning tea / Activity break 8
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
.Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
.Inclusion/Culture/Diversity.
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
......
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session A7
Three strategies from EMDR which will enhance your practice | Mark Grant (60 mins)
Session B7 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2 ) Beyond Betrayal: Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships Using Emotionally Focused Therapy | Clare Rosoman (60mins)
Session C7
- From climate anxiety to solastasia and everything in between: understanding climate emotions | Gabriela Stilita (30 mins) - Utilising the evidence from lifestyle medicine to boost and maintain mental health | Mark Anns (30 mins)
Session D7 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 3) Enhancing Culturally Safe and Sensitive Practice | Prof Nigar Khawaja (60 mins)
Session E7 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2) Forensic disability clients: Positive Behaviour Support and the Good Lives Model | Dr Astrid Birgden, Dr Christina Kozar, Dr Frank (60mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 9
Grab a snack from The Pantry
.Inclusion/Culture/ Diversity.
.......
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session A8
- Integrating EMDR and Schema Therapy: Combining the Power of these Transdiagnostic Psychotherapies | Liam Spicer (30 mins) - EMDR Treatment Outcome Evaluation for trauma victims seen in private practice | Chris Mackey (30 mins)
Session B8 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2 ) Beyond Betrayal: Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships Using Emotionally Focused Therapy | Clare Rosoman (60 mins)
Session C8
- Improving Student Curiosity: Comparison Of Three Pedagogical Approaches | Prof Nadira Pardo (30 mins) - Supporting Autistic Students: Development and evaluation of neurodiversity affirming course for teachers | Lydia Meem (30 mins)
Session D8 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 3) Enhancing Culturally Safe and Sensitive Practice | Prof Nigar Khawaja (60 mins)
Session E8 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2) Forensic disability clients: Positive Behaviour Support and the Good Lives Model | Dr Astrid Birgden, Dr Christina Kozar, Dr Frank (60mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 I Lunch break
Inclusion /Culture/Diversity.
........
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session A9
- Improving wellbeing through interprofessional collaboration: Collaborating with Complementary and Integrative Health Practitioners | Carrie Thomson-Casey (20mins) - Navigating the Psychological Landscape of Perimenopause: Implications for Mental Health and Wellbeing | Leanne Mulheron (20mins) - Perinatal and Infant Psychology: Dual Frames Applied to Mood, Birth Trauma, Loss| Dr Bronwyn Leigh (20mins)
Session B9 | PANEL DISCUSSION
I love my therapy model, and I'll spice it up with others! | Ruth Holt, Trish Purnell-Webb,, Dr Clare Rosoman | (60mins)
Session C9
Unpacking and Addressing Internalised Ableism towards Autistic Individuals: A Collaborative Self-Reflective Session | Liam Spicer, Monique Mitchelson (60 mins)
Session D9 | WORKSHOP
(Part 3 of 3) Enhancing Culturally Safe and Sensitive Practice | Prof Nigar Khawaja (60 mins)
Session E9
- Help-seeking: The voice of young rural males disengaged from education | Julie Clarke (20 mins) - Safety and wellbeing risks for gender diverse young people disengaged from school | Dr Jamie Lee (20mins) - The real lives of professional working mothers with young children | Afrouz Shoghi (20mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 3 Afternoon tea / Move to Arena for final Plenary
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session P6 I Day 3 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #6
Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 3 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P5 I Day 3 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 I Morning tea / Activity break 8
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
.Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
......
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session A7
Three strategies from EMDR which will enhance your practice | Mark Grant (60 mins)
Session B7 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2 ) Beyond Betrayal: Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships Using Emotionally Focused Therapy | Clare Rosoman (60mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 9
Grab a snack from The Pantry
.......
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session A8
- Integrating EMDR and Schema Therapy: Combining the Power of these Transdiagnostic Psychotherapies | Liam Spicer (30 mins) - EMDR Treatment Outcome Evaluation for trauma victims seen in private practice | Chris Mackey (30 mins)
Session B8 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2 ) Beyond Betrayal: Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships Using Emotionally Focused Therapy | Clare Rosoman (60 mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 I Lunch break
........
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session A9
- Improving wellbeing through interprofessional collaboration: Collaborating with Complementary and Integrative Health Practitioners | Carrie Thomson-Casey (20mins) - Navigating the Psychological Landscape of Perimenopause: Implications for Mental Health and Wellbeing | Leanne Mulheron (20mins) - Perinatal and Infant Psychology: Dual Frames Applied to Mood, Birth Trauma, Loss| Dr Bronwyn Leigh (20mins)
Session B9 | PANEL DISCUSSION
I love my therapy model, and I'll spice it up with others! | Ruth Holt, Trish Purnell-Webb,, Dr Clare Rosoman | (60mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 3 Afternoon tea / Move to Arena for final Plenary
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session P6 I Day 3 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #6

Stream C
Stream D
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 3 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P5 I Day 3 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 I Morning tea / Activity break 8
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
.Inclusion/Culture/Diversity.
......
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session C7
- From climate anxiety to solastasia and everything in between: understanding climate emotions | Gabriela Stilita (30 mins) - Utilising the evidence from lifestyle medicine to boost and maintain mental health | Mark Anns (30 mins)
Session D7 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 3) Enhancing Culturally Safe and Sensitive Practice | Prof Nigar Khawaja (60 mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 9
Grab a snack from The Pantry
.Inclusion/Culture/ Diversity.
.......
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session C8
- Improving Student Curiosity: Comparison Of Three Pedagogical Approaches | Prof Nadira Pardo (30 mins) - Supporting Autistic Students: Development and evaluation of neurodiversity affirming course for teachers | Lydia Meem (30 mins)
Session D8 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 3) Enhancing Culturally Safe and Sensitive Practice | Prof Nigar Khawaja (60 mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 I Lunch break
........
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session C9
Unpacking and Addressing Internalised Ableism towards Autistic Individuals: A Collaborative Self-Reflective Session | Liam Spicer, Monique Mitchelson (60 mins)
Session D9 | WORKSHOP
(Part 3 of 3) Enhancing Culturally Safe and Sensitive Practice | Prof Nigar Khawaja (60 mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 3 Afternoon tea / Move to Arena for final Plenary
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session P6 I Day 3 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #6

Stream E
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 3 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P5 I Day 3 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 I Morning tea / Activity break 8
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
......
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session E7 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2) Forensic disability clients: Positive Behaviour Support and the Good Lives Model | Dr Astrid Birgden, Dr Christina Kozar, Dr Frank (60mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 9
Grab a snack from The Pantry
.......
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session E8 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2) Forensic disability clients: Positive Behaviour Support and the Good Lives Model | Dr Astrid Birgden, Dr Christina Kozar, Dr Frank (60mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 I Lunch break
Inclusion /Culture/Diversity.
........
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session E9
- Help-seeking: The voice of young rural males disengaged from education | Julie Clarke (20 mins) - Safety and wellbeing risks for gender diverse young people disengaged from school | Dr Jamie Lee (20mins) - The real lives of professional working mothers with young children | Afrouz Shoghi (20mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 3 Afternoon tea / Move to Arena for final Plenary
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session P6 I Day 3 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #6

Stream A
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 3 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P5 I Day 3 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 I Morning tea / Activity break 8
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
......
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session A7
Three strategies from EMDR which will enhance your practice | Mark Grant (60 mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 9
Grab a snack from The Pantry
.......
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session A8
- Integrating EMDR and Schema Therapy: Combining the Power of these Transdiagnostic Psychotherapies | Liam Spicer (30 mins) - EMDR Treatment Outcome Evaluation for trauma victims seen in private practice | Chris Mackey (30 mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 I Lunch break
........
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session A9
- Improving wellbeing through interprofessional collaboration: Collaborating with Complementary and Integrative Health Practitioners | Carrie Thomson-Casey (20mins) - Navigating the Psychological Landscape of Perimenopause: Implications for Mental Health and Wellbeing | Leanne Mulheron (20mins) - Perinatal and Infant Psychology: Dual Frames Applied to Mood, Birth Trauma, Loss| Dr Bronwyn Leigh (20mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 3 Afternoon tea / Move to Arena for final Plenary
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session P6 I Day 3 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #6

Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 3 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P5 I Day 3 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 I Morning tea / Activity break 8
.Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session B7 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2 ) Beyond Betrayal: Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships Using Emotionally Focused Therapy | Clare Rosoman (60mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 9
Grab a snack from The Pantry
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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session B8 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2 ) Beyond Betrayal: Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships Using Emotionally Focused Therapy | Clare Rosoman (60 mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 I Lunch break
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1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session B9 | PANEL DISCUSSION
I love my therapy model, and I'll spice it up with others! | Ruth Holt, Trish Purnell-Webb,, Dr Clare Rosoman | (60mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 3 Afternoon tea / Move to Arena for final Plenary
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session P6 I Day 3 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #6

Stream C
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 3 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P5 I Day 3 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 I Morning tea / Activity break 8
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session C7
- From climate anxiety to solastasia and everything in between: understanding climate emotions | Gabriela Stilita (30 mins) - Utilising the evidence from lifestyle medicine to boost and maintain mental health | Mark Anns (30 mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 9
Grab a snack from The Pantry
.Inclusion/Culture/ Diversity.
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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session C8
- Improving Student Curiosity: Comparison Of Three Pedagogical Approaches | Prof Nadira Pardo (30 mins) - Supporting Autistic Students: Development and evaluation of neurodiversity affirming course for teachers | Lydia Meem (30 mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 I Lunch break
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1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session C9
Unpacking and Addressing Internalised Ableism towards Autistic Individuals: A Collaborative Self-Reflective Session | Liam Spicer, Monique Mitchelson (60 mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 3 Afternoon tea / Move to Arena for final Plenary
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session P6 I Day 3 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #6

Stream D
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 3 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P5 I Day 3 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 I Morning tea / Activity break 8
.Inclusion/Culture/Diversity.
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session D7 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 3) Enhancing Culturally Safe and Sensitive Practice | Prof Nigar Khawaja (60 mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 9
Grab a snack from The Pantry
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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session D8 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 3) Enhancing Culturally Safe and Sensitive Practice | Prof Nigar Khawaja (60 mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 I Lunch break
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1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session D9 | WORKSHOP
(Part 3 of 3) Enhancing Culturally Safe and Sensitive Practice | Prof Nigar Khawaja (60 mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 3 Afternoon tea / Move to Arena for final Plenary
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session P6 I Day 3 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #6

Stream E
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Day 3 I Registration open / Arrival networking
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Session P5 I Day 3 Opening Plenary I Keynote address #5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 I Morning tea / Activity break 8
Interventions for Psychological Disorders and Problems.
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session E7 | WORKSHOP
(Part 1 of 2) Forensic disability clients: Positive Behaviour Support and the Good Lives Model | Dr Astrid Birgden, Dr Christina Kozar, Dr Frank (60mins)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Activity break 9
Grab a snack from The Pantry
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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Session E8 | WORKSHOP
(Part 2 of 2) Forensic disability clients: Positive Behaviour Support and the Good Lives Model | Dr Astrid Birgden, Dr Christina Kozar, Dr Frank (60mins)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 I Lunch break
Inclusion /Culture/Diversity.
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1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Session E9
- Help-seeking: The voice of young rural males disengaged from education | Julie Clarke (20 mins) - Safety and wellbeing risks for gender diverse young people disengaged from school | Dr Jamie Lee (20mins) - The real lives of professional working mothers with young children | Afrouz Shoghi (20mins)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 3 Afternoon tea / Move to Arena for final Plenary
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session P6 I Day 3 Closing Plenary I Keynote address #6


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