PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT), INTEREST ORIENTATED NETWORK (ACTION)
,ACTion is a supportive group of therapists committed to improving their therapy skills in ACT and related “Third Wave” Cognitive-Behaviour Therapies such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, DBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, and more recent Schema Therapy/Mindfulness integrated approaches. The group has met monthly since May 2011 at the St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Conference Centre Function Room. About 15-20 people attend each meeting. Attendance at the group meets APS professional development (PD) criteria. Expressions of interest can be made via email or by contacting Mitch Hart on 0405 007 002.
Dates: In 2018, Thursdays 3.30-5.30pm on: 22/2/18, 19/4/18, 7/6/18, 2/8/18, 20/9/18, 15/11/18
Dates: In 2018, Thursdays 3.30-5.30pm on: 22/2/18, 19/4/18, 7/6/18, 2/8/18, 20/9/18, 15/11/18
General Format: The meetings are 2 hours and we review and discuss a recent therapy focused book, have small group case presentations and discussions, review videos of expert therapy sessions, provide intervention demonstrations, practice of therapy skills and liaise with colleagues with similar therapy interests. The reading and discussion text for 2018 is the second edition of Learning ACT, publication date 1/12/17 https://www.newharbinger.com/learning-act-second-edition
Supervisor and Trainer: Mitch Hart – Clinical Psychologist Mitch qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 1986 and has over 30 years of clinical experience and 35,000 consultations working in public/private mental health settings and private practice. Over this time period he has received advanced level training in Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness from international and national experts in the field. Mitch currently works as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, as well as providing supervision and training to students and colleagues. Mitch has a specialist interest and passion in supervision/therapy skill development and has worked in this role since 1995, supervising about 250 University students, therapists and Clinical Psychologists in small group and individual formats during this time. He is regularly invited to conduct ACT workshops for organisations and in 2011 his work was peer reviewed by the international Association for Contextual Behavioural Science and formally recognised as an ACT trainer (one of 5 trainers in Australia). For further information regarding specialisation and interests please visit http://www.mitchhartpsychologyperth.com.au/
Location: St John of God Hospital Subiaco car parking is available via the McCourt Street entrance or 12 Salvado Road. The Subiaco railway station is a short walk from the complex. The conference centre is located on Level 3 of the Subiaco Clinic section of the hospital.
Fees: Cost for 6 sessions across the year is $300, or a $275 early bird rate if paid by 1/1/2018. ACTion is excellent PD value The $25 per hour fee is about half the cost of an average workshop charge of $50 per hour so if you have to miss an occasional session across the year you are still getting good PD value. (If joining during the year the fee for each meeting is $50 multiplied by the remaining sessions in the year.)
Payment Method by EFT and Credit Card:
Bank: Bankwest, BSB: 306-127, Account number: 0044418 (If paying by EFT, please send confirmation email remittance advice to mhartadmin@optusnet.com.au). Credit card payments can be made by contacting Leissa, the practice secretary, on Mb. 0405 007 002.
Supervisor and Trainer: Mitch Hart – Clinical Psychologist Mitch qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 1986 and has over 30 years of clinical experience and 35,000 consultations working in public/private mental health settings and private practice. Over this time period he has received advanced level training in Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness from international and national experts in the field. Mitch currently works as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, as well as providing supervision and training to students and colleagues. Mitch has a specialist interest and passion in supervision/therapy skill development and has worked in this role since 1995, supervising about 250 University students, therapists and Clinical Psychologists in small group and individual formats during this time. He is regularly invited to conduct ACT workshops for organisations and in 2011 his work was peer reviewed by the international Association for Contextual Behavioural Science and formally recognised as an ACT trainer (one of 5 trainers in Australia). For further information regarding specialisation and interests please visit http://www.mitchhartpsychologyperth.com.au/
Location: St John of God Hospital Subiaco car parking is available via the McCourt Street entrance or 12 Salvado Road. The Subiaco railway station is a short walk from the complex. The conference centre is located on Level 3 of the Subiaco Clinic section of the hospital.
Fees: Cost for 6 sessions across the year is $300, or a $275 early bird rate if paid by 1/1/2018. ACTion is excellent PD value The $25 per hour fee is about half the cost of an average workshop charge of $50 per hour so if you have to miss an occasional session across the year you are still getting good PD value. (If joining during the year the fee for each meeting is $50 multiplied by the remaining sessions in the year.)
Payment Method by EFT and Credit Card:
Bank: Bankwest, BSB: 306-127, Account number: 0044418 (If paying by EFT, please send confirmation email remittance advice to mhartadmin@optusnet.com.au). Credit card payments can be made by contacting Leissa, the practice secretary, on Mb. 0405 007 002.
SUPERVISION
Mitch is a Psychology Board approved supervisor with over 25 years of experience supervising colleagues and students for professional development or registration purposes. He has a specialist interest and passion in supervision/therapy skill development and has supervised about 250 University students, therapists and Clinical Psychologists in small group and individual formats during this time. He is regularly invited to conduct ACT workshops for organisations and in 2011 his work was peer reviewed by the international Association for Contextual Behavioural Science and formally recognised as an ACT trainer (one of 5 trainers in Australia). Please email Mitch with any enquiries on mhartadmin@optusnet.com.au.
What is typically included in supervision sessions?
For example…
What is typically included in supervision sessions?
For example…
- Therapy skill core competency review to assess strengths and areas for improvement which leads to clarifying the overarching values and goals to guide the supervision.
- Case presentations, formulation and therapy planning
- Therapy interventions practice via modelling, role play and video clip review of expert therapy interventions
- Therapy process feedback via review of audio or video session recordings
- Support and mentoring through challenging therapy and career circumstances
- Meeting Psychology Board AHPRA supervision competency based requirements if needed
- Skype supervision sessions are also available
WORKSHOPS
Mitch regularly conducts Acceptance and Commitment Therapy introductory and advanced workshops (1-2 days in length). Workshops have been provided to a range of mental health and counselling services such as university Clinical Psychology programs, Health Department Clinical Psychologists, Alcohol and Drug Services and Counselling Agencies.
