8 March – 12 April 2011
NSW Writers’ Centre
Rozelle Hospital Grounds
Balmain Road
ROZELLE
THE CONVERSATIONAL MODEL OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
The Conversational Model evolved from the collaborative work of Robert Hobson (who gave the model its name) and Russell Meares in London, in the 1960s, with patients suffering from severe personality disorders and who were mostly considered untreatable.The Conversational Model has since become one of the best validated models of psychotherapy, as evidenced by numerous publications in peer reviewed journals. It is based on the central idea that self develops in certain forms of relatedness and that trauma impedes the development of self. The Conversational Model is an integrative model combining psychoanalytic understanding with research in the fields of trauma, early development, memory, linguistics and brain dynamics, in a way that is applicable in day-to-day psychotherapeutic practice.
We are very lucky that Sydney is the current home of the Conversational Model and the hub of a vibrant team of clinicians and researchers around Professor Russell Meares.
ANZAP is happy to offer a short introductory course to people interested in finding out more about the Conversational Model, its origins, developments, underpinning theories and clinical practice. This will be done over 6 weekly seminars. In each of them, an experienced senior ANZAP member will present and illustrate an aspect of the model. The presentations will be followed by questions and conversations over refreshments.
COURSE PROGRAM
DATE/TOPIC PRESENTER
8 March - The Conversational Model
Professor Russell Meares
15 March - Hierarchy of engagement: The Self and its states in the therapeutic conversation.
Dr. Leo Van Biene & Dr. Philip Graham
22 March - Language in the therapeutic conversation
Cecile Barral
29 March - The therapeutic conversation: Disruptions and
repairs
Rochelle Hersch & Michelle Rousseau
5 April - The Conversational Model and Attachment Theory
Dr. Andrew Leon
12 April - The Conversational Model in practice: Case studies
Dr Cath McGrath & Dr. George Lianos
COST:
Full course (6 seminars) Non-members: $250 ANZAP members: $200
Single seminars Non-members: $50 ANZAP members: $40
• Payable in advance
• Spaces limited
• Priority will be given to people booking for the whole course.
DATES & TIME:
Tuesdays from 8 March to 12 April (inclusive) *7.30pm – 9.00pm
*(please arrive by 7.15pm)
VENUE:
NSW Writers’ Centre Rozelle Hospital Grounds
Balmain Road
ROZELLE
REGISTRATION
For a registration form please either telephone or email:
Anne Malecki
Suite 21, 56-62 Chandos Street
ST LEONARDS NSW 2065
NSW, 2065
Ph: 02 9438 2005
Fax: 02 9438 5002
info@anzapweb.com
www.anzapweb.com