[Commpsych] FW: Domestic Violence Best Practice Workshop - Sat 8 November 1-5pm Melbourne

[Heather Gridley]

This is to let you know about the APS Women and Psychology Interest Group's upcoming half-day workshop in Melbourne, to which you are all cordially invited.  Please see the attached flyer and feel free to send it on to any colleagues you think might be interested.  Non-psychologists are welcome.  This event is sponsored by the Interest Group and hence is very reasonably priced.  Both speakers are known for their expertise in  this field.  Registrations are through the APS by following this link.

http://www.psychology.org.au/Events/EventView.aspx?ID=14848



Australian Psychological Society Women and Psychology Interest Group

Victorian Group
Domestic Violence Best Practice

Ursula Benstead: The Shark Cage®: Where feminist, narrative and CBT approaches come together to create a powerful action based framework for addressing vulnerability and abuse in women's lives

Carmel O’Brien: Freeing the Hostage and Re-building Identity: best psychological practice in domestic violence recovery

WHEN?      Saturday 8th November, 2014
1.00pm – 5pm

WHERE?     Treacy Conference Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville


Ursula Benstead: The Shark Cage:

This 90 minute presentation by Ursula Benstead, creator of the Shark Cage, provides a brief outline of the 5 steps in the Shark Cage framework. The presentation will explore ways it can be used in individual and group settings to help women feel empowered in their lives. This presentation does not replace the full day skills training in this approach. Details relating to training in the Shark Cage can be found on Ursula's website.



Carmel O’Brien: Freeing the Hostage and Re-building Identity: best psychological practice in domestic violence recovery



Carmel O’Brien has a special clinical interest in the process of recovery for women and children affected by domestic violence.  This presentation will cover the language of intervention and recovery, navigating the landscape of the system supporting women and their children, and will explore a holistic approach to empowerment when working with survivors of domestic violence.

The Women and Psychology Interest Group brings women together as practitioners, consumers, academics and students of all ages and a range of backgrounds.

COST          APS Women & Psychology Interest Group members $25
APS members                                                  $50
Non-APS members                                            $75
Students/unwaged                                             $25

Bookings through APS events page  http://www.psychology.org.au/Events/EventView.aspx?ID=14848

Bookings essential: by October 31, 2014

Enquiries: Psychrespect at optusnet.com.au

The Shark Cage® is a Registered trademark of Ursula Benstead Consulting





Heather Gridley

Honorary Fellow

College of Arts

Victoria University

Melbourne, Australia



E: heather.gridley at vu.edu.au<mailto:heather.gridley at vu.edu.au>

Ph: +61 419113731



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