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The APS Melbourne Branch is pleased to announce the following workshop on eating disorder: Working with Older Adolescents with Eating Disorders: Evidence-based approaches 6.50 CPD Hours APS Branch CPD | Event number: 25071 Registration: APS Events: 25071 | APS Date: 24 March 2025 (Monday) Learning Outcomes: What eating disorders are and their physical and psychological dangers Common myths and misunderstandings Influencing and maintaining factors The function of an eating disorder Dealing with distress and changing behaviours What the evidence-based research ...

The recently released APS Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions in the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders: A Literature Review is a solid academic effort to consolidate evidence on specific interventions psychologists may use to treat various mental health conditions. My concerns are related to the broad individualistic approach the guidelines have of treating "mental disorder". The Missing Piece: Social Determinants of Mental Health One of the most glaring omissions in the APS Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions document is the lack of consideration for social determinants of health (SDOH) . Mental health is not just shaped by individual ...

The APS Melbourne Branch is pleased to announce the following workshops on eating disorders by Dr. Vivienne Lewis (Clinic al Psychologist, Author) 1. Working with Older Adolescents with Eating Disorders: Evidence-based approaches 6.50 CPD Hours APS Branch CPD | Event number: 25071 When: 24 March 2025, Monday Registration: APS Events: 25071 | APS 2. Bulimia Nervosa: Evidence-based practice for working with adults & older adolescents 6.50 CPD Hours APS Branch CPD | Event number: 25073 When: 25 March 2025, Tuesday Registration: APS Events: 25073 | APS

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL MEMBERS: Access and provide feedback on draft response here: https://psychology.org.au/about-us/position-statements/aps-member-consultation-position-statement "APS Member Consultation - Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of gender diverse and transgender people: Position Statement The APS member consultation period is now open for the proposed position statement: Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of gender diverse and transgender people. The statement outlines the APS position regarding psychologists and psychology professionals who seek to respond to the psychological needs ...

Dear Newcastle Branch members, Our Schema Therapy events with Ruth Holt are coming up next Thursday and Friday (8th & 9th August) and we still have a few places available for Friday's workshop, 'Sex and Schemas'. If you would like to attend please use the link below: Sex and Schemas – Friday 9.8.24 https://psychology.org.au/Event/24534 Cost of this workshop is $240.00 for APS Members and $160.00 for APS Student Members Venue: Noah's at the Beach. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Registrations close on Tuesday 6th August at 5pm. We would love to see you there.

Dear Newcastle Branch members, I hope this email finds you well. Our Schema Therapy events on Thursday 8 th and Friday 9 th August are fast approaching and we are looking forward with great excitement to welcoming the fabulous Ruth Holt back to Newcastle to present at Noah’s. We currently have just three places left in the first workshop: Schema Therapy for Early Career Psychologists - $240/$160 7CPD points Get in quick if you are interested in this one. Schema Therapy is a comprehensive treatment model suitable for working with more complex clients. https://psychology.org.au/Event/24532 On Friday 9 th August Ruth will ...

Dear Colleagues and members of the Educational and Developmental Psychology College, As the end of our membership year approaches, we would like to remind you of the importance of renewing your membership with the APS. Your continued support allows us to provide valuable resources, events, and networking opportunities that we all benefit from including those that we create for our own group. Please take a moment to renew your membership by clicking here If you have any questions or need assistance with the renewal process, feel free to reach out to our member services team at membership@psychology.org.au Thank ...