HONE YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Calendar
Check in regularly to see what is coming up on the schedule
- ``Breakfast & Brains``
- Solopreneur Startup Series
- Advanced Strategic Interviewing and Forensic Interviewing Training
“Breakfast & Brains” – a Free members only networking morning on 3rd Friday every month.
Come and Join us, Have your questions answered, your Successes celebrated and your Network of fellow Therapists increased.
Breakfast & Brains is our Monthly “ask anything about clinic development, clinical queries or anything else” networking session. These networking mornings are the perfect place to connect and learn from other practitioners.
These 60 minute morning events are designed to provide you with a platform to discuss hot button issues, share ideas and support the great people of our industry to grow.
We have discussed a wide range of member queries ranging from how to find a quality website designer, how to describe our services so our copywriter and Business Coach really understand what we do, how best to deal with Anxiety amongst our clients – and ourselves.
This is a collaborative, member driven event where we get to:
- – ask your business growth questions
- – share your business growth successes
- – discover different views about what is critical when setting up your practice, and make your own informed decision
- – distinguish between which business tools work for us in a clinic practice, and which ones will cost us money and more importantly time
Date: ALWAYS 3rd Friday of the Month
Time: 10.00 to 11.00am AEST
Networking time is 9.30am to 10.00am
Online venue
Member only event – no charge
Tuesday 3 December 2024 7pm – 9pm AEDT
SESSION 5 – Website Construction
As you build your therapy practice, creating a professional online presence is crucial, and fortunately, there are specialised agencies that can guide you through this process without breaking the bank. Two notable options to consider are About Today (https://abouttoday.com.au/), led by Shaun Ryan, and Cultiv8te (https://cultivatedigital.com.au/), spearheaded by Paul Wagstaff. Both agencies excel in crafting low-cost websites tailored to your needs. These experts offer step-by-step sessions that are budget-specific, ensuring you get the most value for your investment. They can walk you through the essential elements needed to establish a compelling online presence that truly reflects your brand. By working with professionals who understand the unique requirements of therapy practices, you’ll be able to create a website that not only looks polished but also effectively communicates your services and approach to potential clients. Remember, your online presence is often the first point of contact for many seeking therapy, so investing in a well-crafted website is an investment in your practice’s future success.
Tuesday 17 December 2024 7pm – 9pm AEDT
SESSION 6 – Creating a Go To Market Strategy
As you establish your therapy practice, developing a robust Go To Market Strategy is a critical step that shouldn’t be overlooked. This strategic approach will serve as your roadmap for introducing your services to your target audience and positioning yourself effectively in the market. Your Go To Market Strategy should encompass how you’ll reach potential clients, differentiate your practice from others, and communicate your unique value proposition. It’s about more than just advertising; it’s a comprehensive plan that includes your pricing strategy, your chosen marketing channels, and how you’ll build relationships within your community. Consider which platforms your ideal clients frequent, whether that’s social media, professional networks, or local community groups. Think about partnerships you could forge with other healthcare professionals or organisations. Remember, your strategy should be flexible enough to adapt as you learn more about your market and as your practice grows. By investing time in crafting a thoughtful Go To Market Strategy, you’ll be setting a solid foundation for attracting and retaining clients, ultimately contributing to the long-term success of your therapy practice.
Tuesday 26 November 2024 7pm – 9pm DST
Unlock the full potential of the Gordian Strategic Interviewing Model in our ultimate advanced refresher training. Develop expert ability to recognise linguistic markers of the cognitive styles and patterns in the model by enhancing your forensic interviewing approach and your detection of linguistic behaviours. This training will advance your therapeutic analytical skills to understand what clients are really telling you—and what they’re not.
Deborah Biderman’s wealth of experience as a trainer and assessor at IAP and supervisor, will assist you to deepen your understanding of the model’s crucial cognitive styles and patterns. Master’s student in Communication, Behaviour, and Credibility Analysis, Amanda Barber, brings a leading-edge academic background in strategic interviewing, forensic linguistics, and behaviour analysis, to home your interviewing and analysis craft.
This comprehensive training is designed to tangibly develop your therapeutic expertise and ability to rapidly and accurately, detect and discern hidden information in what your clients say and to enable you respond effectively and strategically in a clinical setting.
Overview
Time Allocation and Session Breakdown
- Total Duration: 2 Hours
- Facilitators:
- Deborah Biderman: Focuses on cognitive styles, Gordian checklist, managing therapists’ assumptions, and model consistency.
- Amanda Barber: Leads advanced analytics, objective interpretation, forensic interviewing and linguistics tips, and validity logic.
Workshop Structure
- Introduction and Objectives – (5 minutes)
- Led by Deborah and Amanda: Welcome, objectives, and agenda to set expectations and outline goals. Safe and Inclusive Environment: Set guidelines for open, respectful interaction. Real-Time Feedback and Q&A: Both facilitators provide on-the-spot feedback during activities for practical reinforcement.
- Note invitation to complete research study at the end of the training for additional CPD point.
Part 1: Refresher on Gordian Cognitive Styles and Patterns – (35 minutes)
- Led by Deborah (25 minutes): Concise review of cognitive styles, patterns, and distortions on the Gordian checklist, including varied manifestations with practical relevance.
- Interactive Examples (10 minutes): Group discussion with quick case examples, to help participants identify variations in cognitive styles.
- Learning Objective: Recognise and differentiate cognitive styles and distortions, considering context-specific manifestations.
Part 2: Analytics and Interpretation – Beyond the How Question – (30 minutes)
- Introduction to the How Question (10 minutes) – Led by Deborah
- Importance of effective how questions in guiding strategic interviewing, with examples of strong and ineffective how questions.
- Advanced Forensic Analysis Techniques (10 minutes) – Led by Amanda
- Amanda discusses the dynamic nature of communication in forensic interviewing, including how question framing impacts responses.
- Scenario Analysis (10 minutes) – Facilitated by Amanda
- Practical exercise: Participants analyse statements initially without context, then with full context to discuss how interpretations change. Ending with reflection on shifting perceptions.
- Learning Objective: Strengthen analytical adaptability and recognise context’s influence on interpretations.
Part 3: Managing Bias and Ensuring Consistency with the Model – (20 minutes)
- Bias Recognition and Adherence to the Model (10 minutes) – Led by Deborah
- Common bias traps and emphasis on sticking to model markers.
- Examples in Group Supervision (10 minutes): Deborah and Amanda share examples to illustrate bias influence and objective assessment.
- Learning Objective: Develop awareness of personal biases and reinforce adherence to model consistency.
Part 4: Advanced Forensic Analytics and Validity Assessment – (30 minutes)
- Logic Devices and Validity Assessment (15 minutes) – Led by Amanda
- Amanda introduces tools for assessing statement validity, distinguishing between helpful and unhelpful information. Links examples back to cognitive styles and distortions to demonstrate logical application.
- Interactive Group Exercise (15 minutes): Amanda facilitates an exercise for participants to assess the validity and logic of statements using cognitive markers.
- Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways: Final summary of key points and encouragement to apply workshop insights in practice.
- Learning Objective: Equip participants with advanced techniques to evaluate validity and apply structured logic to therapeutic analysis.
Research Invitation:
Participants invited to participate in research and a brief explanation of how to undertake the questionnaire provided by Amanda.
Note: Post-workshop feedback requests will be sent via email, allowing the full two hours for content delivery and practical engagement.
