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CONNECTIONS In this issue NZPsS News - CLICK to access • • • • • • •

Thinking of our members Member subscriptions Working on your behalf Review of NZ health strategy workshop Prof Stuart Carr honoured Items for Psychology Aotearoa Institute and Branch News

Professional Issues • • • •

Ethics Matters CCP- Personal comment & Board response Coping with client suicide – guideline Counselling Psychology -grandparenting

Student Space •

From your Student Rep

Conference Professional Development Membership Notices News Bytes & Resources Other PD Opportunities Events Calendar Advertising Workshop flyers

NZPsS NEWS Thinking of our members Winter has brought challenges for many of our members with flooding and road slips in Dunedin and in the Central North Island. These types of events can be disruptive and stressful. We send our warm wishes to our members and their whanau and hope that life is showing signs of returning to normal.

Member Subscriptions- now due Thank you to everyone who has paid their member subscriptionsyour prompt payment is much appreciated. It is easy to pay online….click on the link in the email that was sent to you on 2nd June. If you require a copy of the email/invoice please contact Donna at [email protected] The winner of the $200 NZPsS PD voucher for paying the subs by 1 July is Margaretanne Roger. Congratulations!

Working on your behalf- President Kerry Gibson There are a number of exciting developments occurring in the Society which I would like to tell you about and to invite you to give comments and feedback on the issues which matter to you. Some of us have been talking in various forums about our concerns that employers and the public could be better informed about what psychologists have to offer.

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Policy makers in particular appear to be unaware of the breadth of skills and the valuable contribution that psychologists can make. This impacts on the services available to clients as well as the opportunities that psychologists have to contribute at the level that they are capable of. To help us advocate more effectively for the value of psychologists, the Society has recently commissioned a report from psychologist Michelle Levy to look at the psychology workforce and health policy issues impacting on their work. Amongst other issues, this report has identified a paucity of workforce data being collected on psychologists and a lack of workforce planning. From the data available, there is a concerning underrepresentation of Māori and Pasifika psychologists, and male psychologists make up only one third of our profession. Other issues identified in the report challenge us to articulate and demonstrate the unique contribution and specialist skills that psychologists bring to health priorities in a multi-disciplinary primary health care environment where wellness and prevention are key. Those working in education, corrections, addiction services and other areas will also recognise the importance of policy makers understanding and making full use of the skills of psychologists to the benefit of our clients. We are aware that key advocacy messages based on narratives of success can have a greater influence on policy makers than complaints about deficits. We would like to invite you to tell us about your successes and innovations that demonstrate the particular contribution of psychologists. A half page description of successful interventions which you think would be of interest to health and wellbeing policy makers in your area of practice would be very welcome. You can make contact with me at [email protected] To make psychologists more visible in the public arena, we have also decided to hold a “Psychology Week” 9-13 November to Page 1

let the public know about what psychologists can offer them. You will be contacted by your Branch or Institute about this.

Review of the New Zealand Health Strategy - Planning Workshop 20 June, 2015 - Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand, Wellington On 20 June the Ministry of Health hosted the second in a series of consultations focused on updating of the New Zealand Health Strategy. The existing Health Strategy was published in 2000. The meeting was attended by approximately 200 managers, senior practitioners, representatives from health related services, etc., and followed a meeting on 23 May when participants generated themes for the reviewers to consider. The meeting was chaired by Chai Chuah (Director-General of Health) with presentations by those leading different sections of the review within the Ministry: Don Gray (Business Policy), Sue Suckling (Capability and Capacity), and Murray Horn (Funding). The format for each session was an ‘executive summary’ of the key issues identified and then workshopping focused on generating feedback on the key points raised by each presenter. Unfortunately, the limitations on time meant that the presentations were cursory and tentative, and the group activities took place in an information vacuum. Despite this some general themes emerged. 1. We must operate on the basis of there being no more money for health services. Currently Vote: Health receives $16bn, which is 20% of the governments total spending. 2. The tentative vision is: Support all New Zealanders to live well, stay well, get well. 3. The core areas identified at present are: • Investing in our future by funding health and welfare for children and families • Building systems around people’s lives and supporting them to live well

• Treating people as active partners in their health and well-being • Think/operate as a single system in a high trust environment with clear accountability • Nurture and invest in leadership and capability throughout the system • Spend on innovation and improvement There was a clear focus on de-emphasising secondary and tertiary level health services. That is, accentuating the focus of services onto primary care settings, engagement with the not-for-profit sector, and improving coordination with other sectors, e.g., social, welfare, justice, education, to improve health outcomes and to support wellness. All the presenters highlighted a transition from activitybased funding to outcome-based funding. This was linked to the emphasis on collaboration and innovation, working together and using evidence-supported practice to improve performance and achieve better outcomes. Prevention and early intervention as a strategy was mentioned more than once. Other emerging themes were those of equity and access. This involved hearing the preferences of each service user and offering them choices. It will be interesting to see how the Ministry is going to achieve this. There was a focus on ‘citizens’ (a John Key word) rather than ‘professionals’ with an acknowledgment that while there are gaps in the professional workforce these are not the most important deficits to resolve. That is, it is not which practitioners are available and in what numbers, but how they are working. It appears that the workforce development effort may be shifting towards preparing those employed within the health workforce to change their practices and models of care, along with supporting the development of non-clinical roles. Each of the presenters also mentioned the importance of finally implementing a sector-wide Information & Communicative Technology (ICT) e-records system which allowed agencies to share health information, with the possibility of a level of integration across sectors. The internal review groups within the Ministry have to

report back to the Director-General by the end of June, with the overall review report going to the Minister in mid-July. Dr John Fitzgerald FNZPsS Director of Professional Development

Items for Psychology Aotearoa We welcome your opinion pieces, news items and articles for Psychology Aotearoa. Submissions which require peer review need to be with us by 1 September and all other submissions by 1 October for the November edition. Click http://www.psychology.org.nz/publications-media/ psychology-aotearoa for submission guidelines and for more information contact co-editor Pamela Hyde at [email protected]

Professor Stuart Carr honoured for his work to reduce global poverty Congratulations to NZPsS member Stuart Carr who has received international accolades for his research into reducing global poverty. He was awarded a Fellowship to the Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology at its annual conference in Philadelphia. Stuart was commended as “a thought leader and key driving force for the evolution of Humanitarian Work Psychology which promotes humanitarianism and social advocacy on a global scale.” Stuart has recently been in South Africa, under a Memorandum of Understanding with Tshwane University of Technology, working with its Department of People Management and Development on living wages in South Africa and New Zealand, and their contribution towards poverty reduction. He is also working with the Kliptown Youth Programme, a local organization, which enables education for children from the Kliptown Squatter Camp in Soweto. Stuart was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand last year. Source: The NZ Herald 19 June, 2015 Page 2

Institute and Branch News The Institute of Health Psychology is proud to host a cultural competence workshop: Working with Māori Clients: Practical skills in health psychology 14th August 2015, 9.30am – 4pm in Auckland Facilitators: Amber Logan and Eva Morunga This workshop is FREE for IHP members but there are limited places. This is a workshop focussing on practical skills for working with Māori clients and whānau. The topics will include: - Working with Māori clients in clinical settings - The practical application of Māori models of wellbeing - Working within cultural protocols and paradigms - Health Psychology and te ao Māori (the Māori world) - Common problems and concerns Click here for more information and registration.

In response to our members’ survey in June 2015, we are presenting Jasbindar Singh’s evidence-based interactive session on authentic leadership in Auckland, September 28, 5:30-7:00pm, and Christchurch, September 30, 10:30-12:00pm Soft Skills Make Hard Business Sense Objectives: - Gain a high level understanding of IQ/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)/Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) in the context of authentic leadership development - Learn a holistic model for leadership engagement which

includes a focus on two facets of emotional intelligence (EQ/EI): self-awareness and emotional awareness of others. - Highlight the link between emotional intelligence, leadership and employee/team engagement by presenting a case study on coaching Click here for more information and registration.

INSTITUTE of CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

The Institute of Clinical Psychology is presenting: The

Developing Brain and the Neuroscience of Memory and Trauma

Presenter: Pieter Rossouw 20 & 21 July 2015, Auckland 23 & 24 July 2015, Queenstown. See Page 13 for details.

Wellington branch NZPsS Wellington Branch presents: Change in Cognitive Therapy: What’s a Client to Think? By Ian M. Evans, Professor Emeritus, Massey University Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 5:30 - 7:30pm at the The New Zealand Psychological Society National Office, Level 7, Grand Annex, 84 Boulcott Street, Wellington Several different brands exist under the cognitive therapy label: Ellis’s Rational-Emotive (Behaviour) Therapy, Beck’s classic Cognitive Therapy and recent updates, Young’s Schema Therapy, Linehan’s Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Teasdale and others’ MindfulnessBased Cognitive Therapy, and Hayes’s Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Each claims an evidence base, so how to choose between them, or do we need to? How do these approaches differ, if at all? Do they have a common understanding of how cognitive change occurs and how that leads to client improvement? Click here for more information and registration.

Otago branch The Otago-Southland Branch invites you to ‘ The beer facts ’- An evening tour of Emerson’s brewery This is a unique opportunity to hear Chris O’Leary, Manager, on the history and making of Emerson’s beers, see where it all happens and sample some of their products. For more information click here.

Bay of Plenty branch The Bay of Plenty Branch of the New Zealand Psychological Society invites you to a PSYCHOLOGY CAREERS EXPO where: Lecture Theatre H110, Tauranga Campus of the University of Waikato when: 25 August 2015, 1.30-3.30pm Click here for more information.

Waikato branch The Waikato Branch would like to invite their members to their Annual General Meeting. Tuesday, 11 August 2015 5:30-7:30 pm St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest 5:30: Gathering with refreshments 5:45: AGM 6:00: Guest Speaker 7:00: Informal networking and discussion Click here for more information.

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New Zealand Psychologists Board decision guidelines relating to parts 3 and 4 of the HPCA Act, which was adopted on the 21st of May 2015: “If the alleged conduct occurred outside of the psychologist’s professional role, then when objectively viewed is it of a sufficiently serious Ethics Matters nature or is it manifestly incompatible with a person’s registration as a psychologist? If so, it can constitute conduct Our online presence as psychologists - Part 2 with professional ramifications. That conduct will also be In the June column I raised conduct which would tend to bring the profession into public the issue of the privacy of disrepute and to lessen the community’s confidence in the psychologists given the access profession of psychology.” that our clients and potential So how do we then balance the public nature of social clients have to online media and our freedom to participate in the online information about us on the sharing of our lives with friends and family with the Internet. I have had some private nature of the therapeutic relationship which is wonderful feedback on this entrenched in the work we do? topic and want to thank the readers who emailed me with I have found a few useful guidelines online and would appreciate feedback on whether you think these are their own dilemmas and thoughts on this matter. useful or to add your suggestions - elizdupreez@gmail. In summarising the questions and comments that were com. I have added the references for the articles at the sent to me it seems as if psychologists have two reactions end of the column. – one of caution and the other of irritation and feeling Guidelines for managing your online presence trapped by ever-increasing boundaries in their lives. Psychologists have had negative experiences of clients 1. The first and most important step is to become aware obtaining information about them on the Internet, and of your own online presence. Run a Google search using or interpreting this information without the context on yourself regularly, using different combinations of in which it occurred or was posted - making them more your name. aware and cautious of posting online information. On the 2. Sign up for “Google Alerts.” This service allows you other hand there are also psychologists who feel that we to monitor the Internet for any mention of your own might become so policed that we choke the individuality name and is a good way to discover who sees what out of ourselves. These psychologists feel that we should about you on a regular basis (http://www.google. have the freedom to be ourselves on the Internet, and com/alerts) only respond when an actual complaint is made, or 3. Ask a trusted colleague, who is not a friend on social a question is raised. I suspect that the solutions lies media, to do an online search under your name and somewhere between these two positions – being aware to let you know what they can see, and what their that what we post online can most probably be accessed impressions are about the “online” you. by the public and that this information will inevitably be read without the whole context, and to find ways in which 4. Be mindful of the fact that there is a good chance that everything that you post online can be accessed we can still maintain an online social life without feeling by clients and the public, despite the reassurance as if Big Brother is watching us. that your privacy settings will protect you against To once again remind readers why this is relevant to our this. Privacy policies change regularly – for example, practice as psychologist I include the statement in the

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Facebook’s privacy policy is almost 6000 words long and has distinct privacy options for each feature on the site, which are frequently updated and changed. 5. Because of the regular change in privacy settings, refrain from commenting online on you practice, clients or clinical interaction. 6. Be mindful not to post anything that could bring the profession in disrepute. A good strategy is to imagine your licencing authority having access to your profile, and whether you are comfortable for them to view this. Research on this topic has found that health professionals often participate in social media and post potentially unprofessional content such as photos of being intoxicated, provocative photos or discussions of their clinical experiences or dilemmas. 7. Requests by clients to connect online should be discussed in session and generally refused, unless it is from a professional page with educational material posted online. 8. Lastly, develop a proactive approach to potential online disclosures which includes a face-to-face conversation during the initial assessment or a statement in the intake form that addresses online communication in general. In response to my previous column, one reader suggested that “older” psychologists may benefit from professional development on boundary management in a digital age. I think that this is an excellent idea, not only for older clinicians, but also for the younger generation of psychologists who are joining the ranks every year and who are perhaps more likely to post a selfie that will be looked at with regret a few months later. The ethical principles that protect the privacy of clients and therapists, as well as the frame of the therapeutic relationship are essential ingredients that support the efficacy of the work we do. These ethical principles have not changed and we must continue to find ways to uphold the integrity of the psychology profession in a changing online world. Articles 1. Birky, I., & Collins, W. (2011) Facebook: Maintaining Page 4

Ethical Practice in the Cyberspace Age, Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 25:3, 193-203, doi: 10.1080/87568225.2011.581922 2. Tunick, R.A., Mednick, L. & Conroy, C. (2011) A Snapshot of Child Psychologists’ Social Media Activity: Professional and Ethical Practice Implications and Recommendation. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(6),440-447, doi: 10.1037/a0025040 3. Zur, O. (2012) Therapeutic Ethics in a Digital Age. Retrieved from http://www.psychotherapynetworker. org/magazine/currentissue/item/1740-therapeuticethics-in-the-digital-age Dr Elizabeth du Preez is a registered clinical and counselling psychologist and a lecturer on the Postgraduate Programme in Counselling Psychology at AUT. She has a special interest in professional ethics and clinical supervision and maintains a small private practice in Auckland.

The current CCP process: a personal comment It’s painful to be critical of a process when it is administered by peers you both like and respect, and consult with from time to time. As well, it takes a certain faith when those peers (our Board) have authority over career, practice, and future. For the 2014-15 year I was one of the 20% sampled for a C.C.P. audit: a process that I thought I understood, and which I support the existence of, in some guise. I failed the process. I received a polite letter telling me so, giving me a practising certificate, and informing me that I would be sampled again for the 2015-16 year. It’s hard not to interpret that letter from the Board as saying (the deep meaning) that my failure, in their process, provides the Board with no faith or confidence in my competency (or perhaps just a little faith, as I can still practise).

What do you do when you get that letter? I had a mix of thoughts and feelings: upset, fatalistic, offended, surprised, concerned, et al. But I know that what I couldn’t do was complain or appeal. I was informed that I’d failed because of “minimalist reflection”. Perhaps in their terms it was “minimalist reflection”; meaning a succinct recording of reflection? More on that later. I’d thought, up to this time, that the point of C.C.P. was to ascertain that a practitioner was sufficiently involved in the profession and posed no risks to the public; i.e. was safe to practise. Even now those seem to be the main reasons, and good reasons, to have a C.C.P. However, I thought I’d demonstrated this, both in real life and in the documentation sent to the Board. I’d taken the C.C.P. process seriously and attempted to follow the process, although I have to admit to a lifelong problem with marching in time. So bear with me here… In the year in question, what had I done that might demonstrate professional involvement or “fitness”? • Co-written a research paper published in an academic journal; • Been the Ethical Issues Committee Convenor for the NZPsS and provided helpdesk support to a score or so of colleagues; • Fronted a well-received seminar on ethical practice issues, and also co-presented on the same topic at the NZPsS conference; • Attended workshops and guest lectures for PD; • Been a member of the local NZPsS branch committee; • Been made a Fellow of the Society; • Chaired a C.C.P. process for the Board; • Chaired a reference group for a postgraduate psychology course And so on, all noted to the Board … and apparently insufficient to give confidence in competence. I also enjoyed supervision from a skilled and experienced colleague, with our meetings logged. This

log was forwarded to the Board along with the C.C.P. documentation, but all these matters were apparently still not adequate to provide the Board with confidence in my competence or safety. My “reflections were minimalist” so I was failed. Perhaps I should suck it up and shut up? I have for a while, but came to think that if I didn’t provide personal comment on this unhappy experience, then my own ethics would be a bit like the sound of one hand clapping… So, I have reflected. “How could I have done better, thought more, satisfied the process?” I still enjoy this work, and find it satisfying, but should I read the wind and move on? I asked some colleagues. To my surprise several of those I talked to had also failed the process at some time. They kindly sent me their ‘before’ and ‘after’ (fail and pass) reflections. Some I envied, as I would have difficulty expressing such cogent and lengthy (compared to my efforts) reflections. Others didn’t fit my values, views, or work. So what could I reflect upon that was not covered in our supervision sessions? A lot of what I do has evolved into governance type work. Could I reflect, in writing, on the niceties of performance appraisals and K.P.I.s; on efficient ways to run interview processes; on how better to re-structure the Board of a small D.H.B.-funded health provider; on the intricacies of Reader/Writer assessments; on supervision priorities? Somehow writing at length on these topics, or conjuring up issues that I hadn’t experienced but might want to reflect upon, seems either lacking in value or propriety. And I’m not going to record written reflections on any helpdesk issue, as they are discussed in confidence and often need to be at armslength from the Board. After consideration, I come back to a choice between my “minimalist reflections” (which were sincere), or producing something that isn’t genuinely pertinent to my practice or from the heart. And I won’t do that, to jump through some hoop, or to tick some box for this particularly structured process. Page 5

There may well be a personal cost to that conclusion. But after thinking enough is enough, sometimes you have to draw a line in the sand. I believe that psychologists have to trust their judgement, ideally while trying to improve in an ongoing way, and using a growth mindset to reach solutions for the people we work with and for. My choices here are limited. The Board kindly offered coaching to assist me to succeed at their process; but achieving a pass mark, through this process, by using a provided template, is what would constitute a personal failure for me. I hope we all have our lines in the sand, the boundaries over which we won’t step. So I’m going to be honest again to the process as I see it, and to myself, when audit time arrives next year. It may be that my line in the sand means farewell to this profession that I have so enjoyed and which has given me so much. I hope not. That may depend on the outcomes of the current C.C.P. review. In the meantime my own reflection has resulted in a view that has been experienced through a glass darkly. Jack Austin A response from the Board Jack’s experience of the CCP audit is similar to that of a small, but significant number of other practitioners who have provided us with feedback over the past five years. In response to that feedback we have made incremental improvements to the CCP process and documentation, and more recently launched the current major review of the CCP. It is clear, however, that despite our best efforts some confusion and misunderstanding remains, and so we will both continue and improve upon our efforts. To do that we need even more feedback, and want to assure practitioners that you have nothing to fear in sharing your thoughts with us. We hope that each and every one of you will take the opportunity to contribute to the current review (see our website for details and access to our online survey:

www.psychologistsboard.org.nz). It is important to us that the CCP is a programme that all psychologists value and find worthy of their time and energy. It was designed to support and encourage self-reflection in relation to the prescribed core competencies and, with the clear support of the profession, was meant to be more useful and meaningful than a simple listing of the courses and activities a practitioner engaged in over a given year (the “points” model). Instead the psychologist is directed to thoughtfully consider their unique needs and interests, and then pursue a more intentional course to competence maintenance. We have always been clear that not meeting the requirements of the CCP does not mean a psychologist is not competent to practise. The CCP audit was never intended to be a competence review – it only examines compliance with the CCP process. So in Jack’s case his “minimalist reflections” would have been a comment that his self-reflective review against the Board’s prescribed core competencies was not adequately documented, resulting in the lack of a transparent, clear thread of logic between his review, the goals he then set for the year, and the activities he undertook to achieve those goals. We are very concerned about the demoralising impact that can result from negative experiences such as Jack’s. This is one of the key reasons we are now proposing significant changes to the CCP. The Board wants to reduce the bureaucratic demands on practitioners while still supporting meaningful, intentional learning. Although most psychologists have found the CCP’s structured approach helpful, others have found it a hindrance. We believe that the proposed changes will greatly streamline the process, but the core steps (as proposed) are unchanged. The focus of the CCP will still be on a self-reflective process (with the support and input of a supervisor), leading to tailored, purposeful learning. We encourage any psychologist who has concerns about audits (past or future) to speak with us directly. We offer each audit participant a feedback form, and also welcome letters, emails, or phone calls. We are always open to constructive criticism, and in fact have only been able

to promulgate our current proposals as a result of such feedback. And please, don’t catastrophise any less-thanpositive feedback from the CCP auditors. We have always and will always take a supportive, positive approach to the audit process and we are keen to listen and to help. Finally, please note that the current consultation process closes on 31 July. Ngā mihi nui, Steve Osborne (CE and Registrar) New Zealand Psychologists Board

Development of a new best practice guideline The Psychologists Board is developing a best practice guideline on coping with a client suicide as noted in the Board’s recent Newsletter, June 2015. The Board is eager to get your preliminary views on what should be included in the guideline. You can email Anne Goodhead at [email protected] Counselling Psychologist Scope- Grand-Parenting Please note that the Psychologist Board has notified that grand-parenting into the counselling scope will only be accepted until 31 March 2016. See http://www. psychologistsboard.org.nz/what-s-new/what-s-new#GPCP for more information.

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Student Space From your student rep- Michele Blick Kia ora fellow students Executive Meeting I attended my first Executive meeting in June. I was warmly welcomed by the staff at National Office and by the other members of the Executive. As various topics arose throughout the meeting, it was evident that the student members of the Society are valued and their needs are considered. Thank you to the students who have been in touch and communicated their thoughts, ideas, concerns and issues. Please send me an email regarding anything you would like raised at the next meeting ([email protected]). I raised the concern of unpaid internships and the limited number available. The Society is very much aware of this situation and has been working for some years on this issue (refer to ‘Discussion Paper – Psychologist Workforce Development Issues: Trainee intern placements’ (May 2010) http://www.psychology. org.nz/about-nzpss/nzpss-submissions. The Society is currently working with the New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB), the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP) and the universities through the Psychology Workforce Group (PWG) to gain a national picture of psychology internships across the country. Establishing a clear national view of the current situation is the focus at present and will assist the PWG to work with Health Workforce New Zealand (HWNZ) towards ensuring sufficient numbers of paid internships. In addition, the Society is aware of the importance of the psychology workforce reflecting the diversity of New Zealand and is concerned about shortages of Māori and Pasifika psychologists. The PWG

is looking at this issue. The Society has continued to advocate on behalf of students regarding the cutting of post graduate student allowances. For a discussion of the impact of the cutting of student allowances on post and undergraduate students, Māori and Pasifika students, psychological services and workforce development, refer to ‘Submission on Post Graduate Student Allowances: The cutting of student allowances and the impact on psychological services’ (22 January 2014) and ‘Submission on Post Graduate Allowances’ (21 May 2012) http://www.psychology.org.nz/about-nzpss/ nzpss-submissions. Future Directions for Psychology in Aotearoa I was grateful for the opportunity to attend the NZPsS’s free workshop ‘Shifting leadership paradigms: From positional roles towards influence within a network’ which explored the changing role of leaders. Increasing leadership by psychologists has been identified as one of the key areas on which to focus to progress future directions for psychology.

Webinar- Escaping Death by Powerpoint Dryden Badenoch gives great tips and discusses the pitfalls for power point presentations in his 40min video. Click here http://www.psychology. org.nz/members-only/webinars (you need your member’s login).

CONFERENCE NEWS FOR NZPsS STUDENTS: All students who register for the full conference can attend a pre-conference workshop of their choice for free!!! Check the website for more information

Annual Conference The Annual Conference is at the end of next month. While you are a student, make the most of the discounted rates. There are various registration options for the conference and workshops. On Saturday morning (29th August) there will be a free student breakfast. This is a great opportunity to meet other students and I look forward to meeting some of you there. Ka kite Michele

Check out the 20% discount on the already low NZPsS student price for Professional Practice of Psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand -go to our online bookstore. Page 7

Conversations over Breakfast with John Briere The Institute of Clinical Psychology has organised this for their members at conference. Places are limited and you need to register for this breakfast when you register for conference. Date and time: Sunday morning, exact details to be advised. Programme The conference programme is available on the conference page of our website.

Our conferences receive very good feedback in regards to the quality of presentations, the choice of keynote speakers and last not least the opportunity to network. It’s a place to fuel your inspiration, open doors and broaden your horizons.

Keynote speakers John Briere, USA – Keynote: New Developments in the Treatment of Complex Trauma, click here for his bio and the keynote abstract. Saturday, 29 August

Dawn Darlaston-Jones, AU – Keynote: White voices Black spaces: Authenticity, legitimacy & place in a shared decolonisation project, click here for her bio and the keynote abstract. Sunday, 30 August

Julian Elliott, UK – Keynote: The dyslexia debate, click

here for his bio and keynote abstract. Saturday, 29 August

Willem Kuyken, UK – Keynote: Mindfulness-based

cognitive therapy: A promising approach to depression across the lifespan? Click here for his bio and keynote abstract. Monday, 31 August

Gerald Monk, USA – Keynote: Consumer-led perspectives and actions in delivering psychological services. Where are we heading? Click here for his bio and keynote abstract. Sunday, 30 August Barry Smith, NZ - Keynote: Māori ethics frameworks and

the research community: tensions and challenges. Click here for his bio and keynote abstract. Monday, 31 August

Conference workshops all on Friday 28 August Dryden Badenoch, NZ: Show, don’t tell, using psychology to make better presentations. Click here for the workshop abstract. John Briere, USA: Treating Complex Trauma in Older Adolescents and Young Adults. Click here for the workshop abstract. THIS WORKSHOP IS NEARLY FULL. Dawn Darlaston-Jones, AU: Morning (Practitioner): Theory into practice: Incorporating critical reflexivity and decolonisation theory into the therapeutic alliance; Afternoon (Educator): (Re)Constructing curriculum for decolonisation education in psychology. Click here for the workshop abstracts. Julian Elliott, UK: The dyslexia debate: The science, the politics, & the rhetoric. Click here for the workshop abstract. Willem Kuyken, UK: Compassion. Click here for the workshop abstract. Gerald Monk, USA: Rapprochement between Mental Health Peer Support Practitioners and Clinicians: The Road Ahead. Click here for the workshop abstract.

Registration Registration is available on our website. Click for online registration: http://www.psychology.org.nz/pd-events/ nzpss-events/#cid=884&wid=301 or here for the hard copy. Conference APP This year we will for the first time offer a Conference APP. This is also in response to the remit from last year’s AGM in regards to the Society’s efforts in developing sustainable business practices. A handbook will still be available to those who prefer it. Accommodation Check the conference page for accommodation providers in Hamilton. Some offer good discounts. For more information contact Heike [email protected]

Guest speakers Dr Nadine Kaslow, current president of the American Psychological Association; Dr Barry Parsonsons & JaneMary CastelfrancAllen and Alison Towns & Neville Robertson

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Membership Notices The names of applicants for Full Membership of the NZPsS (and their nominees) approved for ballot, are listed below. Under Rule 11.4, a member who objects to the election of any applicant shall lodge the objection in writing with the Executive Director within 21 days of receipt of this notice. Such objection shall be supported in writing by a second member. An unsupported objection made by one member will be considered only under exceptional circumstances. If no objections are received within the time allowed, these applicants will be confirmed as members of the Society.

Hōngongoi - July 2015 Members’ Ballot Full members

Ashley Bellingham Auckland MA (Hons) Psych, Massey University 2015 K Gibson/ J Fitzgerald Hannah Brown Lower Hutt

MA (Hons) Psych, Massey University, 2005 S Calvert/B Kennedy

Bernadette Cook Motueka

PG Dip Ed Psych, Massey University, 2002 R Talwar/ S Leitch

Wendy Higgs

Hawkes Bay BSc (Hons) Psych, Victoria University, 2010

S Dillon/ C Hunter

Juliette Horne

Auckland Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology), Auckland University, 2012 Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Health Psych), Auckland University, 2013 J Thomas/ L Hoyle

Brylee Lamb

Napier PGDip Clin Psych, Victoria University, 2012 S Dillon/ C Hunter

Rebecca Leith

Tauranga B Soc Sc, Waikato University, 2006; MSc (Hons) Psych, Massey University, 2010 O Arnold/ S Taveira

Anna Long Rotorua BSc(Hons), Waikato University, 2006 G Furstenburg/ T Furstenburg Matthew SM McDonald Gore

PhD Psychology, Otago University, 2015; PGDip Clin Psych, Otago University, 2013 I Wooles/ B Dixon

Kate Milburn

Upper Hutt

PGDip I/O Psych, Massey University, 2009; MSc (1st class honours) Psych, Massey University, 2007; BSc Psych, Massey University, 2002 S Kearney/ C Pezaro

Heidi Mulder

Te Aroha Master in Education (Educational Psychology) - MEd (EdPsych), Natal University South Africa, 1997 L Berresford/ H Norman

Clare Ryan Auckland B Health Sciences (Hons) Psych, Auckland University of Technology, 2008; M (Hons) Health Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, 2010; PG Dip Counselling Psych, Auckland University of Technology, 2011 L Barron/ E du Preez Corrections to last month’s full member ballot: Michelle Woodfield was listed as being from Whangamata, the correct location is Taupo. Reinstated Lisa Cherrington, Palmerston North Kristal Foster, Te Awamutu Johannes Roos, Palmerston North Mijke van Weert, Wanaka Subscriber Juliette Bowater, Porirua Temporary Subscriber Sarah Beck, Auckland Resigned Astrid Katzur Jay McLean Annemette Sorensen

Jonathon Ashe, Hamilton Andrew Barney, Auckland Shevon Barrow, Hamilton Jolinda Bidois, Rotorua Amanda Bockett, Christchurch Juliana Brown, Hamilton Rachel Cotter, Wellington Svetlana Feigin, Auckland Kate Ferris, Tauranga Darya Fedchuk, Wellington Jessica Gosche, Hamilton Susan Haldane, Havelock North Carmel Hancock, Blenhaim Tom Hume, Hamilton Rachel Hurren, Rolleston Kavita Jaduram, Auckland Emma Johnston, Auckland Katie Knapp, Palmerston North David Loxton, Christchurch Nasalifya Namwinga, Waikato Shahin Payam, Auckland Katherine Preston, Whakatane Stephanie McKay, Ashhurst Heather Perry, Cambridge Ryan Jim San Diego, Hamilton Danielle Smith, Hamilton Jessica Steadman, Rotorua Kirstin Tait, Wellington Penny Tipu, Invercargill Rochelle Trail, Auckland Jeanne van Wyk, Auckland

Institute Welcomes (ICP) Clinical Brylee Lamb, associate member, Napier Joanna E. Parry, full member, Dunedin Paris Williams, full member, Tauranga Melanie Woodham, full member, Auckland (ICJFP) Criminal Justice & Forensic Psychology Nick Farrelly, full member, Christchurch (ICounsPsy) Counselling Mark Chignell, full member, Dunedin Jessica Gu, student, Auckland (IHP) Health Tiare Tolks, full member, Auckland Student Welcomes Mary Abbott, Rolleston Page 9

NZPsS Professional Development The Institute of Clinical Psychology is proud to host:

The Developing Brain and the Neuroscience of Memory and Trauma Presenter: Pieter Rossouw 20 & 21 July 2015, Auckland 23 & 24 July 2015, Queenstown NZPsS hosted workshop:

Making the case for personalized psychotherapy

Presenter: Dr David Green, UK 3 November, Auckland 9 November, Wellington 12 November, Dunedin

See workshop flyers from page 13 Go to the website for more information about the training and to see updates: http://www.psychology. org.nz/pd-events/nzpss-events or contact Heike at [email protected] You can also register for all events online.

News Bytes & Resources Cyber bullying bill passes Parliament with massive majority MPs passed the Harmful Digital Communications Bill this week. The bill aims to reduce harm and protect victims of cyber bullying and online harassment. It introduces a new offence of inciting someone to attempt suicide – even if they don’t go through with it – that will be punishable by up to three years imprisonment. Source: Mental Health Foundation E-Bulletin I July, 2015

This section only features members’ articles that have an accessible link. Julia Rucklidge: http://www.everydayhealth.com/ columns/therese-borchard-sanity-break/the-surprisingrole-of-nutrition-in-mental-health/ Ruth Gammon: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ ED1507/S00053/wraparound-solution-needed-forfamily-violence.htm

Source: Mental Health Foundation E-Bulletin I July, 2015

A statistical meta-analysis of the wellbeing literature Eger, R.J., & Maridal, J.H. (2015). International Journal of Wellbeing, 5(2), 45-74. doi:10.5502/ijw.v5i2.4 The purpose of this study, which uses an empirical meta-analysis approach, is to assess the relative significance of the main factors of wellbeing discussed in the literature. Source: Mental Health Foundation E-Bulletin I July, 2015

National telehealth service provider announced Homecare Medical is the preferred provider for the new national telehealth service due to go live 1 November. You can still contact services using current phone numbers. The new service will integrate Healthline, Poisonline, Quitline, Gambling Helpline, Alcohol and Drug Helpline, the National Depression Initiative, and immunisation advice for the public. PlunketLine and 111 services will remain unchanged. Source: Mental Health Foundation E-Bulletin I July, 2015

Members in the News

A review of psychological research into the causes and consequences of poverty, which are significant risk factors in a wide range of psychological illnesses.

Infographic: How to support a loved one’s mental health (2015, May). US: National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Health Central. Practical ideas for how to support yourself or someone else with experience of mental illness.

What factors are associated with flourishing? Results from a large representative national sample (2015). Journal of Happiness Studies, 9647. Flourishing is the ultimate end-state in psychology and a key concept in the field of positive psychology research. Flourishers are those with both high levels of hedonic wellbeing and eudaimonic wellbeing. Although much research focuses on one or another of these domains, only a few investigate the comprehensive state of flourishing. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of flourishing and its association with sociodemographics, personality traits and situational factors. Source: Mental Health Foundation E-Bulletin I July, 2015

Source: Mental Health Foundation E-Bulletin I July, 2015

Psychological perspectives on poverty (2015, June). London: Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Page 10

PD Opportunities

Professional Development Database We are establishing a database with members who are interested in presenting workshops/seminars/webinars hosted by the Society. Please contact Heike if you are interested. [email protected]

Media database

We have established a database with Members we can contact to comment on psychology issues when the media makes contact with the Society and require subject experts. If you are not on our database, but would like to be added, we will send you the questionnaire to complete. Please contact Heike: pd@ psychology.org.nz

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Take your work with relationships to the next level. Enrol to learn how to lead couples away from disconnection or hostility to reengagement, collaboration and constructive conflict. New to NZ, this training will introduce you to the Developmental Model and give a whole new perspective on how and why people have relationship difficulties as well as a raft of tools to help them. Compatible with all other models of relationship therapy and suitable for both experienced and novice therapists, individual AND couple therapists. . Paula Dennan and Nic Beets are both Clinical Psychologists who each have over 20 years experience in working with relationship issues in a variety of models. The Foundation of RelationshipTherapy: Level 1 The Developmental Model Dates: 21 & 22 September 2015 Venue: Sorrento, One Tree Hill, Auckland Cost: $355 +GST Discounted price only for NZPsS members Information and Bookings: www.relationshiptherapyinc.com

Using psychological tests when diagnosing autism: A workshop for diagnosticians and test users Presented by Jenny Gibbs Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Child Development Centre, Waikato DHB and Tanya Breen Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice This two hour workshop, intended for diagnosticians and test users, is a facilitated discussion on important testing issues across New Zealand. The workshop will briefly overview of the recommended best practice, then have brief presentations from practitioners in child development, mental health and private practice on what tools and methods they actually use in diagnosis, and how useful they find various tools. The workshop is supported by NZCER, with examples of tests and manuals available for viewing. This workshop takes place at at the Altogether Autism conference on 22 July. Click here for more information: http://www.altogetherautism.org.nz/altogether-autismconference-2015-new/ Dear Society members The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) is scheduling in Sydney, 27th-29th November 2015, a bi-national regional conference, “BROKEN STRUCTURES, BROKEN SELVES: COMPLEX TRAUMA IN THE 21st CENTURY: Addressing Complex Trauma in children, adolescents, adults, families & society”. This landmark conference promises to be the largest conference ever convened by the ISSTD outside of North America. More information and registration can be found here: http://www.isst-d.org/default. asp?contentID=362 You are warmly invited to join us in Sydney for this unique event.

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Events Calendar NEW ZEALAND EVENTS **10 July - 25 November, 2015 NCCP Professional Supervision Workshops. For more information see http://www.nzccp. co.nz/events/workshops-and-seminars/nzccp-hosted-free-tomember-supervision-workshop/registration-for-professionalsupervision-workshop/ *24th and 25th July 2015, Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM), Nancy Williams: http://form.jotform.co/ form/42629248246864? *7-8 August, 2015 Christchurch Psychologists Working in Physical Health and Medical Settings: DHBs, PHOs, Private Practice. For more information click CHRISTCHURCH *17-28 August, 2015 Wellington World Congress on Center for violence (ICV) against Women, Youth, Control of Ebola Outbreak & HIV/AIDS. For more information please email icv.2015@ yandex.ru *31 August, 2015 Auckland, 1 September, 2015 Wellington, 4 September, 2015 Christchurch DSAS The Pain Paradox: Engagement, Aceptance and Processing in a New Paradigm for Trauma Therapy, John Briere. For more information please click here *2 September, 2015 Christchurch Safe Practice: The ethical-legal jungle: The interface of ethics and health information law. For more information please click here *7-9 September, Dunedin “Healthy people, healthy nation: Public health is everybody’s business”. For more information please see http://pha.org.nz/phaconference.html *21-23 September, 2015 Hamilton, The RANZCP 2015 NZ Conference. For more information please contact jill@outshine. co.nz *5-6 November, 2015 NZ Dementia Summit 2015, Wellington. For more information contact [email protected] *24-28 November 2015 Victoria University, Wellington ANZ ACBS 2015 Conference. For more information see ANZ ACBS *10-12 February 2016 Auckland 6th International Gambling Conference. For more information please see www. internationalgamblingconference.com OVERSEAS EVENTS *22-25 July 2015 Zurich, Switzerland 13th Conference on Psychological Assessment . For more information see http:// ecpa13.com

* July 23-25, 2015 International Conference on the Teaching of for Bipolar & Depressive Disorders Ltd 2015 Conference. Psychology, Vancouver, BC, Canada: http://www.kpu.ca/victop For more information please see http://www.asbdd2015. bipolardisorders.com.au/ *25-28 August, 2015 Canberra, Australia 25th TheMHS *9-12 November, 2015 Taipei, Taiwan 4th International Conference “Translating Best Practice into Reality”. For more Workshop on Psychological Intervention After Disasters. For information please see: http://www.themhs.org/ more information see here: www.iupsys.net *31 August - 1 September, 2015 Sydney and 3 -4 September, 2015 Melbourne Australia Masterclass Workshop with Michelle *18-20 November, 2015 5th Annual Conference on Neurology & Garcia Winner. For more information please contact erin.visser@ Epidemiology. For more information see http://www.icne2015. com/en/ spectrumspeech.com.au *27-29 November, 2015 Australia and New Zealand Regional *30 Aug - 2 Sep, 2015 Sarawak, Malaysia “9th World Psychotherapy Conference Asia 2015”. For more information see Conference: Broken Structures, Broken Selves:Complex Trauma in the 21st Century. For more information see http://www.isst-d. http://counselingmalaysia.com/ *8-9 September, 2015 Melbourne Australia Alzheimers Australia org/default.asp?contentID=362 Vic and COTA Victoria “Lets talk about S....” For more information *1-3 December, 2015 Cairns Queensland Australia 4th please see http://fightdementia.us4.list-manage1.com/track/cli Indigenous Health Conference. For more information plkesae ck?u=61fb5a8ed4c0c81d2551fb1cb&id=c00c3fb573&e=e1e71 see http://www.indigenousconferences.com/ 210aa *2-4 December, 2015 Prague IFMAD 15th Annual International *14 - 17 September, 2015 Wroclaw, Poland. Education Culture Forum on Mood and Anxiety Disorders. For more information & Society 2015. For more information see http://jecs.pl/ please see : http://www.ifmad.org/2015/ conferences/ecs-2015/ *14-17 January, 2016 Cannes France Worl Congress on *17-19 September 2015 Prague “World Psychological Forum Concurrent Pregnacy Loss. For more information see www. 2015 – Crossroads of Interdisciplinarity”. For more information wcrpl.com see www.wpforum.eu *30 March - 1 April, 2016 Kona, Big Island, Hawaii USA IFTA’s *29 September - 2 October, 2015 Vanuatu Faculty of Child and 24th World Family Therapy Congress. For more information Adolescent Psychiatry 2015 conference. For more information please see: http://www.ifta-congress.org/ please see http://www.child2015.com/registration/ *31 March - 4 April, 2016 Brazil 2nd World Conference on accommodation/ Personality. For more information please see http://www. perpsy2016.com/ *2-3 October, 2015 Izmir, Turkey IFTA’s 1st Intensive Family Therapy Institute. For more information please see www.ifta- *24 - 29 July 2016, Yokohama, Japan. “31st International congress.org Congress of Psychology’”. See www.icp2016.jp/index.html for *16-19 October, 2015 Cairo, Egypt World Congress of the more information. World Federation for Mental Health www.wfmh2015.com *28-30th September, 2015 IARMM 4th World Congress of Clincial Safety . *21-24 October, 2015 Jordan 4th Annual International Conference on Transgenerational Trauma:Communal Wounds and Victim Identities. For moer information please see http:// www.cbiworld.org/home/conferences/tt/ *22-24 October 2015 Copenhagen, Denmark 9th European Congress on Violence in Clincial Psychiatry. For more information see http://dmpublisher.nl/oud/archive.php?x=51 *6-8 November, 2015 Sydney Australasian Society Page 12

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INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANELISTS SOUGHT Based in Waihi, the Waihi Community Forum (WCF) is currently seeking to appoint 3 members to an Independent Review Panel (IRP). This panel is mandated under the recent Correnso Underground Mine consent conditions to act as an ombudsman on matters relating to the WCF Property Purchase Scheme and to provide mediation on contested property damage claims. The panel will, at times, be required to review and understand technical information, seeking clarification if required. The Panel’s functions are to: (a) make recommendations for the purchase of properties by the Consent holder (currently Newmont Waihi Gold) using specified guidelines to enable the WCF to administer the Property Purchase fund; and (b) carry out the functions specified within the Consent in respect to property damage claims. To demonstrate impartiality, potential candidates will:  not live, or own property, in Waihi;  not have any family or close friends in Waihi;  not own a business in, or have any economic ties to Waihi;  not be tied in any way to the real estate profession; and  not work for the Consent holder or the Hauraki District Council. In addition, potential candidates will:  be available to convene in Waihi at least 4-6 times per year, and be available for meetings as and when required;  have experience in at least one of the required skills detailed below; and  have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Required skills Potential candidates will be able to satisfactorily demonstrate one or more of the following skills sets:  experience in carrying out binding arbitration resolution, specifically relating to property damage claims in accordance with New Zealand laws;  an in-depth knowledge of structural engineering;  an in-depth knowledge of New Zealand law and particularly legal processes applicable to property claims;  an in-depth understanding of clinical psychology; and  experience in mediation and conflict resolution. Remuneration IRP members will be paid for their time at an amount to be negotiated. To view the Consent and the Property Purchase Guidelines please go to www.waihicommunityforum.co.nz (‘Property' page). For further information or to apply please email [email protected] or write to: WCF Coordinator, PO Box 54, Katikati, 3166 Applications close: 31st August 2015

Workshop flyers

The Developing Brain and the Neuroscience of Memory and Trauma Dr Pieter Rossouw 20-21st July 2015 in Auckland, 9.00am - Sorrento in the Park, 670 Manukau Rd, Royal Oak 23-24th July 2015 in Queenstown, 9.00am- Rydges Queenstown, 38-54 Lake Esplanade The NZPsS Institute of Clinical Psychology are very excited to provide advanced news of our workshops for July 2015 in Auckland and Queenstown where Dr Pieter Rossouw will be presenting a 2 day workshop on ‘The Developing Brain and the Neuroscience of Memory and Trauma’. Pieter provides generic training in the field of applied neuroscience for clinicians from many different professional backgrounds – general psychologists, school counsellors, social workers, mental health nurses, general practitioners etc. This particular workshop is specifically designed for clinical psychologists with significant emphasis on advanced strategies. He will briefly recap the key neural principles but focuses much more in this workshop on advanced treatment strategies and skills from clinical perspective to maximise treatment outcomes for practitioners. The workshop is an interactive activity with case presentations and interactive discussions to enhance skills based learning. The psychological and neurobiological effects of trauma have significant implications for well being. Theoretical and treatment modalities for trauma have been the focus of study for many researchers. Recent discoveries in neurobiology have changed the landscape of theory and treatment of Psychological Trauma. These discoveries assisted with our understanding of neural processes, memory and neural communication. Clarity about these concepts

assists clinicians towards more effective interventions with clients suffering from the aftermath of trauma. This workshop will focus on recent neurobiological research and current theories into neural development and key neural changes of the developing brain. The role of relevant neural structures (pons and brainstem; limbic structures – thalamus, amygdala, hypothalamus and hippocampus; frontal cortical structures and prefrontal cortical structures) are explored in terms of memory systems and the effect of trauma. The key building block of the brain (the neuron) and its action of communication (the synapse) are discussed in terms of memory and trauma. This is complimented with an overview of the role of key neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, adrenalin, dopamine, cortisol and beta-endorphins) in the communication process, memory, and the implications in relation to trauma. These neurobiological findings have significant implications for therapeutic interventions. In light of a clearer understanding of current research, effective intervention strategies are explored to address the psychological and neurobiological effects of: • Adult survivors of childhood trauma • Impaired memory systems as result of trauma • Nature related trauma • Interpersonal trauma • Vicarious trauma in terms of the neurobiological effects and psychological implications of violation of attachment, control, self-esteem and meaning of life.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr Pieter J. Rossouw, MAPS; MCClin; QCA

Pieter Rossouw is the Director of the Mediros Unit for Neuropsychotherapy (provides training in Neurobiology and Neuropsychotherapy). He also teaches at the University of Queensland in the School of Psychology and the School of Social Work and Human Services and is the Director of the Master of Counselling Program. Currently he is involved in full time teaching and research in the fields of neurobiology and neuropsychotherapy as well as clinical training for clinicians, psychologists and general practitioners. Pieter has been in private practice for the past 25 years and holds Honours Degrees in Philosophy and Psychology, a Master Degree in Clinical Psychology and a PhD. Pieter was a Professor in Clinical Psychology at in South Africa (University of the Free State) and also taught at Universities in Canada, the USA and Holland. Pieter specialises in Neuropsychotherapy and is an expert in anxiety and mood disorders. He has published 6 Scientific Books and 60 scientific articles. He has been involved in research in extensive clinical trials and presented research papers at 40 International Conferences worldwide. Pieter’s latest book – BrainWise Leadership was published in Oct 2013 and is co-authored with Connie Henson. He is a member of the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies, He is the Chief Editor of the International Journal for Neuropsychotherapy and member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Psychiatry; the Journal of Psychology and Clinical Psychiatry and of The Neuropsychotherapist.

TIMES: 9.00am -4.30pm first day with morning and afternoon tea breaks and lunch (10.30am m/tea, lunch 12.30, 3pm a/tea), no afternoon tea on second day and finish at 4pm. ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE: http://www.psychology.org.nz/pd-events/ nzpss-events/#cid=884&wid=301 REGISTRATION Name ........................................................................................................ City ........................................................................................................... E-Mail ....................................................................................................... Phone ....................................................................................................... Auckland , 20 & 21 July Queenstown, 23 & 24 July

PAYMENT/ TAX INVOICE All prices are GST Inclusive - GST Number 42-486-864 includes m/and a/tea and lunch ICP member

$250.00

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$480.00

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$590.00

NZPsS Student

$180.00

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I accept the booking conditions Once payment for your registration has been processed you will receive a confirmation letter. If you do not receive a letter within two weeks of registering please contact the Professional Development Coordinator: [email protected]

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The New Zealand Psychological Society is proud to host:

Making the case for personalized psychotherapy A one day workshop presented by David Green, UK Auckland 3/11, Wellington 9/11 & Dunedin 12 November 2015

Free registration for Auckland university PG Psych students; Massey (in Wellington only) and Otago PG Psych students. The Evidence-based treatment movement has delivered a number of significant benefits for example the identification of harmful brands of psychological therapy (Lilienfeld 2007). However we remain far from finding the holy grail of “what works for whom” at the level of the individual (Fonagy 2010). What might characterize a truly personal approach to psychotherapeutic practice? Informed choice. For a potential client to make a considered decision about the treatment strategy she would want her therapist to adopt two basic requirements must be met. Firstly there need to be a range of credible local options from which to choose and secondly most consumers will appreciate a trustworthy guide to help them weigh the available scientific evidence for and against the alternatives on offer. While the first criterion could theoretically be met by a service that employed a number of specialist practitioners each of whom operated within a single model, advocates of a “pluralistic” approach to therapy(Cooper and McLeod 2012) argue against the production of one-trick professional ponies and for more flexible training schedules. It is notoriously difficult to find a fully informed and unbiased commentator in the field of psychotherapy outcome research but some appraisals manage to strike a convincing balance (eg Marcus et al 2014) Psychotherapy as a responsive exercise. Rather than construe psychological treatment as the systematic application of tried and trusted procedures a personalized stance emphasizes the ongoing conversation between treater and treated as the two parties search for the most productive way of working together. The emphasis is more on relationships that work than on efficacious treatment packages (Norcross 2002). Equal importance is ascribed to minimizing the interpersonal behaviours that are associated with deterioration and drop-out in therapy (Castonguay et al 2010) The centrality of the treatment contract. There is strong empirical support for the belief that establishing an agreed and mutually understood set of expectations about what the goals of a person’s treatment should be is the solid foundation on which the therapeutic alliance is based (Tryon and Winograd 2002).Of course not all clients can easily articulate their aspirations and not all their ambitions will be realistically achievable but upfront negotiation is the only place to start even if initial plans need subsequent revision. Tracking progress. Rather than rely exclusively on their clinical

judgment therapists are encouraged to use some brief form of tracking measure with which they can solicit feedback from clients about the effectiveness of their efforts (Lambert 2010). While most of the evidence that supports the collection of this “practice-based evidence” relates to symptomatic improvement there is also a sound theoretical justification for soliciting feedback on clients’ experience of individual therapy sessions (Duncan et al 2004).A recent development of this principle, the therapy personalization form (Bowens and Cooper 2012) provides twenty constructs against which clients can rate the fit of the treatment they receive to their individual needs and preferences Idiographic measurement. If treatment is to be tailored to the unique characteristics of the individual it follows that whatever measure is employed to assess progress should also be personally designed to match that person’s circumstances. There is a long tradition of idiographic single-case research in psychology on which clinicians can draw (Haynes et al 2009) as well as a few pragmatic quick fixes that have evolved from that tradition which might appeal to the time-pressed practitioner (Green 2015) Careful interpretation of results. Idiographic measures by their very nature do not provide normative data against which to compare a client’s progress so judgments about whether treatment goals have been achieved require careful consideration and, by preference, triangulation against more than one form of evidence. As if that challenge were not enough the next challenge of working out whether any movement, for good or ill, can be attributed to therapy is even more fraught with risk (Lilenfeld et al 2014).No one ever suggested that measuring change was easy (Cronbach and Furby1970).

About the presenter David Green qualified as a clinical psychologist in 1977 and his subsequent therapeutic work has been predominantly with young people and their families. He was Clinical Director of the Doctoral Training Programme at the University of Leeds UK from 1988 to 2010. His own doctorate awarded in 1977 was entitled “Investigating the Core Skills of Clinical Supervision: A Qualitative Analysis” and he has published a number of papers and book chapters relating to clinical supervision. His theoretical affiliations are primarily to Personal Construct Theory and



Systemic family therapy, but he will happily pinch a decent idea from anywhere. David has also co-written two books: The Child Within. Taking the Young Person’s Perspective by Applying Personal Construct Psychology (2007) with Richard Butler Maximising the Benefits of Psychotherapy. A Practice-based Evidence Approach (2012) with Gary Latchford He currently has a part-time clinical position in the Occupational Health service of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and remains an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Leeds. In his independent practice David undertakes a range of training and legal commissions.

Workshop timetable: 9.00am registrations 9.30am workshop start 11-11.15am morning tea 12.45-1.45pm lunch 3.15 - 3.30pm afternoon tea 5.00pm workshop finishes

Online registration available here: http://www.psychology.org.nz/pd-events/nzpssevents/#cid=884&wid=301

Venues

Auckland: The University of Auckland Tamaki campus, Building 730, the Function Hall (Room 220), 261 Morrin Road, Saint Johns Wellington: Massey University, Executive Suite 5B14, Block 5, 14, Wallace Street Dunedin: Otago University, William James Building Seminar Room, Room 103, 275 Leith Walk REGISTRATION & TAX INVOICE

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Auckland - 3 November Wellington - 9 November Dunedin - 12 November Booking Conditions: Places confirmed only upon receipt of registration and full payment. If your employer is paying for your registration please ensure your payment is referenced with your surname. Cancellation: Up to 14 working days before event – refund less 20% administration fee. Less than 14 working days before event – no refund but named substitutes will be accepted if the Society is notified. The NZPsS reserves the right to cancel the workshop, with not less than 10 days notice, should there be insufficient registrations.

I accept the booking conditions Signed ..................................................................................... Date ........................................................................................ Once payment for your registration has been processed you will receive a confirmation letter. If you do not receive a letter within two weeks of registering please contact the Professional Development Coordinator: [email protected]

scan and email completed form to: [email protected] or fax to: 04 4734889 or post to PO Box 25271, Featherston St, Wellington 6146

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NZPsS Student

$50.00

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Auckland Uni, Massey (in Wgtn only) and Otago PG Psych students

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