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Delving Deeper: Protection from Psychological Injury

(CPD Guide: 3 EW, PM) Nick Valentine, Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, is in Hobart to discuss ways to protect yourself against psychological injury (burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma) in your work. The session draws upon the work of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Nick will also share the latest research and methodology in relation to mental health in the legal profession.

CPD: 3 point (EW, PM)
Format: In-person only
Recorded: No
Time: 1.30-5pm, Thursday 25 July 2024

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(CPD Guide: 3 PM, PS) Nick Valentine, Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, is in Hobart to work with you on recognising and improving ways to work with your teams. The session draws upon the latest research and methodology in relation to effective leadership in the legal profession.
Workshop outline

Enhance knowledge & understanding regarding:

  • Psychological injuries - including burnout, compassion fatigue and / or vicarious trauma

  • Effective mindfulness techniques and strategies

  • The science of the body and the brain in relation to stress, sub/optimal functioning and ‘survival mode’ – and the risks and implications for legal professionals

  • The early somatic, cognitive, emotional and behavioural warning signs to suggest emerging psychological injury / injuries

  • Practical skills to mindfully track and regulate arousal, and manage the early signs / symptoms of psychological injuries

  • Effective body based resources & strategies, to help self and other

Explore self care skills, including mindfulness & somatic resources to:

  • Be practiced and used in real time and via new rituals

  • Increase self awareness, distress tolerance, regulation capacity (i.e., of Central Nervous System Arousal), and the overall sense of self control & optimal functioning while working in a highly stressful environment

This workshop draws upon the latest research and methodology in relation to mental health in the Australian workforce. It will also draw upon the work of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

Presenter
Nick Valentine is an experienced Clinical Counsellor, Workshop Facilitator, and Senior Consultant working independently in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (since 2014). He is a Level 4 member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), and a member of the Australian College of Clinical Counsellors (since 2012). Nick is a trauma-informed and extensively trained Mental Health Clinician. In addition to his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Behavioural Science and Psychology, his training includes; Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Levels 1 and 2), Internal Family Systems (Level 1), Gottman Therapy (Level 2), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (Externship), and Hakomi Embodied Awareness Relationship Training (HEART). 

​Nick started his career working in Forensic Psychology (in custody and the community), and have since worked in Child Protection, Family Violence and Emergency Services sectors. He has continued to provide counselling, consultancy, and workshops to these sectors, in addition to the legal sector (including private firms and Australian Law Societies), international Employment Assistance Programs (EAP), and the Insurance and Workers Compensation sectors. 

1.30-5pm, Thursday 25 July 2024

Law Society of Tasmania

28 Murray Street, Hobart Tas 7000

CPD Points: Any CPD points listed are provided as a guide and registrants should satisfy themselves about the nature and quantity of CPD points they can claim for the activity. Please refer to Practice Guideline no.4 HERE for details.

Refund/Cancellation: By registering for this event you (as a member or non-member) agree to the terms and conditions under the Society's Refund/Cancellation Policy and Terms and Conditions of Registration.

Non-Member Registrations: Conditions apply at the discretion of the Society. The Society will be in touch if you are not eligible to register and a refund will be issued.

Important Copyright Notice: Papers and materials supplied in association with any Society event, activity and recording are subject to copyright and are provided for the registrant’s use only. They may not be shared, copied, reproduced, adapted, transmitted, or otherwise distributed, nor may they be modified or reposted to other sites in any manner

Cost: $95.00 - $390.00

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