THE SECOND PRACTICE OF PSYCHOTHERAPY:
Beyond Models and Eclecticism

Can models and eclecticism prescribe, or describe, the activities of a successful experienced therapist? Is effective therapy all about learning the latest models and adhering to prescribed skills, strategies and techniques? Or is there something more needed to account for the everyday observations and lived experience of the successful therapist? This two-day training considers the Second Practice of Psychotherapy - a developmental achievement in the maturation of the therapist.

The Second Practice of Psychotherapy is characterised by a therapeutic space and attitude in which clinical practice crosses over from academic descriptions and scientific parameters, into a lived creative art form. When asked, many experienced psychotherapists acknowledge that the art and craft of therapy they practice in their consulting rooms bears little resemblance to the models of therapy they were taught at university, the institute, or in various rigorous training programmes. They may even say they no longer know what ÔmodelÕ they useÑ regardless of what others may perceive them to use, what rebate systems require them to use, or what their professional guild espouses. And the strange term 'eclecticism', which implies a thoughtful, calculated series of discriminations and choices between competing models, does not reflect their lived experience.

PAUL GIBNEY Ph. D., is a psychotherapist and family therapist in private practice in Brisbane. Paul graduated in Social Work from the University of Queensland in 1980 and gained a doctorate in 1993. From 1995 to 2005, he was a Senior Lecturer in the Social Work Department at the University of Queensland, where he taught advanced case work, family therapy theory and practice, and advanced skills in interpersonal helping. Paul consults extensively to government and non-government organisations in the areas of staff supervision, child protection, residential care, youth and adult mental health, and complex case supervisions. Through his keynotes addresses, lectures and presentations, Paul is considered one of the most dynamic, engaging and respected speakers in Australia. His 2003 text, The Pragmatics of Therapeutic Practice is a classic text and is used in Masters of Counselling Courses throughout Australia. He is the Counselling Courses throughout Australia. He is the author of over 20 academic papers.

'It is a gift to be an audience to Paul's superb story-telling ability informed by decades of lived practice, wisdom and a capacity to integrate rich and diverse theoretical perspectives with clinical practice.'
'Excellent presentation. Fast, furious, as well as considered and paced.'
'Dynamic and interesting. One of the few workshops where I am not bored by day two!'
'It is hard to engage an audience for two hours, let alone two days! Stimulating, funny, entertaining and an integration of a wealth of theory, ideas and challenges. Brilliant!'
'A trove of information - dense and valuable - certainly got value for time and money'.
'Personally and professionally expanding and challenging. Fabulous.'
'Excellent, enjoyable, thought provoking, inspiring, and challenging.'

14 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PsychOz Publications offers high quality professional training events with a clear focus on psychotherapy and counselling for a range of clinicians in the field. The trainers selected for these events are highly qualified senior Australian and International members of the psychology and psychotherapy community. On this basis, formal professional association endorsement is not necessary. Certificates of Attendance detailing 14 hours of professional training and the qualifications of trainer will be supplied at the mid-afternoon break on the final day. Certificates MUST be collected IN PERSON. Delegates can use the Certificates to document their selected activities relevant to their learning needs.
Did you know that professional training events do not need to be endorsed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) to be considered acceptable for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements set by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)? More information

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