Event Date01 Dec 2023 - 05 Dec 2023 | 14:00 PM-16:00 PM [GMT+11]
CPD Hours6.0 hrs
CPD CategoryCategory 2: Skills and Knowledge
OrganiserAASW National
Event FormatLive Online
Practice & careerMental Health, Clinical SW
Event Date01 Dec 2023 - 05 Dec 2023 | 14:00 PM-16:00 PM [GMT+11]
CPD Hours6.0 hrs
CPD CategoryCategory 2: Skills and Knowledge
OrganiserAASW National
Event FormatLive Online
Practice & careerMental Health, Clinical SW
Day 1: 1 December 2023 | 2.00pm–5.00pm AEDT
Day 2: 5 December 2023 | 2.00pm–4.00pm AEDT
Member price: $440.00 including GST (member price will display once logged in)
Non-member price: $733.00 including GST
Employer Partner Program price: $549.75 including GST
Social work brings a uniquely holistic perspective to work with clients and understands the importance of relaxation and rest for improving overall health and wellbeing.
Guided Imagery (GI) is a relaxation technique that uses the ‘mind’s eye’ to help de-stress and reduce the impact of chronic conditions. GI is an evidence-based intervention that can effectively be used in social work.
This two-part interactive workshop enables participants to develop skills in a simple, effective, low-cost intervention for pain, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and trauma. In this workshop, Dr Judy Lovas will:
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Additional resources provided:
Who should attend? Social workers and allied health professionals who wish to understand and develop proficiency in GI as an effective, evidence-based therapeutic intervention.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
AASW Credential: Mental Health; Clinical
Presenter
Judy Lovas PhD presents the art and science of relaxation for health and medical professionals. Judy is dedicated to teaching personal and clinical applications of evidence-based relaxation skills such as diaphragmatic breathing and guided imagery.
She runs short courses in Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, for organisations such as AASW and Zoom teaches around the world. Judy also conducts relaxation classes in aged care, neurological rehabilitation and online. When not working, Judy relaxes with family and friends.
The AASW is pleased to welcome Judy back to our program due to popular member demand.
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