Psychoneuroimmunology - Mind Body Science for Social Workers (FPS-CPD) (June 2025)

Live Online Workshop (Part 2 of 3 PNI Series)

Part 1: Event Information

Part 3: Event Information

Capability Levels: Emerging, Evolving, Established

This is Part 2 of the series that explores Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), focusing on stress, inflammation, and applying evidence-based practices in social work.

This 3-hour workshop explores Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and its relevance for social work. Participants will learn how the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems interact and how stress, chronic distress, and inflammation impact physical and mental health. The workshop covers the development of PNI as a unique science and how its findings can inform social work practices. By the end, participants will be able to define PNI, understand the biological mechanisms behind stress and disease, and apply evidence-based practices from PNI to improve social work interventions and client care.

Who should attend?

This workshop is suitable for all Social Workers and healthcare professionals looking to explore Psychoneuroimmunology and how it can be implemented in their practice.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Define psychoneuroimmunology and outline its development as a unique area of health science
• Identify cellular and molecular communication between the nervous, endocrine and immune systems
• Describe how chronic distress, inflammation and disease are linked
• Understand how PNI offers an evidence-based best practice in Social Work

Event Structure:

Introduction

Learning Session 1: Definition and history of PNI (25 minutes)

Learning Activity 1: Interactive group discussion

Learning Session 2: Chronic distress, inflammation and disease (25 mins)

Learning Activity 2: Video

Learning Session 3: PNI approach to chronic conditions (30 mins)

Learning Activity 3: Practical Skills Reflection & Application

Learning Session 4: Introduction to PNI as a framework for best practice in healthcare (25 mins)

Learning Activity 4: Group Discussion

Q&A and Conclusion

This Workshop is not recorded, however, you will have access to materials and resources on AASW Online Learning for 4 weeks after the completion of the workshop.

AASW Credentials: Mental Health (FPS), Clinical SW

FPS Psycho-education will be incorporated in this workshop and falls under a. Psycho-education of Medicare schedule (https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=MN.7.4&qt=noteID&criteria=MN%2E7%2E4)

In the event of an audit, it is the member’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how this FPS training is relevant to the delivery of FPS in their specific work context.