Australian General Courses in Hypnosis-CBT

Dr Alan Fahey’s Courses for The Certificates of Clinical and Advanced Clinical Hypnosis are held in different cities around Australia. The courses include Hypnosis and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Relaxation, Guided Imagery and Stress Management. The courses are accredited by the GPMHSC to use the Medicare mental health item numbers when using FPS (Focussed psychological Strategies). They are also approved for mental health CPD by the ACRRM and also by the RACGP. The certificate courses lead on to the Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis with further training.
Contact: Dr Alan Fahey MPsychMed FACPsychMed for The College of Medical Hypnosis.
Telephone: 02 9688 2300. Fax: 02 9688 2800, www.mindperformance.com

Dr. R. S. Muthukrishnan (“Muthu”) also runs courses in clinical hypnosis and other modalities. His courses include an Intensive Course in Clinical Hypnosis for GPs and psychologists with Meditation, NLP, CBT and Quantum concepts in 6 ALMs. These are conducted in four days, usually in Surfers Paradise. He also runs Healing the Healer, a weekend stress / life management seminar for GPs and their families, with 2 ALMs. Muthu is also willing to do teaching and stress management for College members. For Cancer patients and carers, there are free sessions of Healing Hypnosis  with meditation and hypnosis on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month,  6.30 to 8 PM at the Nepean District hospital, Penrith NSW, open to all.
Telephone 02 4736 6900, 0417661135 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  www.mindpowerwithhypnosis.com

Balint

Balint group is an experiential, small group educational activity in which practising GPs meeting regularly to discuss difficult or intriguing cases. The focus is on the psychological aspects of general practice, and particularly the emotional content of the doctor-patient relationship. The group is a supportive setting in which GPs can rediscover the human side of general practice, add a refreshing new dimension to their work and avoid burnout.

Regular training opportunities with Balint
The Balint Society of Australia supports GPs and Balint group leaders in starting and maintaining Balint groups. These are small groups of GPs who meet regularly to discuss difficult patients. These groups offer a unique and invaluable approach to the psychological aspects of general practice. The Society provides a free Email newsletter, contacts in each state, opportunities to join or establish ongoing groups, workshops and scientific meetings, and Balint Leadership Workshops. For all enquiries, please go the website at balintaustralia.org

The Postgraduate Course in Psychiatry (PCP)

The Postgraduate Course in Psychiatry (PCP) is a course designed for trainee psychiatrists in their first three years of specialist training. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) requires all Basic Trainees to undertake an approved Formal Education Course to complement their clinical training experience, and the RANZCP has accredited the PCP for this purpose.

The course was first offered to students in 2001, and was accredited by the NSW Department of Education and Training as a Masters level course in the same year. In 2006-7, the course was extensively restructured in light of constructive feedback from students, tutors and other stakeholders, and is undergoing further significant revision in 2009.

Students who satisfactorily complete all the components of the course, including all assessment tasks, qualify for the award of Master of Psychiatry. Students may also choose to study the course as non-degree students, which meets RANZCP training requirements but does not lead to the award of a degree.

The Master of Psychiatry is intended for those wishing to gain an academic postgraduate qualification in psychiatry. Students benefit from increased academic rigour and for one semester they work on their own research project.

The Course Coordinator is Dr Louise Nash - email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

General enquiries regarding the course may be directed to Victoria Brown at the Institute on (02) 9840 3833 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The National Guide to Training Programs in Psychotherapy and Counselling

The National Guide to Training Programs in Psychotherapy and Counselling has been updated for 2008. If you are interested in taking a training course, go to www.psychotherapy.com.au/tg_state_sel.asp to search for a course that suits you.

The NSW Institute of Psychiatry

The NSW Institute of Psychiatry has mental health courses specifically designed for GPs. These include programmes for Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters, as well as 'stand alone' courses covering topics such as CBT, IPT, Supportive Psychotherapy, Abnormal Illness Behaviour and eating disorders. There are short workshops (1-3 days) also available. Enrolments are now open. Visit: www.nswiop.nsw.edu.au or call Meghan (02) 9840 3833 for details.

A Path out of Pain

If you’re interested in learning about managing chronic pain, see http://www.pathoutofpain.com.au for details on numerous training opportunities all year round.

Psychotherapy Australia

Psychotherapy Australia has a detailed list of courses and conferences / workshops in Australia. The events list is at www.psychotherapy.com.au/events.asp