Single Session Symposium

 

This residential symposium is for clinicians, managers, policy-makers, and anyone who is passionate, fascinated, or just plain curious and interested in exploring both clinical and implementation aspects of Single Session Therapy (SST) approaches, dedicated Walk-In services and other responsive client service models.

 

Many clinicians across the world have been influenced by SST ideas since the publication of Moshe Talmon’s book: “Single Session Therapy” in 1990, and Arnie Slive and colleagues’ article: “Walk-In Single Sessions: A New Paradigm in Clinical Service Delivery” in 1995. Departing from traditional modes of therapeutic service provision, SST has generated new possibilities for policy-makers and managers, at the same time as providing clinicians with practical frameworks for working collaboratively and responsively with clients. SST ideas have been implemented in many different service settings: mental health and community health, gambling services, general hospitals, crisis team work, palliative care, sexual assault centres, disability services, family therapy centres, and private practice, amongst others.

 

It is intended that this symposium should give participants the opportunity to share the latest developments in clinical practice, research, service development and implementation strategies, as well as engaging in discussing the philosophy and history of these ideas. Participants from a wide range of settings here in Australia and across the world are keen to share, reflect and debate the core elements and key dilemmas associated with this inspiring and sometimes controversial approach to clinical work.

 

Special guests include:

Moshe Talmon (Israel)

Robert Rosenbaum (USA)

Michael Hoyt (USA)

Arnold Slive (Canada)

Monte Bobele (USA)

 

(as well as a number of local and  interstate Australian contributors)

 

This will not be in traditional conference format. The symposium will provide an opportunity not only to hear about the latest SST ideas (challenges and successes) but also to talk together, create new connections and networking possibilities, as well as have some fun and relaxation time. It is to be held in a retreat-style residential setting, close to Phillip Island, where we can enjoy the sea-side environment, as well as the fresh exchange of ideas.

 

Why not extend your stay and visit the famous fairy penguin parade and koala park at Phillip Island, or come back to Melbourne, the garden city, and experience some of the many cultural attractions: wonderful restaurants, fine art exhibitions, musical venues and diverse theatre, including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (28th March – 22 April). Or in true Melbourne tradition, come and enjoy an Aussie rules football match. (http://www.visitmelbourne.com/)