SINGLE SESSION WORK (SSW): Making the most of every encounter

To introduce the aims, practice principles, techniques and strategies of SSW. Learn the ‘nuts and bolts’ of SSW practice and explore implementation strategies for various service settings.

 
Learning Outcomes:
·         Describe the history and philosophy of a SSW approach
·         Describe what SSW is and what it is not
·         Discuss indications and contra-indications for SSW
·         Identify and practise particular skills associated with SSW
·         Practice via role play intake, session and follow-up phone call, including the micro skills of SSW paperwork
·         Describe various applications of the SSW ideas
·         Outline a process for implementing SSW in a service setting
·         Develop an implementation plan.
 
Who Should Attend:
Professionals, including counsellors, therapists, case managers, team leaders or managers interested in understanding and / or applying a SSW approach either in their individual clinical practice or as a treatment modality within their agency.
 
Special Offer: SSW Implementation Kit for $110 including GST if booked into a SSW course (instead of $163.90 if purchased separately). One per applicant.
 
Workshop A – Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Closing Date / Payment Due: 31st January 2011
Presenters: Naomi Rottem and Imogen O’Neill
 
Workshop B – Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th June 2011
Closing Date / Payment Due: 16th May 2011
Presenters: Naomi Rottem and Pam Rycroft
 
Workshop C – Thursday 18th & Thursday 25th August 2011
Closing Date / Payment Due: 30th July 2011
Presenters: Karen Smith & Naomi Rottem
 
Workshop D – Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th November 2011
Closing Date / Payment Due: 18th October 2011
Presenters: Sally Ryan and Pam Rycroft
 
NOTE: ALL WORKSHOPS HAVE THE SAME CONTENT.
 
2 DAYS
9.15am - 4.30pm
Cost: $370