TICP News and Events
News
2012
1 February 2012
MHCC & ASCA recently responded to the Commonwealth Government’s paper Ten Year Roadmap for Nation Mental Health Reform: Draft 4. Both organisations refer in their submissions to the gaps in the Roadmap and specifically identify the need to promote a cultural shift to trauma informed care and practice in all human service contexts to be reflected across the key directions, and the need to prioritise service delivery access to adult survivors with complex need related to childhood abuse, neglect and family violence and dysfunction. To read MHCC’s submission click here and to read ASCA’s submission click here.
2011
19 November 2011 - ASCA Forget – me – knot Day
22 November 2011 - Parliamentary Briefing
During the week following the ASCA Forget-me-knot day on Saturday 19 November 2011, ASCA hosted a number of events nationally. In NSW with the support of Jillian Skinner MP, Minister for Health parliamentarians were invited to attend a briefing session Working with Government to achieve positive outcomes for Australian adults affected by childhood abuse in the Waratah Room in Parliament House. The briefing was provided ( in order of presentations) by Dr Cathy Kezelman, Director Adults Surviving Child Abuse, Corinne Henderson, Senior Policy Officer, and professor Beverley Raphael, AM, Professor population Health, Mental Health and Disasters, UWS. Click here for Corinne Henderson's presentation and here to read Dr Cathy Kezelman's presentation
21 October 2011
Listen to a broadcast discussion arising out of the recent publication of the book, "Sybil Exposed" by Debbie Nathan. The moderator/host is Ira Flatow. The participants are Debbie Nathan, Paul McHugh and Bethany Brand who discuss MPD, and its modern equivalent—dissociative identity disorder. In a new book writer Debbie Nathan digs into archived material documenting the experiences of a patient known as "Sybil," who reportedly suffered from multiple personality disorder. Copyright © 2011 National Public Radio ® Listen here
10 October 2011
Early childhood trauma and long-term health -The Crikey Health Blog. Melissa Sweet.
6-9 September 2011
Dr Cathy Kezelman, ASCA & Corinne Henderson, MHCC, presented at the recent THEMHS Conference in Adelaide. Click here for the paper: Trauma Informed Care & Practice –Using a wide angle lens
23 July 2011
The Weekend Australian featured an article in its July 23-24 edition on the importance of acknowledging the prevalence of childhood trauma in adults accessing mental health treatment.
The article highlighted the key issues addressed in the MHCC Trauma Informed Care and Practice Conference held last month. It also includes contributions from speakers at the Conference.
Read full article(external link)
Participate
International Research Study – Sexual violence and mental health - how do you support survivors? Closing date 29 February 2012
The Stella Project has teamed up with The Haven at St Mary's in Paddington and Westminster Mind to identify how sexual violence advocacy and mental health services currently support victims of rape and sexual assualt who have mental health problems, what additional needs this group of survivors have and how we can meet those needs most effectively.
With this aim, we are asking sexual violence advocates (ISVAs), as well as domestic violence advocates who have experience of working with survivors of sexual violence (IDVAs/IDSVAs), and all mental health workers to complete a short survey:
ISVAs, IDVAs and IDSVAs: www.surveymonkey.com/s/RVBFG3J
Mental health workers: www.surveymonkey.com/s/D9TS822
The surveys will be available until February 29th 2012.
Events
8th March 2012 - Men, Trauma & Psychosis - Supporting the Recovery Process
This one-day workshop with Ron Coleman is presented by inside out & associates Australia and St Vincent's Inner City Health Program.
The workshop is for anyone who is interested in assisting men who have suffered trauma and who experience psychosis, self-harm and other extreme states with finding ways to deal with overwhelming experiences and supporting the recovery process.
To download a flyer and registration form click here
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FREE event Friday 9th March, 2pm – 4.30pm in Redfern
Ron Coleman exclusively for men with experiences of extreme states/psychosis/mental distress, their family members and friends.
Ron will be presenting a positive and hopeful message, drawing on his own experience of extreme states and recovery, as well as his experience assisting others. Ron’s down-to-earth and humorous approach makes him an engaging presenter, who is known for his ability to explore these often difficult topics with honesty and optimism.
A recent similar event held by inside out & associates with Peter Bullimore was received very positively by those in attendance - feedback indicated that participants felt validated, supported and inspired to regain control over experiences which had affected their lives. We are certain that this event will have a similar impact. See here for flyer
Just a reminder that Ron Coleman will also present a full day workshop on Thursday 8th March which will be open to community and health workers, as well as any others interested in better understanding and responding to these experiences. For further information see here
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Sydney 19 -20th March: Brisbane 22 -23rd March
Melbourne 28 -29th March 2012
Frontiers of Trauma Workshop
Dr Bessel van der Kolk is an ardent pioneer and world leader in the research and treatment of trauma. At this exciting workshop he aims to inform and up skill attendees with new and effective ways of treating clients suffering multiple psychological traumas (complex trauma).Early registration for 2012 Frontiers of Trauma Workshop http://www.byronclinic.com.au/2012VanderKolkReg%20Form.pdf
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Sydney 28-29 March 2012
Treating Complex Trauma in Adolescents and Young Adults Seminar - Dr John Briere Ph.D.
Based on his new book, John Briere will present an empirically-validated treatment for multiply traumatised, multi-problem adolescents and young adults. The result of four years of research, this innovative approach includes relational, cognitive-behavioural, affect regulation, and mindfulness components that are specifically crafted to engage and assist seriously traumatised young people. Grounded in the real world of clinical practice, but informed by cutting-edge behavioural science, it offers a flexible,nonjudgmental, but focused approach to issues such as substance abuse, tension reduction behaviours, dysfunctional sexual behaviour, and other avoidance responses. Based on initial and periodic assessment, interventions are individually adapted and customised according to the youth’s current challenges, specific symptoms, and functional capacities.
For more information and to register see here
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Mike Lew returns to Australia in March-April 2012
At this time, most events have been scheduled, and a few are in the planning stages. Here are those events that are currently arranged. If details change, or other locations are added, they will be posted here. The overall organiser is Donovan Pill Anyone interested in sponsoring an event can contact him for information and scheduling.
March 16, 201
Brisbane, QueenslandProfessional Development Workshop - for details, contact Ari Heber
March 17, 2012
Brisbane, QueenslandMale Survivor Recovery Workshop - for details, contact Ari Heber
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March 20, 2012
Melbourne, VictoriaMelbourne CASA Forum - Professional Development Workshop. Day long training sponsored by South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA). Details to be determined.
For further information and registration contact Donovan Pill – SECASA P.O. Box 72 East Bentleigh 3165 Telephone enquires 9928 8741 Email Donovan Pill
March 23-25, 2012
Maldon, VictoriaVictims No Longer Weekend # 6
Friday 23 March, 6pm – Sunday 25 March, 2pm
South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA) invites male survivors of sexual abuse/assault to participate in a residential retreat weekend facilitated by Mike Lew, the world renowned author of ‘Victims No Longer, The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse’, & ‘Leaping Upon the Mountains’.
If you are interested in taking part in an incredible healing journey, please join us. No longer forced to suffer alone, survivors and professionals continue to develop resources and support systems that move the recovery process forward.
This weekend workshop is for non-offending adult males survivors of sexual abuse and rape. It provides a variety of healing activities: sharing of stories, writing exercises, anger work, group discussions, shared creativity, relaxation and even fun in a safe, nurturing environment.
The event is for men who are actively engaged in recovery work, and is not a substitute for therapy/counselling. A letter of recommendation from your counsellor/therapist or support organization should accompany your registration. Considerable attention has been put into creating a safe, nurturing environment respectful of people’s needs
The weekend focuses on the reality of recovery as revealed by male survivors.
The workshop will be held in central Victoria at:
Derby Hill Blue Light Youth Camp, Phoenix Street, Maldon, Victoria 3463
The fee of AU$300 (inc. GST) covers accommodation and all meals. A deposit of AU$50 is required with your booking, with the balance payable by 9th March 20112 (with no refunds after 19th March 2012). Progressive advance payments welcome, following an Invoice request. No one will be turned away through inability to pay in full. A contribution to enable others to attend would be very welcome.
Please obtain an application form for completion, and return together with your deposit or full payment to: Donovan Pill – SECASA P.O. Box 72 East Bentleigh 3165 Telephone enquires 9928 8741 Email Donovan Pill
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March 29, 2012
Halls Creek, Western AustraliaDay long Professional Development Workshop - for details and registration, contact Brenda King
March 30, 2012
Halls Creek, Western Australia"Men's Healing Yarn" - Day long recovery workshop for male survivors- for details and registration, contact Brenda King
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April 2 & 3, 2012
Broome, Western AustraliaTwo Day Professional Development Workshop - for details and registration, contact Venitah Cooke or Kaz Fitzpatrick
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April 5, 2012
Perth, Western AustraliaDay long Professional Development Workshop - for details and registration, contact Karen Steinberg or Shaan Russell-Smith
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April 13, 2012
Selfhood and Dissociative Defences: Understanding the Challenges - Adjunct Professor Warwick Middleton, MB BS, FRANZCP, MD
This workshop/master class will offer a practical and clinically relevant overview of selfhood against the backdrop of compartmentalization, amnesias, automatons, reenactments, flashbacks, depersonalization/derealization and alternative identity states frequently seen in individuals with complex trauma syndromes/dissociative disorders. The workshop will offer as an orientating reference point, an analysis of the defining characteristics of the abuse suffered by those where incestuous abuse continued into adult years as well as outlining the particular psychological challenges faced by those so effected. For more information and the days program see here
Adjunct Professor Warwick Middleton is an internationally renowned clinician, researcher and author in the field of trauma studies. He is the Director of the Trauma and Dissociation Unit, Belmont Private Hospital, Brisbane. He is also
Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Associate Professor in Psychiatry, University of Queensland.
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18 June, 2012 - Carina QLD
Dinner Speaker Series.
The Cannan Institute, invite you to attend a presentation on “Taking trauma out of the shadows and onto centre stage.” Speaker Dr Cathy Kezelman. Dr Cathy Kezelman is a medical practitioner and mental health consumer. She is a director of Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) a national organisation working to meet the needs of more than 2 million Australian adults abused as children. She is also a Board member of the MHCC (Mental Health Coordinating Council, NSW) and a foundation member of the Trauma Informed Care & Practice (TICP)Advisory Working Group advocating for a National Strategy around TICP. For more information and to register see here
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AUGUST 29th–31st, 2012 - University of Auckland
The 8th “MAKING SENSE OF PSYCHOSIS” Conference: Valuing Subjective Experience
Keynote Speakers
Professor Colin Ross (Baylor University, USA)
Dr Melissa Taitimu (Te Rarawa, Headspace, Gold Coast)
Kellie Comans (Gateway Community Health, Wodonga, Victoria)
Dr James Scott (University of Queensland)
Dr Jim Geekie (Auckland DHB)
Professor Robert Schweitzer (Queensland University of Technology)
Debra Lampshire (University of Auckland)
For more information click here