November 5 @ 5:00 pm
EARLY BIRD PRICE: $99 until June 30th! (After that $165AUD)
Join us for a 3-hour introductory workshop in Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) for children and adolescents, designed for clinicians working with young clients experiencing emotional disorders. Led by internationally renowned expert Dr. Marie Louise Reinholdt-Dunne, this workshop will provide an understanding of the application of MCT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
What You’ll Gain:
- An understanding of metacognitive theory and therapy principles.
- Overview of the MCT manuals and worksheets.
- Insight into groundbreaking research comparing MCT’s efficacy with CBT in treating GAD and OCD.
- Practical strategies to adapt MCT for children and adolescents aged 7 and up.
Workshop Structure
Hour 1: General Overview
- Introduction to Metacognitive Therapy (MCT): History, principles, and research foundations.
- Overview of its efficacy for emotional disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.
Hour 2: Treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- An understanding of MCT protocols for GAD in young clients.
- Practical application of the newly updated English manual for GAD.
- Demonstrations using dialogue and worksheets.
Hour 3: Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- An overview of MCT techniques for OCD in children and adolescents.
- Preview of the upcoming English version of the OCD manual (to be published in 2025).
- Case examples and interactive exercises tailored for clinicians.
About the Presenter
Dr. Marie Louise Reinholdt-Dunne is a leading authority in Metacognitive Therapy for children and adolescents. With over a decade of experience working alongside Professor Adrian Wells, Dr. Reinholdt-Dunne has published extensively on MCT and is the primary author of treatment manuals for GAD and OCD. She combines her expertise in research with daily clinical practice in Copenhagen, Denmark, treating young clients with emotional disorders.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, social workers, and other clinicians seeking to expand their skills in evidence-based therapies for emotional disorders in young clients.
