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Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health
The Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health at the University of Melbourne undertakes world class trauma related research, policy advice, service development and education. Our innovative services help organisations and health professionals who work with people affected by traumatic events.
17th Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress (ACOTS)
Trauma and Disaster: Complexity, Diversity and Recovery
6-8 September 2012, Perth, WA
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
The Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and the Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health invite submissions of abstracts for the 17th Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress (ACOTS) to be held in Perth, 6-8 September, 2012.
The theme is Trauma and Disaster: Complexity, Diversity and Recovery. It's a broad topic and we would welcome submissions from a broad range of trauma and disaster related areas. The closing date for abstract submissions is 31 March 2012.
Students in particular are encouraged to submit an abstract.
Download the Open Call for Presentations (pdf).
We look forward to seeing you in Perth.
- Associate Professor Meaghan O’Donnell
Chair of Scientific Committee ACOTS 2012
Australasian Conference of Child Trauma
Connected by Trauma: Research, Response, Recovery
4-6 July 2012, Gold Coast, QLD
Conference brochure and Call for Abstracts available at www.acoct.com.
Trauma Training Events 2012
Skills training in conducting trauma-focussed exposure and cognitive therapies with adults, children and young people affected by trauma.Trauma-focussed Therapy - Working with Adults
Workshop dates for 2012
Townsville |
March 22 & 23 |
Darwin |
May 24 & 25 |
Melbourne |
June 7 & 8 |
Sydney |
November 1 & 2 |
Go to our Workshops page for more information
Trauma-focussed Therapy - Working with Children and Adolescents
Workshop dates for 2012
Launceston |
April 19 & 20 |
Adelaide |
May 10 & 11 |
Newcastle |
June 21 & 22 |
Melbourne |
November 15 & 16 |
Go to our Workshops page for more information
Resources for PractitionersAustralian Guidelines approved by the NHMRC for practitioners and consumers. |
Download or purchase |
| Free DVD explaining the Australian Guidelines for practitioners and the community | More information |
| Internationally endorsed Conducting Imaginal Exposure in PTSD (clinician manual and DVD) | More information |
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