Eating Disorder Workshop

Current understandings and treatments for Eating Disorders
On Friday 9th July 2010 at the Byron Bay Community Centre

The workshop is designed to address core issues and develop skills in the prevention, assessment and treatment of the behavioural and emotional states that frame eating disorders. Dr Sarah Maguire the presenter is a clinical psychologist with a wealth of experience and expertise to pass onto you through this workshop.

This workshop brings to you the latest developments and emerging trends, giving you greater understanding and ultimately helping you work more efficiently and improve treatment outcomes.  Please follow the above link for further details and registration
or contact Gary Pike, Clinic Director  ph.02 6685 8000 http://www.byronclinic.com.au/workshop6.html

Cost $240 - Bookings are limited and will be booked on a first come first served basis. Attendees can accrue Professional Development points on completion of this workshop 

1. NEW EVENT IN MELBOURNE! Professor Susan Paxton and Dr. Samantha Thomas will present key note presentations at our 'Keeping the Fire Burning' event on the evening of Thursday, 21st of October 2010, 7.30-9.45pm.
 
Featuring a keynote presentation by Professor Susan Paxton, Head of School, Psychological Sciences, LaTrobe University.
Body Image and Eating Disorders - early intervention in adolescents, young adults and adults in midlife.
 
Featuring a keynote presentation by Dr. Samantha Thomas, Senior Research Fellow, and Head of the Consumer Health Research Group (CHaRGe) at Monash Unversity.

Are popular approaches to the ‘obesity epidemic’ doing more harm than good?

People over their most healthy weight have their say!
This event will be held at the Treacy Centre in Parkville, MELBOURNE. $55 includes a night of fabulous speakers, Q & A panel discussion with Professor Susan Paxton, Dr. Samantha Thomas and Dr. Rick Kausman, the opportunity to mingle with like-minded people and a light supper. Registration is at 7pm. Everybody is welcome. Please tell your colleagues and friends if you think they would be interested in attending.
 
 
2. If not dieting Health Professional 2-day training in Melbourne on 2nd & 3rd of September WESTERN AUSTRALIA

• Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd of July 2010 – If not dieting 2-day health professional training presented by Dr. Rick Kausman at the St. John of God Hospital, 12 Salvado Road, Subiaco, Perth. 9.00am-4.30pm both days
• Monday July 26th 2010 – Public Forum:
  ‘Lighting the fire from inside – Promoting healthy eating behaviour and protecting our children from eating disorders: If not dieting, then what?’ Presented by Dr. Rick Kausman. St. John of God Hospital, 12 Salvado Road, Subiaco, Perth 7.30 – 9.30pm

AUGUST

• QUEENSLAND
• Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th of August 2010 – If not dieting 2-day health professional training, Presented by Dr. Rick Kausman at the Mater Hospital, Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane. 9.00am-4.30pm both days

SEPTEMBER

• MELBOURNE
• Thursday September 2nd & Friday 3rd 2010 – If not dieting 2-day health professional training. Presented by Dr. Rick Kausman at the Treacy Conference Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville Melbourne. 9.00am-4.30pm both days
• (please see FLYER for more information), Perth on 22nd & 23rd of July and Brisbane on 16th & 17th of August (www.ifnotdieting.com.au for more information) 
   
  OCTOBER

• MELBOURNE
• Thursday 21st of October 2010 - Past participants ‘Get Together’ featuring keynote presentation by Professor Susan Paxton, ‘case study’ presentations by past participants, Q and A session. Professor Paxton will talk about: Body Image and Eating Disorders - early intervention in adolescents, young adults and adults in midlife.
• Treacy Conference Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville Melbourne
  7.30 – 9.30pm

About the If not dieting® Health Professional 2-day Training Program:
The If not dieting® health professional training program assists Dietitians, Psychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, and other Allied Health Professionals, to effectively help patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Not only does this exciting workshop draw from the most current world research in the field of weight management and eating behaviour, but incorporates Dr Rick Kausman’s 20 plus years of practical and unique experience in this field, and importantly, from the experiences of thousands of his patients. The content of the training program also has input from other members of the ‘If not dieting’ team including psychologists, dietitians, a social worker, nurse and physiotherapist.

About Dr Rick Kausman
Dr Rick Kausman is a medical doctor who is recognised as the Australian pioneer of the person-centred approach to healthy weight management.  Rick has written two books including the award-winning ‘If Not Dieting, Then What?’.

For further information and details of other events that may be added to the If not dieting calendar for 2010, please visit  www.ifnotdieting.com.au

or email Louise Wigg at louise@ifnotdieting.com.au, or call 03 9482 2106