Engaging with the adolescent

Engaging in conversation with the adolescent: clinical style with emerging BPD

Monday 17 May, 9.30am-4.30pm

Presenter: Anna Correia

This workshop will include:

• the aetiology of speech in a child - loss of idealised attachment
• functions of speech - demand for love, expressions of mastery
• instrumental speech - overwhelming demand for love
• technical considerations for emerging borderline personality disorder
• systemic and family issues
• case study

Venue: The Treacy Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville

Cost: $99 for clinicians from Victorian Area Mental Health Services,

         $176 for clinicians from all other services.

Catering: Provided

Parking: Metered parking available on streets nearby for 60c per hour.

Enquiries: To training co-ordinator at Spectrum, ph (03) 9871 3900.