Friday, February 19, 2010

Compulsive Hoarding: Strategies for Treatment - ADAVIC


The following is from The Anxiety Disorder Association of Victoria (ADAVIC):

‘COMPULSIVE HOARDING’
Strategies for Treatment
A Professional Development Workshop for Mental Health Professionals

14th May 2010

APS endorsed activity (7 Generalist Points)

Presented by
Dr Christopher Mogan, Clinical Psychologist – Member of the APS and of the College of Clinical Psychologists – Director of The Melbourne Clinic in Richmond – Consultant to the Swinburne University of Psychology Clinic

This workshop will be invaluable for:
Any psychologist, case manager, mental health worker and/or social worker assisting clients who hoard and those who are affected by hoarding!

About the Presenter:
Dr Mogan is a well-known Clinical Psychologist presenter at professional training workshops ranging from GP Education and post-graduate lectures to conference seminars and community groups. He is an expert on Compulsive Hoarding and is currently conducting research and treatment programs in the SwinPsyche Research Group at Swinburne University. He presented a key paper on The Psychology of Compulsive Hoarding at the recent Inaugural National Conference on Squalor and Hoarding held in Sydney. Dr Mogan is part of a working group of professionals from various government and non-government agencies - the Department of Human Services, RSPCA Victoria, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the Salvation Army - developing education programs for Compulsive Hoarding as part of the growing awareness of this disabling, costly and poorly understood clinical phenomenon.

This workshop will only be available to 50 participants. If you would like to take part in the program we would encourage you to book early!

Bookings can now be made online on our website.

Bookings close Tuesday the 4th May 2010.

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