Upcoming Meeting: Every 2nd Saturday from February to November 2025
You are warmly invited to a meeting of the Inclusive Australian Agency of Mental Health Practitioners (IAAMHP) Mental Health Professionals' Network.
Focused Psychological Strategies CPD Learning Program
RSVP NOWAbout the Session
- 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Effective Application of Interpersonal Therapy in a Multicultural Setting
- 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM: Group Discussion and Peer Consultations – Including a case study and discussion of challenges in clinical practice
Please note: It is expected that your camera will be turned on and that you actively participate during discussions.
Privacy and Confidentiality Policies
- Meetings are to be conducted in a professional setting.
- Only practice-related and professional discussions should take place.
- All case notes and discussions must contain unidentifiable information.
- Sensitive or identifiable details should be avoided.
- MHPN Online Network meetings are not recorded.
Meeting Details
- Date: 2nd Saturday of every month between February and November 2025
- Time: 02:00 PM to 4:30 PM AEST (2.5 hours)
- Venue: Online / Zoom, via your computer
This online meeting will require a Zoom account. If you don't already have one, please create an account here.
To receive your certificate of attendance, you must register using your full name and email address.
Login link will be available on your meeting portal page after registration: https://mhpn.org.au/members/#/Meeting/26073
Ensure you meet the system requirements here and watch the video tutorial here.
Coordinated by: Shyamala Dhamarla
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Disclaimer 1: MHPN meeting content is determined by the network to help meet local mental health needs. Opinions presented at meetings do not necessarily reflect the views of MHPN. Meeting content remains the property of the owner and should not be construed as an endorsement, approval, or recommendation by MHPN.
Disclaimer 2: IAAMHP and MHPN are separate professional organisations, each focused on supporting mental health professionals but with distinct objectives and priorities. While both organisations may collaborate on specific events and networking opportunities, they operate independently. Each has its own goals and responsibilities, and neither is liable for the other’s actions or obligations.
IAAMHP and MHPN collaboration
FPS CPD Plan for IAAMHP Members for the Year 2025
In collaboration with MHPN, IAAMHP offers CPD training to help mental health professionals enhance their skills.
FPS CPD Plan for IAAMHP Members for the year 2025
IAAMHP is pleased to collaborate with MHPN to offer Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training for our members, focusing on Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS).
MHPN will provide certifications to participants who successfully complete the training, as per the requirements. Please note that full attendance is mandatory to receive certification.
These CPD trainings are designed for professionals with adequate experience and expertise in the mental health sector and relevant fields. The goal is to help members maintain and enhance their professional practice.What are Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS)?
Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) are evidence-based mental health care treatments derived from psychological therapies. As of 01/02/2025, FPS includes the following approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Both behavioural and cognitive interventions.
- Interpersonal Therapy (ITP)
- Psychoeducation, including motivational interviewing.
- Relaxation Strategies - Stress reduction and mental well-being.
- Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Skills Training - Including problem-solving, anger management, social skills, communication, stress management, and parent management.
Upcoming CPD Sessions for 2025
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Interpersonal Therapy (ITP) – Enhancing Client Relationships
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Session 1: Behavioural Interventions
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Session 2: Cognitive Interventions
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Psychoeducation and Motivational Interviewing – Client Engagement Techniques
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Relaxation Strategies – Stress Reduction and Mental Well-Being
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Session 1: Introduction to EMDR
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Session 2: Advanced EMDR Techniques
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Skills Training – Session 1: Problem-Solving and Anger Management Techniques
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Skills Training – Session 2: Social Skills, Communication, and Stress Management Techniques
- Focused Psychological Strategies: Skills Training – Parent Management and Supportive Skills
Session Schedule and Venue
- Date and Time: Every second Saturday from 2 pm to 4:30 pm (unless otherwise stated).
- Venue: Zoom and/or Venue (Hybrid format). Venue details will be shared with registered participants if hybrid or in-person meetings are planned.
Zoom link and venue details will be shared with registered participants by MHPN.
| Date (Time: 2pm to 4pm) |
CPD Title | Venue Details |
|---|---|---|
| 16/02/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Interpersonal Therapy (ITP) – Enhancing Client Relationships | Zoom |
| 08/03/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Session 1: Behavioural Interventions | Zoom |
| 12/04/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Session 2: Cognitive Interventions | Zoom |
| 10/05/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Psychoeducation and Motivational Interviewing – Client Engagement Techniques | Zoom |
| 14/06/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Relaxation Strategies – Stress Reduction and Mental Well-Being | Zoom |
| 12/07/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Session 1: Introduction to EMDR | Zoom |
| 09/08/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Session 2: Advanced EMDR Techniques | Zoom |
| 13/09/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Skills Training – Session 1: Problem-Solving and Anger Management Techniques | Zoom |
| 11/10/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Skills Training – Session 2: Social Skills, Communication, and Stress Management Techniques | Zoom |
| 08/11/2025 | Focussed Psychological Strategies: Skills Training – Parent Management and Supportive Skills | Zoom |
Focused Psychological Strategies CPD Session - February to November - 2025
Join us for these valuable CPD sessions on FPS.
Schedule for 2025 Sessions
Date: Every Second Saturday from February to November 2025
Time: 02:00 PM AEST to 04:30 PM AEST (2.5 hours)
Venue: Online (Zoom). Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Please ensure you have a Zoom account to attend the session. If you do not have one, create an account here.
Session Agenda
- 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Effective Application of Interpersonal Therapy in a Multicultural Setting
- 4.45 PM - 4:30 PM: Group Discussion and Peer Consultations (including a case study and discussion of mental health challenges)
Please have your cameras turned on during the session and actively contribute to the discussions.
Privacy and Confidentiality Policies
Meetings will be conducted in a professional setting. Only practice-related and professional discussions are allowed. All case notes and discussions will involve unidentifiable information. Sensitive information with identifiable details must be avoided. MHPN’s Online Network meetings are not recorded.
RSVP Now
RSVP for the MeetingMeeting Details
- Date: 2nd Saturday of every month between Februray and November 2025
- Time: 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM AEST
- Venue: Online via Zoom
This online meeting requires a Zoom account. Register for the meeting, and the login link will be available on your portal meeting page here.
Check your system requirements here and view the tutorial here on how to join the meeting.