A description of narrative practices as practised with individuals with substance dependency. Case studies of patients with addictions to various substances will illustrate the main themes.
Friday, 24 February 2012
09:00 - 12:00
At Clearview Clinic: Plot 79, Bosuil Ave., Kameeldrift-East, Pretoria
R300.00 per attendee (includes material, & tea/coffee)
3 CPD points (SACSSP); CEU points to be announced
Topics covered in the seminar include:
Narrative Therapy Practices:
- Migration of Identity;
- Externalising conversations;
- Problem-saturated stories;
- Horses healing people;
- Literary means to sober ends and the use of writing to discover unique outcomes and strengthen the alternative story;
- Pastoral and spiritual stories;
- Unique outcomes and thickening of the alternative story of hope, resistance and sobriety;
- Artistic means to sober ends; and
- Music therapy thickens the alternative story
Health information regarding the dangers of alcohol and drugs
A discussion will be held at the end of the presentation, with time allocated for queries
Dr Jo Viljoen obtained her doctorate in 2003, with the focus on narrative therapy. She has provided training for counsellors in numerous fields—including lay counsellors in churches. She was the clinical facilitator at Vista Clinic; where she was responsible for the therapeutic groups of patients, presented trauma therapy workshops, and presented life skills workshops. She is currently a therapist at Clearview Clinic.
For any further information, contact Sulene Pretorius (Clearview Clinic CPD Coordinator)
Phone: (012) 819 1422 / 087 941 1312
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Website: www.clearviewclinicsa.co.za
