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We are excited to be hosting our keynote speakers in Fremantle / Walyalup:
We also have these fabulous invited speakers:
And we will have a special Master Clinician Session, which will be held within the scientific program (no additional ticket required):
The 2025 Abstract book is now published.
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Keynote address - plenary session (60 min) - live-streamed from the US, not pre-recorded
Integrating recovery-oriented techniques into cognitive behaviour therapy.
Judith S Beck is an international leader in the application of CBT for complex clinical problems in the real world. Her capacity to integrate the relational and skills-based aspects of CBT is a must-see for new and experienced clinicians alike.
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The University of Western Australia
Keynote address - plenary session (60 min)
Indigenous psychology: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social & emotional health & wellbeing.
Pat Dudgeon is one of the most highly respected Australian academics in the field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing. She will be sharing her insights on how CBT therapists can work effectively with Indigenous people.
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Keynote address - plenary session (60 min)
How can we tackle inequalities, exclusions and injustices to promote Autistic flourishing?
Liz Pellicano’s work is recognised internationally as being at the forefront of understanding the strengths and challenges faced in everyday life by autistic children, young people and adults. Come along to hear her keynote address about how you can better cater for neurodiverse clients’ needs in your practice.
Liz is also presenting a full-day workshop on Saturday.
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CEO Hello Sunday Morning; CEO 360Edge; Adjunct Prof National Drug Research Institute
Plenary address (45 min)
From AA to AI: the past, present and future of alcohol and other drug treatment
Alcohol and other drug treatment has come a long way. From ‘one drink one drunk’ to the sober curious to digital health. In this invited address, Nicole will take us through a brief history of alcohol and other drug responses from the temperance movement to digital health solutions and how we’ve developed and adapted CBT along the way.
Nicole Lee is an international leader in the field of alcohol and other drugs, with her work impacting on important areas of policy and practice. Nicole’s plenary address will outline how we can integrate self-help to assist our clients to progress in treatment.
Nicole is also presenting a 1/2-day workshop on Saturday.
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Associate Professor Yael Perry
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Plenary session (45 min)
Supporting the mental health of trans and gender diverse people through targeted interventions for individuals, families, and service providers
Yael Perry’s research in the gender diversity space is internationally renowned and is as important at this time in history as ever before. Yael’s plenary talk at AACBT’s National Conference this October is an opportunity to better understand the lived experience of gender diverse clients and how healthcare workers can better support their mental health and wellbeing. Not to be missed!
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Plenary session (45 min)
Professor Breen will be presenting on childhood grief.
Lauren Breen is an international leader in childhood grief and we are fortunate to have her presenting. Grief is a normal human experience that, for some, can cause persistent and disabling distress. Yet, most clinicians receive little to not specialist training in this critical area.
Lauren is also presenting a 1/2-day workshop on Saturday.
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The University of Western Australia
Master Clinician Session (90 min)
Dr Vance will be presenting on Functional Neurological Disorder.
Vance Locke will be presenting his highly regarded masterclass on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) - FND is a complex and challenging clinical problem that requires a multidisciplinary intervention. Come and learn from an expert in FND about what treatments work and how to implement them.
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