Am I any good? Using Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) in CBT
Presenter: Ms Lisa Catania
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne
Are you curious about how effective you are in delivering therapy? Come and learn about Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) as an approach that is gathering a growing evidence base with positive client outcomes.
The origins of Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) date back to the 1980s and 1990s when researchers started tracking therapist effectiveness. Through a FIT approach, clinicians gather real-time input from clients using structured yet flexible measures that identify what is and is not working in therapy and how to better meet clients’ needs. There has been a growing evidence base in this research area. The benefits of ongoing formal feedback from clients include higher retention rates, greater therapeutic improvement, enhancement of client quality of life, fewer no-shows, and an awareness of the factors that lead to treatment drop-out.
This presentation will briefly outline: the history and research of FIT; a personal journey of understanding and applying this approach in CBT; and ideas to incorporate this method in a clinical domain.
About this event:
This event will feature a PowerPoint presentation in an informal setting.
Key Learning Objectives
Participants will understand what a Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) model is
Participants will be inspired to provide clients with an opportunity to give feedback about their treatment
Participants will reflect on how they adjust their therapeutic style after receiving client feedback
This session is designed for all levels of attendee – attendees will be assumed to have basic experience in the topic area.
Duration & Format / Training Modalities
This session has approx. 60 minutes CPD, and does not include any catering in the ticket price.
Please note, the venue will be following all relevant Public Health Orders and checking delegates as per their obligations. Density, and mask requirements will be in line with relevant government guidelines. As per all events, please do not attend if you are unwell.
If you are required to cancel your attendance owing to a COVID isolation, please contact us for a full refund or ticket transfer.
Venue notes:
There is street parking outside the venue, plus public transport via 86 tram, and train at Victoria Park. The Victoria Park train station is an 8-minute walk to the venue and is on the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines.
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Speaker Bio
Ms
Lisa Catania
Lisa Catania is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor. She currently works as the Placement Coordinator for the Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne, and in private practice. She has worked across a number of settings including Orygen Youth Health in the Youth Mood Clinic, headspace, and Victoria University. Prior to her becoming a psychologist, Lisa...more about Lisa Catania
Lisa Catania, Ms
Lisa Catania is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor. She currently works as the Placement Coordinator for the Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne, and in private practice. She has worked across a number of settings including Orygen Youth Health in the Youth Mood Clinic, headspace, and Victoria University. Prior to her becoming a psychologist, Lisa worked in the mental health research setting for 20 years. Lisa has been utilising a Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) approach in her therapeutic work since 2015. She is passionate about this approach and aims to provide opportunities for clients to determine the best treatment for them and to also build on her own reflective clinical skills. She also incorporates the FIT model in her post graduate psychology teaching.