Professional Development
Speech Pathology Australia Webinar – An Introduction to Complex Trauma
Speech Pathology Australia Webinar – An Introduction to Complex Trauma
Speech Pathology Australia invites you to a webinar about Complex Trauma.
Who should attend?
This workshop is for those who would like to better understand trauma informed practice and learn more about how complex trauma contributes to mental health. It is also for those with limited exposure to complex trauma. Students and early career clinicians are also encouraged to attend.
Presenter
Kate Headley
Kate has practiced as a speech pathologist for over 20 years, across which time she has worked in rural, remote, regional and urban settings both in Australia and overseas. She is passionate about many areas of speech pathology practice including dysphagia, language and literacy. Kate is equally passionate about ensuring speech pathology services can be delivered within evidence informed, person-centred, holistic approaches that prioritise family and community wellbeing. Kate has combined her experience across the disability sector, generalist services and specific trauma treatment services to deliver trauma informed clinical services, speech pathology supervision and mentoring and education events for students and practising clinicians.
Learning Objectives
- Define the term trauma and why it is important to know about it as a speech pathologist
- Understand the relationship between trauma, attachment and mental health across the lifespan
- Explain how trauma experienced in early childhood can impact subsequent development of communication skills
- Apply trauma informed practice principles to clinical practice
Cost
- Members: $120
- Non practicing members: $79
- Student Members: $60
- Non-Members: $180
CPD
Please contact SPA using the details provided below
Questions?
For registration queries, please contact office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
