Family Therapy with Psychiatric Patients
(Fall 2024)
Join our course designed specifically for psychiatrists and mental health professionals!
The course consists of eight didactic lectures and two live case demonstration sessions. It aims to introduce how family therapy can be applied to a range of mental health problems presented in children, adolescents and adults. Videos from live sessions will be used extensively to illustrate the assessment and treatment process in linking the presenting symptom to family dynamics.
The course will show the difference in handling a range of behavioral and emotional problems that is handled in the family context as compared to handling them individually. Segments from live family interviews will be used to demonstrate this specific approach. This course will be taught by our Faculty Members, Drs. Irene Kam and Dickson Chow.
Entry Requirement:
Participants are expected to have clinical experience in working with psychiatric patients.
Certificate of Completion:
Participants with at least 80% attendance will receive a certificate issued by AAFT upon course completion.
Course Dates*:
Didactic class:
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8 sessions, beginning 22 October, 2024
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Tuesdays | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Case Demonstration:
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TWO live case demonstration sessions led by Wai-Yung Lee, Ph.D.
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Saturdays | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Course Fee:
Members: $4,300 (Early-bird: $4,050)
Non-member: $4,500 (Early-bird $4,300)
Early-bird deadline: 28 September, 2024
Venue:
Asian Academy of Family Therapy, No. 4 Pottinger Street, Central
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Kam Wai Kwok, Irene
Topics*:
22-Oct: Introductory session
05-Nov: Childhood emotional and behavioral problems
12-Nov: Suicidal behaviors
19-Nov: Psychosomatic disorders
26-Nov: Obsessive-compulsive disorder
03-Dec: Depression and anxiety
10-Dec: Bipolar and psychotic disorders
17-Dec: Concluding session
*Dates and topics are subject to change*
** CME points maybe awarded for practicing doctors (subject to the approval of relevant bodies) **