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SUMMARY:ASPM End-of-Year Celebration! Reflect and Connect with Dr Susan Barnett
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to our next Member Connection Event!\nASPM End-of-Year Celebration! \nLet’s connect\, reflect and celebrate together! \nAs the year draws to a close\, we’d love you to join us for a relaxed and informal gathering to celebrate the year with our wonderful ASPM community. \nBring your celebration hats\, grab your favourite drink\, and come ready to connect with fellow ASPM members\, share a few laughs and enjoy some time together! \nExpect some fun activities\, plenty of conversation\, and an opportunity to reflect on the year we’ve shared before looking ahead to what’s to come. \nWhether you have just joined our community\, actively involved throughout the year or simply want to reconnect with the community\, we’d love to see you there! \n  \nReflect and connect  \nFacilitator: Dr Susan Barnett \nDate: Tuesday 24 November 2026\nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm AEST\nVenue: Online via Zoom\nCosts: Members – FREE\nNon Members – $50 **excl GST \nContact: Phone: (08) 7557 9556\nEmail: education@aspm.org.au
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/webinar-reflect-and-connect-with-dr-susan-barnett/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86027241552
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Thinking about ARFID and MCAS for thoughtful GPs with Dr Karen Spielman
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026\n\nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm AEST\n\nVenue: Online via Zoom\n\nContact Phone: (08) 7557 9556\n\nContact Email: education@aspm.org.au\n\n\n  \nSession overview: \nJoin Dr Karen Spielman for an engaging exploration of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and the frequently co-occurring Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). \nThis session will explore these two curious and often overlapping conditions\, including how they can present alongside eating disorders and disordered eating. Karen will explain the key features of ARFID and MCAS and use clinical cases to illustrate their presentation\, overlap and complexities in practice. With a focus on sharing insights and encouraging discussion\, this intriguing session will challenge participants to consider these conditions from a different perspective — once you start seeing them\, you may never look at them quite the same way again! \n  \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise the key clinical and psychological features of ARFID and MCAS\, including their impact on food avoidance and restrictive eating.\nApply a biopsychosocial approach to assessing patients with food-related symptoms\, restrictive eating and anxiety.\nIdentify practical strategies to support patients experiencing diagnostic uncertainty\, food avoidance and distress\, including validation\, psychoeducation and collaborative care.\n\n  \nCosts: \nMembers – FREE \nNon-members – $50 **excl GST
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/webinar-arfid-and-mcas-with-dr-karen-spielman/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260929T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20261029T213824Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Coercive Control: recognising patterns to enable early intervention with Dr Johanna Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Coercive Control: recognising patterns to enable early intervention with Dr Johanna Lynch\n\nDate: Tuesday 29th Sept 2026\n\nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm AEST\n\nVenue: Online via Zoom\n\nContact Phone: (08) 7557 9556\n\nContact Email: education@aspm.org.au\n\n  \nSession overview: \nReflecting on learnings from her time consulting to those working with domestic violence over the last six years\, Johanna Lynch will take us on a journey to reflect on what makes a healthy relationship and how it can shift into patterns of coercion. This wide generalist view of coercion is designed to work from first principles to help general practitioners and other generalist mental health clinicians to notice patterns that matter. \nLearning outcomes: \nAt the end of this session participants will be able to:\n\nDescribe the key elements of safe healthy relationships\nName the key patterns that impact relationships that are coercive\nName pathways for intervention when coercive control is identified.\n\nCosts: \nMembers – FREE \nNon-members – $50 **excl GST
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/webinar-coercive-control-recognising-patterns-to-enable-early-intervention-with-dr-johanna-lynch/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260905T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260905T153000
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SUMMARY:AGM and Public Meeting: In Conversation with Dr Karen Spielman
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, 5th September 2026 for the ASPM Annual General Meeting (members only)\, followed by our public meeting featuring a special conversation with Dr Karen Spielman\, Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Psychological Medicine. \nIn this engaging interview\, Dr Spielman will reflect on her journey in psychological medicine\, the experiences that have shaped her career\, and her insights into the evolving role of GPs in mental health care. \nProgram\n1:30pm – 2:15pm: ASPM Annual General Meeting (Members Only)\n2:30pm – 3:30pm: In Conversation with Dr Karen Spielman\, RACGP SI Chair: Her Journey in Psychological Medicine (Public meeting) \n\nAll prices excl GST
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/agm/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260825T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20261029T213804Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Lifestyle Psychiatry with Dr Clea Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Lifestyle Psychiatry with Dr Clea Alexander\n\nDate: Tuesday 25th August 2026\n\nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm AEST\n\nVenue: Online via Zoom\n\nContact Phone: (08) 7557 9556\n\nContact Email: education@aspm.org.au\n\n  \nSession overview: \nThis webinar will provide you with evidence and tips for incorporating lifestyle interventions as a foundation of mental health care. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nExplain the impact of lifestyle factors on mental health and wellbeing\nDescribe the evidence for incorporating lifestyle interventions into routine mental health care\nIdentify recent guidelines relating to lifestyle interventions in mental health care\nOutline a coaching approach and the behaviour change science which supports this when discussing lifestyle changes for mental health and wellbeing\n\nCosts: \nMembers – FREE \nNon-members – $50 **excl GST
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/webinar-lifestyle-psychiatry-with-dr-clea-alexander/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260803T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261207T210000
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SUMMARY:[Specific Focus] Professional Peer Reflection Group: Eating Disorders with Dr Karen Spielman
DESCRIPTION:Start date: 03 August 2026 \nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm AEST \nVenue: Zoom \nContact Phone: 08 7557 9556 \nContact Email: education@aspm.org.au **excl GST \nWebsite: More Information \nMax. Attendees: 8 \nWho Can Register? Anyone \n\n\nJoin a Professional Peer Reflection Group for reflective practice excellence\, professional development\, expert facilitator\, guidance and connection. \n\n\n\nASPM: Leading the Way in Reflective Practice\nSince 2015\, ASPM (The Australian Society of Psychological Medicine) has been at the forefront of promoting Reflective Practice. We have successfully organised Peer Reflection Groups and continue to provide training for group facilitators who now lead professional groups throughout Australia. \nFulfill Your CPD Requirements with ASPM\nBy joining an ASPM Professional Peer Reflection Group (formerly known as Case Consultation Groups)\, you can meet your ongoing annual Review Performance CPD requirements. Stay up to date and enhance your professional growth through reflective practice. \nSafety\, Self-Care\, and Professional Development\nJoining a Peer Reflection Group offers a supportive environment where you can enhance your practice and professional identity. Here\, you will find safety\, connection\, and self-care. \nExpert GP Facilitators\nOur group facilitators are experienced General Practitioners with a specialisation in psychological medicine. They understand the unique needs of GPs in their day-to-day practice and are committed to providing valuable guidance. \nPPRG General Stream\n•    Small group format (8 maximum)\n•    Facilitated case consultations (online)\n•    Focus on application of Focused Psychological Strategies in the context of day-to-day General Practice\n•    Whole-person care framework\n•    5 monthly sessions for $500 (members) or $750 (non-members) **excl GST \nJoin ASPM as a member here to access PPRG member discount as well as free monthly educational webinars. \nThe facilitator will engage members through creating a safe space for the sharing of thoughts and experiences and to provide collegiate support and wisdom. One or two group participants will have the chance to present a case from their practice each session. Through curious questioning and thoughtful experiencing by the group\, the presenter is given the chance to reflect on their work and professional identity in this safe environment. \n\n\nFirst Monday evenings (starting August 2026) \n\n\n03 Aug 7:30pm – 9:00pm (AEST)\n07 Sep 7:30pm – 9:00pm (AEST)\n05 Oct 7:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)\n02 Nov 7:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)\n07 Dec 7:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/specific-focus-professional-peer-reflection-group-eating-disorders-with-dr-karen-spielman/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260728T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214034Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Beyond Diagnosis: A Conversation on Identity\, Functioning and Acceptance in Neurodivergence by Dr Pansy Lai
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Beyond Diagnosis: A Conversation on Identity\, Functioning and Acceptance in Neurodivergence by Dr Pansy Lai\n\nDate: Tuesday 28th July 2026\n\nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm AEST\n\nVenue: Online via Zoom\n\nContact Phone: (08) 7557 9556\n\nContact Email: education@aspm.org.au\n\n  \nSession overview: \nIn this session\, we will explore how GPs can support their adult patients as they seek diagnosis\, medical and psychological treatment for neurodivergence. What drives adult patients to seek a diagnosis of neurodivergence? What are our goals for treatment? How do we collaborate with\, and empower neurodivergent individuals to develop and grow?  \nLearning outcomes: \nAt the end of this session participants will be able to:\n\nDiscuss how to provide a safe and supportive environment for neurodivergent patients to explore their identities and goals.\nDeveloping an understanding of challenges experienced by neurodivergent individuals.\nDiscuss how to use a strength-based approach to support patients in developing skills that enhance wellbeing.\n\nCosts: \nMembers – FREE \nNon-members – $50 **excl GST
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/webinar-beyond-diagnosis-with-dr-pansy-lai/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260630T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260630T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Handling complex psychological issues safely & with more confidence with Dr Susan Barnett
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026\n\nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm AEST\n\nVenue: Online via Zoom\n\nContact Phone: (08) 7557 9556\n\nContact Email: education@aspm.org.au\n\n\nSession overview: \nPeople living with complex mental health conditions often require coordinated\, person-centred care across multiple health services. In this 90-minute interactive webinar\, Dr Susan Barnett will explore the role of the general practitioner as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team\, providing practical strategies to support patients with complex mental health needs and the carers who play a vital role in their care. Participants will gain practical insights that can be applied in everyday general practice to enhance patient outcomes and collaborative care. \nLearning outcomes: \nAt the end of the session learners will be able to  \n\nUnderstand concepts when providing care in general practice setting to patients with complex mental health conditions and the role of the General Practitioner as a part of the treatment team\nIdentify strategies to support people with complex mental health conditions\nIdentify strategies to support carers of patients with complex mental health conditions
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/webinar-handling-complex-psychological-issues-safely-with-more-confidence-with-dr-susan-barnett/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260602T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T231935Z
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SUMMARY:FPS-T in Eating Disorders with Dr Susan Barnett & Dr Karen Spielman
DESCRIPTION:Designed for busy clinicians\, this course is delivered over three consecutive weeks in interactive 2-hour online sessions each Tuesday evening. \nEach session focuses on a dedicated module\, allowing you to build your knowledge and confidence step-by-step\, with time to reflect and apply your learning in practice between sessions: \n• Week 1 (Session 1): Module 1: Tues 02 Jun 2026 @7:00pm – 9:00pm\n• Week 2 (Session 2): Module 2: Tues 09 Jun 2026 @7:00pm – 9:00pm\n• Week 3 (Session 3): Module 3: Tues 16 Jun 2026 @7:00pm – 9:00pm \nThis flexible\, spaced learning approach supports practical skill development and meaningful integration into everyday general practice. \nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognise a broad range of eating disorder presentations in general practice\nConduct appropriate medical\, psychological and risk assessments for eating disorders\nIdentify red flags and determine when escalation of care is required\nUtilise evidence-based screening tools\, GP Hub resources and Eating Disorder Plans appropriately\nMatch evidence-based therapies to different eating disorder presentations and patient needs\nDevelop practical multidisciplinary management plans\, including family and carer involvement\nApply learning from real-world case discussions to everyday GP practice\n\nOverview: \nThese practical\, GP-focused modules introduce a clear and clinically relevant approach to identifying and managing eating disorders in primary care. Grounded in psychological and trauma-informed principles\, these sessions explore how eating disorders present across different populations and why they are often missed or misdiagnosed. \nParticipants will build confidence in conducting comprehensive assessments\, recognising key clinical patterns\, and responding appropriately to positive screening results. The modules also outline the GP’s critical role in ongoing care\, including medical monitoring\, therapeutic engagement\, and gaining a broader understanding of the different types of eating disorder therapies available and how to match them for your different patients in a general practice setting. \nDesigned for busy clinicians\, these sessions emphasise real-world skills\, non-judgmental communication\, and strategies to support early intervention and improved patient outcomes. \nAccreditation: \nThis course has been accredited with both the RACGP & ACRRM for CPD hours. It has also been approved for MH_CPD and FPS_CPD through the GPMHSC. Upon completion\, if you are a member with either college\, you will be awarded 2 Educational Activity hours and 4 Reviewing Performance hours. \nCompletion also enables FREE ANZAED credentialing. \n     
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/fps-t-in-eating-disorders-with-dr-susan-barnett-dr-karen-spielman/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: First principles of chronic pain with Dr Anne Saunders
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026 \nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm AEST \nVenue: Zoom \nContact Phone: 08 7557 9556 \nContact Email: education@aspm.org.au \n  \nSession overview: \nThis webinar will provide GPs with a practical introduction to the first principles of chronic pain management in general practice. Participants will explore how to define and diagnose chronic pain\, assess opioid use through opioid equivalent dosing\, and develop an initial patient-centered pain management plan. The session will also examine the role of multidisciplinary care\, including allied health and specialist supports\, alongside current RACGP guidance on opioid prescribing and trials of opioid medicines. \nPresented by Dr Anne Saunders\, the webinar draws on extensive experience in addiction medicine\, chronic pain management\, opioid replacement treatment\, and whole-person care across both general practice and emergency medicine settings. \nLearning objectives: \n\nDefine and assess chronic pain in general practice\, including appropriate diagnostic considerations and patient assessment.\nApply evidence-based approaches to chronic pain management\, including calculating opioid equivalent doses and developing an initial patient-centred management plan.\nIdentify multidisciplinary care options and apply current RACGP guidance regarding opioid prescribing and trials of opioid medicines in practice.
URL:https://aspm.org.au/event/webinar-first-principles-of-chronic-pain-with-dr-anne-saunders/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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