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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
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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
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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: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
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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:20260519T193000
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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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