Sydney

Sancta Sophia College, University of NSW, 8 Missenden Road, Camperdown

Date to be advised

This event is subject to run with minimum small group numbers to ensure a 100% experiential & relaxing experience, as such we recommend that you take out travel insurance should you be travelling to the event should it be cancelled by us. If it is cancelled by us all monies paid will be refunded in full. We will not be liable for any travel or work related expenses incurred by the registrant ie airfares, accomodation, leave etc.

2 Day Conference
(inc GST)

Non–student by 17 July $420.00
Non student after 17 July $460.00
Student (counselling related) by 17 July $370.00
Student after 17 July $420.00

1 Day Conference
(inc GST)

Non–student by 17 March $250.00
Non-student after 17 March $280.00
Student (counselling related) by 17 March $200.00
Student after 17 March $230.00

Options and Inclusions
(inc GST)

Conference Dinner $70.00 per head (partners welcome, subject to numbers)
15 Minute Massage Included in conference fees unless you want longer then 15 minutes (longer available at extra cost)
Yoga Included in day two conference fee

Day 1 -
Workshop Number	Start Time	Session Content
-	8.00am	REGISTRATIONS OPEN IN THE COMMON ROOM
-	8.30am	INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME (Stacey Lloyd) Psychotherapist, educator, facilitator and businesswoman. Founder of Counsellor Camps. Clinical Member of PACFA.
1	9.00am	WHERE DID MY MOJO GO? – a discussion of self, expectations, goals and direction In this workshop participants will explore and be immersed in the world of MOJO- what is it, have I got it, where did mine go?
	11.00am	MORNING TEA IN DINING HALL
2	11.30am	USING MIND MAPPING TO ENHANCE THERAPEUTIC EFFECTIVENESS. This workshop will explore how we can use client narratives to enhance our therapeutic interventions and outcomes with clients. We will also look at applying techniques of concept and mind mapping into practice.
	1.00pm	LUNCH
	2.00pm	A MINDFULNESS RELAXATION PROCESS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE AFTERNOON
3	2.15pm	EFFECTIVE NOTE TAKING FOR COUNSELLING PROFESSIONALS (Stacey Lloyd) Stacey will explore both theoretical as well as practical tools to increase effectiveness for counsellors in their note taking of client sessions; whilst taking into account legal (ie subpoenas), ethical (confidentiality) and legislative (privacy act) requirements.
	4.30pm	CLOSE OF DAY
	7.00pm	CONFERENCE DINNER Venue to be advised closer to Camp date and is based upon numbers, partners welcome (additional cost)
Day 2 –
Workshop number	Start Time	Session Content
4	7.45am	YOGA for one hour (Lana Slivar) Yoga is offered as part of your conference package to assist participants to relax and detoxify levels of stress present prior to this session. The yoga session will be at a beginner’s level and be an hour in duration.
5	9.00am	BRAIN AND BEHAVIOUR Stacey will discuss the functions, physiology and workings of the brain and how the brain interacts and influences our emotions and behaviour.
	11.00am	MORNING TEA
6	11.30am	WORKING WITH THE ANXIOUS CLIENT This session will allow participants to explore the theory of anxiety including DSM criteria and learn skills of how to work effectively with the anxious client.
	1.30pm	LUNCH
	1.45pm	ANOTHER MINDFULNESS RELAXATION BREAK..
7	2.00pm	USING ART THERAPY TO WORK WITH GRIEF AND LOSS This hands on workshop will enable you to gain or refresh your understanding of grief and loss and how to apply art therapy techniques as a way of working in the grief and loss context.
8	4.00pm	BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.. To conclude your experience and participation in the Counsellor Camp Conference, we will lead a brief and relaxed discussion to consolidate what you have learnt at the Camp; and how it will inform and transform your practice. So, you achieve not only experiential experiences and information from the Camp but also a ‘mind retreat’ and relaxation over the past two days.