This is the second of a three-part series on the Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF). Dr Averil Cook and Dr Melissa Connell will be our presenters for session 1, and Dr Catherine McCarthy and Carly Dober will present sessions 2 and 3. Each session is registerable separately with links for the other sessions below.
Session 2: How to apply this framework with clients and looking at the Australian mental health crisis through PTMF lens
Learn how to apply the Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF), a transformative approach in mental health, in clinical practice and explore its relevance to Australia's mental health crisis. This webinar will guide psychologists in using PTMF to understand clients' experiences, address power dynamics, and foster meaningful recovery beyond traditional diagnostic approaches.
Issues to be discussed:
- The relevance of PTMF in understanding Australia's mental health crisis
- Practical applications of the framework in individual and group therapy settings
- The role of power dynamics in clients' presenting issues and the therapeutic relationship
Key concepts:
- Techniques for integrating PTMF in clinical practice to uncover the root causes of distress
- Strategies for addressing systemic factors impacting mental health in Australia
- Case examples illustrating PTMF application for different client presentations
What you will learn:
- How to use PTMF to enhance therapeutic outcomes by focusing on power dynamics and threats
- Methods for exploring and challenging power imbalances in therapy
- Approaches to support clients' meaning-making processes and promote resilience
Key takeaways across all sessions:
- A deeper understanding of PTMF and its application to both individual therapy and broader systemic issues
- Tools for integrating PTMF into clinical practice to enhance client engagement and outcomes
- Strategies for advocating for change within Australia's mental health system, using PTMF as a guiding framework
About our presenters:
Carly Dober is a 4+2 registered psychologist, private practice owner, former AAPi director, now working in a policy role with the AAPi team, climate aware practitioner with psychology for a safe climate and a climate & environmental activist. She is passionate about public health and climate justice.
Dr Catherine McCarthy is a psychologist, EMDR Consultant and Training Facilitator and Board Approved Supervisor. Catherine trained at the University of East London (UEL) where she worked with asylum seekers, refugees and diaspora communities impacted by the devastating impacts of colonialism and imperialism. She has experience working with translators and is committed to building understanding of emotional distress through a decolonising lens, including through her work with voice hearers. Her EMDR practice with individuals and groups utilises Dr Jarero’s evidence-based stepped care approach for recent incidents, prolonged adverse life experiences, and ongoing traumatic stress.
Other sessions in this series:
1. What is the Power Threat Meaning Framework? - Wednesday 26 February 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 PM AEDT
3. How to apply the framework within systems and looking at Australian mental health crisis through PTMF lens - Wednesday 12 March 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 PM AEDT
Webinar timing: 7:00 – 8:00 pm AEDT
Access to the recording of this webinar: A recording of this webinar will be available through the CPD Webinar Library, but for the best experience and the opportunity to ask your questions, join us live. Everyone who registers will be advised via email as soon as the recording is available. Members have unlimited access to the recording, and non-members will have access for 6 months.