Provider: The University of Sydney Pain Management Research Institute
The Putting Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills into Practice webinar training program gives you an opportunity to learn how to help your patients better manage chronic or persisting pain problems.
Each program consists of seven webinar sessions of 90 minutes duration conducted over a 2-3 month timeframe. In each session you will explore specific strategies on how to effectively manage patients experiencing chronic pain.
The seven webinar sessions are as follows:
| Session | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Patient assessment & case formulation |
| 2 | Explaining case formulation to the patient |
| 3 | Identifying SMART goals & using motivational interviewing |
| 4 | Employing self-management skills & developing a treatment plan |
| 5 | Reinforcing treatment program & maintenance strategies – Part 1 |
| 6 | Reinforcing treatment program & maintenance strategies – Part 2 |
| 7 | Integration of CBT skills |
This program is run entirely online, making it accessible to all health professionals across both rural and suburban Australia and internationally.
The webinar skills training consists of four basic steps:
PREPARATION
- Checking computer compatibility
- Completing pre-reading
PARTICIPATION
- Logging on in time to participate
- Interacting with the facilitator & other participants
- Presenting & discussing homework experiences
APPLICATION
- Incorporating the new skills in the management of chronic pain patients (e.g. case formulation, goal setting, activity pacing, thought management, applied relaxation)
EVIDENCE
- Preparing a written statement about skills practised between sessions
- Reflecting on the experience & documenting insights gained, culminating in a case presentation in the final session to demonstrate competence
Homework Tasks: You are expected to use the skills covered with your patients between sessions, culminating in a case presentation in the final session. These tasks are designed to give you an opportunity to practise and reflect on the skills you explored in each session.
Follow-up email discussions with the facilitators, if necessary, are also available.
All participants will receive study material:
- a comprehensive manual covering the content of the program
- a head set
- advice on the technical aspects of the webinar sessions
- relevant papers for background reading
- a copy of our patient manual (Manage Your Pain by Nicholas et al.)
Dates & Times:
Each series consists of seven sessions – the first six are held weekly or fortnightly and the last session is held four weeks later.
2018 Dates
| Webinar Series | Session | Date | Time (AEST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1 | Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 |
Tue 27 Feb Tue 6 March Tue 13 March Tue 20 March Tue 27 March Tue 3 April Tue 1 May |
6:00-7:30pm | Places available |
| Series 2 | Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 |
Thu 8 March Thu 22 March Thu 5 April Thu 19 April Thu 3 May Thu 17 May Thu 14 June |
5:30-7:00pm | Places available |
| Series 3 | Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 |
Wed 9 May Wed 16 May Wed 23 May Wed 30 May Wed 6 June Wed 13 June Wed 11 July |
6:30-8:00pm | Places available |
| Series 4 | Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 |
Tue 19 June Tue 3 July Tue 17 July Tue 31 July Tue 14 August Tue 28 August Tue 25 Sept |
7:00-8:30pm | Places available |
Please Note:
- Session times are in Australia Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
- Please ensure you will be able to attend all seven dates in the series of interest
- A maximum of 10 participants can register for each series
- A minimum of 6 participants per series are required to proceed
CPD Points:
Participants will receive a certificate of completion recognising 28 hours of professional development if all attendance and homework requirements are met.
Cost: The cost to participate in a webinar series is AUD$770 per person (including GST).
Students and alumni of the University of Sydney Pain Management degree program can register for AUD$700 per person (including GST; student number will be required).
Registrations:
You are welcome to register and pay by credit card (Mastercard or Visa) here.
Alternatively, you can request to be invoiced by emailing: paineducation.admin@sydney.edu.au
Please Note:
- Registrations close 5 business days before first session date of series to allow time for postage of materials or earlier if the series is full
- No refunds will be provided once materials have been posted out
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