Focal Psychodynamic Therapy for Anorexia

About this event

Dr Phillipa Hay presents 12 hours of live in-person online training in Focal Psychodynamic Therapy for Anorexia via Zoom (times are in AEST)

The presentation will take place over 12 hours and be a mix of didactic sessions, breakout group exercises followed by whole group discussion, open Question and Answer and scripted role plays.

The training will comprise an introduction to the theory and models of Focal Psychodynamic Therapy (FPT-AN); the assessment and diagnostic formulation; treatment phases including general principals and challenges; role of adjunctive treatments; the empirical evidence (the ANTOP trial) and an introduction the nutrition guide.

The training will involve didactic, interactive and experiential practise opportunities. Prior knowledge of understanding EDs and basic CBT principles is assumed.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the rationale and evidence for FPT-AN.

• Develop skills in FPT-AN assessment and formulation.

• Develop skills in FPT-AN phased delivery.