The Peregrine Rural Mental Health Podcast

Is practice supervision just for professions where it is one of their registration requirements? Or does supervision offer something to all mental health practitioners? How do you get it? How do you get the best out of it, if you do get it?

Join Peregrine Director, Rebecca Sng as she speaks with her peer supervision buddies, Anna Sidis and Mark Donovan, about the where, how and why of supervision and mentoring.

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This three episode miniseries looks at working with people who have experienced trauma.

The first two episodes contain an annotated role play of a first session with a family who has experienced a death by suicide. Family therapist, Dr Rebecca Sng, explains her thinking as she speaks with the family for the first time.

The final episode is a panel discussion with three different rural and regional trauma practitioners: Anna Maxwell (Social Worker), Maya Goldman (Occupational Therapist), and Dr Al Griskaitis (Psychiatrist).

This series is aimed at those who do not have specialist trauma training and still find themselves working with people who have experienced trauma. 

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This three episode miniseries looks at working with people who have experienced trauma.

The first two episodes contain an annotated role play of a first session with a family who has experienced a death by suicide. Family therapist, Dr Rebecca Sng, explains her thinking as she speaks with the family for the first time.

The final episode is a panel discussion with three different rural and regional trauma practitioners: Anna Maxwell (Social Worker), Maya Goldman (Occupational Therapist), and Dr Al Griskaitis (Psychiatrist).

This series is aimed at those who do not have specialist trauma training and still find themselves working with people who have experienced trauma. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This three episode miniseries looks at working with people who have experienced trauma.

The first two episodes contain an annotated role play of a first session with a family who has experienced a death by suicide. Family therapist, Dr Rebecca Sng, explains her thinking as she speaks with the family for the first time.

The final episode is a panel discussion with three different rural and regional trauma practitioners: Anna Maxwell (Social Worker), Maya Goldman (Occupational Therapist), and Dr Al Griskaitis (Psychiatrist).

This series is aimed at those who do not have specialist trauma training and still find themselves working with people who have experienced trauma. 

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We all know that self-care and preventing burnout as mental health practitioners is important, but how do we truly care for ourselves and our clients, particularly in rural and regional areas where there can be added complexities? And is it possible to go beyond that to thriving in mental health practice?

Join Peregrine research associate, Dr Caitlin Miller, as she speaks with John Dean (District Clinical Leader and Senior Psychologist in Murrumbidgee), Nikki Butler (trainer and director of Nikki Butler consulting), and our own Brittany Smith (Clinical Psychology Registrar and Local Project Officer) to dive into these questions.

They speak about the impact of identity, knowing our roles as practitioners, and give their perspective on common situations like managing confidentiality in small areas, being approached outside of work in your community and taking leave.

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Long thought of as "basic", Behavioural Interventions have been shown by the research to be incredibly powerful tools in the right circumstances. However, successful Behavioural Interventions can be far trickier than they first appear.

Understanding how to fully utilise these principles can transform your work with those suffering from depression, anxiety and other common difficulties.

Join Peregrine Director, Dr Rebecca Sng, as she chats with fellow Peregrine team member Prof Frank Deane about the "art" of Behavioural Interventions. 

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Lived experience expertise has been rapidly growing as a key component of recovery orientated practice.

Peer work can help break down barriers to mental health care, facilitate hope, and help organisations reflect on their practices for the benefit of consumer care. Yet many people can feel confused about the role of a peer worker, and how to integrate peer work into care appropriately.

This month, The Peregrine Centre’s research associate Dr Dayle Raftery talks with Mark Thompson and Jo Kain, two infectiously passionate peer workers, about the history of peer work, the importance of advocacy, and how to set up for success with peer work.

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Motivational Interviewing was first developed for use with people with substance abuse problems, however in its 40 year history it has been applied with a range of presentations.

At its core, Motivational Interviewing places emphasis on listening, empathy, and encouraging our client’s own knowledge. In this episode, The Peregrine Centre’s research associate Dr Dayle Raftery is joined by Tara McGregor, psychotherapist, accredited dietician, and infectiously enthusiastic Motivational Interviewing practitioner.

Join as Tara guides us through the Motivational Interviewing spirit and talks about how to find out more, and start practicing in this powerful and adaptable format.

 

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Getting Started with Narrative Therapy: Probably Australia's best known export to the therapy world, the model of Narrative Therapy is used with individuals, families and communities worldwide.

It is particularly well supported in its use with Indigenous peoples. But Narrative Therapy is a pretty different. It requires a different way of thinking, leading to a unique use of language.

How can a rural practitioner begin? Join Peregrine Director, Rebecca Sng, and she chats to David Newman from Sydney Narrative Therapy about how someone might get started with this groundbreaking model of therapy. 

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy was developed to help people who have with their sense of self and with emotional regulation and therefore struggle in relationships. This presentation is often named as one that practitioners find challenging. In this episode, Peregrine Director, Dr Rebecca Sng, speaks with  Dr Marianne Bourke about how to get started with this effective treatment modality. They wrestle with the complex ideas of Linehan's model and who might benefit from this approach. Join them as talk TIPP and why mindfulness is more like a forest than a waterfall. 

Resources:

Book: DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha Linehan

Book: DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets by Marsha Linehan

Book: The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Jeffrey C. Wood, Matthew McKay, and Jeffrey Brantley. 

Website: Six Life Changing Skills to Successfully Manage Your Next Emotional Crises from the Sunrise Residential Treatment Centre

Book: The Mindfulness Solution for Intense Emotions by Cedar R. Koons

Book:  The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise

Webinar: DBT Skills for Family Members by Alan Fruzzetti

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