In This Issue

CASA Calendar for 2010
Mark these important dates in your 2010 diary

Body Beautiful
An attendee shares her experience of our recent PD event

End of Year Drinks
CASA members enjoy our December social event

February 2010 PD Event
Make sure you don't miss this one!

New Members
Welcome to four new members

Conference 2010
We are calling for abstracts. Would you like to be a presenter??

Competition winner
The winner of our recent editorial competition is announced

PACFA Research Group
Join the PACFA Research Consultation Group

Changed Your Contact Details?
Update your contact details online to ensure you receive all CASA news and info

 

 Holiday Greetings
 

The CASA Executive would like to extend greetings to all our members and your families as we approach Christmas and the New Year. We trust that you will be able to enjoy some relaxing time in and around these significant events. We also wish you great success in your work in 2010 and we look forward to the furthering of our working together.

 

 Calendar of Events in 2010

* MARK THESE DATES IN YOUR 2010 DIARY

February 6th - PD Workshop presented by Diana Collett
May 1st – CASA Conference – ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’
June 19th – PD Workshop presented by Narelle McKenzie
August 4th – CASA AGM
September 18th – PD Workshop (to be advised)
November 6th – PD Workshop (to be advised)



 


 Body Beautiful - What a Great CASA Workshop!
 

I had the pleasure of attending the Body Beautiful Workshop held by CASA at the Education Development Centre in Hindmarsh. Despite the incredible heat (in the middle of an unprecedented run of 39 degree days) there was a large audience attendance.

We were treated to two wonderful, engaging speakers, experts in their fields who shared their vast knowledge and captivated us for four hours (it felt like two).

 
Firstly Dr Jenny O’Dea who travelled from Sydney and presented her research into ‘Trends In Body Image And Distorted Eating In Male And Female Australian Adolescents’. While the title sounds cumbersome Jenny shared her findings in a fun, interactive way that made sense and opened up our eyes to the continual pressure and attitudes our young people face as they grow through puberty and enter adulthood. Jenny also linked the ‘Sex Sells’ advertisement to teenage boys and men through Men’s magazines. I admit I was shocked (the front cover slogans were promoting a certain look for young men to aspire to but which are also unobtainable) as working in a girls' high school I don’t focus on boys' body image as much but as the mother of a teenage son I was horrified by the same messages girls receive being sent to our boys.

Maria Scicchitano was our second speaker. Maria is a Consultant Family Therapist from the Department Of Psychological Heath at the Women’s And Children’s Hospital in Adelaide specializing in Eating Disorders. I have had the pleasure of hearing Maria speak on another occasion and enjoy the way she shares her stories, her experiences and information about what helps and what doesn’t. Maria is open and honest about the devastation an Eating Disorder has on everyone connected to the young person suffering yet she is still able to inspire hope and a way through this most insidious illness.

To wrap up I feel that I need to make mention of firstly Diana Capaldo who, as always, organizes the most delicious food to nourish us. Robert Bullock who had the unenviable task of keeping the day on time and running smoothly. Thank you also to everyone on the Executive Committee for your time and commitment to the members by organizing such an enjoyable day despite the heat and the serious subject matter.

Carol Adams (CASA member)

 

And some Feedback from Others Who Attended the Workshop:

"Congratulations to CASA team for always providing an over-indulgent afternoon."

 "Wonderfully warm and expressive speakers. Just right for counsellors!"

"Informative, backed by solid research and really useful to incorporate themes into my counselling."

"Funny and engaging. Both speakers were spectacular."

"Sense of being with like minded people. Really felt like the collective thoughts and emotions in the room were around compassion. It's like this is where the damage starts, back in our early years and our perceptions of ourselves. If as counsellors we can help to prevent the trauma around body image in the young ones, we are doing a good job."

"You have done the most wonderful job. I have such a great time at PD days. They always hit the spot."

"Congratulations on a great afternoon. The timing of breaks was excellent in keeping energy levels up - I was anticipating the length of the day a bit long but the two breaks especially with the first after an hour was very wise and beneficial. The wonderful hospitality does renew the energy and encourage people to talk. Thank you."

"Thank you CASA for all of your efforts, always much appreciated, an honour to be part of such a professional body."


 

 End of Year Drinks - a Good Time Had by All
 

A group of CASA members got together and enjoyed each other’s company at the Arkaba Hotel on Friday 4th Dec. As the photos indicate, a good time was had by all. Not only did everyone enjoy the informal atmosphere, but they made new acquaintances and exchanged views and ideas about the counselling profession. We plan on having another drinks evening in mid-2010, so come along, have some fun and take advantage of the networking opportunity.

 

 Our Next PD Event - February 6th 2010 

Power and Status
Rank and the part it plays in our communication.
A workshop presented by Diana Collett

The workshop is based on the principles developed by Dr. Arnold Mindell and his associates in Process Oriented Psychology, an interdisciplinary approach to counselling and psychotherapy that promotes social change through inclusion and respect. It is appropriate for anyone interested in developing skills for inclusive communication whether that is in a therapeutic setting, between therapist and client, a workplace relationship between bosses and employees or with parents and their children.


Mark this date in your Diary now. Share this information with your colleagues.

Power and Status
CASA Professional Development
Saturday 6th February 2010
2.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Education Development Centre

Cost?
 Members and full time students: $15
Non-members: $35

RSVP to Geoff Haynes at admin@casa.asn.au

 

 Welcome to New Members

The CASA Executive takes great pleasure in welcoming to CASA: Robert, Narayani, Maria and Peter. Also to Stephen and Christine who have upgraded from Associate to Professional.

Best wishes in your counselling careers, and/or in your continuing studies. We very much look forward to your involvement in CASA with us.



 

 Conference 2010 - Call for Abstracts

You are invited to propose a workshop for presentation at our annual Conference to be held on 1st May 2010 , the theme for which is


"Back to the Future"

Proposals are to be submitted by Thursday 31st December 2009.
To obtain a copy of the application form, please go to:
www.casa.asn.au/docs/call-for-abstracts.pdf



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 Editorial Competition - and the Winner is ...  

 
Recently the Editorial Subcommittee ran a competition, looking for members to contribute to the Spring Newsletter, the winner of which would receive free registration to the 2010 CASA Conference.

The Subcommittee sincerely thanks all who submitted an article for their efforts.
We would like to congratulate John Wibrow for submitting the winning article. Congratulations John. For those who have not read the Spring Newsletter, you can still access it online at www.casa.asn.au/newsletters.asp.

We encourage all members to share your collective knowledge and experience as counsellors. We all have something worthwhile to contribute, but are often reticent to come forward. We look forward to more articles from our members in the future. If you have an article or know of someone who could contribute, then please let us know.


 PACFA Research Group is Looking for Participants  

The PACFA Research Committee is inviting applications for membership of a consultation group that will inform and link with the Research Committee in a structured way.

  • Are you actively interested or engaged in research in counselling and psychotherapy?

  • Do you have capacity and/or experience in research?

  • Do you want to contribute to PACFA’s research objectives?

If you are interested in being involved in the research consultation group, please send your CV to caroline@pacfa.org.au

For full details visit:

www.casa.asn.au/docs/PACFA Consultation Group.pdf

 


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