Trainings & Webinars

Beyond the 5Ps: How to Properly Prepare for the Intake Session

Beyond the 5Ps: How to Properly Prepare for the Intake Session

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Date of Publication: Thursday 14/10/24
Duration: 46:27

The intake session is the cornerstone of the therapeutic process. This initial meeting sets the stage for understanding the client’s unique concerns, background, and goals for therapy. More importantly, it’s the crucial moment where trust and rapport between psychologist and client are either established or jeopardized. A well-conducted intake session not only gathers the necessary information but also fosters a strong therapeutic alliance, which is essential for client engagement and retention throughout the therapy journey.

While many skills for conducting an intake session can be taught, some of the most critical aspects can only be honed through hands-on experience, self-reflection, and constructive feedback. Aimed to bridge gaps this webinar is specifically designed for Provisional and Early Career Psychologists who are eager to enhance their clinical skills and gain a deeper understanding of what makes an intake session truly effective.

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Date of Publication: Thursday 14/10/24
Duration: 46:27

The intake session is the cornerstone of the therapeutic process. This initial meeting sets the stage for understanding the client’s unique concerns, background, and goals for therapy. More importantly, it’s the crucial moment where trust and rapport between psychologist and client are either established or jeopardized. A well-conducted intake session not only gathers the necessary information but also fosters a strong therapeutic alliance, which is essential for client engagement and retention throughout the therapy journey.

While many skills for conducting an intake session can be taught, some of the most critical aspects can only be honed through hands-on experience, self-reflection, and constructive feedback. Aimed to bridge gaps this webinar is specifically designed for Provisional and Early Career Psychologists who are eager to enhance their clinical skills and gain a deeper understanding of what makes an intake session truly effective.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Preparation and Execution: Learn how to strategically prepare for and conduct intake sessions that lay a strong foundation for case conceptualization and enhance client retention for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
  • Prioritizing Effectively: Develop the ability to distinguish between what is urgent and what is important, ensuring that key issues are addressed appropriately during the intake.
  • Overcoming Therapist Roadblocks: Identify common roadblocks that therapists may face during the intake process and discover strategies to overcome them.
  • Engaging Clients Through Strategic Planning: Learn how to create an effective intake plan and set priorities that engage clients from the very first session.
  • Understanding Client Personality Styles: Gain insights into identifying different client personality styles, which is critical for tailoring the therapeutic approach.
  • Introduction to Integrative Case Conceptualization: Get a brief overview of the integrative case conceptualization model and understand how it can be applied in practice.
  • Beyond the Basics: Move beyond the standard 5Ps framework by learning to identify maladaptive patterns, personality styles, and predictive factors that are crucial for comprehensive case conceptualization and treatment planning.

Why Attend?:

This webinar is ideal for Provisional and Early Career Psychologists who are looking to refine their clinical skills, deepen their understanding of the intake process, and enhance their ability to build effective therapeutic relationships from the outset.

Join us to take the first step towards mastering the intake session, a fundamental skill that will serve as the bedrock of your psychological practice. Through deliberate practice and continuous learning, you can move beyond foundational skills towards achieving true clinical mastery.

Speaker Bio:

Jenni Avidon, Principal Clinical Psychologist
With over 30 years of invaluable experience, our Principal Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor, Jenni Avidon, hails from the diverse landscapes of South Africa and has seamlessly woven her wisdom into the Australian therapeutic tapestry for the past four years.  Guiding and mentoring psychologists with a blend of international insights and local expertise, let Jenni be your compass to finding your true north as a psychologist.

Disclaimer:

Please note that this webinar is an introductory session designed to provide foundational knowledge on conducting effective intake sessions. It does not offer an in-depth exploration of the micro skills required for building rapport and trust, nor does it cover all the critical aspects of the intake process in detail. For those interested in a more comprehensive understanding and hands-on practice, we offer an intensive 10 week Psychotherapy Intake Session Module that includes advanced training and group clinical supervision. This module is specifically tailored to help you further develop and refine these essential skills, ensuring you are fully equipped to handle the complexities of real-world therapeutic settings.