Programme
- 30.3.21
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Anxiety
Tuesday 30 March 2021, 12.00-1.00pm
Lecturer Alan Dovey, chaired by Dr John Ballard
- Reflects on the cognitive and behavioural processes of anxiety through lockdown and the role of the occupational health advisor now and in the future to guide recovery.
By attending this webinar, you will gain:
- An understanding of the process of anxiety and the influencing factors lockdown may have had on this condition, both negative and positive
- An opportunity to develop theoretical treatment plans using this knowledge and consider how to apply these in clinical consultations
- Guidance on supporting people at work and helping them return to work
- 20.4.21
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Depression
Tuesday 20 April 2021, 12.00-1.00pm
Lecturer Alan Dovey, chaired by Dr John Ballard
Examines the cognitive and behavioural processes of depression through lockdown and the role of the occupational health advisor now and in the future to guide recovery.
By attending this webinar, you will gain:
- An understanding of the process of depression and the influencing factors lockdown may have had on this condition – both negative and positive
- An opportunity to develop theoretical treatment plans using this knowledge and consider how to apply these in clinical consultations
- Guidance on supporting people at work and helping them return to work
- 27.4.21
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PTSD
Tuesday 27 April 2021, 12.00-1.00pm
Lecturer Paul Anthony, chaired by Dr John Ballard
Moral injury comes in the wake of high-stakes situations such as dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, where individuals are unable to implement the skills necessary to go about their daily work. This can lead to symptoms including post trauma responses and complex PTSD (CPTSD). This seminar will focus on general PTSD and introduce complex PTSD (CPTSD) and the overlap with burnout. This will build on the content from the first two webinars.
By attending this webinar, you will gain:
- Comprehension of the effect of traumatic experiences and how PTSD or CPTSD can develop
- An understanding of the cognitive and behavioural factors that can maintain post trauma responses
- An opportunity to reflect on these processes and plan for your own well-being strategy as well as that of others
- Guidance on supporting people at work and helping them return to work
- 4.5.21
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Coping Strategies
Tuesday 4 May 2021, 12.00-1.00pm
Lecturer Alan Dovey, chaired by Dr John Ballard
The general coping styles of individuals can vary dramatically but there are consistent themes that need to be focused on to promote resilience and health. This seminar will discuss these areas in depth and provide the “why” to help clients motivate themselves to improve these important areas of their lives.
By attending this webinar, you will gain:
- An understanding of the scientific benefits of focusing on specific coping behaviours
- Comprehension of the cognitive, behavioural, emotional and biological factors at play in various domains of their lives, such as sleep and energy
- An opportunity to reflect on these factors and to plan these factors into employees’ recovery plans
- 18.5.21
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Health Anxiety at Work
Tuesday 18 May 2021, 12.00-1.00pm
Lecturer Alan Dovey, chaired by Dr John Ballard
Health anxiety is excessive concern that there may be a threat to your health, which triggers an anxiety (fight/flight) response. This seminar examines the symptoms of health anxiety, the maintenance factors and the implications for managing return to work – including during the pandemic.
By attending this webinar, you will gain:
- An understanding of health anxiety and the factors that influence it
- Strategies and techniques to implement to help the client recover
- Guidance on managing the return to work
Benefits of attending
- A comprehension of the processes of depression, anxiety, PTSD and health anxiety and the scientific benefits of coping strategies
- Guidance on applying this knowledge in clinical consultations
- Understanding of the role of the occupational health adviser now and in the future to guide recovery
- Advice on supporting people at work and helping them return to work
About our expert tutors
Alan Dovey MSc, RMN, DPSN, Dip Psych
Alan is a consultant cognitive behavioural psychotherapist for a number of organisations in the West Midlands, including the University of Birmingham, where he is also honorary clinical lecturer. Alan is a director at Working Minds UK.
Paul Anthony MSc, RMN, Cert Ed, PgD CBT, Pg Cert RM
Paul is a cognitive behavioural therapist and senior lecturer in mental health at Staffordshire University, specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR training and supervision in the context of OH
About the chair, Dr John Ballard FFOM(Hon)
John has written and researched on OH and disability issues for 30 years, and edits Occupational Health [at Work].
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