Dr Louise Hayes

clinical psychologist, academic, author and trainer in acceptance, mindfulness and positive therapeutic approaches 

All Sessions by Dr Louise Hayes

15:30 - 16:00
BOOKSHOP - ROOM C2.2 & C2.3

BOOK SIGNING - AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK

Bastian Fox Phelan
Vicky Shukuroglou
Professor Joseph Ciarrochi
Dr Lousie Hayes
Lizzie Williamson

13:30 - 16:30
Room C4.8, Level 4, Convention Centre, ICC Sydney

WORKSHOP 4: CREATING HOPE EVEN AS OUR WORLD CHANGES BY USING ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT PRACTICES

with Dr Louise Hayes, clinical psychologist, academic, author and trainer in acceptance, mindfulness and positive therapeutic approaches  

Workshop Outline
We are living with a growing list of challenges, both social (climate, politics, wars, economics etc) and personal (relationships, careers, health etc.). The research on how we change shows that we survive well when we are connected to our deepest sense of meaning and take purposive action. This is called psychological flexibility. Research shows that if we build psychological flexibility, we will maximise our capacity to cope and thrive, and it accounts for a whopping 40% of the variability in behaviour change.  

But how does one learn or teach others to be psychologically flexible? This workshop will introduce you to a cutting-edge framework of DNA-V based on evolution and contextual behavioural sciences, which allows everyone to learn psychological flexibility quickly and use it daily. With this approach, you can use your energy to live with vitality while also having the skills to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. You can build relationships while also learning how your history triggers you.  You can face external challenges such as climate change instead of turning away.  

What you will get out of this workshop:

  • Learn the key aspects of psychological flexibility
  • Apply these key steps to a wicked problem such as our changing world
  • Deepen your understanding of value and vitality
  • Learn key steps to build flexible thinking
  • Learn key steps to help with emotions

14:05 - 14:25
Pyrmont Theatre, ICC Sydney

WHAT MAKES YOU STRONGER: HOW TO THRIVE IN THE FACE OF CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY

Our world is constant, often unwanted change. We are confronted with a choice: adapt and grow stronger or perish. Learn cutting edge, evidence-based strategies for managing uncertainty, harnessing change for growth, and reducing overwhelm when things feel out of control.

Professor Joseph Ciarrochi, one of the most cited scientists is the world for his revolutionary work on wellbeing, Institute of Positive Psychology and Education, ACU
Dr Louise Hayes, clinical psychologist, academic, author and trainer in acceptance, mindfulness and positive therapeutic approaches