Formulation: Understanding the child and family in focused psychological strategies for children

Presented by RACGP Specific Interests and Emerging Minds, this webinar focuses on approaches to formulation that enable children’s participation and consider the child’s perspective on the presenting concerns. Rather than looking at causal explanations, these formulation approaches help children to think about what gets in the way of them living their ‘best life’.

In addition, the webinar covers ways of engaging children in conversations about the strengths, skills and values that have helped them to respond to the presenting problem so far. It also includes discussion on how case formulations can be written in collaboration with children to ensure their experiences are respectfully and accurately represented.

Led by Dr Tim Jones (Chair, RACGP Specific Interests Child and Young Person’s Health), the expert panel includes:

• Dr Michaela Baulderstone (FRACGP)
• Penny Sih (psychologist)
• Amanda Warren (Engagement Officer – Primary Health Care, Emerging Minds).