Agenda
7 November 2024
09:00 am – 5:00 pm
7 November 2024
8:30 AM
Registration
9:00 AM
Opening remarks
Unveiling the World of Sexology: Insights, Beliefs, and Transformative Experiences
This session will cover:
- An exploration of the world of sexology, debunking common misconceptions, and emphasize the importance of open dialogue.
- Practical tips and real-life examples will be provided for individuals to embrace their sexuality in a healthy and fulfilling way, promoting personal growth and empowerment.
Dr. Martha Lee
Relationship Counsellor & Clinical Sexologist
Underneath the Moon
Understanding the Interplay of Trauma and Addiction
An exploration on the profound connection between trauma and addiction, exploring the various types of trauma and addiction, their common symptoms, and the challenges associated with treating these complex issues with integrated intervention and treatment approaches that address both trauma and addiction simultaneously, offering hope for recovery and healing.
The session will cover:
- A deeper understanding of the complexities of trauma and addiction,
- Practical insights into effective intervention and treatment strategies.
- Raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote a more compassionate informed approach to supporting individuals grappling with these challenges.
Krish Phua
Registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Supervisor
Underneath the Moon
10:30 AM
Networking break
11:00 AM
Attention, Allergies and anxiety: A Homeopathic and Nutritional Perspective
A holistic healthcare view of Attention Deficit Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder and Anxiety based on scientific evidence.
This session will cover:
- Clinical relevance of allergies as comorbidities in ADHD, ADD, SPD and anxiety disorders.
- Tips for healthcare professionals, educators and parents to identify subtle signs of allergies and nutritional deficiency that may be hampering progress.
Dr. Sonal Hattangdi-Haridas
Nutritional Medicine Specialist and Homeopathic Physician
Maya Health Institute
11:40 AM
Attachment Wounds: How Early Experiences Affect Relationships
This session will cover:
- Understanding attachment styles and how they impact adult relationships
- Taking a closer look at fears of abandonment and engulfment
- Learning important relationship skills to work towards a secure relationship between partners with differing attachment styles
Hui Wen Tong
Certified Mental Health Therapist
1:00 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Stream 1
MEBES model on holistic sexual health
Created by Dr Patti Britton, a clinical sexologist and the ‘’Mother Sex Coaching’ MEBES© Model is a signature system that comprises five parts of the sexual self, namely Mind, Emotion, Body/ Body Image (or behaviour), Energy and Spirit.
This session will cover:
- The history and background of the MEBES
- Its application in sexual health and intimacy and non-pathologising approach to exploring sexual health and sexuality.
- how it can be used to help clients navigate their unique sexual journey.
Dian Handayani
Art Psychotherapist, Sex Therapist and Sexologist
Nambani
Stream 2
Forest Bathing: Nature’s healing & how it improves well-being
Gain an understanding of what is forest bathing and explore how awe, curiosity and wonder in nature support the mental and emotional health of individuals.
The session will cover:
- What is forest bathing and how a guided session is conducted
- The Art – how forest bathing provides the harmonious balance between mindfulness, bodyfulness and heartfulness
- The Science – the symbiotic relationship of humans and nature
How forest bathing can help to alleviate the mental health crisis
Jovena Loon
Certified Forest Therapy Guide & Founder
Gentle Walks
2:20 PM
Stream 1
Safety's Silent Role: The Unacknowledged Hero in Trauma Therapy
Delve deep into the multiple facets of safety into trauma therapy.
This session will cover:
- Safety as a Biological Imperative:
- Embeddying Safety in the counselling process , leading to deeper, lasting healing.
Navroop Sood
Trauma Therapist, Founder & CEO
HEAL WITH NAV
Stream 2
Navigating Shame
Gain deeper understanding into the nature of shame, its manifestations and strategies to recognise, manage and overcome this emotion amongst mental health professionals and clients
This session will cover:
- How shame can impact mental health professionals and the therapist-client relationship.
- Ways in which therapists can help themselves and their clients navigate the challenges of this ubiquitous emotion.
Geetika Malhotra
Director and Principal Psychotherapist
Balanced Life Psychotherapy & Counselling
3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:30 PM
Close to Heart: Origins of Health
Explore the therapeutic benefits of adopting a health-oriented perspective and examining the potential benefits of integrating salutogenesis and art psychotherapy in enhancing the psychological well-being of individuals with chronic physical illnesses.
This session will cover:
- Introduction to Art Psychotherapy
- Pathogenesis vs Salutogenesis
- Sautogenesis: Sense of Coherence (SOC)
Kyl Lim
Founder, Principal Psychotherapist, Art Psychotherapist
4:10 PM
Trauma is More Than PTSD: Infidelity and Trauma – How to Identify and Treat
Discover how infidelity creates trauma for many women. Gain crucial insights into identifying and addressing this trauma.
This session will cover:
- How trauma presents
- Traumatic symptoms presented by many women whose partners cheated on them
- The causes of trauma for these women
- How to engage in couples therapy in cases of infidelity when trauma is at play
Dr. Stephen-Claude Hyatt
Clinical Health Psychologist & Traumatologist
CALM International
4:50 PM