Relationships, Intimacy & Sexual Compulsivity:
Attachment-based strategies in the treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behaviours
| South Pacific Private is pleased to announce that Dr Gaetano Vaccaro, PhD, is coming to Sydney to present this timely seminar. |
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| Throughout the day, Dr Vaccaro will describe a comprehensive treatment modality for Compulsive Sexual Behaviours integrating an asset-based approach with deep psychology, attachment theory, trauma theory, Somatic experiencing, intersubjective theory, harm reduction strategies, addiction reasearch and traditional recovery techniques. |
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Date:
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Thursday, 4th March 2010
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Time:
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8.30am - 5pm
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Venue:
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WatersEdge
Ground Floor, Pier One
11 Hickson Road
Walsh Bay NSW 2000
www.watersedge.com.au
Map and directions to WatersEdge
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Cost:
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$250.00 per person
Fee includes Seminar, Lunch, Morning & Afternoon tea
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To confirm your attendance at this event, download the registration form.
Please return the completed form, along with your payment.
Mail to: South Pacific Private, Attn: Marketing Coordinator,
24 Beach Street, Curl Curl NSW 2096
Fax to: 02 9466 6290 |
Gaetano Vaccaro, PhD, is Director of Program Development and Deputy Clinical Director at MOONVIEW SANCTUARY, a psychological treatment centre in Santa Monica, California that focuses on a holistic approach to healing. Dr. Vaccaro has created comprehensive assessment processes and cutting-edge multi-modal treatment programs for releasing addictions, transforming personal crisis, professional development and personal growth.
Dr. Vaccaro is also the Director of Clinical Services and Director of Program Development for 12 VISIONS, INTERNATIONAL ONLINE RECOVERY, a ground breaking Internet-based addiction recovery program. This innovative program includes individual and group therapy and a curriculum for self-guided recovery modules created by Dr. Vaccaro.
Dr. Vaccaro received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction and compulsivity. Dr. Vaccaro also holds a Master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. He was formerly the Manager of Clinical and Behavioural Research at the Jeffrey Goodman Special Care Clinic and for eleven years he specialised in HIV/AIDS treatment and education, as well as addictive behaviours, and mood disorders.
Dr. Vaccaro is an internationally recognised lecturer on sexual compulsivity and addiction recovery, as well as stress management, human development and personal growth. He has published several journal articles (co-authored with Joni Lavick, MFT) on Anxiety, Trauma, and Personal Mental Health. His upcoming book The Passionate Man (co-authored with Jean’Pierre Brodeur) has been developed into a series of workshops entitled “Reclaiming Passion”, designed to assist both men and women in reconnecting with an internal sense of passion, enthusiasm and purpose that can revitalise their relationships and their lives. Dr. Vaccaro also conducts corporate trainings in Organisational Psychology, Optimal Performance and Change Management.
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Arrival & Registration |
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Relationships, Intimacy and Sexual Compulsivity is a timely
seminar that will present you with an overview of
Compulsive Sexual Behaviour (CSB), along with a
comprehensive treatment modality specifically developed
to treat this addiction.
During this seminar, Dr Vaccaro will discuss CSB and
how it may manifest as:
• A physical and behavioural problem
• A relational problem
• A mood and affect-regulation problem
• A social/legal and public health problem
• A spiritual problem
• An intrapsychic problem
• A growth and development problem
Dr Vaccaro will also describe the comprehensive
treatment modality that integrates an asset-based
approach with depth psychology, attachment theory,
trauma theory, somatic experiencing, intersubjective
theory, harm reduction strategies, addiction research
and traditional recovery techniques. |
| 9.00am |
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Welcome |
| 9.15am |
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Session 1 - Dr Vaccaro |
| 10.30am |
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Morning Tea |
| 10.45am |
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Session 2 - Dr Vaccaro |
| 12.30pm |
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Lunch |
| 1.30pm |
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Session 3 - Dr Vaccaro |
| 3.00pm |
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Afternoon Tea |
| 3.15pm |
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Session 4 - Dr Vaccaro |
| 4.45pm |
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Questions & Answers |
| 5.00pm |
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Close |
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