Ngā Kūaka: Inaugural DBT conference for Aotearoa
Wellington
Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th of October 2024, 9-4.30pm
You can register now for this training (see below).
Online registrations close on 1 October 2024 (65 days).
Registrations are now open for the inaugural Aotearoa DBT conference, Ngā Kūaka, to be held on Monday and Tuesday 14-15th October at Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand in Wellington. The theme of this conference is focused on expanding the access and reach of DBT. It is our hope that we will offer you a nourishing and inspiring gathering, that will help us collectively identify ways we can make this therapy more responsive and accessible in Aotearoa, particularly to those who are experiencing inequity. Our intention is to offer an inspiring and practice-focussed gathering with opportunities to connect, learn from each other, and advance our collective efforts to enhance access and equity to DBT.
Presentations confirmed so far include:
- A forum on the dialectical balance between adherence and responsivity to our local needs and cultures, featuring session footage and an interactive discussion on what is and what is not effective DBT in our context
- Feedback and reflection on the results of the survey on DBT cultural responsivity that many of you generously completed
- A presentation on Tai Ki Uta, a marae-based DBT programme for rangatahi me whānau within Oranaga Tamariki
- A lightening round on the innovations our colleagues around the mōtu and beyond have made within their DBT programmes to solve a problem with access and responsivity
- We will also be providing Zoom-based presentations from our North American Behavioral Tech colleagues. So far those who have indicated their availability include Dr. Alan Fruzzetti on jumpstarting validation or DBT with males, Dr. Tony DuBose on irreverence, and Dr. Lorie Ritschel on DBT for autistic individuals.
Further details of the conference will be announced soon.
Call for papers: If you would like to present at the conference or assist with the organising then please contact us.
We are very grateful to Dr. Jennifer Hauraki and her father, Thomas Hauraki (Kaumātua; Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whanaunga), for suggesting the name of this conference while acknowledging the Muriwhenua iwi tradition associated with the kūaka. Dr. Hauraki notes that the name relates to 'the godwits that come from as far as Alaska and Siberia to Aotearoa and are well known in the north where we are from. The fattening up that these birds do in Aotearoa is similar to those who will congregate at our conference from afar, to acquire and share knowledge, before taking it home with them to spread and continue. “He kāhui kūaka kua tau ki te tāhuna” – a flock of kūaka lands on the sand dunes.'
Thanks also to Dr Phil Battley for permisison to use the 'Godwits in flight' image.
Details:
Where:
Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable Street, Te Aro
Wellington
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When:
Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th of October 2024, 9-4.30pm
Times:
9.00am until 4.30pm daily. Sign in from 8.15am on the first day.
Registration:
Registrations are managed online (see below)
Sign-in from 8.15am on the first day. Lunch and tea/coffee refreshments provided.
Cost:
Early bird: $440+GST, after 1 July: $475+GST
Payment options: Credit card payment, Bank payment.
Terms and conditions:
- Registrations are confirmed only when payment is received. Your invoice will list payment options.
- Payment must be made before the event. By registering you accept liability for the costs of attending.
- Cancellations must be notified to us by email (or the website contact form) with full identifying information.
- Cancellations received more than seven days before the event will receive a refund of the fees paid less an administration charge of $50+GST (for each event).
- Refunds cannot be given after that date. Refunds will not be available until after the event.
- A colleague may be substituted for no extra charge if we are notified at least two business days before the training event.
- In the unlikely event the event is cancelled by the organisers, registration will be fully refunded but no liability will be accepted for travel, accommodation or other costs/expenses incurred to registrants.