Black Dog Institute - For Health Professionals

In recent years, mental health practice has been shifting from a deficits-based model of symptom reduction to a strengths-based model of care and recovery. Within this shift has been the contributions of positive psychology and other third wave approaches’ in the form of ‘values’ in treatment. Identifying what matters most to individuals and having corresponding elements of care aligned with personal core values is emerging as a key element of the strengths-based approach. In March 2018 our panel of researchers, clinicians and lived experience representatives explored the ways in which working with values can assist not only in maintaining emotional well-being but in facilitating meaning and fulfilment in life. Panel Members: Dr Suzy Green - Clinical and Coaching Psychologist Dr Sophie Burgess - Clinical Psychologist and Researcher Kate - Lived Experience Representative Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant Recording: James Stewart, audioPost Sound production: Nathan Bell Vo