PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Dina has practised as a Family Therapist since 1983. She completed a Post Graduate Degree in Social Work from the University of Western Australia, and gained practical experience in psychiatry and drug and alcohol treatment. Dina then completed her Masters of Psychology at Antioch University West, in Seattle , Washington, U.S.A. After a two year Post-Masters training in Marital and Family Therapy, she gained a Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She then became a Clinical Fellow of AAMFT and continued on to acquired the advanced qualification of an Approved Supervisor following ten years supervising professionals in systems work.
MARITAL and FAMILY THERAPISTS These professionals help individuals, couples and families with
pre-marital,
marital,
parenting,
step-parenting,
divorce,
remarriage
and other life-cycle issues.
AAMFT CLINICAL FELLOWS Clinical Fellows are trained in the diagnoses and treatment of mental and nervous disorders. They are also knowledgeable in such areas as:
human growth and development
behavioral patterns
marital and family interaction
sexual dysfunction
parent-child relationships
the dynamics of family systems
- using a variety of therapeutic techniques They are also trained to help clients with unexpected problems and crises, such as a death in the family, a divorce, a sudden illness or disability, or unemployment.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION for MARRIAGE and FAMILY THERAPY - AAMFT Since 1942, AAMFT has been involved with the problems, needs and changing patterns of marital and family relationships. The Association leads the way to increasing understanding , research, and education in the field of marital and family therapy, and to ensuring that public needs are met by well-trained practitioners. AAMFT believes that therapists with specific education and training in marital and family therapy provide the most effective mental health care to couples and families.
AAMFT - A PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATION AAMFT represents more than 30,000 qualified marital and family therapists in the United States, Canada, and abroad. The Association sponsors conferences for professional interchange and training: It publishes the "Journal of Marital and Family Therapy "Family Therapy News" and other professional publications; It advocates for policies of concern to the marital and family therapy community, and in the public interest, administers a referral service
For further information , or to make a referral, Dina can be contacted on 0405 593 004 or email: Dina.lankester@gmail.com