This introductory webinar ‘The masterful art of Socratic questioning’ aims to provide a preview into:
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the use of Socratic questions to shift from rescuer to facilitator
- why this technique protects against emotional fatigue and over-responsibility
- how questions reveal what's happening beneath the surface in the relational field, and
- the connection between burnout, attachment dynamics, and therapist self-doubt.
We’ll also connect these ideas to attachment theory and neuroscience, to show you why your presence - not just your knowledge - is the most healing tool in the room.
Learning Outcomes
1. Breaking through burnout
- Recognise the signs and underlying causes of burnout specific to therapists
- Recognise how societal pressures and internalised narratives contribute to the fixer mindset
- Use tools for maintaining energy and enthusiasm in your professional journey.
2. Psychodynamic foundations – Understanding the mind deeply
- Identify foundational principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Build a framework for integrating psychodynamic insights into your therapeutic practice
3. Rebuilding skills and confidence through process-oriented therapy
- Use the ‘here-and-now’ to create meaningful therapeutic moments
About the presenter: Tania Kalkidis
Tania is a highly experienced and respected psychologist with clinical endorsement and extensive qualifications and expertise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, child and adolescent therapy, and clinical supervision. Holding a Masters in Clinical Child Psychology from The University of Melbourne and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from LaTrobe University, Tania has been a registered psychologist in Australia since 1992.
With over 34 years of clinical experience, Tania is the director of Deep Mind Psychodynamic Training in Queensland, where she provides individual, couple, and family psychotherapy, along with online advanced training workshops for psychologists and psychotherapists. She offers in-depth training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and reflective practice, focusing on neuroscience, attachment, and trauma in therapeutic settings.
She has worked with children and adolescents across various settings, including inpatient units, outpatient programs, and private practice, and is recognised for integrating creative therapeutic approaches such as psychodrama, relaxation techniques, and somatic work.
In addition to clinical practice, Tania is a sought-after supervisor and educator, regularly presenting at national conferences and webinars. She is an experienced educator and PsyBA-approved trainer. Tania also maintains active involvement in professional development, continually expanding her knowledge in psychodynamic theory, neuroscience, and child psychotherapy, and passionately contributes to the training of future psychologists.
Webinar timing: 1:00 – 2:00 PM AEDT
Access to the recording of this webinar:
A recording of this webinar will be available through the CPD Webinar Library, but for the best experience and the opportunity to ask your questions, join us live. Everyone who registers will be advised via email as soon as the recording is available. Members have unlimited access to the recording, and non-members will have access for 6 months.