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ABOUT US
Our ABA Training Program is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively implement Anchor-Based Approach (ABA) techniques in a clinical setting. Our program is led by highly qualified psychologists who are experts in the field of ABA and have extensive experience in training and mentoring others.
Our trainers are licensed psychologists who specialize in ABA and have a passion for helping others. They are knowledgeable and experienced in delivering effective ABA interventions and have a track record of success in helping individuals overcome mental health challenges. They bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and creativity to the training program, and are dedicated to ensuring that every participant leaves the program with a strong foundation in ABA. Whether you are a seasoned clinician looking to expand your skill set or a beginner just starting out in the field, our trainers have the experience and expertise to guide you on your journey.
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Meet The Team
Dr. Hanan Bushkin
Hanan Bushkin Ph.D. is a psychologist and the head of the Anxiety and Trauma Clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr Bushkin specialises in the treatment of mood disorders and has worked for more than 20 years on the problem of behavioural patterns and its effect on mood and cognition. Hanan has also been involved in front-line crisis intervention and organisational training. Hanan is also the pioneer of ABA (Anchor Based Approach) which is a structured and systematic approach to the treatment of psychological conditions. Dr Bushkin is a published researcher, has lectured extensively, and completed his Ph.D. with special interest in the psychological process and structures necessary to creating a meaningful life. Dr Bushkin has been featured and quoted in various media outlets and forums, and is currently involved in research and educating corporates and public interest groups on mental health, resiliency, and the attainment of a purposeful life.
Anthony Townsend
Anthony is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and an accredited Neuropsychologist in private practice in Sandton, Johannesburg, and has been in practice for 10 years. He is also the founder and clinical director of Equanimity, a wellness company dedicated to the elimination of unnecessary suffering through the use of traditional forms of therapy with plant medicines such as psychedelics and other forms of modern and ancient wisdom .He holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (summa cum laude) from the University of the Witwatersrand and is currently completing his PhD through UNISA. Anthony also attended the 10th and 11th Annual Neurology Courses at Oxford University hosted by the Nuffield Department of Neuroscience. He holds numerous academic honours, including the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Academic Excellence as one of the top graduates from the University of Pretoria in 2010 and a place as a finalist for the 2011 Rhodes Scholarship. In 2016, he was nominated as one Barclay's 100 Brightest Young Minds in South Africa. Anthony has worked in several psychiatric and general hospitals including Chris Hani Baragwanath Child Psychiatry Unit, the Tara H. Moross Hospital, Pretoria West Hospital and Kalafong Hospital; and currently consults for private hospitals, among them Life Riverfield Lodge and Life Fourways Hospital. When Anthony is not seeing patients, he serves as a member of the Medical Appeal Board of South African Civil Aviation (SACAA), a co-founder of Insight Now (SA's first virtual reality therapy venture) and a guest lecturer and researcher for post-graduate courses for the Department of Psychology at the University of Pretoria. In addition to ABA, Anthony uses an integrative therapeutic approach that combines neuropsychotherapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychoanalysis, to help people master their emotional worlds, deepen their relationships and live more fulfilling lives. He works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from all walks of life and has special focusses on anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar, personality vulnerabilities, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, trauma and addiction. In addition to being a qualified yoga instructor, Anthony is an avid traveller, wine-enthusiast and bibliophile - passions he shares with his wife, Janine. They also share the affection of a stubborn, yet extremely lovable French Bulldog named Albus
"As a social worker, I have had the privilege of participating in the ABA training program. The training was comprehensive and covered a wide range of topics related to the method of the Anchor Based Approach and mental health. The trainers were knowledgeable and experienced, and their passion for the subject was evident in the way they delivered the material. The program provided me with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of ABA, and I now feel confident in my ability to use this approach in my work with clients. I was also impressed with the practical components of the program, including role-playing exercises and case studies, which helped to bring the theory to life. Overall, I highly recommend this ABA training program to anyone looking to expand their skills as a mental health professional. It has been a valuable experience for me, and I am sure it will be for others as well."