By the end of the one-day workshop participants will be able to: 1. know how to Use some of the skills of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy 2. Learn how art exercises can add a non-verbal layer of learning to enhance the Read More...
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ongoing Professional Development (OPD)
Ongoing Professional Development (OPD) is the process through which members improve and broaden their skills, knowledge and expertise, and develop the qualities required for professional practice.
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Start Date:
August 16, 2024
End Date:
December 31, 2025
Busting Myths About Male Sexuality: Implications for Therapy with Men, Women and Couples
Here’s How You Can Benefit By Taking This Self-Study Course • Be an informed therapist about the latest thinking and research in male sexuality and how to use it to help your clients focus on their sexual health. • Become Read More...
Start Date:
August 26, 2024
End Date:
August 26, 2025
Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy and Art Making-Self Paced
By the end of the one-day workshop participants will be able to: 1. know how to Use some of the skills and techniques of Positive Psychology strategies, some of the approaches in Solutions Focused Therapy and how Compassion Focused Therapy Read More...
Start Date:
October 9, 2024
End Date:
June 25, 2025
ECOTHERAPY – 8-month Course Work & Seminar: ONLINE & IN-PERSON
ACA-Approved for OPD. This course is designed for counsellors, therapists and practitioners who would like to incorporate nature connection into their offerings. It trains participants in the fundamentals of Ecotherapy, ensuring that they become confident in their knowledge of the theoretical Read More...
Start Date:
December 5, 2024
End Date:
April 11, 2025
Faith & Meaning Making: Evidence-based Transcultural Support for Grieving Muslims | How to Do No Harm
This interactive workshop presents findings of a four-year research exploring the needs of grieving Muslims and the support systems available. It provides educational evidence-based theory and equips mental health professionals and supporting stakeholders with strategies for exceptional applied transcultural care for Muslims Read More...
Start Date:
January 5, 2025
End Date:
November 30, 2025
2025 Treating PTSD (Day 1-2) with Dr Leah Giarratano highly interactive livestream dates between March and November
2025 livestream dates for Treating PTSD (Day 1-2) follow: Treating PTSD on 20-21 March between 9am-5pm AEDT – registration closes on 7/3/25 Treating PTSD on 19-20 June between 9am-5pm AWST – registration closes on 6/6/25 Treating PTSD on 4-5 September Read More...
Start Date:
January 6, 2025
End Date:
November 30, 2025
2025 Treating Complex Trauma (Day 3-4) with Dr Leah Giarratano highly interactive Livestream dates between March and November
2025 livestream dates for Treating Complex Trauma (Day 3-4) follow: Treating Complex Trauma on 27-28 March between 9am-5pm AEDT –Â registration closes on 14/3/25 Treating Complex Trauma on 26-27 June between 9am-5pm AWST –Â registration closes on 13/6/25 Treating Complex Trauma on Read More...
Start Date:
February 4, 2025
End Date:
March 24, 2025
Imago Relationship Therapy Clinical Training
The Imago Clinical Module 1 training is held Online via Zoom. This training not only equips you with advanced skills in couples therapy but also leads you towards a prestigious certification in Imago Relationship Therapy. There are three modules and Read More...
Start Date:
February 12, 2025
End Date:
December 10, 2025
Supervision of Supervision (SoS): Group program
OPD – ACA-Approved. This program aims to provide an opportunity for practitioners who provide supervision to review and reflect on their practice in small-group Supervision of Supervision sessions. The closed group SoS sessions offer post-training support to maximise your efforts Read More...
Start Date:
February 13, 2025
End Date:
February 14, 2025
ACCREDITED GOTTMAN METHOD COUPLES THERAPY – Level 1 – Bridging the Couple Chasm – with Certified Gottman Therapists, Advanced Clinical Trainers & Consultants Trish Purnell-Webb & John Flanagan
Welcome to the first step in learning Gottman Method Couples Therapy! This foundation Level 1 workshop will provide you with valuable insights into the challenges couples face, utilising research-based assessments and effective interventions. Our practical, emotion-focused, and highly effective approach Read More...
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