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:
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 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 15, 2025
End Date:
July 12, 2025
Counselling Autistic Adults: Reframing Autism from Deficit to Difference
Many counsellors do not feel confident adapting their counselling practices to suit the need of Autistic adults. This is an underserviced population in the counselling space, with a lot of focus existing on the needs of Autistic children and/or with Read More...
Start Date:
March 10, 2025
End Date:
March 9, 2026
Introduction to Play Therapy
This introductory course provides an overview of the clinical skills required to engage in child centred play therapy with children. This is a full one-day workshop where participants will learn and practice content presented live by our fabulous trainers. Join Read More...
Start Date:
March 22, 2025
End Date:
May 1, 2025
Consensual Non-Monogamy in Therapy: Best Practices for Therapists – Registration expires 1 May 2025
Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) is not a fringe relationship style—it’s a growing reality. With evolving societal norms, and increasing visibility of CNM in media and public discourse, more individuals and couples are embracing and being open about their non-traditional relationship structures. Read More...
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