Learn about the practice of Forest Therapy and its benefits as an adjunct for counselling. You will also experience the benefits for yourself during an immersive 2-hour virtual guided walk by the President of the International Nature and Forest Therapy 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.
To find ACA Approved OPD Events use the search form below.
Search for an Event
Start Date:
August 31, 2024
End Date:
December 14, 2024
IFS Skills Immersion – Attunement and Skill-building in the IFS Model
A step by step guide to the skills of IFS This series offers a highly experiential immersion into your own parts and working with clients. You will begin the practice of skills from the very first week. This course includes Read More...
Start Date:
October 1, 2024
End Date:
January 31, 2025
Treating Complex Trauma (Day 3-4) with Dr Leah Giarratano self-paced online with three months access commencing October 2024
This two-day self paced online program completes Leah’s four-day core training for all mental healh professionals working with traumatised clients. You are required to complete‘Treating PTSD’ (Day 1-2) before enrolling in ‘Treating Complex Trauma’ because important workshop material is presented Read More...
Start Date:
October 1, 2024
End Date:
January 31, 2025
Treating PTSD (Day 1-2) with Dr Leah Giarratano self-paced online with three months access commencing October 2024
This two-day self paced training presents a highly practical and interactive workshop (case-based) for treating traumatised patients; the content is applicable to both adult and adolescent populations. Techniques are largely cognitive behavioural; they are best-practice, evidence-based, and will be immediately Read More...
Start Date:
November 19, 2024
End Date:
December 17, 2024
Anger – Finding an Alternative Way to Communicate – 5-Week Course
For counsellors who would like to support others with their anger management.Join us for this 5-week interactive workshop to discuss anger-related behaviour and what it communicates. We will share practical skills to implement in everyday life that support the reduction Read More...
Start Date:
January 11, 2025
End Date:
January 19, 2025
Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
This is “ACA-Approved for ongoing professional development” ONLY to supplement existing ACA member learning. This workshop aims to provide learners with an understanding of the theory and practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). In addition to sound theoretical knowledge, learners Read More...
Start Date:
January 17, 2025
End Date:
January 19, 2025
Internal Family Systems Therapy – IFS Workshop: Experiential Introduction – January 2025 – Perth, WA
IFS WORKSHOP Experiential Introduction A 3-day live workshop introducing the IFS Model of Mind, IFS Psychotherapy for protective parts, and exploring Therapist Parts for Mental Health Professionals, focusing on experiential learning, including live demonstrations, meditations, and practice. BUY A Read More...
Start Date:
February 1, 2025
End Date:
February 1, 2025
Working Through Anger & Frustration – with Young Clients
This highly experiential training day will model practical ways of using creative arts approaches for dealing with anger, frustration, and the disruptive acting-out of children and adolescents. Expressive Therapy tools such as drawing, bioenergetics, emotion-focused activities and relaxation will be Read More...
Start Date:
February 6, 2025
End Date:
February 9, 2025
Back to Earth: Sandtray Training Retreat
This four-day professional development retreat in the picturesque Southern Highlands, offers you a calm and welcoming space to slow down, and learn and practice sandtray methods to enrich your counselling practice. Our gentle practices invite you into deeper connection with Read More...
Start Date:
February 10, 2025
End Date:
February 10, 2025
Introduction to Expressive Therapies – Creative Arts-based Approaches to Counselling with Children
This highly experiential training day will provide an overview of Expressive Therapies and introduce the main modalities. It will give practical assistance in using some of the methods with children and adolescents. The day will focus on helping clients contact, Read More...
Showing Live (In Person) 1-10 of 45
Join the Australian Counselling Association
Join a community of dedicated professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical practice, continuous learning, and the wellbeing of individuals and communities across Australia. Learn more about membership categories, registration information and what you need to apply.