Guided Drawing is a drawing and movement therapy. It introduces body-mapping with bilateral drawing on large sheets of paper as a self-guided, rhythmic process. It is underpinned by an archetypal structure that applies universal, formal elements, like a line or 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:
June 18, 2025
End Date:
June 19, 2025
Deepening the Dialogue Conference: Innovative Strategies for Supporting the Bereaved
This June, Grief Australia and the International Work Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement (IWG) present four of the world’s most esteemed voices in grief and bereavement for a rare and powerful two-day conference in the heart of Melbourne.  Read More...
Start Date:
June 23, 2025
End Date:
June 26, 2025
Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (IN-PERSON)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach to treating various mental health conditions. Participants will be introduced to cognitive behavioural techniques by experienced trainers who are also qualified clinicians. Teaching approaches will include lectures, modelling and a strong emphasis Read More...
Start Date:
June 25, 2025
End Date:
June 27, 2025
Level 3 Clinical Training Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Practicum Training
There is no better way to learn how to apply the Gottman Method than this workshop. Through videotaped cases of real couples, hands-on role plays, demonstrations of assessments and interventions, and nuanced discussion of technique, the Level 3 Practicum significantly expands your Read More...
Start Date:
June 26, 2025
End Date:
June 28, 2025
Certificate of attainment in Professional Clinical individual and Group Supervision
This training program consists of four core elements, ensuring a well-rounded and practical learning experience. 1. Pre-course Study. Before the face to face workshop, participants will: Read the Practice of Clinical and counselling Supervision (2025, Third Edition) by Pelling and Read More...
Start Date:
July 23, 2025
End Date:
July 24, 2025
Peaceful Kids Facilitator Training – ADELAIDE
The ‘Peaceful Kids’ program is a Mindfulness and Positive Psychology based program to lessen anxiety and stress and increase resilience in children from Prep through to Year 12. This program helps children to build their emotional resilience, so they are Read More...
Start Date:
July 29, 2025
End Date:
July 29, 2025
It’s Time to Ask: Responding to Adult Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse in FDV Presentations
Its Time to Ask: Identifying and responding to adult sexual violence & child sexual abuse in Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) presentations WHO : This course is suitable for front line responders, emergency services (police, child protection and hospital staff etc), Read More...
Start Date:
July 31, 2025
End Date:
August 1, 2025
ACCREDITED GOTTMAN METHOD COUPLES THERAPY – Level 1 – Bridging the Couple Chasm – with Certified Gottman Therapists, Advanced Clinical Trainer John Flanagan and Campbell MacBean
In Person Training. 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 is based on Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s Read More...
Start Date:
August 6, 2025
End Date:
August 6, 2025
Prepare/Enrich Training – Zoom
Prepare/Enrich is a relationship education and counselling tool used by counsellors, psychologists, religious leaders, social workers and other professions in their work with couples. It can be used for relationship education, relationship enrichment and as a tool in counselling and Read More...
Start Date:
August 6, 2025
End Date:
August 8, 2025
Live and Face to Face GOTTMAN Method Couples Therapy – Level 2 – Assessment, Intervention and Co-Morbidities
This workshop provides a wealth of information about relationship theory, observation, couple dynamics, relationship assessment, treatment planning, when and how to use interventions, and working with co-morbidities. All materials may be used in clinical settings. You will view original videos Read More...
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