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...
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 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 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...
Start Date:
August 17, 2025
End Date:
August 22, 2025
2025 International Childhood Trauma Conference
The 2025 International Childhood Trauma Conference is Australian Childhood Foundation’s fifth conference providing opportunities to share practice, knowledge, and wisdom about how to transform the lives of those who have experienced childhood trauma. The conference’s focus on connection and healing Read More...
Start Date:
August 20, 2025
End Date:
August 21, 2025
The Family Systems Institute Annual Conference: Seeing Patterns in Family Emotional Process
The Family Systems Institute will be hosting its 22nd Annual Conference, on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st August. The topic this year is Seeing Patterns in Family Emotional Process. A relationship system automatically moves to regulate itself to keep the Read More...
Start Date:
September 19, 2025
End Date:
September 21, 2025
‘The Missing Link’; Integrating Somatic Approaches into Clinical Practice
Within psychology and talk therapy, the body and even emotion, has tended to be sidelined with a focus on the thinking mind, in line with current cultural values. However, this can result in the shoring up of old, previously necessary, Read More...
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