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...
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:
May 24, 2025
End Date:
May 25, 2025
Family Constellations : Moving in Tune with your Ancestors
Over the years we have watched many clients struggle with issues that are not personal, but are intergenerational and the client is the symptom bearer of a systemic issue. Often we find ourselves reacting in ways that despite all the Read More...
Start Date:
May 24, 2025
End Date:
July 26, 2025
40-hour Clinical Supervision Course
This 40-hour accredited and endorsed supervision course is a well-developed, interactive, and engaging learning experience that is based in best practice standards. The full training meets the criteria for registration as a supervisor with Psychotherapy and Counsellor Federation of Australia Read More...
Start Date:
May 27, 2025
End Date:
June 20, 2025
FSI Workshop – Triangles: Working with Young People at Risk
This workshop will explore a key Bowen Family Systems Theory Concept of emotional triangles particularly as they emerge in the context of working with young people at risk of self harm and death by suicide. The workshop will outline some Read More...
Start Date:
May 28, 2025
End Date:
May 29, 2025
It’s Time to Ask: Responding to Adult Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse in FDV Presentations
Identifying & Responding to Adult Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse in Family & Domestic Violence Presentations DATES: 2 x half days ONLINE VIA ZOOM – Part 1) Wednesday May 28th 9.30am – 12.30pm AWST (Perth time) – Part 2) Thursday May 29th 9.30am Read More...
Start Date:
May 29, 2025
End Date:
May 31, 2025
The Expressive Therapies Groupwork Program: Innerspace FACILITATOR TRAINING Conducting eight weeks of creative arts activities for 10 – 14 year olds
This 3-day experiential facilitator training will equip you to use the practical eight-week Expressive Therapies groupwork program for students from 10 to 14 years old. This is a creative arts, multiple intelligence approach to supporting children through groupwork, based on Read More...
Start Date:
May 30, 2025
End Date:
May 30, 2025
FSI Workshop: Introduction to Family Therapy Skills
Lauren Errington will be presenting this one-day online workshop which provides an introduction to applying family systems theory ideas to working with families in clinical practice. It draws on key aspects of theory to create thinking about presenting symptoms or Read More...
Start Date:
May 30, 2025
End Date:
May 31, 2025
Equine Assisted Practice Conference – Creating Community, Connection, Clarity, and Confidence Australia wide – Hosted by Nature Based Therapies Australia
About The Conference: Theme: Creating Community, Connection, Clarity, and Confidence Australia wide The Equine Assisted Practice conference will focus on deepening our understanding of the emerging characteristics and unique ways Equine Assisted services are delivered in the Australian context while highlighting opportunities Read More...
Start Date:
June 1, 2025
End Date:
April 1, 2026
Online Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Training – 200 Hours Education & Supervision
Begin your journey toward a rewarding career including Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) services. This Training Is For You If You… Are passionate about combining mental health with the healing power of horses and eager to start your training. Are looking Read More...
Start Date:
June 1, 2025
End Date:
June 1, 2026
Online Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Training – 200 Hours Education & Supervision
What is Animal Assisted Psychotherapy (AAP)? Animal Assisted Psychotherapy (AAP) integrates the presence and dynamics of animals with counselling skills and psychotherapy practice to support mental health and psychological treatment. This approach enhances client engagement, and promotes the client’s experience Read More...
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