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Counselling and Therapy

Art and Play Therapy with Children

This one day workshop provides a practical introduction to counselling children using art and play therapy. As toys are children’s words and play is their language, play therapy optimises children’s self-expression and safety in counselling. Learn what play therapy involves and how to maximise success in engagement with and change for children using this method. Case presentations are based on the presenter’s 20 years' of experience with children. Consideration is given to the... Learn More
$380 Limited GST free

Art and Play Therapy with Children

<p>This one day workshop provides a practical introduction to counselling children using art and play therapy. As toys are children’s words and play is their language, play therapy optimises children’

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Responding Effectively to People who have Experienced Sexual Violence

Disclosures of sexual violence strike fear into the heart of many clinicians and the most frequent response is to refer to sexual assault experts. Latest estimates however, suggest that one in five Australian women and one in 22 Australian men experience sexual violence after the age of 15 years (Cox, 2016). Such prevalence rates mean that specialist sexual assault services are unable to respond to total demand of people affected by sexual violence. A safe relational space is... Learn More
$380 Limited GST free

Responding Effectively to People who have Experienced Sexual Violence

<p>Disclosures of sexual violence strike fear into the heart of many clinicians and the most frequent response is to refer to sexual assault experts. Latest estimates however, suggest that one in five

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$380 Limited GST free

Responding Effectively to People who have Experienced Sexual Violence

<p>Disclosures of sexual violence strike fear into the heart of many clinicians and the most frequent response is to refer to sexual assault experts. Latest estimates however, suggest that one in five

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Gambling Harm Minimisation

Are you working with clients who are experiencing negative impacts from gambling? This course, presented in conjunction with the Office of Responsible Gambling is a 3.5 hour workshop on Gambling Harm Minimisation, which will provide you with strategies for working with these clients. The workshop is targeted at social workers, counsellors and other community sector workers. This course is accredited by the Association of Community Workers Australia as 3.5 CPD hours. Learning... Learn More
$125 Limited GST free

Gambling Harm Minimisation

<p>Are you working with clients who are experiencing negative impacts from gambling?</p><p>This course, presented in conjunction with the Office of Responsible Gambling is a 3.5 hour workshop on

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$125 Limited GST free

Gambling Harm Minimisation

<p>Are you working with clients who are experiencing negative impacts from gambling?</p><p>This course, presented in conjunction with the Office of Responsible Gambling is a 3.5 hour workshop on

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Part A

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an effective treatment for borderline personality disorder, suicide, para-suicide and self-harm. The treatment results in decreased suicidal and other self harm behaviour, improvement in global functioning, better retention in therapy, as well as a reduction in hospital admissions and length of hospital stay. DBT has been effectively adapted for use with adolescents, alcohol and other drug disorders and some eating disorders. Introduction to... Learn More
$700 Limited GST free

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Part A

<p>Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an effective treatment for borderline personality disorder, suicide, para-suicide and self-harm. The treatment results in decreased suicidal and other self

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Part B

Actioning the DBT principles. The second part of Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; Part B adds to the core principles taught in Part A. Part B provides instruction and practice in the tools utilised within DBT including: diary card, chain analysis and contingency management. Participants will learn the skills required for the different modes of skills training, coaching, therapist consultation and case management. In addition Part B will provide an overview of the... Learn More
$700 Limited GST free

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Part B

<p>Actioning the DBT principles. The second part of Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; Part B adds to the core principles taught in Part A. Part B provides instruction and practice in the

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Working with Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma is often the underlying issue for people who present with a range of physical and mental health conditions including substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harming behaviour and dissociation. The complex adaptations which enable survival in childhood become the problems that interfere with quality of life in adulthood. Clinicians who may be unaware of these adaptations may really struggle to understand these behaviours. The survivor of childhood trauma... Learn More
$700 Limited GST free

Working with Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma

<p>Childhood trauma is often the underlying issue for people who present with a range of physical and mental health conditions including substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harming behaviour and

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidenced-based form of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Unlike other models of psychotherapy, ACT does not target symptom reduction, but aims to maximise a person’s potential to create a meaningful and full life by using processes such as mindfulness, acceptance and value-driven action. At this workshop you will learn: The six core principles of ACT and how to use them clinically Case conceptualisation skills from an ACT perspective Tools... Learn More
$700 Limited GST free

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

<p>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidenced-based form of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Unlike other models of psychotherapy, ACT does not target symptom reduction, but aims to maximise

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Connecting Well During Challenging Phone and Online Communication

Much has changed over the last years in managing online and telephone communication with everchanging technology and the challenges of COVID 19. Face to face communication is often not an expected option and we are challenged to mange difficult conversations online and on the phone. This course will help you identify the key communication challenges in your work and how to address these. The pros and cons of different communication options will be explored with focusing on the... Learn More

Loss and Grief Work: Practice Essentials

Working with loss, grief and change is an essential part of client work when supporting clients through challenging times. Grief support can be provided by most people who have had some basic loss and grief support training. This two-day training course will provide you with these essential skills and help you understand the importance of doing active grief work. You will be able to differentiate between the range of general loss experiences humans have to face in their lifetime to... Learn More

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Loss and Grief Work with Children and Young People

Managing change, loss and grief is an inevitable part of children and young peoples' lives as they deal with issues such as separation, divorce, death and other significant loss experiences. This workshop is based on the theory that the better children learn to manage and grow through these changes, the more resilient they become as they face further changes in their adult life. The success of children or adolescent’s integration and healing of significant losses is based on... Learn More

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