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SUMMARY:CHC81015 Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling - June 2026\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your counselling skills and work confidently with people experiencing complex relational issues.\nThis research and evidence informed course is designed for counsellors\, family support workers\, family and children’s contact workers\, or equivalent practitioners. It provides graduates with the practice theories\, skills and practical experience to work with a range of complex issues affecting relationships\, including family and domestic violence. \nWhy this course?\n\nBlended learning approach that incorporates self-paced modules\, online webinars\, a field trip\, work placements and placement seminars.\nResearch and evidence-based.\nInformed by over 75 years’ counselling experience.\nIncludes an organised\, fully-supported practical work placement.\nQualified and skilled facilitators are also practicising practitioners.\nAccredited with Family Safety Victoria in meeting the principles for Family Safety Practitioners\, and with the Australian Counselling Association.\n\nCourse dates\nIntroductory webinar \nOnline materials will also be available from this date. \n\n24 June 2026 from 2 – 4pm (Victorian local time)\n\nPractice workshops \nAll workshops will be delivered online from 9:30am – 4:30pm (Victorian local time) daily. Each workshop will be held over multiple days. \n\nWorkshop 1 – 29\, 30\, 31 July 2026\nWorkshop 2 – 4\, 5 November 2026\nWorkshop 3 – 3\, 4 February 2027\nWorkshop 4 – 21\, 22 April 2027\nWorkshop 5 – 26\, 27 May 2027\n\nIntroduction to placement webinar \n\n9 June 2027 from 2 – 4pm (Victorian local time)\n\nPlacement seminars \nAll seminars will be delivered online from 2 – 5pm (Victorian local time). \n\n18 August 2027\n15 September 2027\n13 October 2027\n10 November 2027\n8 December 2027\n\nGet started\nIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career\, enquire now via the button at the top of the page. \nYou can also contact us for more information: \n\nCall us (03) 8573 2222\nEmail us at ravtraining@rav.org.au\n\nRelationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO registration code 21977)\, providing nationally-recognised courses. Through our RTO\, RAV is regulated by ASQA\, and maintains its compliance with The 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/chc81015-graduate-diploma-of-relationship-counselling-june-2026-online
LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Relationships%20Australia%20Victoria":MAILTO:ravtraining@rav.org.au
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SUMMARY:CHC81115 Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution - July 2026\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Take the first step towards a new career in FDR and make a difference in the lives of families. Apply today and start in 2026.\nFamily Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioners (FDRPs) provide a structured and facilitated mediation process that assists families experiencing separation to resolve disputes about parenting\, financial and property matters. \nFDRPs provide information and undertake intake and assessment around FDR suitability and the capacity of families to participate. They manage and adapt the FDR process to meet individual needs. \nFDRPs make a real difference in assisting families to manage conflict and make decisions in a timely and affordable way. \nFamilies are supported to make arrangements that suit their unique circumstances and minimise the use of the court system. \nWhy this course?\n\nBlended learning approach that incorporates self-paced modules\, online webinars\, in-person workshops\, a field trip\, work placements and placement seminars.\nResearch and evidence-based.\nInformed by over 40 years’ mediation experience.\nIncludes an organised\, fully-supported practical work placement.\nQualified and skilled facilitators are also practicising practitioners.\nUpon completion you can register as an FDRP with the Australian Government’s Attorney-General’s Department.\n\nCourse dates\nPlease note: In order to complete the course\, you must attend all sessions listed below. The introductory webinar will be recorded for those who cannot attend the live session. Please ensure that you are available on the workshop and assessment dates specified below\, before enrolling\, as alternate sessions will not be available. \nIntroductory webinar \nOnline materials will also be available from this date. \n\n22 July from 10am – 12pm (Victorian local time)\n\nPractice workshops \nAll workshops will be delivered online from 9:30am – 4:30pm (Victorian local time) daily on: \n\n26 August\n27 August\n14 October\n15 October\n25 November\n26 November\n\nDelivery/location\nAll workshops will be delivered online via Zoom. \nGet started\nIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career\, apply now via the button at the top of the page. \nYou can also contact us for more information: \n\nCall us (03) 8573 2222\nEmail us at ravtraining@rav.org.au\n\nRelationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO registration code 21977)\, providing nationally-recognised courses. Through our RTO\, RAV is regulated by ASQA\, and maintains its compliance with The 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/chc81115-graduate-diploma-of-family-dispute-resolution-july-2026-online
LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country:
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SUMMARY:Couples Counselling Course: A contemporary and client-focused approach
DESCRIPTION:Transform your work with couples and gain comprehensive knowledge and skills with our contemporary\, client-focused course.\nOur 12-week course is designed for counsellors who are new to working with couples\, and students and practitioners in related fields who want to enhance their couples counselling skills. \nIt offers an immersive journey into contemporary couples counselling theories and approaches\, with an emphasis on how this knowledge can enhance your counselling skills and deepen your relationships with clients. \nDiscover what sets our course apart\n\nResearch & evidence-based\nClient-focused content\nRelevant to contemporary Australia\nConvenient\, online delivery\nPractice-based seminars & workshops\nA hybrid delivery of interactive modules & self-paced learning\nInformed by more than 75 years of counselling service delivery\n\nContent and topics\n\nEstablished couples counselling theories and approaches in use in Australia today\nExtensive research and expert commentary on why particular approaches work well\nWays to enhance your therapeutic skills and apply new theories and competencies to your practice\nStrategies to support reflective practice\nCommon challenges that couples face\, such as infidelity\, communication difficulties\, life transitions\, conflicting use of social media\, avoidance patterns\, family violence and trauma\nEthical decision-making\nHow to support couples who are experiencing complex challenges\nHow couples’ emotional and sexual connection can be affected by identity including cultural diversity\, gender\, religion\, health\, disability and/or neurodiversity\nThe role and impact of single session consultations when working with couples\nHow to apply assessment processes and develop working formulations which consider couples’ unique narratives\, backgrounds and presenting dynamics\n\nGet started\nIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career\, register via the button at the top of the page\, or contact us for more information: \n\nCall us on (03) 8573 2222\nEmail us at ravtraining@rav.org.au\n\n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/couples-counselling-course-a-contemporary-and-client-focused-approach
LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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SUMMARY:Mediation Training Course - October 2026\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Mediation Training Course: CHCSS00142 Mediation Skill Set and Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS)\nBecome an accredited mediator with our intensive course and assessment.\n\nLearn to facilitate mediation\, a structured and facilitated negotiation process for resolving disputes.\nGain the practical skills needed to be a mediator – an independent and impartial person who assists people in conflict to generate options\, negotiate agreements and resolve disputes.\nDevelop knowledge and skills of the mediation process\, and how to apply these when working with clients\, customers and colleagues\, including across workplaces and community settings.\n\nThis course provides nationally recognised training and assessment for the CHCSS00142 Mediation Skill Set through the Australian Qualifications Framework. \nAfter successful completion of the course and assessment day\, you will be eligible to apply for Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) Accreditation. \nYou will then be ready to take the next step in your career! \nCourse completion also meets the requirements for entry into the CHC81115 Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution. \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse dates\nPlease note: In order to complete the course\, you must attend all sessions listed below. The introductory webinar will be recorded for those who cannot attend the live session. Please ensure that you are available on the workshop and assessment dates specified below\, before enrolling\, as alternate sessions will not be available. \nIntroductory webinar \nOnline materials will also be available from this date. \n\n12 October from 10am – 12pm (Victorian local time)\n\nPractice workshops \nAll workshops will be delivered online from 9am – 5pm (Victorian local time) daily on: \n\n9 November\n10 November\n16 November\n17 November\n18 November\n\nAMDRAS assessment day \nDelivered online on 23 November from 9am – 5pm (Victorian local time) \nDelivery/location\nPractice workshops and the AMDRAS assessment will be delivered online via Zoom. \nGet started\nIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career\, express your interest via the button at the top of the page. \nYou can also contact us for more information: \nCall us (03) 8573 2222\nEmail us at ravtraining@rav.org.au \nRelationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO registration code 21977)\, providing nationally-recognised courses. Through our RTO\, RAV is regulated by ASQA\, and maintains its compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. \n\n\n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/mediation-training-course-october-2026-online
LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Couples Training,Professional Training
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SUMMARY:KEY SKILLS IN FAMILY THERAPY
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nSystemic Approaches to Working with Individuals\, Couples and Families\nDo you want to work more confidently and effectively with families? Do you know how to troubleshoot when treatment gets ‘stuck’?  \nBook a seat today to develop your family therapy skills to a deeper level. \nThis two-day workshop is aimed at practitioners who work with children\, young people\, adults\, couples\, families\, and/or organisations supporting clients with mental health issues. This ‘flagship’ workshop introduces participants to core Family Therapy concepts and broadens practitioners understanding of how to view ‘the client’s problem’\, as well as providing practical skills and interventions for use with the client groups. Built on theoretical constructs from systemic\, structural\, solution focused and narrative family therapy models to teach core thinking and interviewing skills in family therapy\, it makes complex theory easy to grasp and the related techniques easy to implement. \nThe workshop is interactive\, dynamic\, experiential\, and self-reflective in nature\, as the presenters use a variety of teaching tools and modalities to enhance the learning experience. Offering wise and compassionate guidance on everything from intake and assessment to treatment planning\, the nuts and bolts of specific interventions\, the nuances of establishing therapeutic relationships\, and how to troubleshoot when treatment gets “stuck”. Pre-readings and post-workshop resources are available for ongoing learning and interest. You will learn: \n\nTheoretical underpinnings of the major family therapy models\nHow to understand and effectively use key tools such as hypothesizing\, reframing\, circular questioning\, and genograms\nHow to engage all family members in therapy\nHow to understand the presenting problem in a family context vs the identified patient\nUnderstanding the family life cycle\, influences of family origin and multigenerational patterns\nGuidelines for conducting assessment\, initial interviews\, therapy plans and termination of treatment\nUnpacking relationship issues and understanding the influence of triangulation and alliances\nDemonstrations by experienced family therapists\n\nLinking theory to practice features strongly throughout each component of the workshop\, as does developing practical skills to take away from the workshop. The workshop has been delivered to government and non-government agencies across Australia with consistently high reviews. This is essential training for any practitioner working with children and families. There is a maximum of 40 participants to enhance your learning. \nPresented by: Dr Kate Owen is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Family Therapist with 25 years experience working in mental health.  Kate provides comprehensive services to adolescents\, adults\, couples\, and families. In addition to her clinical services\, Kate provides supervision to individuals and organisations\, and facilitates training across Australia.  Dedicated to teaching\, Kate has taught at several Universities and was the Co-Founder of The QLD Institute of Family Therapy (2018-2024). She is the author of the popular Keep Calm Cards \nAudience: for mental health\, education and other professional that applies behavioural/developmental/neuro-science and systemic thinking to their practice.Mental Health  \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Clinical Counsellors\, Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Psychiatrists\, Social Workers\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Hospice and Palliative Care Workers\, Youth Workers\, Mental Health Workers\, Addiction Specialists\, Marital & Family Therapists\, Child Protection and Disability Workers\, Guidance Officers\, Speech and Language Therapists\, Residential Care Workers and Foster Support Workers\, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants\, General Practitioners\, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills.   \nEducation Professionals: Professionals who work with children or youth including\, but not limited to K–12 School Counsellors\, School Paraprofessionals and all other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs. \nCredit for Recognised Prior Learning: Interested in working towards becoming a family therapist? Key Skills in Family Therapy is included as an intensive in the Advanced Certificate in Couple & Family Systems Therapy offered by the Family Systems Institute and completing it through Compass counts as Recognised Prior Learning towards this program. For more information go to www.thefsi.com.au \n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/key-skills-in-family-therapy-11
LOCATION:The Glen Hotel\, 24 Gaskell Street\, EIGHT MILE PLAINS\, QLD\, 4113\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compass%20Seminars":MAILTO:office@compassaustralia.com.au
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