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SUMMARY:THERAPLAY LEVEL 1 & MIM - Canberra
DESCRIPTION:Theraplay® Level One & MIM\nTheraplay® is an evidenced-based\, attachment-focused intervention utilising non-symbolic\, interactional play to re-create experiences of secure attachment formation between parent and child. Therapist-guided short-term\, dyadic therapy focuses on improving the child’s behavioural and emotional challenges through the parent-child relationship. In a session\, the therapist guides the parent and child through playful games\, challenging activities\, and nurturing interactions. Theraplay® helps the child experience previously difficult interactions in new ways\, helps overcome fear/ shame\, increase trust\, and create a positive change in the child’s sense of self. Theraplay® helps the parent be attuned to the child\, understand the motives of the child’s behaviour and the underlying needs\, manage environmental stimuli\, and carefully challenge their child in a safe place. While other therapies may work primarily with the child alone or work with parents on managing the child’s behaviours\, Theraplay® has shown that the parent-child relationship is the most powerful and influential element for change. It is also a complementary approach to Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (developed by Dan Hughes). \nTheraplay® has been used successfully to help: \n\nChildren with developmental trauma\nShy\, withdrawn children\nOveractive\, controlling or aggressive children\nFoster/adoptive children with attachment difficulties\nChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder & Pervasive Development Disorder\nChildren with physical disabilities\, developmental delays or those who are non-verbal\nChildren who live in group settings\nEarly childhood students and others who receive services in group settings\n\nYou will learn: \n\nHistory\, core concepts & evidence base of Theraplay®\nThe four dimensions of Theraplay®: Structure\, Engagement\, Nurture & Challenge. Undertake activities for each of the dimensions\nAdminister the Marshack Interaction Method (MIM) & analyse it at a beginning level\nConduct feedback sessions with parents based upon the MIM analysis\nUse the MIM as a guideline for Theraplay® treatment planning\nObserve demonstrations of Theraplay® treatment and techniques\nPractice Theraplay® activities in dyads\nIdentify the types of behaviours that require a particular dimension\nUtilise the four Theraplay® dimensions to treat the specific needs of a child\nHow Theraplay® is applied to meet the needs of children with behaviour problems\, foster and adopted children\, children with ASD\, & older children\nHow to guide parents to participate in a Theraplay® treatment session\n\nParticipants must attend all hours of the course to receive the certificate. \nAudience: for mental health professionals and education professionals at all levels & any professional that applies behavioural\, developmental and relational science to their practice. \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Social Workers\, Psychologists\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Youth Workers\, Mental Health Workers\, Family Therapists\, Speech and Language Therapists\, Residential Care Workers and Foster Support Worker\, Play Therapists\, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skill with families. \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. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/theraplay-level-1-mim-canberra
LOCATION:Mantra Northbourne Canberra\, 84 Northbourne Ave\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2612\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compass%20Seminars":MAILTO:office@compassaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:DYADIC DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOTHERAPY LEVEL 1
DESCRIPTION:Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy/ Practice (DDP) is an intervention model developed by Dan Hughes\, Clinical Psychologist (U.S.A.). DDP is family-based and is focused on facilitating the child’s readiness and ability to establish a secure attachment with his/her caregivers. It is called Dyadic Developmental Practice both to focus attention on the importance of reciprocity in parenting\, caregiving and therapy\, and also to draw attention to the fact that abuse\, neglect and trauma can seriously impact on the child’s developmental age and stage. This intervention is theoretically based on the models of attachment theory and intersubjectivity\, and is consistent with the needs of children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma. It is an approach that: \n\nIntegrates the areas of neurobiology of trauma\, early child development and attachment theory\, to produce a therapeutic and parenting approach that assists professionals to understand and effectively support children with trauma- attachment problems\, and their families.\nCommunicates playfulness\, acceptance\, curiosity and empathy (PACE) in order to help the child regulate their feelings (often fear\, shame and anger) associated with past experiences and to create together new meanings to be integrated into the child’s life story (autobiographical narrative).\nRecognises the vital role which adoptive parents\, foster carers and residential workers play in the recovery of traumatised\, attachment-resistant children.\nProvides a set of principles that can support networks; inform and enrich parenting; and can support the child outside of the home eg in residential settings and at school\n\nParticipants are referred to the Healing Relational Trauma with Attachment Focused Interventions which underpins this training. \nDDP Level One Training\nThis is an introductory 28-hour training course relevant to professionals and therapists who have experience in communicating with and working therapeutically with children and young people and their families. It is focused on families and residential care homes when children have experienced past developmental trauma and have associated attachment difficulties. \nBy the end of this course participants will understand: \n\nThe impact of secure developmental attachment on neurological\, affective\, cognitive\, and behavioural development\nHow developmental trauma (abuse and neglect) create insecure and disorganised attachment patterns which impede normal development\nPrinciples of psychotherapy\, effective communication and parenting that facilitate the development of attachment security\nSpecific strategies of parenting and communication that facilitate the development of a secure attachment and help children integrate past trauma and abusive experiences\nHow the caregiver’s attachment history and attachment patterns can be important factors when providing care for children who have experienced developmental trauma.\n\nIn this four-day training\, principles and interventions are presented through formal discussion\, case examples\, videotape of therapy sessions\, role-play\, and hand-outs. \nA MAXIMUM of 24 participants is permitted. \nPresented by: Dilip Balu. \nAudience: This training is suitable for professionals who have experience in working with children and families/parents/caregivers affected by relational and developmental trauma and attachment difficulties.This could be with parents\, foster parents\, kinship carers\, or caregivers\, such as in residential homes. \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Clinical Counsellors\, Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Psychiatrists\, Social Workers\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Mental Health Workers\, Family Therapists\, Child Protection and Disability Workers\, Guidance Officers\, Speech and Language Therapists\, Residential Care Workers and Foster Support Workers\, and all other mental health professionals looking to support young people and their parents/carers. \nDDPI Worldwide: DDPI Worldwide is the global Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Practice training and certification institute. They partner with Compass Seminars Australia to offer Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and PACE (Playfulness\, Acceptance\, Curiosity\, and Empathy) training programs. These courses integrate the neurobiology of trauma\, child development\, and attachment theory to provide a therapeutic and parenting approach for supporting children and young people with relational trauma and attachment difficulties. Our programs include various levels of DDP training and practical PACE applications for professionals\, available in locations across Australia. Find out about DDPI Worldwide \n  \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/dyadic-developmental-psychotherapy-level-1-6
LOCATION:Vibe Hotel North Sydney\, 171 Pacific Highway\, NORTH SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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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\, ACT\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Relationships%20Australia%20Victoria":MAILTO:ravtraining@rav.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID="Australia/Sydney":20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID="Australia/Sydney":20260625T123000
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SUMMARY:Managing Vicarious Trauma eWorkshop 25-June-2026
DESCRIPTION:This eWorkshop is for anybody who may be affected by the distress of those that they are assisting. \n The training will provide the participants with simple\, practical strategies for preparing to work in difficult environments and coping as well as possible when in a difficult work environment and covers: \n\n\nvicarious trauma and its impact \n\n\n\n\npreparing to work in a difficult environment \n\n\npossible reactions to being involved in a difficult situation \n\n\nlooking after yourself after a difficult situation \n\n\nwhen to get professional support \n\n\nthe difference between emotional support and counselling \n\n\nlooking after others after a difficult situation \n\n\nsupporting an individual who may be suicidal \n\n\nguidelines for developing a plan to reduce the stress and distress of your work \n\n\nsimple steps that organisations can take to support their staff \n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, 25th June 2026 from 9:30am to 12.30pm (AEST). \nWhere: Online eWorkshop via Zoom. If payment has been received\, you will receive the Zoom details in the week prior to the eWorkshop . \nCost: The early bird booking is $220.00 (GST incl) if registered before 11th June 2026\, after the 11th June the Full Price is $275.00 (GST incl). Payment is required before attending the eWorkshop. \nTo register: Register and complete payment. A Tax Invoice will be emailed to you. The payment needs to be completed before the workshop occurs\, for the registration to be fully confirmed. \nFacilitator: David Cherry\nDavid Cherry is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who has been working for over 40 years.  David has provided training for staff in health\, education\, aged care\, disability and those working with the homeless on managing vicarious trauma.   He has also provided training for emergency services staff on supporting others after difficult incidents.  David was a volunteer with the Victorian SES for 4 years during which time he was involved in road crash rescue\, searches\, assisting people after storms and other duties. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/managing-vicarious-trauma-eworkshop-25-june-2026
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Professional Training,Staff/Team,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew%20King":MAILTO:info@groupworksolutions.com.au
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