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February 2021
Specialist Course in Integrative Couple Therapy
This renowned Specialist Course in Couple Therapy is now in its 31st year. It is open to counsellors and psychologists wanting to develop rigorous knowledge and specialist skills in working with couples. The course uses an integrative therapeutic approach, which is strongly grounded in evidence-based models and contemporary practice. It equips participants to respond flexibly to couples’ particular needs, world views and situations. Recognising the limitations inherent in a single theoretical model, the course provides participants with training in a…
Find out more »Families and homelessness: Supporting parents and improving outcomes for children
Homelessness is a significant social issue that affects many Australian families. When a family experiences homelessness, there can be negative and diverse consequences for the social and emotional wellbeing of any children involved. Evidence shows, however, that a positive parent–child relationship can provide a protective buffer against some of these impacts. It is important that practitioners working with families experiencing homelessness understand the impact this experience can have on parenting and provide appropriate support. By supporting parents to have a…
Find out more »Webinar: Managing Stress with Mindful-Compassion Art-Based Therapy
Presented by Dr Andy H. Y. Ho, internationally renowned educator and psychologist, and Director of Research of the Palliative Care Centre for Excellence in Research and Education. Health, allied health and mental health professionals are prone to burnout and compassion fatigue given the intense emotional and existential nature of their work. Previous research has provided strong evidence that supports the inclusion of art therapy within clinical supervision as a way of effectively reducing work-related stress and enhancing emotional health. Integrating…
Find out more »Webinar: Managing Stress with Mindful-Compassion Art-Based Therapy
Presented by Dr Andy H. Y. Ho, internationally renowned educator and psychologist, and Director of Research of the Palliative Care Centre for Excellence in Research and Education. Health, allied health and mental health professionals are prone to burnout and compassion fatigue given the intense emotional and existential nature of their work. Previous research has provided strong evidence that supports the inclusion of art therapy within clinical supervision as a way of effectively reducing work-related stress and enhancing emotional health.…
Find out more »Webinar: Humanistic Mediation and Viking Mediation – The French and Danish Approach to Family Mediation
In this webinar, Greg Rooney will examine the culture of family mediation in France and Denmark with a focus on the Humanistic Mediation approach (France) and the Viking Mediation approach (Denmark). He will explore how underneath these differing approaches is the challenge of dealing with the head and the heart and the "intellectual and emotional" - within mediation. Greg will outline this challenge and how it impacts on the role of the mediator, particularly when dealing with the complexity inherent…
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