August 2026
SUNSHINE CIRCLES – Melbourne
Nurture your classroom with play! Learn how to introduce this amazing, evidence based, social-emotional development group to your school. Sunshine Circles ® are adult-directed and structured, but rather than talking, the teacher leads playful, cooperative and nurturing activities. Sunshine Circles can very quickly and dramatically improve the quality of the classroom and provide teachers with resources to maintain an emotionally positive and cognitively enriched environment. Sunshine Circles® is a group based on Theraplay® principles that focuses on the social and emotional development of…
Find out more »SYSTEMS AND STORIES
A Narrative Therapy Approach to Meaning Making and Change This two-day workshop will provide participants with key skills in Narrative Practice including practical clinical skills that can be used immediately with individuals and families (children, adolescents, adults and older persons). Participants will consider the relevance of Narrative Practice in their work setting, and applications relating to the context of trauma, relationships, and grief and loss. Participants will gain an understanding of the role of neuroscience in enhancing narrative practice and consider how…
Find out more »September 2026
FROM CHAOS to CONNECTION
A Relational Approach to Challenging Behaviours in Families, Schools and Communities using NVR In this three-day workshop you will learn how adults (such as teachers, parents, foster parents, and others) can develop a new authority, that helps to increase presence and overcome impulsive and dangerous behaviours, while reducing conflict and escalation. Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) or 'Relational Presence', is an evidence-based approach for health professionals and educators who support families and young people experiencing challenging or complex behaviours. Relational Presence moves beyond…
Find out more »DYADIC DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOTHERAPY LEVEL 1
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…
Find out more »October 2026
THERAPLAY LEVEL 1 & MIM – Hobart
Theraplay® Level One & MIM Theraplay® 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…
Find out more »SUNSHINE CIRCLES – Melbourne
Nurture your classroom with play! Learn how to introduce this amazing, evidence based, social-emotional development group to your school. Sunshine Circles ® are adult-directed and structured, but rather than talking, the teacher leads playful, cooperative and nurturing activities. Sunshine Circles can very quickly and dramatically improve the quality of the classroom and provide teachers with resources to maintain an emotionally positive and cognitively enriched environment. Sunshine Circles® is a group based on Theraplay® principles that focuses on the social and emotional development of…
Find out more »SOLUTION FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY – Melbourne
Possibilities and Change in Individuals, Families & Systems Discover the evolution of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in our dynamic new two-day workshop, packed with 100% fresh content! From the foundational work of past icons to contemporary SFBT 2.0 approaches and beyond, this immersive experience is designed for both returning participants and newcomers eager to master the latest techniques and innovative practices shaping the future of SFBT. Join us to unlock transformative tools and insights that will elevate your practice! Counsellors,…
Find out more »KEY SKILLS IN FAMILY THERAPY
Systemic Approaches to Working with Individuals, Couples and Families Do you want to work more confidently and effectively with families? Do you know how to troubleshoot when treatment gets 'stuck'? Book a seat today to develop your family therapy skills to a deeper level. This 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…
Find out more »SOLUTION FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY – Newcastle
Possibilities and Change in Individuals, Families & Systems Discover the evolution of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in our dynamic new two-day workshop, packed with 100% fresh content! From the foundational work of past icons to contemporary SFBT 2.0 approaches and beyond, this immersive experience is designed for both returning participants and newcomers eager to master the latest techniques and innovative practices shaping the future of SFBT. Join us to unlock transformative tools and insights that will elevate your practice! Counsellors,…
Find out more »November 2026
THERAPLAY LEVEL 1 & MIM – Geelong
Theraplay® Level One & MIM Theraplay® 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…
Find out more »SINGLE SESSION THERAPY in PRACTICE
Embedding Single Session Thinking in Practice How much can be achieved in one session? Dive into the transformative practice of Single Session Therapy (SST) also known as Single Session Thinking, an approach which makes the most of each encounter with clients by treating each contact, but especially the first, as though it may be the only contact. At the same time, it lays the foundation for ongoing work, if required and requested by the client. Grounded in evidence-based methods like…
Find out more »THERAPLAY LEVEL 1 & MIM – Sydney
Theraplay® Level One & MIM Theraplay® 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…
Find out more »SINGLE SESSION THERAPY in PRACTICE
Embedding Single Session Thinking in Practice How much can be achieved in one session? Dive into the transformative practice of Single Session Therapy (SST) also known as Single Session Thinking, an approach which makes the most of each encounter with clients by treating each contact, but especially the first, as though it may be the only contact. At the same time, it lays the foundation for ongoing work, if required and requested by the client. Grounded in evidence-based methods like…
Find out more »THERAPLAY LEVEL 2 & MIM – Brisbane
THERAPLAY: Level Two & MIM Registrants should have attended Level One, and have experience using Theraplay in their work before attending this training. The training will include lots of practice and a wide range of video examples. Each day will include at least one case presentation to enhance your learning experience. Making a case presentation is not required, but is an option if you would like to receive supervision. Participants will practice Theraplay modifications for trauma, along with developing and practicing a treatment plan for traumatised clients.…
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