The Curriculum
Pathways to create a new chapters.
20 courses, grouped by where you are rather than by what they cost. Start anywhere. The Certificate is the door most people come through.
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Start where you are.
Step 1 of 4
Dip your toes
Short, self-contained, and no prerequisite. Start here if you are curious rather than committed.
All the Feels Podcast: The Feelings Series – VIP Bundle Series #1: The Feelings Series podcast 6 day course inlcudes podcasts, ebooks and video (instant access) 'All the Feels' - The Feelings Series is a comprehensive short course on navigating feelings, overwhelm and ways to change the brain and nervous system to be able to thrive rather than survive in our fast paced world, whilst creating in inner sanctuary to guide you. This is a course that you can do in your own time over 6 days. Short Courses Chemical Conversations Chemical Conversations: Addiction, Dependence and Hyperbolic Tapering What doctors don't know, despite their best intentions. The research. drug phases, mis-diagnosis, drug-drug interactions and safely coming off antidepressants. Short Courses The Authentic Communicator (Online) Advanced communication skills for any environment Internationally accredited program Live online 30 hour training program Short Courses 8 modules · workbook · online lessons · ETIA Certificate of Competency ACA PD · IICT · ETIA · AHHCA
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Just beginning
Single-topic training you can use immediately, in your work or at home.
Effective Communication Training (Online Short Course) Advanced listening skills, to win-win conflict resolution. Introduction to communication skills Short Courses ACA PD · IICT · AHHCA · PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional development Navigating Grief and Loss A rich program to support Counsellors in navigating the wild landscape of loss and grief with its many faces, the impact on the brain and the body whilst supporting their own internal experience of loss. CHCCCS017: Provide Loss and Grief Support Short Courses ACA PD · PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Work of Byron Katie: Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) Inquiry Base Stress Reduction where stressful beliefs let go of you. Weekend intensive workshops online Short Courses ACA PD · IICT · AHHCA · PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Family (Systemic) Constellations Healing intergenerational trauma so you are no longer the symptom bearer Short Courses Weekend intensive · in person · Melbourne · Brisbane · one day online ACA PD · IICT · AHHCA · PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Authentic Communicator (Online) Advanced communication skills for any environment Internationally accredited program Live online 30 hour training program Short Courses 8 modules · workbook · online lessons · ETIA Certificate of Competency ACA PD · IICT · ETIA · AHHCA
Step 3 of 4
Ready to train
The accredited route to practising as a counsellor. The Certificate is the entry point; the Diploma years build on it.
Certificate in Holistic Counselling [2027] Our flagship accredited program since 1993. Train as a Holistic counsellor. Techniques that transform lives. We don't just talking about it. 285 hours · 9 modules · 4 study groups · Private mentoring ACA PD · IICT · AHHCA · IAOTH Diploma in Holistic Counselling [2027] The advanced accredited holistic counsellor program 17 modules · advanced practicum · 18 months · supervision · establish private practice ACA PD · IICT · ETIA · AHHCA · IAOTH Diploma in Holistic Counselling – Year II [2026-2027] All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD and include GST.)
Step 4 of 4
Deepening the practice
Specialist modalities and supervision for people already doing the work.
Systemic (Family) Constellation Facilitator Training: For Professionals This dynamic Systemic Constellation Facilitator Training program demystifies systemic constellation work in applying it to many sectors. This highly interactive and experiential program ensures students learn how to read the client's body, have a working knowledge of Systemic Principles presenting themselves and what each system needs to initiate a primary movement towards openness, support and love again and inline with the clients intention. Weaving The New Dreaming Weaving the New Dreaming is an opportunity to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Journey with Aunty Jenny Thompson, an indigenous elder and counsellor in stories, develop cultural sensitivity, awareness and safety that can be applied to many workplaces. Short Courses ACA PD · PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence. A comprehensive program to support counsellors to walk alongside someone who is experiencing domestic or family violence, understand the signs of violence, the procedures, priorities and how to create safety. Learn how to also support the healing journey from violence. . Short Courses Case Management Comprehensive program on all aspects of case management including complex case studies from experienced case coordinators. CHCCSM005: Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management. Short Courses Case Study Supervision Groups Supervision per term to discuss cases within a group - learning from each other. Embracing Diversity Embracing Diverse: Working with Diverse People. A comprehensive program on aspects of working with inclusion, diversity, belonging, inclusive language and intersectionality divided into 4 modules: Implicit Bias, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Inclusive Language, Intersectionality (CHCDIV001) Short Courses PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Crisis Counselling Recognise and respond to crisis situation. A comprehensive program on all aspects of crisis management with 4 modules: Identify Imminent Crisis Situations, Address Immediate Safety Concerns, Crisis Intervention Support and Self Care (CHCCCS019) Short Courses PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
From the practice room
Entering Inner Images By Eva Madelung and Barbara Innecken (USED Paperback) Neuro-imaginative gestalting (NIG) is a systemic method, developed for individual therapy by Eva Madelung, that can be used in counselling, self-help and group work.
Supporting Love : How Love Works in Couple Relationships by Bert Hellinger (Used Hardcover) Hellinger's approach -- family constellations and the underlying observations from which they take shape -- taps into the deepest dynamics of a relationship.
You Are One of Us by Mariane Franke-Gricksch (USED Paperback) Marianne Franke-Gricksch speaks from her experience as a teacher and therapist, describing how systemic ideas enable fundamentally new and effective learning and encourage creative cooperation between students, teachers, and parents.
The Art & Practice Of Family Constellations by Bertold Ulsamer (USED Paperback) This book has been written for those who are interested in deepening their understanding of the practice of family constellations. 
Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore (USED Paperback) Thomas Moore's worldwide bestseller which has sold over a millions copies, is a powerful and uplifting book which offers a new way of thinking about daily life - its problems and its creative opportunities.
We Do by Stan Tatkin "If you and your prospective partner adopt the principles and skills I describe here, your relationship will be successful--not just for starters, but for the long run."
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times Science bestseller
The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom Acclaimed author and renowned psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom distills thirty-five years of psychotherapy wisdom into one brilliant volume.
Loving What is by Byron Katie Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life.
Wired for Love By Stan Tatkin Wired for Love is a complete insider’s guide to understanding your partner’s brain and enjoying a romantic relationship built on love and trust. Synthesizing research findings on how and why love lasts drawn from neuroscience, attachment theory, and emotion regulation, this book presents ten guiding principles that can improve any relationship.
Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program by Peter Levine Researchers have shown that survivors of accidents, disaster, and childhood trauma often en endure lifelong symptoms ranging from anxiety and depression to unexplained physical pain, fatigue, illness, and harmful "acting out" behaviors.
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