Masterclass in Systemic Integrative Practice- Advanced Training in Family Therapy
Elevate your therapy skills with advanced training to master integrative practice and apply systemic thinking for better client outcomes.
Professional Development Workshop
Advanced family therapy training for professionals looking to expand and apply their systemic and integrative practice skills.
This one-day advanced and applied workshop is designed for practitioners working with children, young people, adults, couples, families, or organisations in counselling, mental health, or community services. It is ideal for those providing counselling, family therapy, or systemic support who are interested in a framework for thoughtfully and intentionally combining therapeutic knowledge and approaches in service of the client, such as Psychologists, Social Workers, Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Human Services Workers, Counsellors
Participants should have prior systemic family therapy training and experience, such as Key Skills in Family Therapy.
Contributes 8 hours of Continuing professional development (CPD)
Friday 1 November
8.30 AM to 4.30PM
Training Objectives
Systemic Thinking Review: Understand the foundations and evolution of systemic thinking.
Integrative Practice Model: Explore the model developed by Dr. Leonie White & Dr. Kate Owen.
Therapeutic Techniques: Delve into therapeutic alliance, neurobiology, systemic assessment, and formulation.
Interactive Sessions: Participate in case examples, consultations, and dynamic discussions.
System Mapping: Gain insights into systemic challenges and dilemmas.
Increased Maneuverability: Learn multiple lenses for therapeutic practice.
Reflective Responses: Develop skills for emotionally mature responses.
Enhanced Skills: Improve systemic skills through modeling and experiential activities.
$395 $330
Early Bird Pricing*
*Early Bird pricing closes 24th of October or until Early Bird ticket allocations are exhausted.
Full Price*
$395
*From 16th October or when Early Bird ticket allocations are exhausted, which ever is earlier.
“Our hope with this article is not to prescribe one right way to combine different approaches in the service of the client, but to provide a meta-framework that can be a process map, or guide, for other professionals to organise their integrative practice systemically according to the individual needs of their client.”
White & Owen (2022: 39)
Review family therapy as a framework for practice, and revisit systemic thinking core concepts and change processes
Dr Leonie White | Renown Psychologist and Clinical Family Therapist
Helping people grow, connect and thrive in life’s unique journey.
Dr. Leonie White is a distinguished Psychologist and Clinical Family Therapist with almost 30 years of experience. Renowned for her innovative approaches and deep expertise, Dr. White has significantly contributed to the field through her research, publications, and dynamic training programs. Her pioneering work in blending therapeutic models has transformed client outcomes and inspired countless professionals. As an internationally recognized speaker and educator, Dr. White’s workshops are celebrated for their practical insights and advanced applications, making her an invaluable resource for those seeking to elevate their practice and impact in mental health and family therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An Advanced Masterclass is a workshop for people who have completed some prior training in the topic, with a focus on application of learning. An Advanced Masterclass is not introductory training, and requires participants to have some pervious training in Systemic Family Therapy e.g., Key Skills in Family Therapy.
The Masterclass aspect is the applied componet in which participants will put thier previous training and what they've learned in the workshop into practice in a case consultation format.
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This one-day workshop is aimed at practitioners who work with children, young people, adults, couples, families and/or organisations who provide counselling, family therapy or systemic support to in counselling, mental health, or community services who are interesting in a framework for thoughtfully and intentionally combining therapeutic knowledge and approaches in the service of the client. E.g., Psychologists, Social Workers, Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Human Services Workers, Counsellors.
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As this is an advanced and applied training workshop, this workshops is not suitable for practitioners who have not yet had some prior systemic family therapy training and experience (e.g., Key Skills in Family Therapy).
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This workshop will review systemic thinking and then extend systemic thinking with the model of integrative practice developed by Dr Leonie White & Dr Kate Owen as published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy and presented at the 2024 IFTA World Congress (International Family Therapy Association).
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In this workshop participants will develop:
Understanding of family therapy as a framework for practice
Systemic thinking based on systems concepts
Understanding of theory of change in systemic practice
Participants will learn:
The Systemic Meta-Framework for Integrative Practice
Way of Being
Therapeutic Alliance with a focus on Neurobiology and Theory of Change
Systems Thinking for Assessment and Formulation
Decision Making
Intervention Planning
Review of Intervention for ongoing Decision Making
Participants will have an experience of:
Systemic consultation for application the Systemic Meta-Framework
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As this is a hands on , highly interactive masterclass, this particular workshop is designed to be in person and not available to join online.
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Absolutely! This workshop consists of pre-reading work in addition to the workshop delivery on the day. In total this workshop counts towards 8 hours CPD and you will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the day.
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Yes! All participants will receive a formal Certificate of Attendance documenting 8 CPD hours, on the day, at the conclusion of the workshop.
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As this is a hands on and highly interactive masterclass, participants are discouraged from from using their laptops or other technology to assist with note taking.
Participants receive a hard copy interactive program workbook, containing all the information presented in the slides, which will be utilised throughout the day.
*Please contact us if you have an accessibility need so that we can assist you with this.
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Participants will receive a hard copy interactive program workbook, containing all the information presented in the slides, s, however the presentation slides will not be distributed electronically.
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Cancellation Policy for the Systemic Integrative Practice Masterclass
We understand that circumstances may change, and cancellations may be necessary. Below is our cancellation and refund policy for the Systemic Integrative Practice Masterclass:
Cancellations Requests received more than 30 Days Prior to the Event
Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event date are eligible for a 50% refund of the registration fee.
Cancellations Between 15 and 30 Days Prior to the Event
Cancellations made between 15 and 30 days before the event date are eligible for a 25% refund of the registration fee.
Cancellations Less than 15 Days Prior to the Event
Unfortunately, no refunds will be provided for cancellations made less than 15 days before the event.
Registration Transfer
Registration is transferrable to another professional, provided the individual meets the minimum attendance requirements. Please contact us at info@therapywell.com.au to arrange a ticket transfer.
All transfer requests, cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@therapywell.com.au. Refunds will be processed within 10 business days.
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By registering for the Systemic Integrative Practice Masterclass, attendees agree to the following terms and conditions:
Photography and Video Consent
As a condition of attendance, participants consent to being photographed and filmed during the event. Therapywell reserves the right to use any photographs or video footage for promotional, educational, or marketing purposes. If you do not wish to appear in photographs or video, please notify event staff in advance.
Confidentiality
Participants are expected to maintain the confidentiality of any sensitive information shared during the masterclass. This includes discussions, case studies, and any personal or professional experiences shared by other participants.
Privacy
Therapywell is committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal information collected during registration or throughout the event will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which complies with Australian privacy laws. We will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent.
Content Ownership and Sharing
All materials, including but not limited to presentations, handouts, and any other content shared during the masterclass, are the intellectual property of Dr Leonie White and/or Therapywell. Participants are strictly prohibited from copying, distributing, or sharing any content without express permission from Dr Leonie White and/or Therapywell.
Recording
Audio or video recording of the masterclass by participants is strictly prohibited unless prior written consent is obtained from Therapywell.
By attending, you acknowledge that failure to comply with these terms and conditions may result in removal from the event without refund.