Training and Professional Development
AkindaCo offers a range of training courses and professional development programs, both online and in-person. We specialise in providing educational offerings that focus on working with young people, families, individuals and organisations, with a focus on systemic thinking, expressive modalities, attachment, trauma-informed practice and neurobiology (including polyvagal theory).
Watch this space for new offerings.
Introduction to Expressive Therapy: 2 Day Training
In-Person Professional Development Training
Mon 11th and Tues 12th September
9:30am - 4pm
The Introduction to Expressive Therapy course breaks down the basics of Expressive Therapy. This course is ideal for professionals who are interested in implementing Expressive Therapy concepts into their practice.
Topics covered include the intersection of Expressive Therapy and attachment, trauma, neurobiology and child development.
We will discuss case studies and cultural and ethical considerations. Importantly, we understand Expressive Therapy to be an experiential, body-based approach, and that the lived experience of participating in activities gives rich insight into the effective and therapeutic elements of Expressive Therapy.
Be prepared to create, hold space for your own and others’ vulnerability, curiosity and growth, and to invoke a genuine in-the-moment learning process; all guided by highly experienced and qualified psychotherapists from AkindaCo.
Introduction to Expressive Therapy
Continuing Professional Development Training
Online, Self Paced
This course breaks down the basics of Expressive Therapy and is is ideal for professionals who are interested in implementing Expressive Therapy concepts into their practice. No previous experience of creative ways of working required.
This training include 3-hours of specialised presentations, including quizzes, reflection questions and videos, with a focus on working with children and families in diverse and effective ways.
Introduction to Systemic Family Therapy
New dates announced soon!
This 2-day training breaks down the basics of Systemic Family Therapy. This course is ideal for professionals who are interested in implementing systemic understandings and practices into their work.
Topics covered include the history of family therapy and systemic practice, philosophical understandings underpinning systemic practice, the diverse ways of working with families and individuals with a systemic lens and techniques utilised by family therapists. We will discuss case studies and cultural and ethical implications.
Art Therapy 5-Day Foundation Course
New dates announced soon!
This 5 day experiential course is intended for professionals interested in the expressive and therapeutic use of art, and focuses on:
• What art therapy is
• Theory and history
• Specific approaches and applications of art therapy
• Art therapy with individuals
• Group art therapy
• Differences between art and art therapy
• Art therapy with children and young people
• Practical application of art therapy
• International developments in art therapy practice
The main body of the course will take the form of experiential workshops, practical demonstrations, lectures, seminars, examples of case studies, pair and group work and a short project completed between workshops.
Therapeutic Use of Genograms
New dates announced soon!
In this training, you will be guided to use Genograms in assessment and intervention with individuals, couples, children and families. Our trainers will guide you through the history and fundamental tenets of using Genograms. This course will also highlight how to engage children in the Genogram process, how to manage high affect or reactivity relating to the Genogram, how to incorporate creative modalities with the Genogram and ethical considerations including cultural safety, working with LGBTQIA+ clients or children in residential care.
Parent and Carer Trainings
AkindaCo also develops a range of parent and carer trainings delivered throughout the year. Stay tuned for more.