Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is based on the idea that feelings such as anxiety, depression, anger and frustration are largely caused by our own thoughts and beliefs, and that changing the way we think enables us to change the way we feel. Learn to identify the patterns of thinking that contribute to upsetting emotions, and learn strategies to help you challenge and change negative thoughts and self-defeating behaviours. An interactive program will describe the Cognitive Behavioural ... [More]

The nature of mental illness can be mystifying to many people and crippling for sufferers. In this case study – based course, a practising psychologist will overview mood disorders (especially depression and bipolar disorder) so that stereotypes can be challenged and causes and cures examined. The course will utilise a number of the University’s training DVDs and there will be time for class discussion. Come along and get another perspective on this clinical disorder and mental illn... [More]

Some people appear to have a knack for influencing others. Their persuasive skills appear to flow naturally and unconsciously – but they actually stem from principles anyone can learn to apply. By understanding these principles, you can get others to listen to you, persuade people to change their mind, shift the direction of a conversation, communicate a message effectively. This course is suitable for anyone who needs to engage and inspire others at work – including managers, sales... [More]

The nature of mental illness can be mystifying to many people and crippling for sufferers. In this case study – based course, a practising psychologist will overview schizophrenia so that stereotypes can be challenged and causes and cures examined. The course will utilise a number of the University’s training DVDs and there will be time for class discussion. Come along and get another perspective on this clinical disorder and mental illness. Course Content The Schizophrenias – types... [More]

Trauma is now more familiar to the everyday person than it has ever been. Very few of us are unaware of and untouched by trauma. Learn about the nature of trauma and what makes some people more vulnerable to the longer term effects of trauma. This course will enable you to understand post traumatic stress disorder and how it is treated. Find out how you can support yourself, a family member or a friend who may have been traumatised. Awareness of how people who have been traumatised ... [More]

Forensic psychologists perform a wide range of roles in the criminal justice system, including sentencing recommendations, treatment recommendations, assessment of future risk, evaluation of witness credibility, and must be able to translate psychological information into a legal framework understood by a judge and/or jury. This course provides an introduction to issues surrounding the practice of forensic psychology. Topics will include the legal concept of insanity and its assessm... [More]

Many psychologists and counsellors are interested in establishing themselves in private practice either full-time or part-time but are unsure of how to proceed. In this course a psychologist in private practice will overview the essential requirements and possible pitfalls that need to be addressed for the establishment of a successful private practice. This valuable course covers location, set-up costs, legal and ethical issues, insurance, record-keeping, business structures, accou... [More]

This course will overview five main psychotherapeutic approaches to psychological problems: client-centred therapy, gestalt therapy, rational-emotive therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behaviour therapy. By utilising the famous Gloria tapes, the course will provide opportunity to see the founders of these main psychotherapies as they work directly with a client and there will be time for class discussion. Come along and expand your understanding of the world of psych... [More]

Forensic psychologists perform a wide range of roles in the criminal justice system, including sentencing recommendations, treatment recommendations, assessment of future risk, evaluation of witness credibility, and must be able to translate psychological information into a legal framework understood by a judge and/or jury. In this course we will recap the contexts, roles and assessment methods in Forensic Psychology. Course Content Criminal Psychopathologies Advanced discussions of... [More]

Did you know that around two per cent of the population have borderline personality disorder (BPD)? People with this disorder usually have a pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships – seeing others as being either all good or all bad – and often exhibit irrational and self-harming behaviour. Perhaps you even know someone who might have BPD. How would you know? Come and find out. Course Content What is Personality? What is a “Personality Disorder”? Different types ... [More]