External Events
Links to Other Workshop Providers [Disclaimer: The events advertised on this page are neither accredited nor endorsed in any way by the NZ Psychological Society. They are advertised on behalf of external providers for information only. All enquiries must be directed through the relevant link provided below.] If you would like to advertise on this page please contact us.
2025/2026 Professional Development Events
Trauma Education presented by Dr Leah Giarratano
Treating PTSD and Complex Trauma (Day 1-4) with Dr Leah Giarratano. Core 30-hour online international training for all mental health professionals working with traumatised populations. The program attracts between 15 and 42 trauma-focused CPD hours.
Self-paced online over three months commencing on delivery of your printed materials, or on 1 February, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October annually. You can complete the program entirely self-paced in your own time without time off work. You can split the Day 1-4 program to complete in different periods during the year (e.g., Day 1-2 commencing in February and Day 3-4 commencing in July). A complimentary extension is available for self-paced learning if required.
When you register for our self-paced online program, you have access to a scheduled livestream in the same, or the following year to help consolidate learning.
Join one our highly interactive Day 1-4 livestreams in offered in March, June, September for NZ or November. You have three months access to the self-paced online program immediately following your livestream to consolidate learning.
The Day 1-4 Fee is $1,290 AUD or $695 AUD for Day 1-2 or Day 3-4 if purchased separately for NZ residents. Please register one month prior and allow 2 weeks for delivery of printed materials. Your program fee includes access to both modes to help consolidate your learning. You can also complete the program in either or both modes (e.g., Day 1-2 in self-paced and Day 3-4 livestream or vice versa).
For all upcoming offerings, click here here.
Level 1 Schema Therapy Workshop (Auckland): 'Schema Therapy - The Model, Method, and Techniques' with Dr Rob Brockman
March 2026 in Auckland
This foundational schema therapy workshop will help attendees gain an understanding of the Schema Therapy model and provide an extensive platform for applying the skills and techniques used in Schema Therapy. The workshop will address both the 'schema' and 'mode' models. The training is skills-based, with multiple opportunities to learn complex techniques for working with difficult-to-treat clinical populations. The training centers around the treatment of personality disorders (e.g. Borderline Personality Disorder) and other complex presentations (e.g. Chronic Depression, Eating Disorders).
For tickets, click here.
Adult Schema Therapy Training, Presented by Estelle Macdonald
Dates:
Module 1:10-12 March 2026
Module 2:10-13 November 2026
The training will cover the ISST approved syllabus for accreditation as an adult schema therapist. Topics covered in module 1 include an introduction to schema therapy, assessment, formulation, schema healing via imagery re-scripting work, as well as modes/parts work. There is a focus on working with borderline personality disorder in this module. Module 2 will cover work with other personality disorders, including avoidant, depressive and obsessive personality disorders. There will also be some teaching on schema therapy for trauma and eating disorders.
For more information, click here.
Child and Adolescent Schema Therapy, Presented by Estelle Macdonald
Dates:
Module 1: 3-5 March 2026
Module 2: 27 August 2026
Module 3: 8 September 2026
Module 4: 14-15 October 2026
The CA-ST training will cover the ISST approved syllabus for accreditation as a child and adolescent schema therapist.
Module 1 will cover an introduction to schema therapy, rapport building, assessment, formulation and mode/parts work. Module 2 will look at parent schema therapy coaching work. Module 3 will look at how to use imagery work with young people, including fantasy imagery to build the wise and caring mode with younger children and imagery re-scripting for older children. Module 4 will look at how to integrate sand-tray work into schema therapy for young people in a systematic manner.
For more information, click here.
Working Effectively with Maori - Te Whāriki Hou
16 March 2026, South Island
Presenters : Jenny Manuera with Facilitator/Maori Advisor – Wi Turei Waikari
This workshop will include tikanga, waiata, whakataukī Māori Mythology concepts, protocols, education in Te Ao Māori.
For registrations, click here.
Working with Trauma with Maori Tikanga-Base Models of Practice
16 March 2026, South Island
Presenters : Jenny Manuera with Facilitator/Maori Advisor – Wi Turei Waikari
This workshop is designed to transition contemporary Māori concepts and protocols within Models to work with trauma /sexual abuse and to provide a simplistic, dymystification of Te Ao Māori, found in the strands that it takes to weave a new mat.
For registrations, click here.
IFS Introduction Auckland March 2026, Jane Currie and Hyunok Jeon
Fri, 27 Mar, 9:30am - Sat, 28 Mar, 4pm
In-person training course in Auckland, focused on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model for therapists working with trauma, The training is designed to move beyond theory, helping you to experience, practice and sense the IFS model in your work with clients.
•Explore how different parts within an individual respond to trauma.
•Receive a concise theoretical overview of IFS therapy.
•Gain insight and direction toward further IFS training and the IFS community in the region.
For more information, click here.
