External Events
Professional Development events offered by external providers
Disclaimer: The events advertised on this page are neither accredited nor endorsed in any way by the New Zealand 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. You can find the NZPsS provided PD events here.
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.
Webinar Series | Postgraduate CBT, EMDR and Neuropsychology
We invite all mental health professionals interested in advancing your practice to join our upcoming Webinar series outlining postgraduate training opportunities through Otago. Register now for your area(s) of interest.
Webinar | Study Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in 2027
Date: Thursday 27 August 2026
Webinar | Study EMDR Therapy in 2027
Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026
Webinar | Study Neuropsychology in 2027
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
For more information, click here.
Moral Injury Symposium 2026
Monday, October 12 in Auckland
Moral injury describes the deep emotional and psychological wounds that can result. It’s an important and often overlooked area of trauma, increasingly recognised across healthcare, defence, emergency services, chaplaincy and other caring professions. Join a practical and thought-provoking symposium exploring what moral injury is, how it affects people, and how we can better recognise and respond to it.
Register now, click here.
Contemporary Assessment of Neuro-developmental Conditions Across the Lifespan
Thu, 22 Oct || Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland
Wellbeing in Mind Psychological Services is pleased to present an intensive two day in-person workshop in Auckland focused on the theory and clinical practice of assessing and treating neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This training is designed for registered health professionals including psychologists, paediatricians, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals (e.g. OT, speech therapists) and is aimed at developing your ability to identify and support neurodivergent children and adults.
For more information, click here.
Invisible Trauma: Diagnosing and Treating Emotional Abuse in Childhood
Saturday, 14 Nov || Online presented by Kate Mikhailouskaya
This is an engaging online workshop designed for mental health practitioners and spans half a day. The workshop's primary objective is to facilitate discussions among participants regarding treatment options for individuals who have experienced emotional abuse in childhood. Case examples include parentification, enmeshment, and personality disorders in the context of parent/child relationships. It also aims to equip participants with practical solutions for addressing "invisible" childhood trauma when encountered in clinical settings complicated by clients' feelings of shame, guilt and other common barriers that stand in the way of healing from this type of abuse.
