Courses Details

Level 1 – One-Week Intensive Training Course in Family and Relationship Therapy
19 – 23 January 2026 (9.00 am – 5.00 pm)

This Level I course provides an introduction to Systems Theory and its application to therapy with families and couples. Research in Family Therapy / Systemic Therapy has shown effectiveness in working with families, couples and individuals.  This is an experiential workshop, enabling participants to make practical use of the work during the week.

AIMS: This workshop will cover the following areas:

Introduction to Systems Theory & Family Therapy	Assessment from a Systemic Framework
Family & Couple Therapy	Developing a Therapy Plan
Exploring communication skills of Therapist & Clients	How to encourage “complainants” and “visitors” in the therapy room to become “clients” or “customers”

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

Have a sound understanding of Systemic Theory and its application in therapy	Develop clear ideas about how to pursue therapy after the assessment
Do a thorough assessment of a couple and a family in therapy	Improve your ability to work with Couples, Families & Individuals
Implement communication skills in your therapy	Be able to use systemic ideas in your therapy
Engage clients & enhance motivation for change in therapy	Implement skills-based ideas from the workshop in Individual, Couple & Family Therapy

Throughout the week, you will explore your role as a therapist, make use of role plays and simulations, review video tapes of interviews and work with/observe ‘live’ interviews. Time will be allocated for discussion of practical and theoretical issues in therapy.

Cost: Regular:      $957(Includes GST) if paid after 19 December 2025

          Earlybird:    $902 (Includes GST) if paid by 19 December 2025

Cancellation Policy: No cancellation available, but place transferable to third party.

Places:  Limit of 18 places

Venue:  William Street Family Therapy Centre

544 William Street, Mount Lawley Western Australia 6050 (cnr Chelmsford Road)

 

Facilitators: Training Staff, William Street Family Therapy Centre

Phone:                 (08) 9227 8038

Fax:                      (08) 9227 8938

Email:                   info@wsftc.com.au  Website: www.wsftc.com.au

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Enrolment for:   One-Week Intensive Training Course in Family and Relationship Therapy Level I: 19 – 23 January 2026

 

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Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer to: “WSFTC” Westpac Bank; BSB: 036 045; Account #: 103606

Or, pay by credit card: telephone WSFTC Reception on 08 9227 8038

Please return this form to: William Street Family Therapy Centre

544 William Street, Mount Lawley. Western Australia 6050