DDP and PACE Training Programs 

Enhance Your Skills with DDP and PACE Training Programs

Compass Seminars Australia offers Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) training programs. These courses integrate the neurobiology of trauma, child development, and attachment theory to provide a therapeutic and parenting approach for supporting children and young people with relational trauma and attachment difficulties. Our programs include various levels of DDP training and practical PACE applications for professionals, available in locations across Australia.

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DDPI Worldwide

DDPI Worldwide is the global Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Practice training and certification institute. They are a not-for-profit organisation based in the US, that educates, facilitates, promotes and advances DDP across the world. For over 15 years DDPI Worldwide (formally DDPI) has provided training and robust certification in DDP, a life-changing therapeutic treatment model for children with significant developmental trauma, their families and caregivers. They were founded by Dan Hughes, creator of DDP, Clinical Psychologist and noted author. As DDP grew in popularity the need to establish training and certification procedures increased. DDPI was created to fulfil this need as a training and certification institute in 2009.  They are a primarily volunteer led organisation and have evolved and grown to serve a global DDP community with members in 5 continents. Find out about DDPI Worldwide