Family Therapy Training & Family-Based Programs 

Learning the Key Skills of Family Therapy gives a framework for practice no matter who is in the room or how many are in the room. Practitioners who work with children, young people, adults, couples, families, and/or organisations supporting clients with mental health issues will learn practical skills for immediate use. Since launching in Brisbane in 2017, our Family Therapy training has consistently sold out each year, establishing an exemplary track record with Government and non-government agencies across Australia and a stellar customer rating of 4.92 out of 5 ⭐.

 

 

Key Skills in Family Therapy | Compass Seminars AUS
SOLD OUT

KEY SKILLS in FAMILY THERAPY

  • 22 Oct 2026 (9:00 am) to 23 Oct 2026 (4:30 pm)
  • The Glen Hotel, 24 Gaskell St, Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, 4113
Key Skills in Family Therapy | Compass Seminars AUS
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KEY SKILLS in FAMILY THERAPY

  • 24 Nov 2026 (9:00 am) to 25 Nov 2026 (4:30 pm)
  • Cairns Harbourside Hotel, 209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, 4870
Working Safely with Families & Trauma | Compass Seminars AUS
POPULAR EVENT

WORKING SAFELY with FAMILIES & TRAUMA

  • 26 Nov 2026 (9:00 am) to 27 Nov 2026 (4:30 pm)
  • Southport Sharks, Corner Olsen and, Musgrave Ave, Southport, Queensland, 4215
Key Skills in Family Therapy | Compass Seminars AUS
COMING in 2027

KEY SKILLS in FAMILY THERAPY

  • 22 Mar 2027 (9:00 am) to 23 Mar 2027 (4:30 pm)
  • The Glen Hotel, 24 Gaskell St, Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, 4113
Key Skills in Family Therapy | Compass Seminars AUS
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KEY SKILLS in FAMILY THERAPY

  • 18 May 2027 (9:00 am) to 19 May 2027 (4:30 pm)
  • Rydges Southbank Townsville, 23 Palmer St, Townsville, Queensland, 4810

Commonly Asked Questions

Family Therapy, also known as Systemic Family Therapy, enables individuals, family members, couples and others who care about each other to express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions safely, to understand each other's experiences and views, appreciate each other's needs, build on strengths and make useful changes in their relationships and their lives. Individuals can find Family Therapy helpful as an opportunity to reflect on important relationships and find ways forward.

Family Therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy useful for children, young people and adults experiencing a very wide range of difficulties and experiences. Family Therapy aims to:

  • Be inclusive and considerate of each member of the family (systems) and/or other key relationships in clients' lives
  • Recognise and build on clients' and families' strengths and resources
  • Work in partnership 'with' families and others in the system
  • Be sensitive to different family structures, choices, relationships, beliefs and cultures
  • Enable people to talk together or individually about challenging issues in a way that respects their experiences, inviting engagement and change

Family Therapy can help treat children, young people, adults, couples, families and/or organisations supporting clients with a range of mental health and social or emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, divorce, addiction and grief. It is equally useful during periods of wider disruption, such as job loss, natural disasters or prolonged community stress, where the effects ripple through the whole family system. Dr Leonie White explores this in family therapy during a crisis.

Yes. No matter who is in the room or how many are in the room, learning the theory and practical skills of family and systemic thinking will broaden your assessment and enhance your treatment when working with individuals, couples and families.

This workshop is for mental health and education professionals at all levels, and any professional who applies behavioural and developmental science to their practice.

Mental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including, but not limited to, clinical counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, hospice and palliative care workers, youth workers, mental health workers, addiction specialists, marital and family therapists, child protection and disability workers, guidance officers, speech and language therapists, residential care workers and foster support workers, vocational rehabilitation consultants, general practitioners, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills.

Education Professionals: Professionals who work with children or youth including, but not limited to, K-12 school counsellors, school paraprofessionals and all other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs.

Yes, we can send one of our trainers to your workplace.

For more details, please contact us.

Key Skills in Family Therapy is included as an intensive in the Advanced Certificate in Couple & Family Systems Therapy offered by the Family Systems Institute, and completing it through Compass counts as Recognised Prior Learning towards this program. For more information go to www.thefsi.com.au.

Payment can be made by:

  1. Bank transfer (invoice)
  2. Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards (fee free)

Group discounts are available.