Course overview

This interactive 2-day workshop is designed for experienced practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of systemic theory and approaches to working with families. It builds on existing theoretical knowledge and moves towards practical, evidence-based interventions you can start applying in your work with contemporary families.

What you’ll learn 

By completing this workshop, you will be able to: 

• Develop a comprehensive systemic case formulation using multiple systemic lenses 
• Prepare clients and family members for joint sessions 
• Work with multiple people in the room across the lifespan, including primary school-aged children and young people 
• Conduct a structured first family therapy session 
• Apply systemic interviewing, circular questioning and other systems-based techniques 
• Use a cultural, diversity and intersectional lens when working with families 
• Manage conflict while maintaining therapeutic neutrality. 

Who should attend

Experienced practitioners with some foundational systemic knowledge who want to work with whole families. 

Course structure

This interactive 2-day workshop combines presentations, case discussions and practical exercises to build on your existing knowledge of systemic theory. Across 14 hours, you will develop skills in systemic case formulation, preparing families for joint sessions and applying interventions to contemporary family presentations. 

About the presenters

Jeff Roberts is a clinical educator and facilitator at Relationships Australia Victoria and has developed and delivered a wide range of training workshops and programs specialising in leadership development, coaching, therapeutic modalities, workplace psychosocial risk management and vicarious trauma. Jeff is also a registered clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience working in the mental health industry in a variety of hospital and community settings as well as a lecturer at Monash University in Masters programs. 

Simone Young is a couples therapist and group facilitator with 20 years’ experience in community services and private practice. As Senior Program Facilitator at Relationships Australia Victoria, she delivers couples counselling training and oversees the Clinical Internship program. Simone is a PACFA-registered clinical counsellor and holds a Master of Clinical Family Therapy from the Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University.

Enrolment and course access

When you register, you’ll be taken to our payment gateway to complete your enrolment. A Moodle account (our Learning Management System) will be created for you to access workshop details and attendance links.

Please note:

• Registrations close 48 hours before the workshop
• Full payment is required at least 2 business days before the training
• If paying by invoice, proof of payment must be provided 24 hours in advance.

Technical requirements

To participate in the online workshop, you’ll need access to:

• A desktop or laptop computer
• Reliable internet connection
• Headphones (recommended)
• Microphone and speakers
• A built-in or external webcam.

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]