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AI is quietly reshaping the emotional landscape of our clients. From overreliance by clients and institutions on AI “therapy” to distorted expectations in relationships, we're seeing a rise in quick-fix thinking, emotional dysregulation, and trust erosion—all unfolding against a backdrop of global instability and rising authoritarianism.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS) has gained growing recognition as a transformative and evidence-informed approach to psychotherapy. With a strong theoretical foundation and increasing research support, IFS is now widely used to address a broad spectrum of clinical concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, and relational difficulties. Its integrative and non-pathologising model offers valuable applications for both individual and systemic work.

Learning how to do EMDR therapy (eligibility criteria apply) and extending the Basics to using EMDR in special situations and with more complex client presentations

Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) have both accumulated a substantial and robust evidence base over the past few decades and are now used to address a broad range of clinical issues affecting both individuals and couples.

Long Ago and Far Away: New Approaches to Treating Traumatic Memory

Historically, resolving traumatic memory work has always emphasized the importance of “going there,” of re-experiencing the feelings connected to the event.  For some clients, that prospect feels even more intimidating than surviving the original abuse.  Other clients want to “get it out” as quickly as possible, hoping they will find the relief they’ve been longing for if they just tell the story.  But often they are disappointed when they find that talking about it does not bring long-term relief.

Trauma and Addictive Disorders with Dr Janina Fisher- 16 August 2025 | 9.00am – 12.00pm AEST

Childhood abuse and neglect leave a lasting imprint on the brain and nervous system.  With a traumatized brain, individuals are left with overwhelming emotions, no tolerance for feelings or stress, and very limited ability to access good judgment or communicate verbally. Without a way to manage these symptoms, traumatized clients have heightened vulnerability to eating disorders and substance abuse.

Join our small, boutique in-person EMDR training in various locations of New Zealand.

Experience a strong group dynamic while learning in the only program accredited by both EMDR Australia and EMDR New Zealand Associations.