The Clinical Road Map for Precision Parts Work.
Stop guessing and start navigating parts therapy. Master a structured, 10-day training pathway designed for therapists who crave clinical clarity and transformational depth.
Many therapists come to Resource Therapy already trained in EMDR, DBR, Ego State Therapy, IFS, couples therapy, or trauma-informed practice. Discover how RT gives your existing clinical skills a clearer parts-based map.
Foundation Training
Foundation Certificate In Resource Therapy.
- The Foundation Certificate in Resource Therapy is a two-day introductory training for psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals who want to understand the core principles of Resource Therapy.
- This training introduces the Resource Therapy model, the concept of Resource States, the “part at the helm”, and the clinical foundations of working through an attachment-informed parts lens.
- It is ideal for therapists who are new to Resource Therapy, curious about parts-based therapy, or considering the full Clinical Resource Therapy Program.
- Best For: Therapists wanting a clear, practical introduction to Resource Therapy.
Clinical Training
Clinical Resource Therapy Program
- Clinical Resource Therapy Program is the core professional training pathway for therapists who want to practise Resource Therapy with structure, confidence, and clinical precision.
- This comprehensive program teaches the Resource Therapy model in depth, including Resource State diagnosis, Vaded States, Retro States, Conflicted States, Dissonant States, and the core Resource Therapy Treatment Actions.
- Therapists learn how to work directly with the part that needs healing, support clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, relational wounds, and complex emotional patterns, and apply Resource Therapy within ethical, professional practice.
- Best For: Clinicians ready to become skilled Resource Therapy practitioners.
Advanced Clinical And Train The Trainer
Advanced Clinical And Train the Trainer
- The Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy and Train the Trainer pathway is designed for qualified Resource Therapists who are ready to deepen their mastery, refine complex clinical work, and contribute to the growth of Resource Therapy internationally.
- Advanced Clinical training supports experienced practitioners to work with greater confidence in complex presentations, refine case formulation, strengthen their use of RT Treatment Actions, and deepen their understanding of Resource Therapy theory and practice.
- The Train the Trainer pathway is for eligible practitioners who wish to teach Resource Therapy to others, uphold international standards, and support the ethical development of Resource Therapy in their region.
- Best For: Qualified Resource Therapists seeking advanced mastery, supervision pathways, or trainer development.
Welcome from Philipa Thornton and Chris Paulin. At the Australia Resource Therapy Institute, we don’t just teach therapy. We help you unlock the full healing power of the human personality. We do this using the advanced parts work of Resource Therapy. Professor Gordon Emmerson, PhD, developed this groundbreaking parts therapy.
Choose Your Resource Therapy Training Pathway
From your first introduction to Resource Therapy through to advanced clinical mastery, RTI supports a clear, ethical, and internationally recognised pathway for professional development.
Join husband-and-wife team Philipa Thornton. She is the President of Resource Therapy International. Along with her is Chris Paulin, a Consultant Psychologist. They are Master trainers in Resource Therapy programs. They also offer supervision and mentoring in parts work. Special guest appearance by Professor Gordon Emmerson, founder of Resource Therapy (if available).
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, you’re in the right place. Our programs are designed to be practical, experiential, and profoundly transformative for you and your clients.
🌿 Why Therapists Around the World Choose Us
Because it works. And it feels good to do work that heals. Here’s why thousands of mental health professionals trust us with their training
- ✅ Backed by Science. Rooted in Compassion.
Resource Therapy is a field-proven, trauma-informed parts therapy model that gets to the heart of the issue quickly. - ✅ Train with the Best
Learn directly from Philipa Thornton, President of Resource Therapy International, and Chris Paulin, consultant psychologist. Global Master Trainers and senior consultants in Resource Therapy. Gordon Emmerson is joining us as our special guest ( if available) - ✅ Flexible Learning Options
Join us online, in-person in Sydney, or at our Bali retreat-style training. - Your path, your pace, your growth. We are available for your workplace training.
- ✅ Real Skills for Real Change
Walk away with tools you can use instantly in your practice. These tools help treat anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, and more. - ✅ Community & Connection
Join a warm, supportive, international community. Connect with like-minded therapists who truly care at the Australia Resource Therapy Training Academy.
This was the most powerful training I’ve ever done. I left feeling equipped, confident, and deeply inspired.”
– Jenna M., Clinical Psychologist, Sydney
💫 Start Where You Are. Go Where You’re Meant to Be.
Whether you’re curious about parts work, looking to renew your passion, or seeking a parts therapy certification to deepen your impact, we’ve got something for you:
🎓 Foundation Certificate Training – The perfect introduction to Resource Therapy (Online or In-Person) a beginning.
🌱 Clinical Resource Therapy Full Qualification – Our 10-day signature program, now also available in a hybrid format. You are certified as a Clinical Resource Therapist and allowed to join the International community of Resource Therapy International if applicable.
🌺 Advanced Clinical & Train-the-Trainer – For professionals ready to lead and teach
🌴 Bali Immersion Hybrid Program – Train, rest, and rejuvenate in paradise, our special annual event
🌺 Master Classes – For parts workers, therapists working with couples, DID and complex trauma, and much more. Check out our latest offerings by clicking here.
✨ Your Next Step is Simple
Choose what speaks to your heart. Click below to take that first rewarding, brave step :
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🧠 What Makes Resource Therapy Different?
Traditional talk therapies circle the issue. In contrast, Resource Therapy speaks directly to the part that holds the pain or unwelcome behaviour. It offers real relief. You’ll learn how to:
- Identify parts of the personality (like the Inner Self, the Critic Protector, or Abandoned Child)
- Access them safely and respectfully
- Have a clear Roadmap of tailored parts therapy techniques to guide you
- Empower the healthy adult Parts to lead with wisdom and compassion
- Apply Memory Reconsolidation principles in trauma resolution for rapid results
💬 “My clients say, ‘This is the first time I’ve ever felt truly seen.’ That’s the power of Resource Therapy.”
— Dr. A, Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
📅 Upcoming Events
🗓️ Sydney Online Clinical Training – 2026
🗓️ Bali Clinical Hybrid (Online + Ubud) – 2026
🗓️ Sydney Online Advanced Clinical / Train the Trainer Program – July 2026
🗓️ – Couples Imago Workshop Getting the Love You Want – Marriage Works August 2026
Don’t miss your chance to join a transformative learning experience. Places get sold out.
❤️ Your Healing Work Matters
We know the world needs more skilled, heart-led therapists. If you’re ready to expand your skills, you can heal with precision. You can also fall back in love with the work you do. Resource Therapy is calling. Let’s walk this journey together.
Join us today. Your parts will thank you.
🌿 Frequently Asked Questions About Resource Therapy
What Is Resource Therapy?
Resource Therapy is a powerful, trauma-informed psychotherapy. It helps people heal by working directly with the part of them that holds the problem. This part is known as a Resource State. Unlike other therapies, RT brings the exact part needing support to the wheel so change happens deeply and quickly.
What Can Resource Therapy Help With?
RT is effective for anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, grief, inner conflict, compulsions, performance blocks, and more. It goes to the root cause and brings resolution using memory reconsolidation, where other therapies may only soothe.
Who Developed Resource Therapy?
RT was created by Dr Gordon Emmerson and is now taught worldwide. Philipa Thornton is the President of Resource Therapy International and Co-Founder of ARTI. She and her husband, consultant psychologist Chris Paulin, lead training globally and in Australia.
Is Resource Therapy Right For Me?
If you’ve ever thought, “Part of me wants to … but another part holds me back,” – Resource Therapy is designed for you. We work with the exact part of you that holds distress, not just the part that wants to feel better.
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