Beyond talk therapy: Why Parts-Based Interventions are Essential for Results

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Mental health issues and awareness are surging, with therapists like you leading the change – thank you!  You did not stumble into this profession by chance, you were called to it.

You chose a vocation rooted in meaning, healing, and the deep privilege of helping people transform their lives. Likewise, you are amazing.

Across the Australia, NZ, USA and Europe, Parts Therapies are generating significant buzz,  and for good reason. This is not just a passing trend. The therapeutic world is recognising that working with the internal personality parts, especially those holding pain, protection or conflict – unlocks powerful healing outcomes.

As a dedicated therapist, you have already invested countless hours mastering models such as client-centred therapy, ACT, EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness. Yet even with a full toolkit, there are moments when clients get stuck, when progress stalls, or when resistance dominates the room.

This is where Resource Therapy (RT) can make all the difference.

Developed by Professor Gordon Emmerson, Resource Therapy is an advanced, clinically structured parts-based model that builds on the best of Ego State Therapy. It offers a clear, step-by-step protocol to directly access and work with the precise part of the personality that holds the issue.

RT’s 15 Treatment Actions give you a roadmap – no guesswork, no vague metaphors – just practical, client led targeted interventions that help clients shift long-standing emotional and behavioural patterns.

What Makes RT Unique? Unlike other Parts-based therapies, Resource Therapy:

  • Works at the root cause of psychological distress
  • Provides a roadmap for change with clear clinical steps
  • It is designed for brief, effective interventions
  • Empowers the client by validating all inner parts
  • Integrates seamlessly with trauma-informed practices

Picture yourself confidently guiding clients through transformative breakthroughs. Whether it is childhood trauma, inner critic patterns, or self-sabotage, Resource Therapy provides clarity and direction. You will not only understand what to do, but also why it works, grounded in neuropsychological insights and therapeutic experience.

In 2025, you are invited to join us for our flagship Resource Therapy programs. Choose from:

  • Live online Clinical training with full Clinical Certification – ideal for Australian and international therapists
  • Immersive in-person training in Bali – a restorative retreat and professional upgrade rolled into one. Fully booked. Now taking registrations of interest for 2026.
  • Live online Advanced Clinical Train the Trainer program with full Trainers Certification – ideal for Australian and international Clinical Resource therapists ready to take the next step in sharing RT with others.
  • Specialty Master Classes – Expert Trauma therapists, Imago Relationship Therapists, training in person in Sydney, November this year!

Ass options provide high-level learning in a warm, supportive environment guided by master trainers and psychologists Philipa Thornton, Chris Paulin with special guest Gordon Emmerson dropping in to teach.

Whether you are a seasoned clinician or a curious practitioner looking to expand your skills, this is your opportunity to experience how Resource Therapy can revolutionise your practice – and your clients’ lives.

🎓 Places are limited – early bird discounts apply. Payment plans and Sponsorship.
🌏 Click here to secure your spot for our 2025 trainings in Australia or Bali.


New Foundation, Clinical, Advanced Clinical & Train the Trainer Dates Announced

Join the friendly online team at the Resource Therapy Online Training Seminars

Super excited to give you the opportunity to learn Resource Therapy online. It has been amazing this year despite all the travails with a global pandemic. We wish to cordially invite to join us for the next round of teaching programs 2020.

Oh yes and if you can’t make it live streaming, we have the answer. The downloadable Foundation Program. Delivered into your inbox. Contact me for details on how to purchase and peruse at your leisure.

Link to the page for Workshop dates and fees herehttps://resourcetherapy.com.au/resource-therapy-foundation-training-online-philipa-thornton-sydney/

Foundations in Resource Therapy Program

When 21 & 22 September 2020

Clinical Resource Therapy Program

Certification

—12 & 13 October

26 & 27 October

2 & 3 November

16 & 17 November Graduation

Online Advanced Clinical/ Train the Trainer Program

2020 Dates

  • 23 & 24th November
  • 7 & 8th December
  • 14th December

All dates are 9.30-5pm Online

Register here: Please email philipa@resourcetherapy.com.au or Call 0434 55 90 11  to register hurry spaces strictly limited.

Ebony for EMDR Therapists interested in Parts Therapy -Resource Therapy Online Program

Register for The Secrets of Bridging Successfully (SOS)Program.

Resource Therapy training online shows how Bridging imaginally to the past and using the Empowerment Phase of Resource Therapy offers profound results in psychotherapy

Resource therapists know how rewarding it is to ‘Bridge’ from a client’s presenting issue to the past in order to reprocess and empower this usually child Part’s negative emotions, and cognitions.

I call this the Empowerment Phase – RT Action 4-7 Expression, Removal & Relief. Here we resolve emotional pain and naturally remove limiting beliefs, it’s often a sort of ‘magical ‘experience. It’s super easy and the Eureka moment in therapy.

However to get to the correct spot for the Empowerment Phase to work after RT Action 2 Vivify, we need to bridge.

There is an art to it.

Miss the moment and the whole session can seem to flop. I know it’s happened to me in my early days! Now I know exactly waht pieces of the puzzle were missing in the technique.

Many clinicians, get disheartened when it hasn’t seemed to work.

There are a few reasons for this, you will find out why when you join us on the SOS program.

You do need to have a few options up your sleeve to best match your clients preferred operating system otherwise it can stall.

Attending the SOS Bridging program will ensure you have the skills and confidence to get there every time.

in psychotherapy Brdiging provides access to lost or abandoned Parts

Secrets of Bridging Successfully Program. SOS.

When May 1 Friday

Time 10-4pm Sydney

Presenters Philipa Thornton Psychologist & Wendy Brewer Clinical Resource Therapy Trainer

If you can’t attend live on the day, you can still receive the program replay – plus I will organize a group coaching session live to answer your questions live. We really don’t want you to miss out.

These are higher-level skills and we want to practice safely with your clients so if you aren’t comfortable working with strong emotion, or don’t feel equipped to process and empower when your bridge to a possible trauma or abuse this program may not be for you.

Having said that if you’d like to learn how to repair Attachment wounds, heal long-held big T and little t trauma while assisting clients in repairing self-esteem and limiting beliefs you are welcome to join us.

Supervision post training is be encouraged to further refine your abilities . Like any good skill it takes practice.

We will be sharing the Empowerment Phase of RT with you as it would be unethical not to. It’s the most amazing protocol I have ever had the privilege of using.

To join this specialty class please email me today, spaces strictly limited. Priority given to Resource Therapists. Email Philipa Thornton at philipathornton@gmail.com

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