By Philipa Thornton, BA Psych (Hons), President – Resource Therapy International
Therapists learn best when their nervous systems feel safe. This evidence-informed approach to training blends neuroscience, psychology, and paradise. Discover why Resource Therapy’s 2026 Bali Hybrid Program offers the ideal balance of learning, restoration, and community.
When therapists learn in a calm, sensory-rich environment, something extraordinary happens.
Our brains — and our hearts — open.
As trauma-informed practitioners, we know regulation is the foundation for transformation. Yet many CPD programs are delivered in cold rooms under fluorescent lights, with little time to breathe. The result? Cognitive overload instead of embodied learning.
🌿 The Science Behind Learning in Safety
Neuroscience shows that a regulated nervous system enhances neuroplasticity.
When we feel safe, the prefrontal cortex re-engages, memory consolidates, and creativity rises. Perfect for parts work!
In other words, we don’t just hear new information – we wire it in.
That’s why the 2026 Bali Clinical Resource Therapy Hybrid Training was designed as an immersive retreat rather than a standard classroom course.
It blends online foundations for cognitive understanding with in-person experiential mastery in the lush, grounding landscape of Ubud.
Therapist takeaway: The calmer your own nervous system, the deeper your client’s work becomes.
🧠 Clinical Precision Meets Human Connection
This program restores therapists while they learn. It’s both evidence-informed and neuropsychological, grounded in trauma, memory, and state theory research — yet deeply human and relational. Discover the power of parts work for yourself.
- Evidence-informed & strength-based: rooted in decades of psychological science.
- Hybrid design: two online blocks (Feb & Mar 2026) plus a 10-day Bali intensive (June 2026).
- 60 CPD hours: accredited professional development that feels like self-care.
You’ll learn to diagnose and treat Conflicted, Retro, and Vaded States, apply memory reconsolidation principles, and see how RT fits into many other models despite being a stand alone therapy. Perfectly suited for EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapists, professionally certified Coaches, DBR, IFS, and somatic mental health clinicians — all while reconnecting with your own calm centre.
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🌴 Why Bali Works
Environment matters.
Ubud’s rhythm naturally supports reflection and restoration. Therapists consistently tell us they return home clearer, calmer, and more clinically confident. With the bonus of the Yoga Barn and beautiful restaurants and cafes only minutes away. Bali Bliss!
The tropical environment isn’t a luxury — it’s an essential part of the learning process.
“It was the most nourishing CPD I’ve ever done.” — Social Worker, Perth
At the Evitel Resort, Ubud, your nervous system gets to exhale while your professional skills expand. This immersion for professional development and tax break offers a genuine reset.
Therapist takeaway: When you feel restored, your clients feel safer with you.
🧭 Your 2026 Training Calendar at a Glance
- Online Foundations: 22–23 February 2026
- Bali Intensive: 10–12 June & 15–17 June 2026
- Advanced Clinical Training (Australia): TBA November 2026
- Sydney Clinical Program: 22-24 February,22, 23, & 24 March,26 & 27 April, 10 & 11 May 2026
All programs are delivered through the Australian Resource Therapy Institute (ARTI) and count toward full Clinical Certification as the internationally recognised qualification from Resource Therapy International.
Presented by:
Philipa Thornton BA Psych (Hons) – President, Resource Therapy International
Chris Paulin, MA Psychology UNSW – Co-Director, Australia Resource Therapy Institute, with Professor Gordon Emmerson, PhD – Founder of Resource Therapy (special guest appearance, if available).
💛 Final Thought
Therapists give so much of themselves.
This year, gift yourself an experience that gives back.
Reignite your passion, deepen your mastery, and remember what drew you to this work in the first place.
🔗 Related Links
📄 Discover the Bali Clinical Resource Therapy Hybrid Training →
📄 Clinical Resource Therapy Online Training →
📄 Foundation Resource Therapy Online Training →
📄 Master Class Programs Online and In-person Training →
❓ Therapist FAQs
Q: Can I attend the Clinical training online?
A: Yes. Resource Therapy’s 2026 Clinical Program offers both a fully online and a Bali hybrid retreat option. Both pathways are accredited and lead to Clinical Certification.
Q: How many CPD hours will I earn?
A: Up to 60 accredited CPD hours, recognised by PACFA, ACA, APS, AASW, and AAPI.
Q: Who is this training for?
A: Therapists, counsellors, and psychologists seeking a structured, trauma-informed, and evidence-based parts therapy model that transforms both therapist and client.