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.


Find us on Facebook at the Resource Academy

Parts Therapy has changed me both as a person and therapist. That’s why I love sharing it in our training programs. We also have a Facebook group called the Resource Academy. Love it if interested therapists would like to join. Here’s the QR code which will send you directly. I dont’ know about you, but I struggle with how to navigate my way around FB.

QR code for the Resource Academy.

The Resourceful Therapist’s next exciting guest announced here!

Bill Hyatt Hypnotherapist, Resource Therapist guest speaker on the Resourceful Therapist.

As part of the next episode, RT online Mastery Series – The Resourceful Therapist, I am delighted to announce we have a special treat for hypnotherapists and all who are interested in Parts Therapy. Our honored guest is the amazing Bill Hyatt.

Bill started out his earlier career as a Police Detective, let him share his fascinating journey to health with learning massage therapy, then hypnosis and Resource Therapy. You will be fascinated.

Bill is a Resource Therapy trainer who has had great success applying Resource Therapy working with anxiety, performance, enhancement and substance use. He is exceptionally passionate about the client and clinician’s health and vitality. You will learn from his experience and wisdom.

Please join us to hear and see how Resource Therapy can assist coaches, therapists, psychologists, and counselors to get the most passionate part of ourselves out on deck living life in full health.

Register here

You are invited to Philipa’s Zoom meeting. The Resourceful Therapist – The RT Online Mastery Series
When: Saturday, Sep 26, 2020

17:00 (5pm) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcu2hqTgpHNWEvrSVHLVauoyzcQ13Xjem

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Bill Hyatt Hypnotherapist, Resource Therapist guest speaker on the Resourceful Therapist.
Bill Hyatt Hypnotherapist, Resource Therapist & Trainer our guest speaker on the Resourceful Therapist – Health journeys

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