Why Resource Therapy Changed My Practice: A Clinician’s Testimonial

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When seasoned trauma therapist Angela O., an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR practitioner, completed her Clinical Resource Therapy training, she never imagined the profound shift it would bring—not just to her clients but also to herself.

“As a trauma therapist, I have ventured through a myriad of therapeutic approaches—including EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Schema Therapy. Yet none have been as transformative as Resource Therapy.”

Angela’s words speak to something many of us in the helping professions know too well: even the best-known trauma therapies can fall short when a client’s inner world remains fragmented, their parts unseen or unheard. That is where Resource Therapy steps in.

“Resource Therapy profoundly honours the lived experiences of clients, fostering a sacred space where all facets of their being are not only acknowledged but celebrated.”

In one powerful example, Angela shares how just three sessions of Resource Therapy helped a client find her voice after years of being silenced.

“For the first time in her life, she was able to articulate her needs to the person who had long disempowered her. We uncovered her core needs and dismantled the trauma script that kept her stuck in a cycle of pain.”

Angela now integrates Resource Therapy seamlessly into her trauma work—and often uses it as a stand-alone intervention with elegant, client-led results.

“It beautifully complements other therapeutic modalities, but as a stand-alone approach, it shines. I am a devoted advocate for its benefits.”

She also speaks from the heart about the clinical training experience:

“I cannot express enough gratitude to Philipa and Chris for their generous support, and to Professor Gordon Emmerson, the visionary founder. Their authenticity and vast expertise create an inspiring and powerful learning environment.”

With warmth, professionalism, and deep conviction, Angela offers this endorsement to her peers:

“I wholeheartedly recommend Resource Therapy to any therapist or client eager to connect with those often elusive parts of themselves—those fundamental aspects that shape our identities and the meanings we assign to our lives.”


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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.


Intergenerational Bridging Program – Leaving the Legacy of Trauma

arts Therapy Online Trauma informed & attachment informed therapists will not want to miss out on Intergenerational Bridging - Leaving the Legacy of Trauma Program. PTSD Applications now

As we know from the research, in Australia the Blue Knot Foundation, in the US the ACE studies trauma can be passed from generation to generation. Trigger warning this post deals with themes of trauma and abuse.

Life patterns of pain and abuse replicate and can repeat throughout our family systems. Rather like a faulty software program, that has a bug in code writing, in this case our very DNA.

We unwittingly select someone who has the traits of those who have been unjust, exerted power, and control possibly even hurt us.

It’s almost as if the brain recognizes these familiar ( if unhealthy) attractions.

We partner up with someone who is abusive as don’t recognize the red flags of unhealthy behavior.

Our clients ignore these signposts, instead focussing on the charismatic parts of their partner. Noting how they are sorry, and remorseful after each episode of anger. Only to have it repeat.

Our fight, flight, freeze or fawn adapted parts come to the fore. Limiting our ability to respond effectively.

Working with victims of crime, and years ago, with the health department in drug and alcohol services, this is what I saw and see many of my clients experiencing.

I’d imagine you might too. More so if like me, you are a couples therapist.

This can be a challenging pattern to break, trauma bonds tightly held. Yet it is possible to do.

Resource Therapy has several techniques which achieve a disconnection from these life stories of harm and hurt.

One very powerful protocol is the Vaded in Confusion Actions taught in the Clinical Program offered at the Institute and worldwide. Please see details of our training programs here https://resourcetherapy.com.au/resource-therapy-foundation-training-online-philipa-thornton-sydney/

We need to have a tool kit that is able to release the repetitions and legacies of painful pasts.

I have developed the Inter-generational Bridge. Repairing past ruptures in our historical timelines for our future generations healing.

Allowing neural connections and possibly changing our DNA, unwinding the genetic code.

It would be great to share this with you. While I love to be inclusive, as this is a specialty master class for mental health professionals.

It is recommended that you are a Clinical Resource Therapist, trauma specialist, Advanced EMDR Practitioner,, or Clinical Hypnotherapist with sufficient training to reprocess trauma.

Counseling students may apply, with the proviso – don’t attempt this at home. Please contact me to see if this will be a good fit for your therapeutic toolbox.

We will be holding the Inter-generational Bridging Program – Leaving the Legacy of Trauma soon, please register your interest.

Super value please contact me, sponsorship places with discounts available if you are unable to attend due to financial difficulty given COVID 19.

It will be recorded so you don’t have to attend live. Please send me an email or call me for more details.

Can we heal attachment and trauma injury and issues throughout the generations?

I believe so. We are Changologists.

I love to hear your thoughts please share on social media to others who would be interested and benefit. We love to hear from you, please drop me a comment below and we can chat on this important topic.

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