We try to provide at least 3 Professional Workshops each year that are recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for professional development points. Our aim is to enrich the knowledge of Psychologists, therapists and counsellors and to provide an opportunity for networking.
South Pacific Private also holds regular training modules for anyone interested in learning more about the methodologies and tools used by our clinicians (see below).
To keep up-to-date with our professional development and training opportunities throughout the year, please bookmark our
Professional Events Calendar or join our free mailing list to receive our
Professional Pacific View Newsletter.
Preferred Service Provider Program
What are the Benefits of being a Preferred Service Provider (PSP) to South Pacific Private?
1. You will receive regular referrals from SPP through the assessment team and from continuing care. Clients referred in to SPP by a professional will always be returned to that professional irrespective of Provider Status.
2. You will have the right to use ‘Approved Service Provider to South Pacific Private, Australia’s Leading Treatment Centre’ and the SPP logo on your promotional materials, business cards and other materials.
3. You will receive regular contact calls from the treatment team while your client is an inpatient advising and consulting on client’s progress.
4. You will be invited to regular networking meetings to touch base with SPP and with the networking group.
5. You will have the opportunity to present lectures for ongoing education, in your area of specialty, to SPP staff and Preferred Providers at an appropriate rate.
6. You will receive emailed monthly newsletters advising on changes at SPP and other important information.
7. You will be listed on the SPP website and in all promotional materials as a preferred service provider to SPP.
8. You will receive priority, discounted registration to guest lectures/workshops and conferences held by SPP.
What do you need to do to achieve this status?
1. You need to have appropriate credentials and current registration with an approved
accreditation body.
2. You will need to have 3 years post qualification experience and a minimum of 1000 hours
client contact.
3. You also need to be Registered as a Clinical Member of CAPA or MAPS.
4. You need to have current professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Please
provide photocopies of this documentation with your Application Form.
5. You will need to be trained in the South Pacific Private methodology. Minimum training is
of Modules I and II of the SPP Professional Training Program. This is to promote common
language and consistency in treatment approaches.For Module training dates and
details, please refer to our
Module Training Calendar.
6. Once you have met the above criteria, your please submit your application (per instructions on the form). Each application form will be presented to the Governing Body and Medical Advisory Committee for approval. You will then receive a letter
advising whether your application has been approved.
Download your application here
South Pacific Private'’s Training Modules for Professionals
A graduated modular training program incorporating the principles of the therapeutic approach utilised at South Pacific Private. Our aim in sharing these modules with the professional community is to facilitate a smoother transition for clients between therapist and Treatment Centre. Each are facilitated by our qualified trainer, Edna McKelvey BCHC, Cert. NLP in Business,
MCAPA, MACA
Module one: 'South Pacific Private’s Therapeutic Fundamentals' two-day workshop
Participants:
Industry professionals, including therapists and nurses. Please note: all persons considered must have professional relevance.
Outline:
Module One is an overview of the therapeutic journey through South Pacific Private (SPP). We introduce the principle therapeutic
modalities utilised throughout treatment with particular focus on Pia Mellody’s Relational Developmental Model.
These therapeutic fundamentals are discussed as we explore the functions of Primary Group, Changes and Family Week. Client
tasks and homework are also explored and discussed. There will be particular emphasis on education around Feelings (healthy vs
toxic, the gifts etc), medicators and defence mechanisms.
Module One participants have the opportunity to get a sense of the way we work at SPP. They will be
encouraged to explore whether it sits well with their personal / professional viewpoints.
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Module Two: 'Integration of South Pacific Private’s Therapeutic Fundamentals' two-day workshop
Participants: Module Two is mandatory for any member of South Pacific Private’s clinical team and intended Preferred Service Providers to South Pacific
Private; it is also available to other interested professionals. Please note: all participants must have completed Module One.
Outline:
This module focuses on looking at how we therapeutically facilitate the process of treatment at SPP. The focus will be on working
therapeutically with wide range of issues that present in group. We look at the polarities of intimacy and abuse. We explore
management of and therapy with toxic feelings, unresolved grief, post traumatic stress. How to soothe clients and manage crises.
Several therapeutic processes will be demonstrated and discussed.
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Workshops dates for both modules alternate between mid-week and weekends. Fee includes manual, certificate, morning/afternoon tea and lunch.
Numbers are limited so participants must register at least 5 working days prior to a training date.
