Counselling Connection

Rothschild, B. (2006). Help for the helper. The psychophysiology of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. New York. W. W. Norton & Company.

Burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma are risks that, as therapist we are aware of however whilst many of us have a toolbox full of techniques to assist our clients, we often fall short in caring for ourselves.  One of the most important tools in our arsenal is ourselves – the therapist as a person – and if we don’t take care of ourselves then the therapeutic alliance will not work.  This is where a book such as Help ... Read More

Did your New Year resolution include expanding your education? If so, we still have a handful of places left in our Semester 1, 2012 intake for the Bachelor of Counselling and Bachelor of Psychological Science. But they won’t last long, so you must act now. If you want a secure future doing something you love, then a career in Psychology or Counselling could be ideal for you. You can submit your obligation free expression of interest (or enrol) in the Bachelor of Psychological Science here: www.aip.edu.au/lz And the Bachelor of Counselling here: www.aipc.edu.au/degree Our unique learning model means you can earn-while-you-learn, so you ... Read More

The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) will be running 2x 1-Day Workshops for counsellors and therapists interested in building their counselling businesses. Build a Practice - Basic Foundations This 1-Day Workshop provides the "ins and outs" of starting a practice, looking at issues related to setting up a practice such as: Identifying Competition Naming and Branding Positioning Costs Policies and Procedures Location Business structures Business Plan Note taking Insurance Documentation Confidentiality issues I.T. Business Cards Basics of Marketing Marketing Master Class This 1-Day Workshop provides information on how to "get it right the first time" to succeed and grow. This Master class focuses on strategies related to: Marketing a non tangible service Butterfly Effect Brochure and Printing design rules How to identify trends & new markets Niche ... Read More

Many students of the Diploma of Counselling attend seminars to complete the practical requirements of their course. Seminars provide an ideal opportunity to network with other students and liaise with qualified counselling professionals in conjunction with completing compulsory coursework. Not sure if you need to attend Seminars? Click here for information on Practical Assessments. Below are the seminars dates for the first semester of 2012. To register for a seminar, please contact your Student Support Centre. To access the full list of 2012 seminars, visit: www.aipc.net.au/timetables.php. BRISBANE DPCD Timetable Communication Skills I - 03/03, 26/05 Communication Skills II - 04/02, 21/04, 23/06 The ... Read More

Each of the Institute Student Support Centres will be closing for a short break over the Christmas and New Year period. Hopefully you will be able to a take a bit of a break too and put your studies aside for a little rest and relaxation over the festive season. During the holiday season Head Office will be accepting completed assessments however you will need to allow a little extra time for their return. Please remember that if you are receiving Centrelink benefits whilst you are completing your course, you will need to submit your assessments in accordance with the ... Read More