Overview
The Deep Mind Transformation Method aims to equip psychologists with skills in psychodynamic psychotherapy, relational/attachment-based therapy, and neuroscience. It will help psychologists move from feeling burnt out and inadequate to becoming confident and skilled facilitators of deep therapeutic change.
This 4-week online course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications through case studies, reflective exercises, and interactive group discussions.
Bridging knowledge gaps, strengthening therapeutic confidence, and equiping participants with tools to achieve long-term client progress, psychologists will deepen their understanding in:
- how to work effectively in the "here and now" of therapy sessions.
- identifying and managing countertransference dynamics, resistance and blocks, and
- applying attachment theory and neuroscience to improve client outcomes.
The course is delivered over four (4) weeks via webinar with pre-reading, on-demand resources including short videos, email and online support during sessions including a dedicated cohort Facebook group.
Where participants cannot attend the live webinars, all sessions are recorded for those enrolled to view at their own pace.
An upgrade option is available for purchase for 2 x 30 minutes 1:1 support calls over the 4 week course period.(Additional fee applies)
Course outline
1. Breaking Through burnout: Reframing the therapist’s role and addressing emotional exhaustion by cultivating a sustainable mindset for therapeutic work.
2. Psychodynamic foundations – Understanding the mind deeply: Understanding unconscious processes, transference, countertransference, resistance, defences, and the therapeutic alliance.
3. Attachment Theory and neuroscience in therapy: Integrating current research into attachment theory to strengthen relational dynamics and deepen client work.
4. Rebuilding skills and confidence through Process-Oriented Therapy: Using process-oriented techniques to deepen therapeutic encounters and build confidence in navigating therapeutic challenges.
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Target audience
Psychologists in all stages of their career, also recommended for psychology students 5th year and above/Clinical Masters+.
Level of Learning
Foundational/Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic and those who have some previous learning on the topic.
APS CPD-Approved
This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Breaking through burnout:
- Recognize the signs and underlying causes of burnout specific to therapists.
- Use the burnout quiz to track and monitor your progress through the next 4 weeks.
- Recognise how societal pressures and internalized narratives contribute to the "fixer" mindset.
- Develop strategies for fostering emotional resilience and sustainable practice habits.
- Reframe your role in the therapeutic process to one of co-regulation and facilitation.
- Use tools for maintaining energy and enthusiasm in your professional journey.
2. Psychodynamic foundations – Understanding the mind deeply:
- Identify foundational principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy,
- Recognise the role of early attachment patterns in shaping emotional development,
- Recognize and work with transference and countertransference dynamics, and
- Build a framework for integrating psychodynamic insights into your therapeutic practice.
3. Attachment Theory and neuroscience in therapy:
- Describe attachment theory and types and their therapeutic implications,
- Identify roles of the main structures in the limbic system and the nervous system in shaping social engagement and nervous system regulation,
- Implement co-regulation to create a safe therapeutic environment by incorporating somatic work (15 minute somatic work exercise),
- Recognize and repair attachment ruptures in therapy, and
- Integrate attachment-based interventions to promote healing and growth.
4. Rebuilding skills and confidence through Process-Oriented Therapy:
- Navigate complex relational dynamics in therapy,
- Use the “here-and-now” to create meaningful therapeutic moments, and
- Implement strategies to repair ruptures and strengthen the therapeutic alliance.
Presenter(s)
Tania Kalkidis
About the presenter(s)
Tania Kalkidis
Tania is a highly experienced and respected Clinical Psychologist with extensive qualifications and expertise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, child and adolescent therapy, and clinical supervision. Holding a Masters in Clinical Child Psychology from The University of Melbourne and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from LaTrobe University, Tania has been a registered psychologist in Australia since 1992.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Tania is the director of Deep Mind Psychodynamic Training in Queensland, where she provides individual, couple, and family psychotherapy, along with online advanced training workshops for psychologists and psychotherapists.
She offers in-depth training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and reflective practice, focusing on neuroscience, attachment, and trauma in therapeutic settings. She has worked with children and adolescents across various settings, including inpatient units, outpatient programs, and private practice, and are recognized for integrating creative therapeutic approaches such as psychodrama, relaxation techniques, and somatic work.
In addition to clinical practice, Tania is a sought-after supervisor and educator, regularly presenting at national conferences and webinars. She is an experienced educator and PsyBA-approved trainer for the Australian Psychological Society Supervisor Training Program.
Tania also maintains active involvement in professional development, continually expanding her knowledge in psychodynamic theory and child psychotherapy, and they contribute to the training of future psychologists through supervision and teaching roles at various universities.