Overview

Discover the Power of Connection – A Four-Part Professional Series
Dates: 5, 12, 19 & 26 February 2026 | Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Following the overwhelming response to his thought-provoking session on Loneliness, Paul Martin returns for an exclusive four-part series that goes beyond theory—delivering practical, evidence-based strategies to help you foster genuine connection and belonging in the individuals and communities you serve. 

Registration gives you full access to all four sessions in this series

Across four Thursday evenings, you’ll gain:
✔ Actionable tools to combat isolation and strengthen relationships
✔ Fresh insights into the psychology of belonging
✔ Real-world applications for mental health professionals

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this four-part series, participants should be able to:

Understand the psychological mechanisms underlying loneliness, connection, and belonging.

• Identify evidence-based strategies for fostering social connection and reducing loneliness in clients.
• Apply practical tools to enhance connectedness within therapeutic and community contexts.
• Reflect on personal and professional practices that promote genuine human connection and wellbeing

Who can attend?
This series is designed for psychologists and health professionals 

Presenter(s)

Professor Paul Martin

About the presenter(s)

Professor Martin, Psychologist and acclaimed speaker, brings a wealth of experience in translating psychological research into engaging, practical, and inspiring sessions for clinicians and community audiences alike.

Notes

It is up to attendees in attendance to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle. The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law. If you are experiencing registration difficulties please contact APS Events Support.