Australia Resource Therapy Institute

Australia Resource Therapy Institute President, Resource Therapy International. CEO, Australia Resource Therapy Institute. Psychologist, Master Trainer, Clinical Supervisor & Psychotherapist

Discover the power of parts therapy. Welcome to the Australia Resource Therapy Institute – the home of cutting-edge parts therapy training, founded by psychologist Philipa Thornton and consultant psychologist Chris Paulin. Together, we share a deep passion for helping mental health professionals transform lives – by working directly with the parts of personality that hold pain, protection, and pot

ential. You are in this profession to make a difference. You want your clients to get better – faster, more effectively, and for good. You also want the freedom and fulfilment of a thriving private practice. That’s why we offer Resource Therapy Clinical Training Programs, global workshops, and international conferences – empowering you to work with confidence, clarity, and clinical excellence. Grounded in neuroscience and developed by Professor Gordon Emmerson, Resource Therapy is a strengths-based, trauma-informed modality that helps clients heal at the root cause. It delivers rapid and lasting results with:

– Trauma and PTSD
– Anxiety and OCD
– Relationship issues Attachment Repair
– Depression and grief
– Performance blocks
– Complex diagnoses and more

If you’ve been inspired by Bessel van der Kolk, Norman Doidge, or Joseph LeDoux, Resource Therapy offers the practical application of their insights – with real tools for real change. With over 50 years of combined experience, we are here to support you every step of the way.

🌱 Evidence-informed and experiential
🌍 Trusted by professionals worldwide
💻 Join us online or in person

👉 Ready to take your client work to the next level? Join us online for our next live training and discover the power of parts therapy.

What helps a trauma therapist move from understanding parts to knowing what to do next in the therapy room?In this episo...
04/09/2026

What helps a trauma therapist move from understanding parts to knowing what to do next in the therapy room?

In this episode of The Resourceful Therapist, I speak with Claudia Wolf about her journey from experienced trauma therapist to Resource Therapy trainer.

Claudia is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, trauma therapist, Accredited EMDR Clinician, Advanced Clinical Resource Therapist and Trainer. Her work brings together Resource Therapy, EMDR, therapy intensives, trauma-informed practice and neurodiversity-affirming care.

We explore:

• Why clinical structure matters when working with personality parts
• How Resource Therapy provides a practical roadmap for treatment
• Integrating Resource Therapy with EMDR
• The possibilities offered by therapy intensives
• Claudia’s development from practitioner to trainer
• Why experiential learning builds clinical confidence

This is a thoughtful and practical conversation for therapists who want to work with greater clarity while remaining compassionate, responsive and deeply attuned to their clients.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube at The Resourceful Therapist.

What has helped you feel more confident when working with trauma and personality parts?

She was a psychologist. She worked in child protection. Then postpartum psychosis made her the patient.I have just finis...
01/09/2026

She was a psychologist. She worked in child protection. Then postpartum psychosis made her the patient.

I have just finished Because I’m Not Myself, You See by Ariane Beeston, and I believe it is essential reading for every mental health professional.

Ariane was a newly registered psychologist and child protection worker when she began experiencing frightening breaks with reality after becoming a mother.

Her professional knowledge did not protect her from becoming unwell. Nor did it protect her from the fear and shame that made it difficult to reveal her delusions and hallucinations.

That dual perspective makes this memoir particularly powerful.

Ariane takes us beyond diagnostic language and into the lived experience of postpartum psychosis, psychiatric admission and recovery. She helps us understand how a capable, informed professional can struggle to recognise what is happening within her own mind.

Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency. The person experiencing it may not realise they are unwell, which means partners, family members and health professionals may need to act on their behalf.

This book reminds us to notice sudden changes, listen without judgement and take concerns seriously.

It is courageous, moving, informative and ultimately hopeful.

A must-read for psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs, midwives, nurses, social workers, child protection professionals and anyone supporting new parents and families.

If you are concerned that someone may be experiencing postpartum psychosis, seek urgent professional assessment.

In immediate danger, call 000 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

In NSW, call the 24-hour Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.

For national perinatal mental health information, support and referral, contact PANDA on 1300 726 306. PANDA is not an emergency service.

Please save or share this post. It may help someone recognise what is happening and seek support sooner.

Could something you’re learning in your practice help another therapist?President’s Diary | An invitation to share your ...
30/08/2026

Could something you’re learning in your practice help another therapist?
President’s Diary | An invitation to share your work

As President of Resource Therapy International, I’m delighted that presentation submissions are now open for our Second World Conference in Erlangen, Germany, 17–19 June 2027.

Our theme is New Directions in Parts Therapy.

For me, one of the most rewarding parts of leading RTI is seeing colleagues share their knowledge across countries, cultures and clinical settings. These conversations help our professional community grow.

Perhaps you have a Resource Therapy case study, research findings, a clinical application or a fresh perspective to contribute.

I warmly invite practitioners, researchers, trainers and educators from Australia, Europe and beyond to explore the submission guidelines.

Presentations are welcomed in English or German, with professional consecutive interpretation provided.

Submissions close 1 October 2026.Call for submissions.

I look forward to seeing what you will bring to Erlangen.

Philipa Thornton
President, Resource Therapy International

Share this invitation with a colleague whose work deserves to be heard.

Vale Dolly Parton - a huge musical genius of country and western. Filled with love and laughter. Her songs will continue...
26/08/2026

Vale Dolly Parton - a huge musical genius of country and western. Filled with love and laughter. Her songs will continue speak to many. I grew up with her on the records and recently went to an amazing impersonator with aunty Jude and Rob last year. May her loved ones feel support and the world sympathy in a big hug for this loss of a legend. 💙💙💙💙 credit to joyful artistic creativity here.

Sydney psychologists Philipa Thornton and Chris Paulin celebrate their Getting the Love You Want couples workshop in Cro...
25/08/2026

Sydney psychologists Philipa Thornton and Chris Paulin celebrate their Getting the Love You Want couples workshop in Crows Nest, helping partners reconnect through Imago Relationship Therapy.

Philipa and Chris smiling together beside the water.

Two psychologists.

Two perspectives.

One shared purpose.

Helping couples find their way back to each other.

Philipa Thornton & Chris Paulin

Philipa and Chris together in the heart-shaped seat.

“We were at a critical point in our marriage.

After this weekend, we felt closer than we had in a long time.”

Workshop participant

Feedback adapted for privacy.

Philipa Thornton and Chris Paulin sit together beneath a floral arch, sharing the relationship communication prompt, “Help me understand what that felt like for you.”

Sydney couples therapists Philipa Thornton and Chris Paulin present together, with participant feedback describing their relationship workshop as gentle, insightful and surprisingly enjoyable.

Psychologists Philipa Thornton and Chris Paulin smile together beside the water, highlighting their shared approach to couples therapy, relationship communication and emotional reconnection.

Photo: Philipa and Chris smiling together beside the water.

Two psychologists.

Two perspectives. Three things every couple needs to feel heard understood and chosen.

One shared purpose.

Helping couples find their way back to each other.

Photo: Philipa and Chris together at the workshop, standing beside the presentation screen.

To every couple who joined us:

Thank you for choosing to show up.

For yourselves.

For each other.

With love,

Philipa & Chris

Choose each other again.

Interested in our next couples workshop?

Send us a message:

WORKSHOP

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From Europe to Australia, our new RTI Training Calendar is already growing. 🌏 We’re delighted to welcome another new cal...
16/08/2026

From Europe to Australia, our new RTI Training Calendar is already growing. 🌏 We’re delighted to welcome another new calendar listing:
Resource Therapy Foundation Certificate
20–21 October 2026
Live online from Australia

This two-day Foundation training introduces therapists to the core principles of Resource Therapy, with live demonstrations, supported skills practice and clinical discussion.

Every new listing makes it easier for therapists around the world to find Resource Therapy training and connect with our growing international community.

Explore this training and future opportunities through the official RTI Training Calendar.

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My heart swells :))
Philipa Thornton
President, Resource Therapy International

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