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 You’ll Learn in JuneStop guessing in sessions. Start working with clarity.✔️ Work directly with parts — not around ...
06/05/2026

What You’ll Learn in June

Stop guessing in sessions. Start working with clarity.
✔️ Work directly with parts — not around them
✔️ Reduce resistance without pushing clients
✔️ Create real, lasting change (not just insight)

This is where your clinical skills level up.
🗓 2026: Foundation & Clinical Resource Therapy Certification Program
🕘 9 am–5 pm AEST (Online)
📍 Foundation Program (Clinical Block 1 & 2): June 22–23
Spots are limited.

👉 Step into deeper, more effective therapy. Register now.
https://resourcetherapy.com.au/professional-training/

Confession: I’ve had to use every single one of my professional tools just to keep my own head above water this week. ⚓️...
05/05/2026

Confession: I’ve had to use every single one of my professional tools just to keep my own head above water this week. ⚓️
I’m curious how many therapists will admit this: Sometimes, we aren’t just “holding space”—we are fighting to stay in it.
This week, I hit a perfect storm. The news of a client su***de, followed closely by the shock death of a dear friend. 🌪️
It was a visceral reminder that as therapists, we don’t just “hear” trauma; we live in a world where it’s constantly knocking at our door.
The Psychological Gap:
Most training teaches us how to help others process grief. Very few teach us how to stop our own parts from “Vading” into the heaviness and staying there.
If you’ve ever felt:
☁️ That 4 PM brain fog that feels like lead
📉 The “Dissonant” state of trying to be professional while your heart is elsewhere
🧠 The “Open Tabs” of your brain ruminating on a client after hours..then you know that “self-care” isn’t just about a bubble bath. It’s about Internal Leadership. 🚢
In Resource Therapy, we call this the “Captain of the Moment.” It’s the difference between being drowned by the storm and knowing exactly which part of you needs to go “below deck” to rest so you can keep the ship steady.
I’m sharing this because if I didn’t have these specific tools, I wouldn’t be standing.
👇 Let’s break the silence:
Have you ever had a “perfect storm” week where the line between professional and personal vanished?
Drop a ❤️ if you’re navigating heavy seas right now. You aren’t sailing this solo.
Ready to gain the tools to stay clear, even in the storm?
Join our June Clinical Training. We don’t just teach theory; we teach the psychological “navigation skills” you need to stay sharp, stay human, and stay well.
Secure your spot: resourcetherapy.com.au

It’s not just a “part”… it’s who’s driving.You’ve seen it in the room. The client who knows what’s healthy…but something...
04/05/2026

It’s not just a “part”… it’s who’s driving.
You’ve seen it in the room. The client who knows what’s healthy…
but something else keeps taking over.

That’s not resistance.
That’s a different part at the helm.

One moment:
🦊 Protective and sharp
🧸 Hurt and longing
🐸 Confused and foggy
🦁 Fierce and reactive

Same person. Different crew member driving.

Most therapy names the parts.
Few approaches show you what to do next.

This is where Resource Therapy shifts everything.

Instead of talking about the system…
you work directly with the part in charge.

You meet it.
You understand it.
You resolve what’s driving it.

And something changes. Fast.

Because when the right part is at the helm,
the whole system settles.

That’s the work.

Curious how this looks in practice?
Explore Resource Therapy training →

Most therapists were taught about parts. Very few of us were trained in what to do with them. Ego State theory gave us s...
04/05/2026

Most therapists were taught about parts. Very few of us were trained in what to do with them. Ego State theory gave us something powerful:
We are not one fixed self – we are made up of parts.
But here’s where many clinicians quietly get stuck…

👉 Which part is actually in charge right now?
👉 And how do you work with it in the moment?

This is where Resource Therapy changes the game.

It’s not just insight.
It’s precision.

You identify the part at the helm.
You work directly with that part.
You resolve what’s driving it.

Because real change doesn’t happen by talking about parts.
It happens when you work with the right part, at the right time.

That’s the difference.
Curious how this looks in practice?
Explore Resource Therapy training → resourcetherapy.com.au

https://resourcetherapy.com.au/ego-states-resource-therapy-partswork-evolution/

What are ego states in therap? Explore their origins from Federn to IFS. See how Resource Therapy advances parts work with precise, action-based techniques for real clinical change.

Confidence in therapy comes from knowing what to do next.Not guessing. Not hoping.But having a clear, structured approac...
04/05/2026

Confidence in therapy comes from knowing what to do next.
Not guessing. Not hoping.

But having a clear, structured approach you can rely on—especially in complex sessions.

That’s exactly what you’ll build inside this training.
🗓 2026: Foundation & Clinical Resource Therapy Certification Program
🕘 9 am–5 pm AEST (Online)
📍 Foundation Program (Clinical Block 1 & 2): June 22–23

If you’re ready to feel more certain, more grounded, and more effective in your work— 👉 Secure your spot now.
https://resourcetherapy.com.au/professional-training/

Anyone relate, as a therapist ? Adverse childhood experiences do. As do positive childhood experiences.
03/05/2026

Anyone relate, as a therapist ? Adverse childhood experiences do. As do positive childhood experiences.

Insight is just the map. Change is the journey. 🧭Ever felt like you’ve “solved” your past in your head, but your life ha...
03/05/2026

Insight is just the map. Change is the journey. 🧭Ever felt like you’ve “solved” your past in your head, but your life hasn’t caught up yet? 🧐
It’s one of the biggest clinical traps: confusing Insight with Transformation.
You can have narrative mastery. You can map out every childhood wound. You can recognize your patterns with 100% accuracy. 🧠✨
Yet... you’re still doing the same thing.
Why? Because understanding about pain isn’t the same as working with the internal state that’s actually carrying it. 🐨
Many of us were trained to prize the “Aha!” moment. But healing requires more than a clever story. It requires precise engagement with the Captain of the Moment—the part of the personality currently at the wheel.
Insight is beautiful, but on its own, it can become elegant stagnation. ⛵️⚓️
True transformation happens when we stop talking about the crew and start working with the ones driving the ship.
Let’s chat: Have you ever felt “over-educated” on your problems but “under-changed” in your actions? How did you finally bridge that gap? 👇

Last Chance For Bali 🌺 For past Resource Therapy graduates, this is your invitation to refocus your parts work, reconnec...
03/05/2026

Last Chance For Bali 🌺 For past Resource Therapy graduates, this is your invitation to refocus your parts work, reconnect with the model, and return to your clinical practice feeling clearer, more confident, and more resourced.
This is not more theory.
It is a chance to step away from the noise, revisit the heart of Resource Therapy, and deepen the way you work with Resource States, Vaded States, Retro States, Conflicted States, and the inner crew at the helm.

Sometimes the next level is not adding more.

It is coming back to what works, with fresh eyes.
Join us in Bali for an immersive Resource Therapy refresher experience. Details inside..

There is a particular moment in every therapist’s professional life when they realise they do not need more theory. They need reconnection. Reconnection with the work.Reconnection with clinical con…

Who’s At The Helm This Sunday? 👀Not every Sunday needs to be productive.Not every Sunday needs to be deep.Sometimes the ...
02/05/2026

Who’s At The Helm This Sunday? 👀
Not every Sunday needs to be productive.
Not every Sunday needs to be deep.
Sometimes the wisest part of you just wants coffee, sunshine, laughter, or a nap.

Your inner crew may include:
☕ The Cafe Part – wants a slow start
🥐 The Foodie Part – brunch with zero guilt
🛏️ The Blanket Burrito Part – rest without apology
📱 The Doom Scroll Part – not ideal, but honest
💃 The Fun Part – movement, joy, adventure, walking. Exploring

Real wellbeing is not becoming one perfect version of yourself.
It’s learning which part needs the wheel today. Who’s in the driver’s seat.

Comment below: Who’s steering your Sunday and in the driver’s seat? ⛵️

If this made you smile, send it to someone whose inner crew is loud today.

Happy Saturday! Sending love 🥰 to you all hope your best or rest part is the captain for today xox
01/05/2026

Happy Saturday! Sending love 🥰 to you all hope your best or rest part is the captain for today xox

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