The Complexity Series 

Gain insights and guidance to support complex family networks

The complexity series of workshops covers 4 topics focussed on complex situations within family networks.

This series is ideally suited to:

• All mental health practitioners
• Post-graduate students in relevant disciplines
• Professionals working in service delivery agencies, regulatory and funding bodies.
• Families dealing with complex matters

Course Content

You will learn about:

• A clear systemic methodology to support clients in complex situations
• An understanding of the role of those involved in creating and maintaining complexity
• A way of thinking that addresses constraints to change
• Practical tools to explore and understand each client
• Strategies and intervention to address presenting difficulties

Bower Systemic Complexity Series

• Topic 1: A theoretical frame for understanding and working with complex cases
• Topic 2: Working with complex children and families
• Topic 3: Working with complex adolescents and families
• Topic 4: Working with complex adults and families

Please note: The knowledge presented in topic 1 provides the foundation for all following workshops. To maximise learning, it is assumed that participants will complete topic 1 as a pre-requisite, which is expanded upon throughout the other topics.

The presenters

• Malcolm Robinson, Director of the Bower Place Complex Needs Clinic, social worker and family therapist<link
• Catherine Sanders, clinical psychologist and family therapist <link
• Psychologists, Ann Weir and Melissa Minney <link
• Social workers and counsellors, Ecaterina Eltahir and Charles Maddison <link

Professional Development points

Psychologists and social workers are eligible to claim Continuing Professional Development points:

• Theory topic + 1 Topic = 3 CPD points
• Theory topic + 2 Topics = 5 CPD points
• Theory topic + 3 Topics = 7 CPD points

What is the cost of the online Complexity Series Workshops?

• Theory topic + 1 Topic = $150
• Theory topic + 2 Topics = $200
• Theory topic + 3 Topics = $250

Prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD)

Group discount for 4 topics

• One person = $250
• 2-5 people = $250 per person – 10% discount each
• 6-10 people = $250 per person – 20% discount each 

Prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD)