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The Hummingbird Centre Events

The Hummingbird Professional Development Network aims to improve mental health services by offering clinician training courses that deepen their knowledge, skills and confidence as empowered healers. 

EMDR2.0 Dr Suzy
February 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - November 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

EMDR 2.0 Case Consultations

Led by internationally acclaimed EMDR expert Dr Suzy Matthijssen. This series offers EMDR clinicians an unparalleled opportunity to refine their practice, deepen their understanding of EMDR 2.0, and learn from the collective wisdom of a diverse peer group. $1350 (+GST) AUD for 10 Sessions (2 hours each) of expert guidance and actionable insights!

February 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - November 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Group Consultations with Dolores Mosquera

This is your opportunity to learn directly from one of the most respected voices in trauma therapy and to elevate your clinical skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join us for 10 live small-group sessions online across 2025.

EMDR2.0 2025 CC
March 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - March 20, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Case Conceptualisation for EMDR 2.0

Explore the next generation of trauma treatment with our exclusive webinar series, led by globally acclaimed experts Dr Ad de Jongh and Dr Suzy Matthijssen, which delves into advanced strategies to enhance your EMDR 2.0 therapy skills, helping you bring more effective and efficient relief to your clients via 2 x 2 hour live webinars.

May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - May 22, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Special Techniques in EMDR 2.0

Join us for this groundbreaking webinar series to learn how to integrate powerful and innovative methods into your EMDR therapy practice. This training is specifically designed to equip clinicians with the skills to handle complex cases, including clients with Complex PTSD and dissociation.

Mental Health Training for Support Workers Customised Solutions for Your Organisation’s Unique Needs

At The Hummingbird Centre, we deliver mental health training and support services tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation.

Community Guest Speaker

As part of our company value of Contribution, we welcome enquiries from organisers seeking an engaging and knowledgeable Psychologist to speak at your community event. Our experienced psychologists and mental health social workers are available to share valuable insights, expertise, and practical strategies on a variety of mental health and well-being topics.

Gaming and YouTube Addiction – FREE Webinar

Clinical Psychologist Jordan Foster will explore why, for many Australian families, they face an ongoing struggle of getting children and teens off their devices. This session will aim to help parents understand why some young people can find it hard to get off their games, and explore some of the psychological tricks that game developers use to maintain player engagement.

Cool Kids Program : Helping Children Management Anxiety

The Cool Kids program is a 10 session Cognitive Behaviour based therapy group which specifically targets children aged 8 years to 12 years who meet criteria for an Anxiety Disorder or who have high levels of anxious symptoms.

September 12, 2024 @ 8:00 am - September 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Bulletproof Ethics and Legal Issues

Join Dr Phil Watts to examine ethical and legal issues that clinicians face and gain the knowledge and skills for professional practice in both the private and public sector.

May 19, 2022 @ 8:00 am - May 21, 2022 @ 5:00 pm

EMDR Therapy – Institute Basic Training (Weekend One)

Weekend 1 is a 3-day workshop that provides a working understanding of EMDR therapy model and basic practices to begin working with clients. This training is accredited with the EMDR Institute and is accredited for Part One of the Basic Training.

May 13, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Legal and Therapeutic Considerations when Working with High-Conflict Separated Families

Full-day in person training for clinicians who will gain important skills to help work more confidently with high-conflict families that often cause clinicians sleepless nights. Paul will join Sacha and Rose for a Q&A panel discussion to answer all your questions about the legal aspects of working with these families and the impact of this on the therapeutic process.

Circle of Security Parenting Program

An 8 week program for parents and carers on helping your child to develop resilient relationships.

November 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

T.I.P.S – Trauma Informed Practice Seminar

This two-day workshop will explore the impact of trauma on neurodevelopment in childhood and introduce the Neuro-Sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). Presented by Clinical Psychologist Gabrielle Duffy.

March 30, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exploring Drug and Alcohol Treatment from a Trauma-Informed Approach

Sarah Etter from Odyssey House in Sydney explains the current approach to drug and alcohol addiction treatment, skills to increase your knowledge, understanding and confidence when working with clients presenting with Drug and/or Alcohol concerns.

March 1, 2021 @ 8:00 am - March 2, 2021 @ 5:00 pm

Attachment & Marte Meo with Dr Robyn Dolby

When children and families bring their concerns to you, what is the emotional work that needs to be done? It requires a relational approach to enhancing child social and emotional development. Marte Meo is a method which focuses on the importance of connection and communication in the building of relationships and emotional connections.

November 9, 2022 @ 8:00 am - November 11, 2022 @ 5:00 pm

EMDR Therapy – Institute Basic Training (Weekend Two) with Dr Murphy

Weekend 2 provides expanded knowledge and application of EMDR therapy with continued practice sessions to solidify protocols with Dr Darra Murphy.

The Hummingbird Centre Courses

The Hummingbird Professional Development Network aims to improve mental health services by offering clinician training courses that deepen their knowledge, skills and confidence as empowered healers.

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Introduction To Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy For Disorders Of Over-Control

Price: $75 AUD

Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO DBT) is a treatment for patients who suffer from emotional and behavioural...

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Parent-Infant Therapy for Transgenerational Trauma

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Parent-Infant Clinical Interventions for Professionals Disturbances in early parent infant emotional interaction and relationships frequently reflect transgenerational themes...

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Working with Infant-Parent Emotional Interaction

Price: $88 AUD

An Introduction to Relational Psychotherapy This session will provide an introduction to the model of interactional attachment based...

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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with Pat Ogden

Price: $55 AUD

Implicit predictions and expectations of ourselves, others and the world are reflected in the autonomic arousal, movement, and posture...

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Special Babies with Dr Louise Newman Perinatal Mental Health after Traumatic Conception

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All babies are special, but some are more special in terms of emotional investment, feelings towards parenting and...

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Pharmacotherapies in Addiction Medicine Substance-Induced Psychosis Part 6: Drug & Alcohol Addiction Series

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This webinar will provide a thorough overview of Substance-Induced Psychosis, including epidemiology; neurobiology, Clinical formulation to differentiate from...

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Perinatal Fears, Phobias and Obsessions with Dr Louise Newman

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Anxiety in the perinatal period is common and ranges from normative levels of concerns associated with adaptation to...

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Relapse Prevention Part 5: Drug & Alcohol Addiction Series

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Addiction is often described as a chronic relapsing and remitting disorder in which patients fluctuate between periods of...

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Motivational Interviewing Part 4: Drug & Alcohol Addiction Series

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An Essential Therapy Tool Why Learn Motivational Interviewing? Motivational interviewing is an essential and evidence-based tool that all...

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Kathy Steele Webinar Series x 3 – 2020

Price: $200 AUD

Advanced Topics in Complex Developmental Trauma These series of five-hour webinars are designed for mental health professionals working with,...

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EMDR History Taking, Case Conceptualisation and Target Identification

In the EMDR Basic Training history taking and case conceptualisation is covered very briefly on Day 1 of...

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Understanding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

This 90 minute webinar provides an overview of what Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is and who can benefit....

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Maximising Client Stability & Regulationwith Shirley Hicks

Practical Strategies for Maximising Client Stability and Regulation both in and outside the consultation room. This webinar is...

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Psychedelic Therapies: Why Innovation in Treatment is Needed Now More than Ever

Pre-COVID 1 in 5 people in Australia were suffering from a mental illness. At least 1 in 8...

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Brainspotting Explained

Brainspotting™ is a neuroscience-informed, mind & body treatment which works with the brain’s natural healing mechanisms, using specific...

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