Science Courses

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is based on the idea that feelings such as anxiety, depression, anger and frustration are largely caused by our own thoughts and beliefs, and that changing the way we think enables us to change the way we feel. Learn to identify the patterns of thinking that contribute to upsetting emotions, and learn strategies to help you challenge and change negative thoughts and self-defeating behaviours. An interactive program will describe the Cognitive Behavioural ... [More]

This is a practical hands-on weather for sailors course in Sydney is led by an experienced meteorologist and sailor and is essential for anyone sailing offshore or in harbour (including powerboat sailors). Understanding how the weather works will help you to win more races. This weather course for sailing covers basic theory, weather observations, weather maps, clouds, the interaction between the wind and coastlines, weather forecasting at sea and using it all to your advantage. All... [More]

The latest research in the field of Anxiety Disorders has been translated into a workshop series at University of Sydney by 21 leading experts from 12 universities and hospitals across Australia and New Zealand under the CCRE Scheme of National Health and Medical Research Council. Course Benefits Expert Trainers Evidence-based Training Case Studies and Discussions Qualifies for Continuing Professional Development Credits Certificate of Completion Central Location Anxiety disorders a... [More]

Science is a ‘methodology’: a particular way of observing and explaining the world, of answering the one big question: “What must the world be like, in order that it produce the phenomena we observe?” Part two of this four part series applies the language and logic of Science to the task of distilling from our observations of worldly affairs the fundamental elements of ‘reality’ – of what the world must, or at least must not, be like – and to construct from them a reasonable model o... [More]

The latest research in the field of Anxiety Disorders has been translated into an interactive multimedia online short course by 21 leading experts under the CCRE Scheme of National Health and Medical Research Council. Course Benefits Large Interdisciplinary Expert Trainer Team Evidence-Based Training Case-Study Videos and Discussions Engaging Online Learning Experience Immediate Course Access Academic Support Qualifies for Continuing Professional Development Credits Certificate of C... [More]

Many psychologists and counsellors are interested in establishing themselves in private practice either full-time or part-time but are unsure of how to proceed. In this course a psychologist in private practice will overview the essential requirements and possible pitfalls that need to be addressed for the establishment of a successful private practice. This valuable course covers location, set-up costs, legal and ethical issues, insurance, record-keeping, business structures, accou... [More]

Beginning with an historical context of drug use, participants will explore and understand how society’s use of drugs has become a social norm which is a costly burden causing significant health, social and economic harm. Theoretical constructs of drug use and drug dependence will be discussed in this drug education course and participants will be asked to examine their own values, morals and attitudes to drug use and drug users. This drug education course will also discuss current ... [More]

Did you know that around two per cent of the population have borderline personality disorder (BPD)? People with this disorder usually have a pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships – seeing others as being either all good or all bad – and often exhibit irrational and self-harming behaviour. Perhaps you even know someone who might have BPD. How would you know? Come and find out. Course content This borderline personality disorder course covers the following topics... [More]

It was the genius of Carl Jung to discover within the philosophy of alchemy a parallel to the process of individuation in personal development. This course demystifies Jung’s use of alchemy and explores the way it influenced his work on individuation, psychological transformation, instincts and sexuality. We will look at alchemy in its historic setting and how the language of alchemical symbolism can explain the psychotherapy process. Course content Introduction Alchemy in its histo... [More]

The theme of flourishing (and happiness) has been an important one in the history of western philosophy from Plato and Aristotle to Boethius, Kant, Nietzsche, Russell and Singer, among others. Film-makers have not been slow to respond to the challenge in films like The Hobbit, La Dolce Vita, Les Misérables, Gangs of New York, Lincoln, Amour, Russian Ark and Skyfall, among others. We also focus on recent films about heroes and their unforgettable journeys. Course outcomes Upon comple... [More]