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The Community page is where we bring together knowledge, experience, and ongoing learning. Here you’ll find a curated mix of educational articles, best practice reflections, training updates, and professional development resources—shared by our presenters and contributors across the Family Therapy field.

From evidence-informed writing to reflective practice guides and announcements about our learning programs, this is a space designed to support therapists, educators, and those working with families.

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The Practice of Family – Inclusive Work with Angry and Unapproachable Children

The Practice of Family – Inclusive Work with Angry and Unapproachable Children

Working with children in family therapy can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of the practice. Chi...

The Practice of Family – Inclusive Work with Angry and Unapproachable Children

Working with children in family therapy can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of the practice. Chi...

The Art and Science of Deepening Expertise in Family Therapy

The Art and Science of Deepening Expertise in Family Therapy

Family therapy is a unique and complex discipline, requiring not only an in-depth understanding of psychological theo...

The Art and Science of Deepening Expertise in Family Therapy

Family therapy is a unique and complex discipline, requiring not only an in-depth understanding of psychological theo...

Co-Creating Emotional Corrective Experiences in Family Therapy

Co-Creating Emotional Corrective Experiences in Family Therapy

Family therapy is a powerful tool for healing and change, particularly when it comes to addressing the deep-seated em...

Co-Creating Emotional Corrective Experiences in Family Therapy

Family therapy is a powerful tool for healing and change, particularly when it comes to addressing the deep-seated em...

Strengthening the Therapeutic Alliance: Using SOFTA to Prevent Drop-Out and Enhance Engagement

Strengthening the Therapeutic Alliance: Using SOFTA to Prevent Drop-Out and Enhance Engagement

In family therapy, the quality of the therapeutic alliance—the collaborative relationship between therapist and clien...

Strengthening the Therapeutic Alliance: Using SOFTA to Prevent Drop-Out and Enhance Engagement

In family therapy, the quality of the therapeutic alliance—the collaborative relationship between therapist and clien...

Navigating Power Struggles in Family Dynamics: Using Structural Family Therapy to Foster Healthy Boundaries

Navigating Power Struggles in Family Dynamics: Using Structural Family Therapy to Foster Healthy ...

Power struggles are an all-too-common theme in family therapy, often emerging between parents and children, or even a...

Navigating Power Struggles in Family Dynamics: Using Structural Family Therapy to Foster Healthy ...

Power struggles are an all-too-common theme in family therapy, often emerging between parents and children, or even a...

Measuring What Matters in Family Therapy: Introducing the SCORE Tools for Tracking Change

Measuring What Matters in Family Therapy: Introducing the SCORE Tools for Tracking Change

In family therapy, one of the most challenging yet crucial aspects of the process is measuring progress. How do thera...

Measuring What Matters in Family Therapy: Introducing the SCORE Tools for Tracking Change

In family therapy, one of the most challenging yet crucial aspects of the process is measuring progress. How do thera...

Cognitive-Behavioural Family Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioural Family Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely researched and evidence-based approaches in psychothera...

Cognitive-Behavioural Family Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely researched and evidence-based approaches in psychothera...

Case Story of Family Therapy: Restoring Parent-Teen Emotional Connection & Communication 

Case Story of Family Therapy: Restoring Parent-Teen Emotional Connection & Communication 

Background A single mother and her 16-year-old son sought therapy after experiencing an emotional rollercoaster follo...

Case Story of Family Therapy: Restoring Parent-Teen Emotional Connection & Communication 

Background A single mother and her 16-year-old son sought therapy after experiencing an emotional rollercoaster follo...

Family Therapy with Blended Families: Overcoming Unique Challenges

Family Therapy with Blended Families: Overcoming Unique Challenges

Blended families—where children, parents, and step-parents navigate leaving the previous patterns of life behind and ...

Family Therapy with Blended Families: Overcoming Unique Challenges

Blended families—where children, parents, and step-parents navigate leaving the previous patterns of life behind and ...

Best Practice reflections

Articles that explore the complexities of Family Therapy, offering practical guidance grounded in systemic thinking and clinical experience.

Presenter spotlights

Meet the experienced therapists behind our learning programs, hear their stories, and explore their areas of focus.

Course updates & announcements

Stay informed about new training opportunities, program updates, and developments across the Williams Road Family Therapy Learning space.

How and where to get help

Support resources and pathways for those seeking professional help, including helplines and trusted organisations across Australia.