Workshops and Training
Training
Integrating mindfulness and embodiment into modern clinical practice.
Although mindfulness and somatic approaches are now widely recognised, many clinicians feel uncertain about how to apply them safely and effectively. These training programs bridge that gap by combining psychological science, mindfulness, and embodied learning to help psychologists and healthcare professionals integrate these methods with confidence.
The focus is on practical application, trauma-sensitive delivery, and personal embodiment. The aim is to help clinicians use mindfulness and body-based interventions not only as tools for clients but as living practices that deepen presence and connection.
All programs are delivered live online through interactive, experiential learning and guided reflection.
Short courses and workshops for the general public will also appear here, including Learn to Meditate and Breathwork for Calm and Clarity.
Professional Training Series
These three courses form a progressive learning pathway for psychologists and healthcare professionals who want to build confidence in mindfulness and somatic integration.
Foundations of Mindfulness in Clinical Practice
Format: 3-hour live webinar
Cost: $199 Standard/ $150 APS Member
2026 Offering: Thursday 19th March, Thursday 17th April, Thursday 16th July
This introductory course explores the theoretical and practical foundations of mindfulness-based interventions. Participants learn the psychological mechanisms behind mindfulness, including attention regulation, decentering, and acceptance, and experience three core techniques: breath awareness, body scan, and somatic anchoring.
You will learn how to match mindfulness techniques to clinical presentations such as anxiety, depression, and stress, and how to help clients build consistent habits that support wellbeing. The course also examines therapist embodiment and how mindful presence strengthens therapeutic relationships.
Applying Mindfulness Techniques in Therapy
Format: 3-hour live webinar
Cost: $199 Standard/ $150 APS Member
2026 Offering: Thursday 30th April, Thursday 28th May, Thursday 31st July
This training builds on the foundations and focuses on using mindfulness within evidence-based therapies such as ACT, DBT, and CBT. You will learn how to introduce mindfulness practices appropriately in session, adapt them for different client presentations, and navigate common challenges such as resistance or emotional overwhelm.
Through case examples, guided practice, and discussion, participants develop a trauma-sensitive and flexible approach that integrates mindfulness in clinically meaningful ways.
Somatic Awareness for Trauma and PTSD
Format: 6-hour live workshop
Cost: $450 Standard/ $399 APS Member
2026 Offering: Thursday 11th June, Thursday 6th August
This advanced course focuses on somatic mindfulness for clients with trauma-related presentations. Participants learn how to guide clients in safely reconnecting with the body using practices such as interoceptive tracking, orienting, and pendulation within a trauma-informed framework.
The emphasis is on pacing, client choice, and safety. Clinicians will learn how to manage dysregulation and integrate body-based techniques into trauma-focused therapy to support nervous system regulation and reconnection.
Who This Training Is For
These programs are designed for psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and other healthcare professionals who want to incorporate mindfulness and body-based awareness into their therapeutic work.
No previous meditation experience is needed, only curiosity and an openness to exploring the link between mind and body.
Learning Philosophy
All training is grounded in adult learning principles and combines scientific understanding with direct experience. Participants engage in live demonstrations, guided practice, reflective inquiry, and clinical discussion.
The goal is to help professionals translate theory into practice with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Webinar Bookings Open: TBA
Webinars can be purchases individually or as a bundle. Bundles will be standard $760/ $630 APS Member.
In mean time contact Christina via email for any enquires: Christina@balancedlivingpsychology.com.au
Workshops
Learn to breathe. Learn to be.
These workshops are designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and experience meditation in a way that feels natural and accessible. Many people believe they cannot meditate or have tried apps that left them feeling frustrated or disconnected. These sessions take a different approach. They teach you how to understand your breath, your mind, and the patterns that keep you in overdrive.
Drawing on psychology, mindfulness, and yogic breathing practices, you will learn practical tools to calm the body, focus the mind, and restore balance. The focus is on experience rather than perfection, helping you build confidence and self-awareness that you can carry into everyday life.
You will learn:
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How to observe and understand your natural breathing pattern
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The science of breath and its effect on the nervous system
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Practical techniques for relaxation, clarity, and focus
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How to establish a simple daily breathing or meditation routine
Breathwork and Meditation Workshop
Format: Half-day in-person workshop
Next Date: To be announced
Location: Sydney (Northern Beaches)
This immersive half-day workshop introduces the foundations of breathwork and meditation. You will explore how the breath reflects and regulates your emotional state and learn simple yet powerful techniques to bring balance and calm to the nervous system.
We begin with gentle body awareness and grounding practices before learning to work consciously with the breath. You will experience different breathing rhythms and understand how each influences focus, emotion, and energy. The session concludes with a guided meditation to integrate the practice.
This workshop is suitable for beginners or anyone seeking to reconnect with their body and breath.
Learn to Meditate – Six Week Course
Format: 2 hours weekly for six weeks
Next Course: To be announced
Location: Sydney and live online
This six-week course offers a structured, supportive introduction to meditation. Each week explores a new theme and practice that builds upon the last, helping you develop a personal meditation routine that feels sustainable and meaningful.
The course includes guided meditations, group reflection, and practical exercises to help you bring mindfulness into daily life. You will learn how to use the breath, body awareness, and focused attention to reduce stress and increase clarity.
By the end of the course, you will have the tools and understanding to continue a personal meditation practice with confidence.
You will learn:
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How to work with the mind’s natural distractions
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Techniques for grounding and self-regulation
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The difference between mindfulness, concentration, and insight meditation
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How to cultivate calm, compassion, and emotional awareness
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Ways to make meditation a natural part of daily living
Who These Workshops Are For
These sessions are for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected and wants to find a more balanced way of living. No prior experience is needed. Each workshop provides a supportive environment for learning, curiosity, and self-discovery.
Upcoming Dates
Future workshop and course dates will be announced soon. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when registrations open.