Event Description

Mastering Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) – CPD Training Package

Build your skills, meet CPD requirements, and elevate your mental health practice.

This comprehensive CPD training package provides 10 CPD hours of Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) training. Designed for mental health professionals, especially social workers, this course delivers practical, evidence-based learning across key therapeutic frameworks:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Whether you're starting your FPS journey or refreshing your practice, this course equips you to deliver focused, high-quality mental health care using strategies that work.

What’s Included:

Access six of AASW’s most popular online FPS webinars and CPD modules:

1. Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
2. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Flexibly: Beyond metaphors and formal exercises
3. AASW Webinar Recording | ACTing Together: Social Work, Psychology and Contextual Behaviour Science for supporting children, teens and families
4. Motivational Interviewing and Social Work: A Perfect Pairing
5. AASW Webinar Recording | Introduction to Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for Social Workers
6. AASW Webinar Recording | Integrating Digital Tools into Mental Health Practice

Why Choose This FPS CPD Package?

• 10 CPD hours (Category 2 & FPS-specific) – fully aligned with the AASW CPD Policy
• 30% member discount – exclusive pricing for AASW members
• Immediate access – start anytime, at your own pace
• Skill-building across key FPS therapies – CBT, ACT, EMDR, and more
• Contributes to Mental Health Accreditation & FPS Credentialing
• Perfect for FPS training for social workers, psychologists, and allied health professionals

Who Should Register?

This training is designed for:

• Social workers aiming to gain or maintain their FPS accreditation
• Mental health clinicians needing FPS CPD hours
• Those looking to deepen their practical use of CBT, ACT, and EMDR
• Allied health professionals wanting to expand their FPS training for diverse client needs

CPD Recognition

Upon completion, AASW members will automatically receive:

• 10 FPS CPD hours
• 10 hours of Category 2 CPD

These hours are recorded in your member profile and comply with the AASW CPD Policy.

AASW Credentials: Mental Health (Focussed Psychological Strategies); Clinical

FPS cognitive-behavioural therapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and motivational interviewing will be incorporated in this package under a. psycho-education, b. cognitive-behavioural therapy, e. skills training and g. eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing of Medicare schedule https://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=MN.7.4&qt=noteID&criteria=MN.7.4

Please consider the AASW CPD Policy regarding FPS when logging your FPS hours manually.

In the event of audit, it is the member's responsibility to clearly demonstrate how this FPS training is relevant to the delivery of FPS in their specific work context.

Start Learning Today

Register now to access your training instantly via the "Modules" tab. This bundle will help you meet your CPD requirements while enhancing the quality and effectiveness of your client work in mental health.