Training + Workshops

Mental Health Training Presentations and Workshops

We provide training in a variety of forms as requested for organisations, teams, schools, workshops, events, etc pertaining to psychology and mental health.

We offer flexible training options tailored to the needs of organisations, teams, schools, workshops, and events. Whether it's in-person or online, we provide expert-led sessions that cover a range of topics related to psychology and mental health.

Our training is designed to engage participants and equip them with practical tools and strategies to enhance their understanding and well-being. Whatever the setting, we’re here to help foster a supportive environment through education and expert guidance.

Chris Wallace - Melbourne Psychologist

Chris Wallace

Phone: 0473 670 057
Email: chris@cwpsychology.com.au

Topics:

  • Understanding Behaviour and Support

    • Behaviour as Communication for Teachers and Support Workers

    • Functional Behaviour Assessment made Practical

    • Positive Behaviour Support

  • Skill Building and Independence

    • Capacity Building with Task Analysis and Systematic Instruction

    • From Behaviour to Skills: What to Teach Instead

    • Tuning Into Teens

    • Improving Skills through Deliberate Practice

    • Road Safety Skills

    • Quality of Life and Wellbeing

  • Psychological Flexibility

    • Psychological Flexibility in Positive Behaviour Support for Disability Support Workers

    • ACT skills for disability support workers - workability and living a meaningful (valued) life

Specific topics available upon request

  • I’m happy to tailor training to suit your team, and in most cases, I prefer to. Shaping the content around your environment and the challenges you’re facing means the training is more useful, more engaging, and easier to put into practice.

In my experience, people working in schools, disability services, and support roles are doing their best in incredibly complex situations. I focus on helping people understand what behaviour is really about, and what to actually do in response. It is practical, clear, and usable.

A big part of my approach is bringing together different ways of thinking, behaviour science, ACT, and a relational, psychoanalytic lens. This means we don’t just look at what behaviour is happening—we explore why it makes sense, what skills might be missing, and how emotional and relational experiences shape what we see. From there, I teach clear, step-by-step strategies that can be used the next day: how to respond in the moment, how to teach new skills, and how to support emotional regulation and independence over time.

What I’m aiming for is to help people feel more confident and grounded in what they’re doing. This is training for people who want more than just strategies—they want to understand behaviour deeply and feel confident in what they’re doing. Whether you're a teacher managing a classroom, a support worker navigating complex behaviours, or a parent trying to help your child thrive, the goal is the same: to move from reacting to behaviour, to understanding it—and to build the skills that create meaningful, lasting change.

Chris Wallace Psychology

Empowering your group with practical mental health insights and engaging practices designed to promote well-being and connection.