For my fellow mental health professionals.
Upcoming Professional Development Events in 2025
We don’t have any events planned for the rest of 2024.
But we have big things planned for 2025!
As we wind down and focus on supporting therapy clients, we are busy planning professional development events and workshops for fellow mental health professionals in 2025.
Have a look below!
Mastering Rapport: Teen Counselling Skills Masterclass
Mastering Rapport: Teen Counselling
Skills Masterclass
10am-1pm (AEDT)
Tuesday, 4th March July 2024
Online, Australia-wide via Zoom
3 hours CPD
The Adolescent Masterclass is an intensive, hands-on training
designed for registered mental health professionals working with or
aspiring to work with teen clients.
Join us for a small group session led by adolescent specialist Counsellor Ellie Rose to master your rapport building skills, connect with peers, and deepen your understanding of adolescent counselling.
To best support our teens and build strong therapeutic relationships, counsellors need specific approaches + techniques that differ from adult populations.
What makes this masterclass unique? The curated approach.
1. The group will be limited to 12 like-minded mental health professionals with an opportunity to collaborate, learn from one another and connect in a supportive environment
2. Each group is unique as activities including case studies are curated using information and questions YOU send in before time (eg. what you’re struggling with most and what you’d like to learn about teen counselling), to make sure everyone receives an individualised experience
3. For 3 hours, together we will learn rapport building skills, explore how to apply what you already know for adult counselling to teens (yes, there are major differences!) and dig deep into your questions.
Think of it as group coaching meets professional development!
Adolescents need specific, informed and tailored approaches + skills that go beyond what we were
taught in our basic training.
You will leave the masterclass with:
3 CPD hours (certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion)
Practical strategies and techniques to use right away, including skills to navigate common issues with teens such as rapport building, resistance and managing risk taking behaviours
A clear understanding of evidence-based frameworks and engaging therapy session ideas and activities that work with adolescents, informed by counselling 100’s of teens and families
A foundational understanding on how to skilfully include families, schools and communities in adolescent care
Testimony from teens who have been in therapy, to fill you in on what teens in 2025 want and how to attune to them — no matter the generational differences!
We Will Explore:
Foundational adolescent biological and social development to inform our practice, as teens are biologically and socially distinct from any other client population and require a curated approach
The common mistakes that you may not realise you are making with your teen clients (eg. the blocks to rapport, engaging in power struggles, generational gaps) and the practical solutions to use in sessions to combat them
Tried-and-tested rapport building techniques that work with (not against!) their unique developmental needs, to effectively meet what teens want in therapy
Best practice approaches and activities curated for teen therapy including narrative therapy, equipping you with a clear, actionable plan to try with your clients as soon as we finish up
Intimate small group coaching, where we’ll dive deep into case studies curated to your questions and build skills alongside fellow clinicians.
Connect, collaborate, and grow your professional network in a supportive environment!
Save your spot now!
We would love to have you join us.
Give yourself and your teen clients the gift of expert rapport building and
adolescent therapy skills, sign up now!
This masterclass is limited to only 12 clinicians, so we expect spots to fill up quickly.
Our last training session filled to capacity weeks ahead of schedule, so we had to add a second session months later to accommodate demand.
Sign ups will close when spaces are full or Monday the 3rd of March, 2025 at the latest.
Once you have paid, i’ll send you an email ASAP to welcome you and fill you in on all the
important information to get the most out of our time together!
Is work or someone else paying?
Please email me at ellie@cocoonmentalhealth.com to sign up and arrange for the invoice to be sent directly to the paying party. PLEASE NOTE: Payment is due before attending the event.
Payment and Refund Policy
Refunds due to a change of mind or change in availability are not available after purchasing your spot for the workshop.
Refunds will be considered in extenuating circumstances, please email ellie@cocoonmentalhealth.com if you have an emergency situation arise.
In the case of the event being cancelled due to emergency, participants will be notified ASAP and refunded or given a credit for the rescheduled event.
Still unsure if this masterclass
is for you?
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You are:
★ New or inexperienced in counselling adolescents
★ Feeling overwhelmed or unsupported while you do your best to navigate the rough seas of teen counselling
★ Wants to up-skill in adolescent counselling from beginner + nervous to a skilled + confident practitioner
★ Working in isolation or feeling unsupported by your workplace and wish for more professional guidance, support and connection
You have found the right place… this is for you!
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“I would highly recommend this training to both novice and seasoned clinicians
working within the youth space.”“This training took me back to the pillars of success when working with adolescent clients.
Ellie made it simple to understand and linked everything back to research and evidence.”“I really took a lot away from today which I can now use in my practice. I think the framework Ellie has created is wonderful and I LOVE the concept behind Cocoon.”
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This is an intentionally curated, small group for professionals to receive live coaching from me, whilst we connect as a group to tackle teen counselling
Unlike other PD events, attendance has been limited to foster a community atmosphere, offering networking opportunities, live supervision, and tailored support to enhance the effectiveness of mental health professionals in working with adolescents
We will cover a multitude of real, practical applications that you can use with clients right away and feel confident in doing so
I have attended way too many PD events as a participant where I felt I didn’t receive any practical solutions and contained hours of filler content I probably already knew..
So, I have condensed my expertise, research, experience and teen testimony on what really works - into 3 hours to create the most helpful workshop where you get the most out of your time
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3 CPD hours with certificate of attendance upon completion (only available for participants who attend full workshop)
Tangible skills that are tried and tested with teens
Connection and networking with fellow mental health professionals across Australia
Individualised case studies based on what YOU specifically need help with, as I asked all members to send in 1-2 issues they are having or anticipate with adolescent clients, I involve them in case studies so we can specifically address what YOU need with our group
More about Ellie
Ellie is a dedicated member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Counselling, with a specialisation in Youth Trauma and Grief.
Furthermore, she has received comprehensive additional training in family therapy, child and adolescent counselling, supervised by Sydney's leading family and child therapists and organisations.
Her passion for educating other practitioners lies in training and supervising school workshop facilitators, training clinicians for other youth organisations and is fostered currently by lecturing undergraduate Psychology and Counselling students.
Ellie’s experience spans across the globe in Australia, UK and Canada, driven by everlasting curiosity and adventure in the field of mental health. Ellie began her training with years in the non-for-profit sector, working with high-risk youth and their families. In addition, she has curated and led mental health workshops in primary and high schools, including to address mental health crises. She now runs her online counselling practice, Cocoon Mental Health, offering individual and family counselling for young people.
Modern Challenges: How can we best support teens in 2025?
Modern Challenges: How can we best support teens in 2025?
10am-1pm (AEDT)
Friday, 27th June, 2025
Online, Australia-wide via Zoom
3 hours CPD/3 hours OPD
(attendance certificate provided)
In 3 hours, we will close the generational gaps that hinder our relationships with teen clients. We'll explore the latest research and information to better understand teens and develop specific skills to connect with them,
guiding them toward healthier lives.
Our Australian teens are facing..
Social Media and Gaming
97% of Aussie teens use social media platforms
53% of young Australians experience cyberbullying, with most going unreported to adults
Drug use, sexual activity and
illegal behaviours
20% teens between 14-17 have used an illicit drug,
Just under half of year 10 to 12 students have had sex
Increasing mental health issues + decreasing connection to family, friends and communities
How can we support our adolescents amid social media, bullying, and risk taking in 2025, when we grew up in such a different world?
As mental health professionals navigating these challenges, we face generational gaps, often finding ourselves 1+ generations removed from the rapid changes affecting today’s youth.
Join us for an eye-opening workshop to equip you with the latest theoretical insights and strategies to effectively support the adolescents in your care in this modern, changing world in 2025.
By the end of our time together you will be able to..
Stay informed about the biggest modern issues for teens in 2025:
Using the latest research and testimony from teens themselves, staying up to date with modern issues such as the impacts of social media, to ensure all counsellors are providing ethical, up to date counselling that safeguards teensImplement practical skills to manage social media use and addiction, navigate uncomfortable conversations (underage sex, drug use) and help them form connection in their worlds
Bridge generational gaps: Feel confident in your knowledge of being up to date and how to speak to teens about issues in a way that truly connects to them — no generational gaps holding you back
Participants will leave feeling informed and equipped to navigate modern issues adolescent counselling in 2025.
We will dive into:
The biggest issues that teens are struggling with in 2025, guided by the latest research, best practice recommendations and anonymous teen testimony
How to manage healthy social media and technology use with teens and involve the collaboration of caregivers
Specific techniques and scripts to expertly navigate challenging conversations with teens and families
Legal frameworks and practical strategies to balance safety and rapport with clients under 18 and how to create a supportive environment for teens to explore natural drives for exploration and curiosity
Learning will be facilitated through interactive learning, practical case studies based on the most common and concerning teens issues in the latest findings and group discussions.
The worlds of Gen Z and Gen Alpha are moving quickly with new technologies,
new concerns and new best-practice approaches to supporting our teens
popping up every year.
Make sure you have all the latest information and research to have your finger on the pulse of what young people are talking about (to each other, not other adults like us!), have the skills to know what to say and how to make sure our young people thrive on their journey to adulthood.
Save your spot below!
Sign ups will close when spaces are full, sign ups close on the 26th of June at the latest.
Once you have paid below, i’ll send you an email shortly to say hello and fill you in on all the important information you need to know for our time together.
Is work or someone else paying?
Please email me at ellie@cocoonmentalhealth.com to sign up and arrange for the invoice to be sent directly to the paying party. PLEASE NOTE: Payment is due before attending the event.
Payment and Refund Policy
Refunds due to a change of mind or change in availability are not available after purchasing your spot for the workshop.
Refunds will be considered in extenuating circumstances, please email ellie@cocoonmentalhealth.com if you have an emergency situation arise.
In the case of the event being cancelled due to emergency, participants will be notified ASAP and refunded or given a credit for the rescheduled event.
Still unsure if this masterclass is for you? Check out..
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Most young people rely on friends and the internet for information, with responsible adults such as parents and teachers not knowing what’s going on behind the scenes.
We are this valuable middle ground of which we need to lean into for their safety and development.Changes are happening at an unprecedented pace, and without staying updated, we risk missing out on significant opportunities for education, safeguarding, and support that can enhance our lives.
If we do not have the skills to have difficult conversations or navigate challenges such as social media without being informed, we push young people further away with our generational gaps and they go further unsupported. -
“I would highly recommend this training to both novice and seasoned clinicians
working within the youth space.”“This training took me back to the pillars of success when working with adolescent clients.
Ellie made it simple to understand and linked everything back to research and evidence.”“I really took a lot away from today which I can now use in my practice. I think the framework Ellie has created is wonderful and I LOVE the concept behind Cocoon.”
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3 CPD hours with certificate of attendance upon completion (only available for participants who attend full workshop)
Tangible skills that are tried and tested with teens, to ensure safety without jeopardising therapeutic connection
Guidance and coaching with specific examples and scripts on how to have challenging conversations with teens, parents and schools regarding awkward topics such as drug use, sexual activity and social media use
Latest research, theoretical approaches and testimony from teens themselves to give you a thorough understanding on what is happening for our teens, their perspective and how to support them in a way that works
As a counsellor on the cusp of Millennial and Gen Z, I have the privilege of being surrounded by young people in my professional and personal life.
I am lucky to be in tune with their world, particularly when it comes to social media and the issues they find important.
I am also in tune with the challenges we have as adult counsellors who grew up in a very different world, and are increasingly concerned for our teen clients.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master's in Counselling, specialising in Youth Trauma and Grief, I've undergone extensive training in family therapy and child and adolescent counselling, mentored by leading therapists in Sydney. My journey began in the non-profit sector, working with high-risk youth and their families, leading youth advisory programs with teens and mental health workshops in schools.
I'm deeply passionate about educating fellow practitioners, whether through training and supervising school workshop facilitators, mentoring clinicians in youth organisations, or lecturing undergraduate Psychology and Counselling students. My global experience, which spans Australia, the UK, and Canada, is driven by a lasting curiosity and commitment to mental health. I believe that by sharing knowledge and resources, we can create a stronger support network for young people navigating today's challenges.
How to Involve Families in Teen Therapy
A Professional Development Workshop for mental health professionals to explore how to involve families in therapy for teen clients. Including parent-child relationships and safeguarding.
Nailing Adolescent Counselling: Small Group Masterclass
A 3-hour Intensive Professional Development Masterclass for mental health professionals working with adolescent clients, exploring expert skills in teen counselling from an evidence-based framework.
We’ve got a lot planned for 2025.
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