Resource Therapy International Second World Conference

17–19 June 2027 | Erlangen, Germany

New Directions in Parts Therapy

A bilingual German–English international conference with professional consecutive interpretation throughout.

Resource Therapy International invites clinicians, researchers, trainers, educators and professionals working with parts-based approaches to submit proposals for the Second Resource Therapy International World Conference, being held in Erlangen, Germany, from 17–19 June 2027.

Our 2027 conference theme, New Directions in Parts Therapy, looks towards what is emerging in the field – new clinical applications, research, evolving theory, innovative practice and the growing contribution of parts-based approaches to contemporary psychotherapy.

This international conference will bring together practitioners and thought leaders interested in Resource Therapy and the wider field of parts therapy.

We want to explore what we already know, what clinicians are discovering in practice, where research is taking us and what may be possible next.

A bilingual German–English conference

The RTI World Conference 2027 will be conducted in German and English.

Professional consecutive interpretation will be provided throughout the conference, with presentations and discussion interpreted:

from German into English
from English into German

Presenters are therefore warmly invited to present in either German or English.

When preparing a proposal, presenters should allow for consecutive interpretation within their session. Spoken material will require additional time for interpretation, and the Scientific Committee will take this into account when confirming presentation formats and session allocations.

Our aim is to create a genuinely accessible international conference where German-speaking and English-speaking delegates can participate fully in presentations, discussion and professional exchange.

About the conference theme

New Directions in Parts Therapy

Parts therapy offers clinicians ways of understanding and working with the different parts of personality that may carry emotions, beliefs, memories, protective responses, conflicts and resources.

Resource Therapy provides a structured clinical framework for identifying and working directly with the personality part requiring therapeutic intervention at a particular moment.

At the 2027 World Conference, we want to bring established knowledge together with new thinking, clinical innovation and emerging evidence.

We particularly welcome submissions that:

contribute to thoughtful clinical discussion
demonstrate practical therapeutic applications
present research or emerging evidence
extend our understanding of parts-based psychotherapy
introduce innovative clinical approaches
examine integration with other therapeutic modalities
explore new directions for Resource Therapy
stimulate professional discussion about the future of parts therapy

Topics for submission

We invite proposals across a broad range of clinical, theoretical, research and professional areas.

Topics may include:

Innovative applications of Resource Therapy
New directions in parts therapy and parts-based psychotherapy
Clinical case studies and case formulation
Resource Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
Trauma and complex trauma
Attachment and relational trauma
Anxiety, depression and other clinical presentations
Integration of Resource Therapy with other therapeutic modalities
Resource Therapy theoretical and practical applications
Research and the evidence base for Resource Therapy and parts work
Neuroscience, memory and parts-based psychotherapy
Resource States and performance enhancement
Clinical innovations and developments in Resource Therapy
Parts work with couples and relationships
Working with children and adolescents
Cultural and international perspectives on parts therapy
Therapist development, supervision and training
Ethical and professional issues in parts therapy
The future development of Resource Therapy
Emerging directions in parts-based psychotherapy

We also welcome proposals that introduce new questions, challenge established thinking or open useful professional conversations about where the field may be heading.

Who can submit?

We welcome submissions from:

psychologists
psychotherapists
counsellors
psychiatrists
social workers
mental health professionals
Resource Therapy practitioners and trainers
researchers
academics
educators
professionals working with recognised parts-based therapeutic approaches

Collaborative and international submissions are particularly encouraged.

Abstract submission guidelines

Abstracts should be approximately 300–500 words.

Please include:

presentation title
presenter name or names
professional qualifications
professional affiliation or organisation
country
contact information
proposed presentation format
preferred presentation language – German or English
brief presenter biography
abstract describing the purpose and content of the presentation
relevance to Resource Therapy, parts therapy or contemporary psychotherapy
key learning outcomes for participants

Research presentations

Where relevant, research abstracts should briefly include:

research question or objective
methodology
findings or preliminary findings
clinical or professional implications

Clinical presentations

Clinical presentations should protect client confidentiality and comply with relevant professional and ethical requirements.

Where case material is included, identifying details must be appropriately altered or removed.

Presentation formats

You may submit a proposal for one of the following formats.

Oral presentation

Oral presentations provide an opportunity to present research, clinical practice, case material, theoretical developments or innovative approaches.

Please indicate the presentation time you believe your topic requires.

Your proposal should include:

presentation title
proposed duration
key learning objectives
intended audience
brief description of the presentation

Selected presenters will be asked to prepare presentation slides and provide relevant supporting material where appropriate.

Important: Session times will take account of consecutive German–English or English–German interpretation.

Workshop or interactive session

Workshops allow participants to explore a topic in greater depth and should include opportunities for active learning.

Workshop proposals may be submitted for:

60 minutes
90 minutes
180 minutes

Interactive elements may include:

clinical demonstrations
experiential exercises
skills practice
case formulation
small-group activities
structured discussion
role play
question and answer
other practical learning activities

Please clearly identify:

intended learning outcomes
target audience
level of prior knowledge required
proposed interactive components

Please also allow for consecutive interpretation when planning teaching, discussion and exercises.

Panel presentation

Panel presentations bring together several perspectives on an important clinical, professional or emerging issue.

Panel sessions will generally run for approximately 60 minutes and should include at least three panel members.

Panel proposals should identify:

the central topic or question
the contribution of each panellist
the relevance to Resource Therapy or parts therapy
the proposed moderator
opportunities for audience discussion

International panels bringing together perspectives from different countries or therapeutic traditions are particularly welcome.

Poster presentation

Poster presentations provide an opportunity to share research, clinical innovation, case material, service development or emerging ideas in a concise visual format.

Recommended poster size: A0 – 841 × 1189 mm, portrait orientation.

Posters should communicate information clearly using concise text, diagrams, graphics and other visual material where appropriate.

Presenters should be available during the designated poster session to discuss their work with conference participants.

How submissions will be reviewed

Submissions will be reviewed by the RTI Conference Scientific Committee.

Proposals will be considered according to:

relevance to the conference theme
relevance to Resource Therapy and/or the wider field of parts therapy
clinical, educational or research value
clarity of the proposal
practical relevance for conference participants
contribution to professional knowledge
originality or innovation
quality of proposed learning outcomes
contribution to international professional exchange

The Scientific Committee may recommend a different presentation format or duration where this would strengthen the overall conference programme.

Important dates

Call for submissions open: Now

Submission deadline: 1 October 2026

Presenters notified: 15 October 2026

Conference: 17–19 June 2027

Submit your proposal

Ready to contribute to New Directions in Parts Therapy?

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
via this Google Form: RT World Conference 2027 – Presentation Submission Form.

For questions about submissions, contact RTI.

Join an international conversation about the future of parts therapy

New Directions in Parts Therapy is an invitation to explore where our field is going next.

Whether you are presenting research, sharing clinical innovation, demonstrating Resource Therapy in practice, exploring integration with another therapeutic approach or introducing an idea that deserves wider discussion, we invite you to contribute.

This is an opportunity to learn from colleagues across countries and therapeutic traditions, strengthen the international Resource Therapy community and contribute to the continuing development of parts-based psychotherapy.

Join us in Erlangen, Germany, from 17–19 June 2027.

Resource Therapy International Second World Conference

New Directions in Parts Therapy

17–19 June 2027 | Erlangen, Germany

German and English with professional consecutive interpretation throughout.