Discover the complete pathway to become a certified Resource Therapy (RT) professional.
Our training is internationally recognised, trauma-informed, and designed for therapists, counsellors, and mental-health practitioners seeking evidence-informed parts-therapy skills.
What Are the Levels of Resource Therapy Training?
We offer three progressive levels of professional training, plus optional post-clinical masterclasses.
Level 3 – Foundation Training
Duration: 2 days (12 hours)
- An engaging introduction to Resource Therapy (also known as Advanced Ego State Therapy).
- Covers the fundamentals and provides the essential first step toward full Clinical qualification.
Level 2 – Clinical Qualification
Duration: Foundation (2 days) + 8 additional days = Total 60 hours
To qualify as a Clinical Resource Therapy Therapist, you must:
- Complete the 2-day Foundation Training with an RTI-approved trainer.
- Be formally listed by your trainer on the RTI student and graduate database.
Full 10-Day Clinical Program Topics
Gain practical skills across ten focused training days:
- Day 1 – Overview of Therapy – Core principles, history, and the ship/parts metaphor.
- Day 2 – Working with Conflicted States: Techniques to Resolve Inner Conflict.
- Day 3 – Diagnosis and Dissonant States – Identifying and mapping resource issues.
- Day 4 – Vaded in Confusion – Approaches for Clients Experiencing Grief or Overwhelm.
- Day 5 – Vaded in Rejection or Fear – Healing rejection wounds and fear-based responses.
- Day 6 – Retro States & Vaded in Disappointment – Addressing depression, low mood, and protective retro reactions.
- Day 7 – Resource State Mapping / Ethics – Creating clear maps and working ethically.
- Day 8 – Working with Pain & Somatic Presentations – Integrating mind–body interventions.
- Day 9 – Separation Sieve / What Lies Within – Advanced interventions for deep processing.
- Day 10 – Anchoring with Dissonant State Work – Consolidating change and anchoring new states.
Level 1 – Advanced Clinical and Trainer & Train-the-Trainer
Duration: 5 days (35 hours)
This advanced program provides a dual certificate:
Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy and Resource Therapy Trainer.
Eligibility:
- Hold a Clinical RT qualification.
- Experienced trainers may progress to Senior Level Trainer status, demonstrating exceptional teaching and leadership within the RTI community (must have delivered at least four Clinical trainings with a minimum of four participants each).
- Advanced and Senior Level Trainer training is coordinated through Resource Therapy International with approved trainers.
Who Can Train in Resource Therapy?
Resource Therapy training welcomes a wide range of professionals who wish to integrate parts-based, evidence-informed techniques into their work, including:
- Registered psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, clinical hypnotherapists, and social workers
- Mental-health nurses, psychiatrists, and medical practitioners with a therapy focus
- Allied-health professionals, such as occupational therapists or art therapists
- Experienced coaches, teachers, or educators with formal counselling/therapy backgrounds
Tip: If you’re unsure whether your qualifications meet entry requirements, contact your local RTI-approved trainer or email admin@resourcetherapy.com for guidance.
Find a Certified Resource Therapy Professional
RTI maintains an up-to-date directory of qualified practitioners:
- Advanced Clinical RT Practitioners & Registered RT Trainers/Senior Level Trainers/Supervisors
- Advanced Clinical RT Practitioners & Registered RT Trainers (including Senior Level Trainers)
- Clinical RT (or EST) Therapists
- Senior Level Trainers – recognised for advanced teaching experience and leadership.
New for 2026:
The RTI Membership launch on 1 March will include a public practitioner directory, making it easier for clients, agencies, and fellow professionals to find certified Resource Therapy therapists and trainers worldwide.
Trainer Guidelines & Certification Standards
For full requirements and step-by-step guidance on becoming a trainer or senior trainer, read the
Resource Therapy International Trainer Guidelines.
Why Choose Resource Therapy Training?
- Brief, psychodynamically informed, strengths-based, evidence-informed parts-work therapy for trauma, anxiety, and complex presentations.
- Internationally recognised certification with continuing professional development (CPD) hours.
- Practical tools you can use immediately in clinical practice.
Ready to begin?
Start with the 2-day Foundation Training and progress through the full 10-day Clinical Program to become a qualified Resource Therapy Therapist.