New Directions in Parts Therapy
17–19 June 2027 | Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany
Working with Personality Parts is Changing How We Heal Trauma. Let’s Talk About Where It Goes Next.
After the warmth and magic of our first gathering in Bali, we are bringing the global Resource Therapy family together in Europe.
Whether you have used parts work for decades or are just beginning to notice how naturally it fits into your practice, this conference is a space to gather, learn, reflect, and connect with people who get it.
No overly dense academic lectures. Just three days of good conversations, practical clinical wisdom, and real human connection in historic Erlangen.
What Makes This Gathering Special
- Learn with the Pioneers: Sit in the room with Prof. Gordon Emmerson PhD, creator of Resource Therapy, as he shares his latest thinking.
- Bridge Parts & Somatics: Hear from Dr Silvia Zanotta PhD (Somatic Ego State Therapy) on her expertise in somatic experiencing and parts work in assisting to help complex trauma clients heal.
- Honest Clinical Conversations: Go beyond the textbook. We will look at what actually happens in the therapy room when sessions get complex, stuck, or intense.
- A Genuine Community: Reconnect with old friends and make new ones across our international network of warm, like-minded practitioners.
Key Details at a Glance
- Dates: 17–19 June 2027
- Venue: kreuz+quer Event Centre, Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany
- Theme: New Directions in Parts Therapy
- Hosted By: Resource Therapy International
- Who It’s For: Psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, professional coaches, and couples therapists
You Belong Here
If you care deeply about your clients, want sharper ways to help them through internal conflict and trauma, and value a welcoming, supportive community, we would love to have you join us.
No prior Resource Therapy background required—just an open mind and a love for the work.
Key Event Details
| Feature | Details |
| Dates | 17–19 June 2027 |
| Location | kreuz+quer Event Centre, Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany |
| Theme | New Directions in Parts Therapy |
| Host | Resource Therapy International (RTI) |
| Who Should Attend | Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors & Social Workers |
Take Your Place in Erlangen
Venue capacity at kreuz+quer is strictly limited to keep sessions intimate, interactive, and high-impact. Accommodation options.
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A Conference Designed For Real Clinical Practice
This is not a conference built solely on theory. It is designed for clinicians who want:
- clear thinking in complex sessions,
- practical ways to work with parts, and
- a framework that holds under pressure.
You will explore how Resource Therapy supports direct, structured work with personality parts, also known as Resource States.
Why More Therapists Are Turning To Parts Work Psychology
Many client presentations involve more than one issue at a time. Trauma, attachment injury, internal conflict, dissociation, and persistent emotional patterns often sit side by side.
Without a clear framework, sessions can begin to feel uncertain, repetitive, or difficult to track.
Parts work offers another way of understanding complexity. It helps therapists recognise which part is active, what function it is serving, and how to respond with greater precision.
What You Will Gain
By attending, you will deepen your understanding of parts-based therapy and gain clinically relevant perspectives you can carry back into your work.
The conference is designed to support:
- clearer identification of the active part in the session
- greater confidence in working with complexity
- stronger language for explaining parts work to clients
- practical ideas for trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice
- connection with an international professional community
A Shared Interest
While backgrounds may differ, attendees are often united by a common interest in:
parts-based approaches,
trauma-informed practice,
attachment theory,
dissociation and internal conflict, and
integrative, client-centred therapy.
A Note on Experience
You do not need prior training in Resource Therapy to attend.
Whether you are experienced in parts work or simply curious about how it may inform your current approach, this conference offers a thoughtful and professionally relevant learning environment.
Hosted By Resource Therapy International
This conference is hosted by Resource Therapy International, the peak body supporting the development and teaching of Resource Therapy worldwide.
Philipa Thornton
President – Resource Therapy International
Psychologist, trainer, and international leader in parts therapy.
Why This Conference Feels Different
There is something powerful about being in a room where people are speaking the same clinical language.
You are not explaining your approach.
You are building on it.
This conference offers: shared understanding, professional depth, and genuine connection.
Where is the Location? Erlangen, Bavaria
Erlangen provides a welcoming European setting for learning and collaboration.
Hosting the conference here reflects the growing international reach of Resource Therapy and its relevance across cultures and clinical contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the conference?
17–19 June 2027.
Where is it held?
Erlangen, Europe 2027
Click the link to explore beautiful Erlangen, Bavaria
Our Venue for convenience is located.
- 6 min. walk from the train station in Erlangen
- 25 min. drive from the closest airport
- In the town centre with lots of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and hotels
- Easy walk to Schlossgarten, visit the website
What are my accommodation options nearby?
Please visit this link to find your conference stay – Accommodation options.
What if I can’t travel to Europe?
Will the conference be video streamed?
Yes, we are hoping to announce shortly we have engaged a professional social media services. To be offering live streaming. More information soon.
Will there be Recordings?
No. You will have to preregister your conference purchase to watch live.
Do I need prior Resource Therapy training?
No. The conference is accessible to both new and experienced therapists interested in applications of parts work in their clinical practice.
Will this integrate with my current approach?
Yes. Whilst RT is a standalone model, it will fit easily into your therapy toolkit. Resource Therapy works alongside many therapeutic models and enhances understanding of client complexity.
Will it be translated ?
Yes, Ya, there will be consecutive English/ German translations with professional interpreters.
Curious about Parts work? Whats on offer:
- Trauma & Complex Presentation Specialists looking for structured, safe ways to clear vaded states.
- Couples & Relationship Therapists working to de-escalate reactive internal states in session.
- Mental Health Practitioners wanting clear, actionable tools that prevent burnout and deliver lasting client outcomes.
No prior Resource Therapy training required—just a drive to refine your clinical craft.
👉 Register today for early bird pricing until midnight 15 December 2026
👉 Contact RTI with any questions or comment below
Meet The Speakers
The People Advancing Parts Therapy Practice
This conference brings together a carefully selected group of clinicians, trainers, and educators who are actively shaping the application of Resource Therapy across different settings and countries. These are practitioners who work with complexity every day.
Their contribution is not only what they know, but how they think, how they respond in session, and how they continue to refine their work over time.
Featured Speaker
Chris Paulin
Treasurer – Resource Therapy International
Psychologist | Clinical Supervisor | International Trainer
Chris is a consultant psychologist and international trainer recognised for his clear, structured approach to working with personality parts.
His teaching brings together clinical precision, warmth, and a deep understanding of trauma, attachment, and relational dynamics.
As treasurer of Resource Therapy International, he leads the continued development and global expansion of Resource Therapy.
At this conference, Chris and Philipa will guide core sessions that explore how parts-based thinking can bring greater clarity and direction to complex clinical work.
International Faculty
Alongside Chris and Philipa, the conference will feature an international group of senior Resource Therapy trainers, experienced clinicians, supervisors, educators, and practitioners integrating Resource Therapy with other therapeutic models. Meet our executive committee.
Further speaker announcements will be shared in the lead-up to the conference.
A Growing International Community
Resource Therapy continues to grow across Australia, Europe, and beyond, with increasing interest from clinicians working with trauma, attachment, dissociation, and complexity.
This conference reflects that growing international conversation and why we are having our second global gathering.
Limited Capacity
This is an in-person international event, and places will be limited.
Early registration is recommended.
- Each session is designed to offer both perspective and practical relevance.
im Kreuz+Quer, dem Haus der Kirche am Bohlenplatz in Erlangen
Join Us
Be part of a professional psychodynamic conversation that continues to evolve.
Meet new friends, colleagues, and clinicians from around the world in Erlangen, Germany, 2027.
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