Succoris Academy

21/06/2026

New Episode Released: The Mistakes That Made Us

When people look at a successful business, they often see the wins but what they don't see are the hiring mistakes, the expensive consultants, the growth challenges, the sleepless nights, and the countless decisions that didn't go quite to plan.

In our latest episode of the Practice on Purpose podcast, Jamie Hart and I (Dr Catherine Hart) get honest about some of the biggest mistakes we've made while building Succoris Psychology Group and the lessons those experiences taught us.

We discuss:

✅ Why we've stopped viewing mistakes as "failures"

✅ The hiring decisions we'd make differently today

✅ The dangers of growing too quickly

✅ The costly lessons learned from consultants and marketing companies

✅ Why values and culture should drive every major business decision

✅ What we'd do differently if we were starting again

If you're a practice owner, aspiring business leader, or someone thinking about starting your own business, this episode is for you.

One of the biggest lessons we've learned is that mistakes aren't something to be ashamed of, they're often the price of growth.

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eZCXRbGixGmQfGhyoD8h9?si=-K4rBjEpQ4y5zidBf5znFg

⭐ Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!

I'd love to hear from other business owners too: What's one business lesson you learned the hard way?

19/06/2026

Running a Psychology Clinic? We Can Help.

Supporting provisional psychologists, registrars and early career clinicians takes time, which equals money.

We partner with clinics to provide:

✔ Registrar training pathways
✔ Individual supervision
✔ Group supervision
✔ CPD delivery
✔ Competency tracking
✔ Documentation support

Helping clinics support their staff while reducing administrative burden and protecting professional boundaries.

Discover our clinic partnership options and support the recruitment and retention of your most valuable asset, your team.
https://succoris-academy.thinkific.com/

18/06/2026

The Power of "Both/And" Thinking

One of the core concepts in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is dialectics.

A dialectic refers to the idea that two seemingly opposite things can both be true at the same time.

Many of us naturally fall into "either/or" thinking:

❌ I'm either succeeding or failing.
❌ My client is either motivated or resistant.
❌ I either handled that session well or I didn't.

DBT challenges this way of thinking by encouraging us to look for the middle path:

✅ I made mistakes AND I did some things well.
✅ My client wants change AND feels scared of it.
✅ I can accept myself as I am AND work towards growth.

For individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation, black-and-white thinking can intensify distress, conflict, shame, and hopelessness. Learning to think dialectically creates flexibility, balance, and compassion.

As clinicians, dialectics can also help us navigate complexity. We can validate a client's experience while encouraging change. We can acknowledge suffering while maintaining hope.

This balance between acceptance and change sits at the heart of DBT.

Interested in learning more?

📚 Foundations of DBT: A Practical Introduction for Early Career Clinicians

Over four weeks we'll explore:
✅ Dialectics and the philosophy of DBT
✅ Biosocial Theory
✅ Mindfulness and Wise Mind
✅ Distress Tolerance
✅ Emotion Regulation
✅ Interpersonal Effectiveness

👥 Max 10 participants
💻 Live online
💲 $200 for the full program

Register here:
https://succoris-academy.thinkific.com/products/live_events/foundations-dbt-live-event

18/06/2026

The 3 DBT States of Mind

One of the most practical concepts I teach from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is the idea of the three mind states: Emotional Mind, Rational Mind, and Wise Mind.

Many of us can probably recognise times when we've been operating from our Emotional Mind. In this state, emotions drive our decisions and behaviours. While emotions provide important information, they can sometimes lead us to react impulsively, become overwhelmed, or struggle to see the bigger picture.

At other times, we may find ourselves in Rational (sometimes called Reasonable) Mind. Here, logic, facts, and problem-solving take centre stage. Rational Mind can be incredibly helpful, but when relied upon exclusively, it can leave us disconnected from our emotions, values, and relationships.

DBT suggests that neither Emotional Mind nor Rational Mind are 'bad' per se but when we act from these states we aren't acting in a balanced way that is taking in all the pieces of the situation.

Instead, the goal is to access Wise Mind — the place where emotion and logic work together. Wise Mind allows us to acknowledge our feelings while also considering the facts, helping us make decisions that are balanced, effective, and aligned with our values.

For many clients, learning to recognise these different mind states can be transformative. For clinicians, understanding and teaching these concepts can become a powerful tool for supporting emotion regulation, decision-making, and psychological flexibility.

If you've been wanting to learn more about DBT but aren't sure where to start, I'm excited to be facilitating a small-group introduction to DBT for early career clinicians and mental health professionals.

📚 Foundations of DBT: A Practical Introduction for Early Career Clinicians

Over four weeks we'll explore:

✅ The philosophy and foundations of DBT

✅ Biosocial Theory and emotional dysregulation

✅ Mindfulness and Wise Mind

✅ Distress Tolerance skills

✅ Emotion Regulation strategies

✅ Interpersonal Effectiveness skills

✅ Validation, dialectics, and balancing acceptance with change

👥 Maximum 10 participants

💻 Live online group

🎓 Certificate of Attendance provided

💲 $200 for the full 4-week program

Whether you're a provisional psychologist, registrar, psychologist, social worker, counsellor, or mental health clinician, this group is designed to help you build confidence in understanding and applying DBT principles in practice.

Register here:

https://succoris-academy.thinkific.com/products/live_events/foundations-dbt-live-event

Join our live event to gain a practical introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and enhance your clinical practice. Sign up now!

17/06/2026

CPD That Fits Around Real Life

Learning shouldn't stop when you leave your desk.

With the Succoris Academy mobile app you can:

📱 Watch courses on the go
📱 Access webinar recordings anywhere
📱 Participate in communities
📱 Stay connected with peers and supervisors

Your professional development—wherever life takes you.

Search "Thinkific" in your app store and find Succoris Academy today.
https://succoris-academy.thinkific.com/

16/06/2026

Applications Opening Soon: The 2027 Succoris Clinical Registrar Scholarship

When we launched the Succoris Clinical Registrar Scholarship, our vision was simple: remove barriers and create opportunities for talented psychologists to access high-quality training, supervision, and support throughout their registrar journey.

In 2026, Lotus Ye was the recipient of a full scholarship covering their entire costs for their clinical psychology endorsement training.

"It's been huge news to be awarded the 2026 Succoris Academy Clinical Registrar Scholarship!

This scholarship and the team at Succoris Academy's generosity has given me so much more freedom and autonomy in being able to develop my competencies and continue to grow as a psychologist. I sincerely hope I can use this opportunity to honour everyone who has helped me along in my journey and make them all proud."

— Lotus Ye, 2026 Clinical Registrar Scholarship Recipient

At Succoris Academy, we're passionate about supporting the next generation of Clinical Psychologists through structured training, high-quality supervision, practical CPD, and a strong professional community.

We're excited to announce that applications for the 2027 Clinical Registrar Scholarship will be opening soon.

Follow our social media pages and sign up to the Succoris Academy for updates and application details.

https://succoris-academy.thinkific.com/

15/06/2026

New Podcast Episode Released! 🎙️

Contractor or Employee? What Every Psychology Practice Owner Needs to Know

One questions we regularly hear from clinic owners is:

"Should I engage psychologists as contractors or employees?"

The answer is rarely as simple as it seems.

In this latest episode of Practice on Purpose, Jamie Hart and Dr Catherine Hart dive into one of the most misunderstood areas of private practice ownership. We explore the practical, ethical and business considerations involved in choosing between contractor and employment models, including:

✅ The difference between a contract for services and a contract of service

✅ Fair Work and ATO considerations

✅ Sham contracting and why it matters

✅ Superannuation obligations

✅ GST considerations in healthcare settings

✅ Client ownership, clinical notes and continuity of care

✅ The challenges I experienced working as a contractor early in my career

✅ Why Succoris has chosen an employment model—and what we've learned along the way

Whether you're starting a practice, scaling a team, or reviewing your current workforce arrangements, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

🎧 Listen now:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AqY4izS26vnRu0VYvmRzs?si=sJ1rUINIRDWZcBkaAw2Log

I'd love to hear your perspective:

💬 Have you worked under both contractor and employment models?

💬 What do you think are the biggest advantages and challenges of each?

If you find the episode helpful, please like, comment, share and follow the podcast so we can continue bringing practical conversations about building sustainable and ethical psychology practices.

15/06/2026

Starting Your Psychology Career?

The transition from student to psychologist can feel overwhelming.

That's why we've built a dedicated pathway for provisional psychologists.

We provide:

✔ NPE preparation
✔ Individual supervision
✔ Group supervision
✔ Skills-based training
✔ Reflective practice
✔ Affordable CPD
✔ Supportive peer community

You don't have to navigate the journey alone.

Explore your options today: https://succoris-academy.thinkific.com/

13/06/2026

Learn From Award-Winning Supervisors

Your professional development is only as strong as the people supporting you.

Succoris Academy provides access to experienced Board Approved Supervisors, including:

🏆 Dr Catherine Hart
APS Supervisor of the Year (2024)

Alongside a team of experienced psychologists dedicated to supporting early career clinicians to develop confidence, competence and clinical excellence.

Find the support you've been looking for.

🔗 https://succoris-academy.thinkific.com/

12/06/2026

Live Learning. Practical Skills. Meaningful Change.

Looking to build your confidence, deepen your clinical skills, and connect with like-minded psychologists?

Over the coming months, the Succoris Academy has an exciting line-up of live online webinars and training events designed to support psychologists at every stage of their career. From emerging areas of practice to deep dives into complex presentations, our webinars are facilitated by experienced clinicians who are passionate about translating evidence into real-world practice.

📅 Coming Up:
🧠4 Week Building Formulation Skills Group - 15 June
🧠FREE NPE Prep Webinar - 17 June
🧠Navigating Trauma & PTSD – 30 June
🧠4 Week Reflective & Deliberate Practice Group - 14 July
🧠 Navigating Complex PTSD – 28 July
🧠 Understanding Moral Injury – 25 August

Plus many more opportunities throughout the year covering clinical practice, supervision, professional development, and emerging areas of psychology.

When you attend a Succoris Academy live event, you'll gain:
✅ Practical, clinically relevant knowledge
✅ Access to experienced presenters and live Q&A
✅ CPD aligned with contemporary psychological practice
✅ Opportunities to connect with fellow clinicians
✅ Access to recordings and resources to support ongoing learning

Whether you're a provisional psychologist, registrar, supervisor, or experienced clinician, there's something designed to support your professional growth.

👉 Explore the full live event calendar and secure your place:

Succoris Academy Live Events: https://succoris-academy.thinkific.com/pages/upcoming-live-webinars