About Us

Resource Therapy International
Who we are and what we do

Resource Therapy
International

Professor Gordon Emmerson founded Resource Therapy International for the purpose of providing Resource Therapy a professional governing body. This association was registered in Australia by Gordon Emmerson and Philipa Thornton.

Resource Therapy International is Resource Therapy’s peak professional Association led by a dedicated team of committed mental health professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to support the Resource Therapy community in their training, supervision, and research endeavors.

Executive Positions

Executive positions were introduced by Professor Gordon Emmerson in Resource Therapy International to oversee accreditation, development, and support worldwide.

We are very grateful to these wonderful professionals and all past committee members for their tireless and valuable contributions to furthering the reach and support for RT’s growing community and members of the public seeking to learn more about this powerful parts modality.

The Board of RTI Committee members can be contacted via the links below, or click on the images to learn more about each member.

RTI Commitee

Resource Therapy’s Executive Directors

Resource Therapy’s Executive Directors are made up of a number of experienced and highly regarded mental health therapists who have accepted invitations to their positions and agreed to a minimum of 5 years of voluntary incumbency ​to better serve and positively influence their respective regions.

Dr. Karlheinz Erbe, is the Chief Executive Director of Resource Therapy for Europe, and Philipa Thornton, is the Chief Executive Director of Resource Therapy for all other regions. 

Dr. med. Karlheinz Erbe

Executive Director Europe

Philipa Thornton

Chief Executive Director
RTI Official

Advance and Promote

The development and training of Resource Therapy and establish organizational structures for that purpose.

Make Resource Therapy Appointments

Within their regions to positions of authority. 

Provide Guidance

Regarding the educational requirements for the study of Resource Therapy

Help Ensure

The Resource Therapy guidelines in the Trainer’s Manual are maintained.

Co-ordinate

With Resource Therapy International.

Resource Therapy’s Senior Executive Directors

Resource Therapy’s Senior Directors Australian State & Territories

Resource Therapy International

Provides

The official International database of certified Clinical Resource Therapists and accredited Resource Therapy Trainers (please note that Resource Therapists are fully accredited by Resource Therapy International Inc. when their details are submitted to the RT International database by their trainers). 

Training Calendar.

Inclusion in an International Database of registered RT graduates & trainees.

"Find a Therapist" Directory page.

The latest up-to-day official information on Resource Therapy.

Access to Professor Gordon Emmerson, PhD.

Free public access to the official Directory of Clinically Qualified Resource Therapists, RT Supervisors, and Qualified Resource Therapy Trainers.

Support and Resources for all registered graduates & trainees with regards to external memberships and associations – ESTI, AESTA, AHPRA, AAPI, AAS, APS & AHA, ACA, PACFA, and other international bodies.

International relations and development of community support and networking for all students, graduates and trainers.

Public education and support for people seeking personal mental health assistance through Resource Therapy.

Training and development, as well as resources and support for Academic Research and Publication guidance.

Ongoing professional development opportunities through a growing body of RT Supervisors, and Post Clinical training access.

A growing open-source library of educational and informational material and tools for students and graduates.

Accreditation and Certification endorsements for all approved registered RT training programs.

Peace of mind for RT clients and prospective students who wish to check the training and skill level credentials of anyone claiming to be a Resource Therapist or trainer.

Free listing for all Clinical Resource Therapists on RTI’s official website’s Find a Therapist page.

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