Flexible & Responsive A-diagnostic Therapy Training
MOL Online Training course features:
- 2 weeks (Approximately 20 hours to complete)
- 15 comprehensive lessons with videos, readings, and Learning and Reflection Activities (LRAs)
- A Discussion Forum to communicate with Professor Timothy Carey and other participants
- Online, asynchronous format
- Certificate of Completion
- Self-Paced
- Course start date: 8 June 2026
Price: AUD 350
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What You'll Learn
- Introduction
An overview of the course including the objectives and an outline of each section. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- MOL In Summary
A brief summary of the key features of MOL. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- Thinking About Therapy
A consideration of the effectiveness and efficiency of therapy in general. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- Comparing Therapies
A focus on the essential ingredients of effective therapy. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- Principles of Effective Therapy
An introduction to the three key theoretical principles that underpin MOL: control; conflict, and reorganisation. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- The Control Principle
Information about what control is, how it works, and why it’s important. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- Hierarchical Control
A description of the hierarchical organisation of control systems. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- The Conflict Principle
Presenting internal perceptual conflict as a generic formulation of psychological distress. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- The Reorganisation Principle
An explanation of reorganisation as a primitive but powerful learning mechanism. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- Models
A comparison of different models and some of the problems that can arise with conceptual models. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- Disruptions
An introduction to disruptions including different types of disruptions and how to use them therapeutically. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- Questioning
An overview of the MOL approach to questioning. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- MOL In Action
Critiquing video examples of MOL with a focus on MOL’s two goals. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- Evidence
A presentation of the evidence for MOL and patient-led appointment scheduling. (Video, LRA, Reading)
- Where To From Here
A description of the books and other resources that are available for continued learning. (Video, LRA, Reading)
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course you can expect to be able to:
- Explain the process of therapy and principles of effectiveness from a PCT perspective
- Apply the three core PCT principles of MOL in therapeutic settings
- Implement the two goals of MOL therapy
- Use curious questioning techniques with clients
- Identify and use disruptions that occur during MOL conversations;
- Access evidence supporting MOL's effectiveness and efficiency; and
- Utilise resources for continued professional development in MOL
How Our Therapy Online Certificate Course Benefits You
You will:
- Learn from a globally recognised expert and pioneer of MOL, Professor Timothy Carey;
- Become familiar an effective and efficient evidence-based psychological therapy;
- Broaden your clinical skills and expertise;
- Obtain a certificate that demonstrates your successful completion of the course;
- Gain access to a community of MOL therapists;
- Understand the benefits of a patient-perspective care framework; and
- Improve your skills at working across a broad range of settings and problems.
Instructor
Professor Timothy Carey PhD (Clinical Psychology), MSc (Statistics)
- 9 Courses
- 50+ Course completers
- Trained professionals in multiple countries.
- 9 Books authored
Professor Timothy Carey is an internationally renowned clinician, researcher, and trainer whose ground-breaking work with MOL has provided a new resource to the therapeutic community that is effective, efficient, flexible, responsive, and patient-led.
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Frequently Asked Questions
MOL is an innovative, patient-led psychological therapy grounded in Perceptual Control Theory (PCT). It focuses on identifying internal perceptual conflicts that cause psychological distress and uses reorganisation as a powerful learning mechanism to help clients regain control.
The course is suitable for therapists, psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals looking to broaden their clinical skills, as well as individuals interested in evidence-based therapies.
No prior qualifications are mentioned are required. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to MOL, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced professionals.
The course is self-paced within the two-week timeframe. If you need more time, it’s advisable to reach out to the course support team for assistance.
Yes! You can communicate with Professor Timothy Carey and other participants via the discussion forum, ensuring you have ample support throughout the course.
The course is designed to take approximately 20 hours to complete over two weeks.
The course is online and asynchronous, featuring 15 comprehensive lessons with videos, readings, and Learning and Reflection Activities (LRAs). It also includes a discussion forum for interactive learning.
