Transforming Clinicians,
One Training at a Time
Quality systemic & trauma-informed training for therapists, from Chennai to the globe
At House of Mirrors, we bring the same cultural attunement and intergenerational lens from our therapy work into professional training. Our programs are experiential, integrative, and crafted to deepen your clinical skill, presence, and ethical clarity without leaving your lived wisdom at the door.
We train with the full story in view—systems, trauma, identity, and power dynamics—so you can move beyond cookie-cutter models into the messy, real, transformational work.
WHO CAN JOIN
FOUNDATION
Beginner
For early-career therapists (0–3 years) building confidence and core trauma-informed skills.
Establishing safe, attuned, and embodied clinical foundations.
Themes tackled
- Unconscious patterns & inner-child work
- Presence, attunement & emotional boundaries
- Somatic regulation & basic transference
PRACTITIONER
Intermediate
For mid-career therapists (3–7 years) expanding depth, nuance, and therapeutic presence.
Working with complexity, trauma layers, and relational enactments.
Themes tackled
- Dissociation & developmental trauma
- Enactments & countertransference
- Power dynamics & attachment repair
- Emotional spillover & boundary strain
ADVANCED
Experienced
For seasoned therapists (7+ years) deepening integration, leadership, and systemic insight.
Holding complexity, shadow, and ethical presence in advanced clinical work.
Themes tackled
- Complex transference & process vs content leadership
- Intergenerational & systemic trauma
- Therapist embodiment & presence
- Ethical leadership & supervision
Training Programmes for 2025
- ① Asynchronous Online Courses
- ② Live Online Workshops (via Google Workspace)
- ③ In-Person Trainings (Adyar, Chennai)
- ④ Global Luminary Guest Lectures
- ⑤ Specialized Skill Labs & Practice Groups (e.g. Self of the Therapist)
Our core training programs (Family Therapy & Family Systems, Attachment Trauma & the Body, and Holding Abuse & Neglect in Therapy) are open to all. While psychology has been integral to Indian healthcare for decades, the treatment modalities of marriage and family therapy are both empirically grounded and profound. All of our trainings are rooted in systemic MFT principles.
Those who complete all three trainings and have 3+ years of clinical experience are eligible to apply to join our clinical team at House of Mirrors.
In addition to our core training programs, we offer alternate programs this year for both intermediate and advanced therapists/ supervisors.
Some offerings—like our asynchronous online courses, community intensives, and guest Luminary lectures—are open to any mental health professional seeking refreshers or new lenses.
Not sure if you qualify?
Reach out at contactus@houseofmirrors.co.in with your resume and goals. We’ll help you find the perfect fit.
Select trainees may be invited to apply for faculty or supervision roles upon completion of certain modules.
2025 schedule
Family Therapy & Family Systems
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
- 28th Jun 2025
- Live @ Adyar, Chennai
Attachment, Trauma & the Body (Advanced Couples Work)
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
- 05th Jul 2025
- Live @ Adyar, Chennai
Holding Abuse & Neglect in Therapy
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
- 12th Jul 2025
- Live @ Adyar, Chennai
Self of the Therapist (Intro Lab)
Intermediate
- July 5th to 26th at 5 PM
- Online, Remote
Process vs Content Leadership in Clinical Practice
Advanced
- 08th Nov 2025
- Live @ Adyar, Chennai
Trauma Lens: Internal Family Systems (IFS) – A Practical Approach
Advanced
- 06th Dec 2025
- Live @Adyar, Chennai
FAMILY THERAPY & FAMILY SYSTEMS (INDIANIZED)
- 28th Jun 2025
- Online, Remote
- 1-day workshop
- Open to all Beginner Intermediate Advanced
- 5 hours (incl. break)
What we cover
We explore Bowen, Structural, Narrative, and Satir models, alongside genogram mapping, live case demos, and the impact of patriarchy, caste, religion, and migration on Indian families. You’ll learn systemic language like triangles and legacy burdens, and how to conceptualize cases with cultural nuance.
What You Will Get Out of It
Dynamic & Practical learning inclusive of role plays, case studies, and live discussions.
You’ll leave with a culturally grounded framework for Indian family dynamics, tools for trauma and loyalty binds, real-world genogram skills, and the confidence to begin practicing as a family therapist in India.
Max Participants: 20
Fee: Rs. 10,000
ATTACHMENT, TRAUMA & THE BODY (COUPLES WORK)
- 05th Jul 2025
- Live @ Adyar, Chennai
- 1-day workshop
- Open to all Beginner Intermediate Advanced
- 5 hours (incl. break)
What we cover
We delve into adult attachment styles, arousal mapping, and frameworks like PACT (threat detection, mutual regulation) and EFT (protest, withdrawal, emotional cues). You’ll also explore somatic tools for grounding and boundary repair, co-regulation, therapist nervous system awareness, and South Asian cultural perspectives on attachment wounds.
What You Will Get Out of It
Dynamic & Practical learning inclusive of role plays, case studies, and live discussions.
You’ll gain a felt sense of attachment through the body-mind, develop nervous-system tracking skills for both yourself and your clients, and access practical PACT, EFT, and somatic tools. You’ll also build language for repair and regulation, and learn how to adapt these practices for telehealth settings with embodied safety in mind.
Max Participants: 20
Fee: Rs. 10,000
HOLDING ABUSE & NEGLECT IN THERAPY
- 12th Jul 2025
- Online, Remote
- 1-day workshop
- Open to all Beginner Intermediate Advanced
- 4 hours (incl. break)
What we cover
We explore the spectrum of abuse and neglect, from emotional to cultural, and the survival responses clients develop—like dissociation, fawning, and blame. The module also covers ethical decision-making in couples work, Pitbull vs. Cobra typologies of abusers, therapist countertransference, and the systemic and cultural forces that often keep victims silent.
What You Will Get Out of It
Dynamic & Practical learning inclusive of role plays, case studies, and live discussions.
You’ll gain an ethical framework for risk assessment and intervention, along with scripts for safe split sessions and de-escalation. Expect to build language skills for handling disclosures with nuance, and develop self-regulation tools to stay grounded during high-stakes therapeutic encounters.
Max Participants: 20
Fee: Rs. 10,000
Enroll in All 3 flagship trainings for 2025 at an exclusive rate of ₹25,000
your complete foundation in systemic, trauma-informed care.
Self of the Therapist
Intermediate
A deep dive into the personal narratives and cultural scripts that shape your presence as a therapist. Shift from performative empathy to an embodied, courageous stance.
- July 5th to 26th at 5 PM
- Live @ Adyar, Chennai
- Limited to 10 PARTICIPANTS
- 8-week closed group
- 60-minute sessions, once a week
- Fee: Rs. 1,000 per week
Process vs. Content Leadership
Advanced
Sharpen your skill in tracking process (tone, pacing, power) vs. content—and intentionally guide sessions toward deeper movement.
- 08th Nov 2025
- Live @ Adyar, Chennai
- Open to SUPERVISORS & SENIOR CLINICIANS
- 1-day TRAINING
- 3 hours
- Fee: Rs. 10,000
Trauma Lens: Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Advanced
Practical application of IFS—working compassionately with protectors, accessing Self-energy, and holding trauma narratives without retraumatization.
- 06th Dec 2025
- Live @ Adyar, Chennai
- Open to SUPERVISORS & SENIOR CLINICIANS
- 1-day TRAINING
- 3 hours
- Fee: Rs. 10,000
Meet the Trainers
Rooted, skilled, and culturally attuned, our trainers bring depth, care, and clarity to every session. They teach not just theory, but embodied practice — grounded in real-world experience and clinical wisdom.
Throughout the year, we also welcome Luminaries — global voices in therapy and research — who lead guest masterclasses and collaborative intensives.
varsha swamy
Punitha Arockiasamy
Punitha brings years of experience in family therapy, and crisis work both in the US and in India. Her style is rooted in presence, humility, and the power of co-regulation. She is a master of holding nuance across cultures and systems.