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The 16th Annual Career Development Contact Conference is taking place virtually on April 20-21, 2021.
Approved for 10 CEC hours, join us to participate with 4 amazing keynotes and local, provincial and national speakers. Engage, learn, and discover best practices and tools.
Program offered by Unified CBT Academy
Speaker: Dr Sanjay Rao
Location: Online
Link to program descriptions and registration: https://unifiedcbt.com/workshops
CBT TRAINING SCHEDULE HERE.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
TIME: Wednesday Evenings, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (2 hours = 2 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) per meeting); normally the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of the month.
LOCATION: Re-occurring ZOOM link for the Speaker Series Events. Click HERE
(Meeting ID: 237 512 218)
COST: FREE!
No Registration Required! There is a maximum of 100 spots available and it’ll be on a first come first serve basis.
Presented by Caitlin Sigg, MA, PhD Candidate, RP
Caitlin is a Registered Psychotherapist and PhD Candidate. She also holds a Master of Arts in Counselling and Spirituality, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Theology and Ethics. Caitlin has worked in counselling and psychotherapy with a variety of clients for different presenting concerns over the past several years. Presently, she is a Part-Time Professor and an Addiction and Relapse Prevention Counsellor in Ottawa. Previously, Caitlin was a Chaplain and Spiritual Care Associate in Brockville, as well as an Immediate Support Counsellor in Ottawa.
The goal and anticipated outcome of this presentation is to assist participants in understanding how grief in response to loss is a universal experience, yet individuals experience the grieving process in their own unique ways. This presentation also highlights how there are various types of loss that can cause people to grieve and they are not simply limited to death. Grief can lead to both physical and emotional symptoms, as well as spiritual insights and confusion. While grief is a natural and inevitable part of life, it is also one of the most neglected and misunderstood experiences by the bereaved, family and friends alike.
This presentation seeks to assist participants in addressing the following objectives: understanding the different types of grief and loss; recognizing factors and symptoms related to grief and loss; exploring ways to ‘embrace grief’ and the potential benefits of ‘giving voice to loss’; learning more about tools for support and healing both clinically and personally. This presentation will also provide participants an opportunity to distinguish professional disparities and practical resources to increase competence.
Presented by Rick Goodwin, MSW, RSW
Rick Goodwin is the founder and Clinical Services Director of Men & Healing: Psychotherapy for Men in Ottawa. For nearly 20 years, he was the Executive Director of The Men’s Project, which he co-founded. Rick received his Master’s of Social Work in 1985. Since then, he has trained clinically in a variety of models, focusing primarily on engagement in trauma recovery, ending men’s violence, and human sexuality. Rick has won a variety of awards for service excellence over his career and was named a CAMH National Recipient in 2017.
The notion of emotional integrity is both a core value in the psychotherapy field, as well as a core outcome. However, there are a variety of roadblocks to emotional integrity, apart from fundamental aspects of masculinity that may block true interpersonal connection. Past trauma, emotional dysregulation, affective numbing, and habitual over-expression of anger and rage can all play a part. Whether the modality is group or individual services, this core need of wanting to “be heard’ is vital for all clients (not just males). Based on 20 years of providing the Emotional Integrity group program at Men & Healing, this workshop provides clinicians with a roadmap with respect to the psycho-social needs of their clients.
Presented by Stephanie Yamin, PhD, C.Psych. and Cynthia Bilodeau, PhD, RP,
Dr. Stephanie Yamin is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. She is currently a professor at the School and Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality at Saint-Paul University and a private practitioner. She works with adults, older adults, and organizations using an integrative approach favoured by cognitive behavioural therapy and emotion-focused therapy.
Cynthia Bilodeau is a professor at the School and Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality at Saint-Paul University. She is a registered psychotherapist who specializes working with adults, older adults and organizations using an integrative approach favoured by interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and humanistic approaches.
This presentation will focus on working with individuals who have a diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease, mainly older adults (e.g., dementia and Parkinson’s disease). Ethical issues including how to obtain consent will be discussed. We will focus on how to adapt the therapeutic process to best serve these clients. Evidence-based approaches will be presented. Issues pertaining to caregiving will also be reviewed.
Presented by Dr. Monnica Williams, PHD, ABPP
Dr. Monnica Williams is a board-certified, licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the School of Psychologist at the University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Disparities, and Director of the Laboratory for Culture and Mental Health Disparities.
Past and recent research suggests that psychedelic drugs can be effective for many mental health conditions when utilized in conjunction with psychotherapy. For example, MDMA-assisted psychotherapy has been studied as a means of helping people overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), believed to work by reducing fear of traumatic memories and increasing feelings of trust and compassion towards others, without inhibiting access to difficult emotions. However, research studies of psychedelic psychotherapies have largely excluded people of color, leaving important questions unaddressed for these populations. Dr. Williams will discuss the ethnic minority trauma experience, including racial trauma, and how psychedelic therapies may help or hinder healing for people of color. Also discussed are next steps in ensuring that access to culturally-informed care is prioritized as MDMA and other psychedelics move into late phase trials and expanded access, including the importance of culturally-informed approaches and training focused on therapy providers of color.
Presented by Mercy (Vicki-Anne) RODRIGUE, M.Ed., CCC, and Destiny Johnson
Mercy is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and holds a certificate in Mediation and a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (formerly Educational Counselling). A trauma specialist, Mercy has an expertise in Anxiety Disorders (with a focus on PTSD), Eating Disorders (with a focus on Obesity) and Psychotic Disorders (with a focus on Schizophrenia). She has worked as an EAP Crisis Counsellor, a Conflict Resolution Practitioner, a Harassment Prevention Advisor, a Values and Ethics Advisor and a Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator, all for the Federal Public Service. She currently works for EPSI as a Senior Consultant in Talent Management and collaborates on various projects related to human resources. Mercy aspires to complete her doctorate in Neuroscience and is currently studying to become an ordained minister.
Destiny Johnson has worked as a spiritual care counselor, grief counselor, life coach, mentor and personal motivational coach for more than 7 years. Since her arrival to Canada, she has passionately served (volunteered) in many community support and mental health support capacities, including front-line with vulnerable clients of substance abuse, physical abuse, personality disorders, refugee welcome center counseling, family counseling and clients in recovery. Destiny is an ordained Pastor, who holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Communications with a minor in Journalism, Master’s studies in Holistic Nutrition and Accounting, a Diploma in Addictions and Community Support, a Diploma in Mental Health and recently received certification in Psychological First Aid.
Presented by Amanda Neilson CYW, BSW, RSW
Amanda Neilson is a Harm Reduction Consultant and addiction counsellor currently working at Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services. In partnership with Rideauwood and Algonquin College, Amanda was the subject matter expert, developing and implementing a harm reduction framework for post-secondary institutions. Amanda also teaches part-time at Algonquin College in the Social Service Worker program. She is currently completing her Master of Social Work degree through the University of Victoria. Amanda is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers. Amanda has more than 20 years’ experience working with youth, adults and their families within the addiction and mental health sector. In addition to her work with individuals, groups and post-secondary institutions, Amanda is a passionate and sough-after community speaker, trainer and educator.
This engaging and informative workshop focuses on developing participants’ understanding of problematic substance use and addiction through a trauma informed lens. By including the impact of trauma in the current biopsychosocial model, participants will be able to broaden their intervention strategies and utilize a compassionate framework. Drawing from the works of Dr. Gabor Mate, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, as well as my 20 years of experience within the addiction field, this workshop invites participants to share and grow their knowledge to more effectively support clients with substance use issues. A full day workshop would include exploring trauma informed interventions.
More Updates Coming Soon
To register and for more information CLICK HERE
Hypnosis is often used to treat sleep problems, but most published scripts are targeted towards simple insomnia – difficulty falling asleep in the absence of significant sleep or co-morbid mental health challenges. Most of our clients are much more complex, but few doctors or therapists have more than superficial knowledge of sleep and little or no training in the treatment of sleep disorders.
Embedding Sleep is a 7 week, online course that offers an introduction to sleep disorders (both primary and secondary to other mental health challenges), research about the effectiveness of hypnotic strategies for treatment, tools for evaluating sleep, and scripts to address specific sleep problems. In addition, you will learn practical, psychoeducational, and hypnotic strategies to treat complex sleep problems.
Cost: $397 + applicable tax
For more information, please visit https://embeddingsleep.cambiumed.ca/
Contact: Linda Tilley at [email protected]
ONLINE TRAINING – Access from Anywhere!
The Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute offers four differing online training options:
Live Stream Workshops
Actively engage with trainers and other participants in our full-day workshops.
Live Stream Webinars
Join our one-hour live webinars.
On-Demand Workshops
View previously recorded full-day workshops at your own pace.
On-Demand Webinars
Easily access one-hour webinars anytime and anywhere.
Do you have more time to read now?
Visit our website to learn more about our book, Counselling Insights – Practical Strategies for Helping Others with Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, and More
Free Resources
CTRI offers a multitude of free resources, including training.
www.ctrinstitute.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: 204.452.9199
The Certified Executor Advisor designation program (CEA) is appropriate for counsellors working with Canadians to help them through the myriad of emotions and challenges that may present on the death of a loved one, the stress of being overwhelmed with work they’re not prepared for, simmering conflicts with spouses and siblings, financial problems arising from inheritances, risk of personal litigation and those working in mediation for any of the above.
CEA candidates come from the seventeen professions executors may turn to in the course of their duties. This means there are sixteen professions working with executors and their families across Canada looking for counselling services when problems arise. Naturally, they’re looking for counsellors who understand executor related issues.
Visit https://www.cicea.ca/en/CCPA to register and receive the CCPA member discount of $200 off the regular price of $1,495. Join us by becoming a CEA and join an amazing business network helping Canadians.
As an international leader in crisis management services, we regularly recruit trauma specialists to join our crisis responder network. Crisis responders participate in short-term contract work in response to mass casualty events such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks and aviation accidents.
To become part of the network, individuals must be trained by FEI and will be required to attend the FEI Crisis Responder Training. This training is facilitated via webinar and those who complete the training are eligible to earn up to 8 continuing education units (CEU’s).
When deployed to provide support during a crisis, the trauma specialists will be compensated at an hourly rate ranging from $75-$90 USD/hour (depending on the level of support required for those impacted and as requested by our customer).
If you are interested in learning more about the training and the opportunity to become a member of our International Crisis Responder Network, please contact us at:414-359-6571 or you may see details on the training and register at the link below:
https://alliance1.org/web/events/webinar/crisis-management-responders.aspx
FEI Behavioral Health has been a leader in providing humanitarian support for over 40 years to our customers, their family members and, their communities following a critical event. At times the crisis may require organizational support such as an on-site debriefing. At other times, we may be asked to provide support on a larger scale due to a mass casualty event. In those situations, basic psychological first aid is provided.
FEI has experienced an increase in the requests for critical incident support from our customers. Additionally, with the escalation and threat of terrorism and natural disasters, FEI would like to invite your agency, and your clinicians, to join our elite network focused on providing the necessary support at the most critical times.
Recent research indicates that over 40% of Canada’s first responders struggle with symptoms consistent with one or more psychological disorders. The gap between mental health clinicians and first responders leave many to struggle in silence and work wounded. Our unique training opportunity is designed to change this.
We are proud to announce that Level 1 and Level 2 of our Occupational Awareness Training Program is now available online! Our courses have been designed for any healthcare professional interested in expanding their skill set in working with public safety personnel. They include customized lectures by top subject matter experts in the field of public safety mental health.
Our courses are also recognized for Continuing Education Credits. Purchase each course separately or get a special bundle price for both.
It is a difficult time for both clinicians and first responders, thank you for what you do.
Email Contact: [email protected]
Asadis Formation Continue est fière d’annoncer la mise en ligne de nouvelles formations accréditées par la CCPA/ACCP pour les professionnels de la santé mentale :
La psychothérapie de réduction des risques dans le traitement de l’abus de substances
Clinique et psychopathologie des violences sexuelles à l’adolescence
Subtilités et nuances de l’évaluation diagnostique de l’autisme
Reconnaître les formes de la mentalisation en clinique adulte
Évaluer et intervenir auprès des jeunes présentant le syndrome de Gilles de la Tourette
Le cannabis : ce que tout clinicien doit savoir
Comment bien traiter le trouble d’anxiété généralisée
Comment bien traiter le trouble panique et l’agoraphobie
Considrations techniques dans l’approche du conflit et de la symbolisation de l’affect
L’évaluation et le traitement : au-delà du diagnostic psychologique
Utilisez efficacement l’exposition dans le traitement des troubles d’anxiété et phobiques
Les structures de personnalité dans la psychothérapie psychodynamique
La pleine conscience : théories, recherches et applications cliniques
Somatic Experiencing® is a potent psychobiological approach
to resolving the symptoms of trauma, developed by Peter Levine. The training will make an even greater difference with your clients.
SE™offers a framework to assess where your client is “stuck” in the threat response. Providing clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states that underlie so many trauma symptoms. Both theoretical and highly experiential, SE™ offers you effective skills for restoring nervous system regulation and resolving trauma that can be immediately integrated into your practice.
Offered in Kelowna in 2020.
[email protected] for information call 250-860-3181 between 8:30 am-4: 30 pm PST.
Click here for more information.
Dear registered health professional,
This ad is being sent to you because you are a registered social worker, psychotherapist, medical practitioner, nurse, occupational therapist or psychologist in Ontario. I am a Master’s student at the University of Guelph studying Couple and Family Therapy, working under the supervision of Dr. Olga Smoliak. I am seeking participants for a research study that explores practitioners’ responses and experience of the Psychotherapy Act, which was fully enforced in January 2020.
This survey will provide valuable information regarding how the Psychotherapy Act is being taken up by covered professionals and how it is impacting their relationship to their profession, other colleges and institutions. It also provides you a chance to anonymously voice your opinion and reflect on your experiences of the new legislation.
The survey should take 15 to 20 minutes to complete. The link to the survey is:
https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bI2vr2d3it6fttz
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or my supervisor, Dr. Olga Smoliak, at [email protected] Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Leslie Vesely
To register and for more information CLICK HERE
Hypnosis is often used to treat sleep problems, but most published scripts are targeted towards simple insomnia – difficulty falling asleep in the absence of significant sleep or co-morbid mental health challenges. Most of our clients are much more complex, but few doctors or therapists have more than superficial knowledge of sleep and little or no training in the treatment of sleep disorders.
Embedding Sleep is a 7 week, online course that offers an introduction to sleep disorders (both primary and secondary to other mental health challenges), research about the effectiveness of hypnotic strategies for treatment, tools for evaluating sleep, and scripts to address specific sleep problems. In addition, you will learn practical, psychoeducational, and hypnotic strategies to treat complex sleep problems.
Cost: $397 + applicable tax
For more information, please visit https://embeddingsleep.cambiumed.ca/
Contact: Linda Tilley at [email protected]
ONLINE TRAINING – Access from Anywhere!
The Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute offers four differing online training options:
Live Stream Workshops
Actively engage with trainers and other participants in our full-day workshops.
Live Stream Webinars
Join our one-hour live webinars.
On-Demand Workshops
View previously recorded full-day workshops at your own pace.
On-Demand Webinars
Easily access one-hour webinars anytime and anywhere.
Do you have more time to read now?
Visit our website to learn more about our book, Counselling Insights – Practical Strategies for Helping Others with Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, and More
Free Resources
CTRI offers a multitude of free resources, including training.
www.ctrinstitute.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: 204.452.9199
The Certified Executor Advisor designation program (CEA) is appropriate for counsellors working with Canadians to help them through the myriad of emotions and challenges that may present on the death of a loved one, the stress of being overwhelmed with work they’re not prepared for, simmering conflicts with spouses and siblings, financial problems arising from inheritances, risk of personal litigation and those working in mediation for any of the above.
CEA candidates come from the seventeen professions executors may turn to in the course of their duties. This means there are sixteen professions working with executors and their families across Canada looking for counselling services when problems arise. Naturally, they’re looking for counsellors who understand executor related issues.
Visit https://www.cicea.ca/en/CCPA to register and receive the CCPA member discount of $200 off the regular price of $1,495. Join us by becoming a CEA and join an amazing business network helping Canadians.
As an international leader in crisis management services, we regularly recruit trauma specialists to join our crisis responder network. Crisis responders participate in short-term contract work in response to mass casualty events such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks and aviation accidents.
To become part of the network, individuals must be trained by FEI and will be required to attend the FEI Crisis Responder Training. This training is facilitated via webinar and those who complete the training are eligible to earn up to 8 continuing education units (CEU’s).
When deployed to provide support during a crisis, the trauma specialists will be compensated at an hourly rate ranging from $75-$90 USD/hour (depending on the level of support required for those impacted and as requested by our customer).
If you are interested in learning more about the training and the opportunity to become a member of our International Crisis Responder Network, please contact us at:414-359-6571 or you may see details on the training and register at the link below:
https://alliance1.org/web/events/webinar/crisis-management-responders.aspx
FEI Behavioral Health has been a leader in providing humanitarian support for over 40 years to our customers, their family members and, their communities following a critical event. At times the crisis may require organizational support such as an on-site debriefing. At other times, we may be asked to provide support on a larger scale due to a mass casualty event. In those situations, basic psychological first aid is provided.
FEI has experienced an increase in the requests for critical incident support from our customers. Additionally, with the escalation and threat of terrorism and natural disasters, FEI would like to invite your agency, and your clinicians, to join our elite network focused on providing the necessary support at the most critical times.
Recent research indicates that over 40% of Canada’s first responders struggle with symptoms consistent with one or more psychological disorders. The gap between mental health clinicians and first responders leave many to struggle in silence and work wounded. Our unique training opportunity is designed to change this.
We are proud to announce that Level 1 and Level 2 of our Occupational Awareness Training Program is now available online! Our courses have been designed for any healthcare professional interested in expanding their skill set in working with public safety personnel. They include customized lectures by top subject matter experts in the field of public safety mental health.
Our courses are also recognized for Continuing Education Credits. Purchase each course separately or get a special bundle price for both.
It is a difficult time for both clinicians and first responders, thank you for what you do.
Email Contact: [email protected]
Asadis Formation Continue est fière d’annoncer la mise en ligne de nouvelles formations accréditées par la CCPA/ACCP pour les professionnels de la santé mentale :
La psychothérapie de réduction des risques dans le traitement de l’abus de substances
Clinique et psychopathologie des violences sexuelles à l’adolescence
Subtilités et nuances de l’évaluation diagnostique de l’autisme
Reconnaître les formes de la mentalisation en clinique adulte
Évaluer et intervenir auprès des jeunes présentant le syndrome de Gilles de la Tourette
Le cannabis : ce que tout clinicien doit savoir
Comment bien traiter le trouble d’anxiété généralisée
Comment bien traiter le trouble panique et l’agoraphobie
Considrations techniques dans l’approche du conflit et de la symbolisation de l’affect
L’évaluation et le traitement : au-delà du diagnostic psychologique
Utilisez efficacement l’exposition dans le traitement des troubles d’anxiété et phobiques
Les structures de personnalité dans la psychothérapie psychodynamique
La pleine conscience : théories, recherches et applications cliniques
Somatic Experiencing® is a potent psychobiological approach
to resolving the symptoms of trauma, developed by Peter Levine. The training will make an even greater difference with your clients.
SE™offers a framework to assess where your client is “stuck” in the threat response. Providing clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states that underlie so many trauma symptoms. Both theoretical and highly experiential, SE™ offers you effective skills for restoring nervous system regulation and resolving trauma that can be immediately integrated into your practice.
Offered in Kelowna in 2020.
[email protected] for information call 250-860-3181 between 8:30 am-4: 30 pm PST.
Click here for more information.