CAMH’s Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use team (GGTU) has launched two free courses accredited by the Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board (CPGCB) and the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF). These courses are intended for active clinicians:

Intermediate 

• October 23 – November 27, 2023
• Cognitive Behavioural Approaches for Problem Gambling treatment (CB-1)
• CB-1 is an intermediate, five-week, online, facilitated course intended for clinicians* who wish to gain knowledge around cognitive behavioural strategies that can be used to support individuals with problem gambling.

Advanced 

• October 18 – December 6, 2023
  Trauma Informed Care: Recovery, Resilience, and Reconnection (TIC)
• In this eight-week, advanced training webinar series, clinicians* will develop a comprehensive understanding of what trauma is, how it affects the body and brain and how they can support clients develop skills for recovery.

Primary contact:  For training-related questions, please e-mail [email protected].

EMDRIA Approved Basic Training
Excellence in an Affirming Environment

With Sue Genest (she/they), MSc. RCC. CCC.
& Life Journeys Counselling and Training Inc.

November 2nd Start (Eastern Time) – Online
January 11th Start (Central Time) – Online

Designed for Success with Expert Support;
10-14+ hours of Consultation;

https://www.suegenest.ca/events/

Price Includes: Consultation + Manual + Session Recordings & Demos +
Clinical & EMDR Resources + over 17,000 Case post Library + 

“This course has changed my life both professionally and personally.
Sincerely thank-you for providing such an invaluable learning experience. Thank-you for all you do.” Feb. 2023

Why Choose This Training?

• 20+ yrs of Clinical & EMDR Resources available
• Superior Comprehensive Programming
• Content not found in any other training
• Experiential Learning
• Direct contact with Trainer & Expert Consultants
• 5++ ratings from trainees
• All Course Tiers Exceed EMDRIA requirements
• Trauma & Clinical Pre-Study
• Neurodiverse learning approaches
• Exclusive Facebook pages
• Trauma, Attachment, & Somatic Informed
• Protocols in Several languages
• Diversity and 2SLGBTQPIA+ Affirming

18 hrs Advanced EMDR Workshops:

• How to do EMDR Online (full day course);
• EMDR Refresher (full day course); and
• EMDR & the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community (4.5 hrs);

Tier 1 $2093 Cdn. + tax – 15 days (122 hours)
Tier 2 $2379 Cdn. + tax – 16 days + extended pkg (135 hours)
Tier 3 $2569 Cdn. + tax – 18 days + extended pkg (150 hours)

 Sue has taught over 1240 therapists since the 2020 and thousands more in her career teaching EMDR:

• Teaching 30 years
• 34 years in Mental Health

 Advantages to Online EMDR Training:

• Significant cost savings
• Convenience of being at home
• Learning EMDR online allows online work & in person
• More resources accessible in the online course
• Meet therapists & Sue’s Faculty from across N. America
• More time in Sue’s training for integration of material

Advantages to Sue’s Uniquely Structured Training:

• Allow trainees time to learn, integrate, practice & then receive consultation over time Vs. condensed learning and you’re on your own
• Don’t rush to get a Certificate – Choose to enhance your learning & receive support over time

Sue’s creativity throughout the training is not found elsewhere:

• Mind maps of protocols
• Protocol Guides
• Diagrams to illustrate concepts for all learners
• Demo videos edited with instructions
• Extended Pkg. has thousands of learner resources
• Protocols in several languages

“I want to thank you again for being an outstanding instructor. I learned so much throughout this course and can already see the positive impact it is having on my practice. I am looking forward to continuing to expand my skills through future courses.”

“Sue is hands down one of the best resourced, most attuned and motivated trainers that I have had the pleasure of working with. She brings a consistent positive attitude and wealth of knowledge”

“Appreciated how approachable you are. Your encouragement and continual check ins made it possible for me to ask questions.”

“You seem to anticipate what questions/stuck points we might have at certain points in the training and this normalized the learning.”

“Thank you very much for you and your team’s accessibility throughout this process and hope that our paths cross again in the future.”

 “Great handouts. You are very generous with materials.” 

Thank you for such an in-depth and well-designed learning experience. It has been wonderful to learn from you, and from the consultants and fellow students. I appreciate your commitment to healing, to people, to social justice and to teaching.

Register:
https://www.suegenest.ca/events/

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CAMH’s Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use team (GGTU) is hosting two upcoming webinars for mental health and addiction service providers who work with clients experiencing issues related to problem gambling, gaming and/or technology use:

Title: The impacts of gambling, esports gambling and gaming on adolescent mental health
Date and Time: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST
Description: Over the last decade, esports have gained significant popularity among adolescents. However, as popularity grows, so does the rising concern of problem gambling among those who engage in esports.

In this webinar, we explore:

• What makes adolescents particularly at risk for developing addictions?
• The differences between gambling, esports gambling and gaming, and
• The impacts of behavioural addictions on adolescent mental health.

Title: The relationship between video game micro-transactions, problem gaming and gambling
Date and Time: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST
Description: The video game micro-transaction market is estimated to reach over $117 billion by 2027. Because micro-transactions have potentially similar features to gambling activities and the video gaming industry is less regulated compared to gambling, it has been questioned whether the use of video game micro-transactions can lead to problem gambling or excessive gaming-related harms. In this webinar, we explore video game micro-transactions and the various forms that exist, the relationships between different micro-transactions and problem gambling/gaming and potential risk factors.

Primary contact: For webinar-related questions, please e-mail [email protected].

Free webinar – Supercharging Team Dynamics

Date: November 29 – December 1

Time:

• November 29: 12:00 – 7:00 PM EST
• November 30: 1:00 – 7:30 PM EST
• December 1: 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM EST

Conference website: https://cvent.me/RWRE3n

Contact: [email protected]

Description:

NBCC and the NBCC Foundation invite you to join us during our fourth international virtual conference, Mental Health Connections: Advancing Global Health Equity.

This year will highlight education or training, practice, and research geared toward increasing mental health equity through counseling and other initiatives that focus on history, challenges, and resilience of the individual, community, culture, and country. Participants will learn about counseling through an international and diverse lens and receive insight about counseling and mental health initiatives and movement toward counseling professionalization from speakers across the globe.

This conference has been approved to provide up to 17 CEC hours!

Learn to integrate five essential therapeutic components into three core processes for regulating and integrating the impact of complex trauma. This involves using eye-brain techniques, deepening Parts work, emotion-focused practices, somatic strategies, and attachment theory within the TRIP framework. Guide clients through the Core Processes of Projection, Permission, and Compassion to effectively regulate and integrate trauma and attachment ruptures. Repair internal fragmentation by fostering a compassionate connection between Parts linked to each eye. Also, address psychosomatic concerns by navigating the somatic blueprint and discerning dissociation patterns in the eyes, brain, and body. Apply freeze-release techniques to regulate the nervous system, promoting healing and resilience. This comprehensive trauma approach is approved for Continuing Education Credits (CECs). Training schedule: 7 days & 2 consultations (48 hours total)

2023 – November cohort:

• Nov 25 & 26 – Day 1 & 2
• Dec 9 – Day 3
• Jan 6 & 7 – Day 4 & 5
• Jan 20 & 21 – Day 6 & 7

Time: 9.30 am – 5 pm PST

Consultation 1 | Feb 11| 10-1 pm

Consultation 2 | March 3 | 10-1 pm

2024 – February cohort:

• Feb 24 & 25 – Day 1 & 2
• March 9 & 10 – Day 3 & 4
• March 22 & 23 & 24 -Day 5, 6, 7

Time: 9.30 am – 5 pm PST

Consultation 1 | April 14 | 10-1 pm

Consultation 2 | May 5 | 10-1 pm

To register email: [email protected]

www.relationshipworx-therapy.com 

Applying Compassion Focused Approaches to Trauma

with Paul Gilbert, Ph.D., FBPsS, OBE

December 8 & 9, 2023, 11:00am – 2:30pm (ET)

Online via Zoom

We hope you will join The Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH) and immerse yourself in this extraordinary opportunity to learn from the esteemed Dr. Paul Gilbert as he guides us through the transformative realm of Compassion Focused Therapy for clients dealing with trauma.

About the Workshop
This training will be in two parts. The first part of session one will explore the evolution and biopsychosocial model of compassion that was developed to be used as a psychotherapeutic orientation. Participants will explore how the four basic functions of mind (motives, emotions competencies and behaviours) can all be textured by compassion and can also support compassion. We will explore how compassion can affect our physiological and psychological processes, such as capacities for empathy, mindfulness, and a sense of identity and how compassion can impact our social behaviour. Because of its important physiological effects, compassion can create experiences of safeness and connectedness. Participants will be introduced to some body-based and imagery-based practices for compassion activation and cultivation. The second session will look at how to apply compassion focused therapy that can help people with trauma while also exploring the challenges different types of trauma create.

Target Audience
This workshop is intended for all health care professionals seeking to develop skills to offer Compassion Focused Therapy interventions in a safe, effective way for their clients dealing with trauma.

For more information and to register, visit our website HERE.

Please contact us with any inquires at [email protected].

Money Matters: Personal Finances and Mental Health – 3 CEUs

When & Where:

• Date: Friday, January 12, 2024
  • If you cannot attend this workshop live on 1/12, you can pre-register for the on-demand version here: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/money-matters-finances-mental-health-online/
• Time: 1:00pm – 4:15pm Eastern Time
• CE Hours Included: 3 Core
• Location: Live Interactive Webinar (“Synchronous”) on Zoom
• Investment: $87 before Friday, December 29th at 5:00pm Eastern Time, $97 after
• Presented by: Traci Williams, Psy.D., ABPP, CFT-I^TM
• Instruction Level: Intermediate
• Target Audience: Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
• For more information and to register, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/money-matters-finances-mental-health

Money Matters Brochure

Learn more and register by clicking the link below!

2024 ITATM Trauma and Attachment Certification Series

An Introduction to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model: Theory & Practice – 6 CEUs

When & Where:

• Date: Friday, January 19, 2024
  • If you cannot attend this workshop live on 1/19, you can register for the on-demand version here: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/online-course-introduction-to-the-internal-family-systems-model-theory-practice/
• Time: 10:30am – 5:30pm Eastern Time
• CE Hours Included: 6 Core
• Location: Live Interactive Webinar (“Synchronous”) on Zoom
• Investment: $140 before Friday, January 5 at 5:00pm Eastern Time, $160 after
• Presented by: Alexia Rothman, Ph.D.
• Instruction Level: Introductory
• Target Audience: Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
• For more information and to register, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/internal-family-systems-intro

Intro to IFS Brochure

When & Where:

• Date: Friday, January 26, 2024
• Time: 10:30am – 5:30pm Eastern Time
• CE Hours Included: 6 Core
• Location: Live Interactive Webinar (“Synchronous”) on Zoom
• Investment: $140 before Friday, January 12 at 5:00pm Eastern Time, $160 after
• Presented by: Diana Gordick, Ph.D.
• Instruction Level: Intermediate
• Target Audience: Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
• For more information and to register, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/neuroplasticity-resilience

If you cannot attend this workshop live on 1/26, you can pre-register for the on-demand version here: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/neuroplasticity-resilience-online/

FOR CANADIAN COACHES ONLY

The MBTI® Certification Program maximizes your personal potential, giving you the expertise and tools to immediately make a positive and lasting impact on individuals, teams, and leaders.

The 4-day program is facilitated via Zoom Meetings.

Along with video conference sessions and group activities participants complete self-directed learning assignments as part of each day’s instruction.

Topics Include:

• Improving team performance
• Developing leaders
• Managing conflict
• Improving communication
• Handling stress
• Guiding career exploration

Space is limited, register today!

Dates Available:
Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2024
Mar 18 – 21, 2024
May 27 – 30, 2024
Jul 15 – 18, 2024
Sep 16 – 19, 2024
Nov 18- 21, 2024

Learn more or register today

Group Clinic Owner Retreat in COSTA RICA

This intimate retreat is designed specifically for Group Practice Owners looking to Recharge and Connect with themselves and fellow peers. Each day is carefully crafted to ensure there is ample time to rest, recharge and enjoy the spectacular beachfront front property. Workshops and activities as a group will range from personal wellness strategies, strategic planning, business development, and much more. Some of the core GPO topics our facilitators will explore include:

• Set company financial targets (and pathways to attain them)
• Exploring company vision, mission and values
• Creating positive clinic culture
• Explore challenges of being a GPO
• Marketing strategies
• Leadership tips
• Networking, connection and so much more!

Important Info:

• Date: February 25- March 01, 2024
• Registration/website link: https://www.retreatseason.com/gpo-connect-retreat-feb2024
• Contact: [email protected]

Facilitators: Nicole Ripley, GPO of OK CLINICAL GROUP & Lisa Catallo, Owner of Your Practice, Your Way

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of Bioenergetic Analysis, which integrates work with the body in psychodynamic psychotherapy. The sessions include both didactic and experiential learning. Taught in a group format, the course offers time for participants to explore their personal responses to the topics and to build connection with group members.

• Grounding: Connecting body and mind
• Breathing: Tools to release tension & reduce anxiety
• Boundaries: Skills for healthy relationships

Online via Zoom
Dates for spring series 2024: March 17,  April 7,  May 5
Time: 12 – 3:15 PM Eastern/9 AM – 12:15 PM Pacific/1 – 4:15 PM Atlantic
CEs: We have applied for 9 CEs for Social Workers through the Massachusetts NASW.

Attendance at all sessions required to receive CE credits.

For more information and to register go to:
www.massbioenergetics.org

Attachment-based Interventions to Treat Trauma, Anxiety and Depression

Finally, there is a map offered to us by attachment science to work in an organic, on-target way to help clients with trauma, anxiety, and depression.

To that map, add the wisdom of 30 years of clinical experience and outcome studies on Emotionally Focused Therapy and you have the right way to tune into clients’ emotions and help them shift from numbing or agitation into emotional balance and the ability to trust the self and engage fully with others.

Building on Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and the work of Dr. Sue Johnson, we will show you the set of proven interventions to shape transformational emotional moments for your individual clients in every session.

Register Here

Questions about registration go to Cynthia Allan

Registration fees(CAND):

• $745 Super Early bird Fee (Paid in full by January 3, 2024)

  • $595 Student super early bird fee, 2023/24 full-time students, proof required (Paid in full by January 3, 2024)

• $820 Early bird Fee (Paid in full by March 3, 2024)

  • $670 Student early bird Fee, 2023/24 full-time students, proof required (Paid in full by March 8, 2024)

• $895 Regular Fee

  • $745 Student regular Fee, 2023/24 full-time students, proof required

Learn More!

FOR CANADIAN COACHES ONLY

Learn to use the world’s most popular career planning tool.

Strong Interest Inventory Certification enables you to provide your clients, students, or employees with dynamic career direction and insight into options that align with their interests and abilities.

The 2-day program is facilitated via Zoom Meetings.

Along with video conference sessions and group activities participants complete self-directed learning assignments as part of each day’s instruction.

Space is limited, register today!

Upcoming Dates:
May 7 – 8, 2024

EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY 4–DAY EXTERNSHIP

TRAINER: ROBERT ALLAN, Ph.D.

Transform the Way You Work With Couples/Relationships

Conceptualize distress and relationship repair based on theories of attachment and emotion.

Practice EFT interventions to overcome therapeutic impasses with relationships.

This is an official Externship® endorsed by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

About the Training:

A 4-day externship includes presentations of theory, clinical techniques and skills, training exercises, video recordings, observation of live sessions, and discussion of specific cases and clinical issues. Along with didactic presentation, this training will incorporate participant role plays in small group settings to practice this experiential model. The externship is a pre-requisite for Master classes and advanced Core Skills training in EFT.

Cost:

• $995 Super Early bird Fee (Paid in full by January 8, 2024)

  • $795 Student super early bird fee, 2023/24 full-time students, proof required (Paid in full by January 8, 2024)

• $1045 Early bird Fee (Paid in full by March 8, 2024)

  • $845 Student early bird Fee, 2023/24 full-time students, proof required (Paid in full by March 8, 2024)

• $1145 Regular Fee

  • $895 Student regular Fee, 2023/24 full-time students, proof required

• $572.50 Repeating the Externship – You must provide us with a scan of your certificate and we will invoice you directly

Register Here

Questions about registration go to Cynthia Allan

Diversity and Widening Participation:
We actively welcome therapists in all their diversity and recognize that being a member of one or more minoritized groups and / or working for minority groups may result in the cost of the course being prohibitive. We offer several widening participation reduced fee places and invite you to see below to find out if you are eligible and how to apply.

Learn More!

DISPONIBLES UNIQUEMENT POUR LES CANADIENS.

Certification virtuelle le 13 au 16 mai 2024.

Le programme de certification MBTIᴹᴰ maximise votre potentiel, en vous conférant l’expertise et les outils pour créer un impact positif immédiat pour vos clients, que ce soit des individus, des équipes, des dirigeants ou des organisations.

Le programme de 4 jours est facilité via Zoom Meetings

En plus des séances de vidéoconférence et des activités de groupe, les participants accomplissent des tâches d’apprentissage autodirigé dans le cadre des instructions de chaque jour.

Sujets couverts:

• Amélioration des performances de l’équipe
• Développer des leaders
• Gérer des conflits
• Améliorer la communication
• Gérer le stress
• Guider l’exploration de carrière

Et beaucoup plus!

Inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui pour réserver votre place !