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Did You Know? – Possible Pitfalls when Offering E-Counselling Services
E-Counselling is a new and growing field that includes the counselling of clients using technology such as email, online chat, and websites. While there are many ethical and practical issues related to counselling people you have not met, there are certain key issues to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to venture into the world of e-counselling and how to protect yourself as a counsellor if you should decide to do so.
For employers, these issues are doubly important. Employers are liable for the acts of their employees, especially if they are providing services through the employer’s website and there is reference to the employer’s name in emails and contracts when employees are providing e-counselling.
More information can be found in our issues paper.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have become an important source of employment for mental health counsellors and in particular for CCPA members.
CCPA has put together a list of provincial and national Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers.
Please note that these links are provided as a resource to help you in your search; CCPA does not endorse any of the programs listed. This list is not exhaustive. The information is valid as of November, 2011 and may have changed since then.
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association announced the launch of a new public website “Talking Can Help” during Mental Health Awareness Week 2012.
This website is specifically for individuals seeking information and support about the profession of counselling and psychotherapy. The website raises public awareness of the role of the profession in mental health and wellness and supports informed decision-making when choosing a mental health practitioner.
The public can find information on reasons for seeking counselling, types of therapies and even tips on finding the right therapist for them. This website demystifies therapy and clears many misconceptions that might be keeping some individuals who are considering counselling from going ahead with it. This is a safe and anonymous way for people to seek answers to their questions and gain access to the help they need.
If you wish to receive flyers and/ or business cards from this new website to post in your workplace, please email [email protected] or call 613-237-1099 x 102 with your request.
In recognition of the challenge of operationalizing definitions of “qualified” and “competent,” CCPA initiated a study that commenced with an examination of the literature on supervisor competence in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Co-chairs Blythe Shepard and Beth Robinson, along with Working Group members John Driscoll, Liette Goyer, Mark MacAulay, Anne Marshall, Simon Nuttgens, and David Paré conducted this review of the literature; consulted with American experts, Drs Carol Falender and Janine Bernard; and interviewed experienced Canadian clinical supervisors who represent diverse geographical and employment settings. The next step was to administer a pan-Canadian survey on clinical supervision in late 2016. The primary objective of this study is to establish a national competency framework to support the continued growth and development of clinical supervision practice in Canada.
This framework will establish a collective understanding of what constitutes qualified and competent clinical supervision and will generate myriad practical applications. For example, the competencies could be used to inform supervisor self-assessment and professional growth plans. The implementation of the framework could empower supervisees to engage in self-advocacy related to personal and professional learning and growth needs. Identification of competencies will promote collaborative exploration of supervisory goals, relationship, process, and evaluation in dyadic, triadic, and group supervision contexts. A national competency framework aligns with organizational learning culture and promotes psychologically healthy supervisory relationships at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Delineation of competencies can guide clinical supervision course development within and external to postsecondary institutions. The competency framework will support CCPA’s Canadian Certified Counsellor-Supervisor (CCC-S) designation and could potentially serve as a resource for regulatory bodies in their assessment of candidates. The framework will establish a foundation for greater accountability and contribute to the sustainability of clinical supervision as a specialty area of practice under the umbrella of the counselling and psychotherapy profession.
As a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association we hope you take advantage of the many benefits the association has arranged on behalf of its members. One such benefit is a customized frame to display your recent achievement for obtaining the CCC/ CCC-S designation.
CCPA in conjunction with Leader Frames has designed a wood and metal frame with the Association’s logo embossed in gold metal foil for you to proudly display your certificate. Leader Frames is a Canadian owned company manufacturing all its environmentally-friendly products here in Ontario. They are also the only company authorized to use the CCPA logo.
View all the frames selected by the Association
The Leader Frame website also provides the opportunity to further customize your frame choice by selecting the “Build Your Own” option (please note that prices will be based on individual selection).
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Do you have a suggestions on other resources? Send them to Karina at [email protected].