Thrivival Skills for Therapists

Presented by Dr. Karen Dyck and Dr. Melissa Tiessen Co-Founders of Intentional Therapist

Please join us starting in October for another cohort of our unique 6-week cohort based online program, Thrivival Skills for Therapists.  We developed the program specifically to help female therapists redefine our approach to self-care, and not just survive but truly thrive in our work. 

Thrivival Skills is approved for 6 continuing education credits through the Canadian Psychological Association.  The program includes 6 weeks of easy-to-digest online lessons, bookended by two 90 minute live virtual group meetings (October 11 & November 29, 2024).  In the intervening weeks, participants will receive online access to the weekly lessons, which cover why we need to redefine our approach to self-care, each of the pillars of our 4 C's model (Connection, Compassion, Courage, and Creativity), and how to continue to make room for ourselves in our schedules after the program ends.  A private discussion forum is also included to provide ongoing opportunities to interact with us and other participants. 

Register by September 27, 2024 to access early bird savings of $75 off the regular registration rate using coupon code:  PAS75

For more information and to register, please click here: 

For more valuable self-care resources, please also check out our website, https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca, sign up for our free newsletter, and tune into our podcast, Thrivival 101:  https://thrivival-101-fresh-take-on-self-care.buzzsprout.com (with a new format coming soon!)

CAPT ™ is providing one last chance to take some online training this year.

 We are looking at Autism Spectrum Disorder through a Play Therapy Lens.

 Register now!



This training is live online and runs from

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. eastern time

October 5 and 6, 2024

The Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT) Intensive Training Certificate: 

A Spectrum of Superpowers in Play Therapy

Presented by: Cynthia Manley, MA, CCC, RCT, CPT-S

Course Content

Is Autism Spectrum Disorder a disability, Superpower or combination of both? In this course, we explore a new way of looking at this diagnosis and using this lens in play therapy. We will balance theoretical and factual knowledge with examples of clinical experiences. In the first part of the course, we review up to date information about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Further, we investigate the dimensions of Autism including executive function, sensory-based challenges, emotional regulation, and social skills.

Participants then identify and engage in both directive and non-directive play therapy with clients on the spectrum after we review case conceptualization and treatment planning. The Superpowers of ASD will also be investigated.

Certificate Outcomes:

1. Name some Superpowers of ASD that might emerge in Play Therapy and explain how they might create resilience factors for clients and caregivers.

2. List diagnostic criteria for ASD that are relevant for play therapy.

3. Name common myths/misinformation about ASD that might hinder progress in Play Therapy.

4. Explain the concept of Executive Function and how it applies to Play Therapy.

5. Describe the grief process of parents/caregivers and how it impacts Play Therapy.

6. Name research-based play therapy interventions that would be appropriate for clients on the spectrum.

7. Conceptualize cases for children/teens on the spectrum and create Play Therapy treatment plans that address dysregulation, lagging social skills, sensory based challenges, executive functioning and the superpowers of having autism.

8. Identify directive and non-directive play therapy approaches that address: 

dysregulation issues, lagging social skills, sensory based challenges and executive functioning.

9. Discuss ways to involve caregivers in the play therapy process.

Biography of Instructor Cynthia Manley, MA, CCC, RCT, CPT-S

My name is Cynthia Manley and I am the owner of Shifting Tides Play Therapy in Bedford, Nova Scotia. I am a Certified Play Therapist through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy . I am a Registered Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia. I got my Master of Arts in Professional Mental Health Counselling from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. I am a Supervisor in Training for the Canadian Association for Play Therapy.

My training in counselling therapy came later in my life and has been heavily informed by immigration and an awareness of myown life experience and privilege. I was a Special Education teacher in California, British Columbia, and Oregon before becoming a counsellor. My son is on the Autism Spectrum, and I have been through the immigration process when I moved to Canada. When I was a teacher, my students with special needs were the children of migrant farm workers from Mexico. My students had diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, various processing disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Through working with families in various settings, walking alongside them and reflecting on my own experiences, I have seen the complexities involved with social locations and the intersections of people’s lives: culture, race, class, gender, and on and on. For me, as a therapist, my work is always to follow the lead of the client, to meet them where they are, and to offer integrated approaches to support them in healing and growth.

For More Details on Dates, Registration, Training and Learning Outcomes go to:

CAPT Advanced Training

Any Questions contact: kip@capttraining.com or call at 519 803 3534

INTRODUCTION TO DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY

September 9 — December 16, 2024 (No class Sept 30, Oct 14, Nov 11)

Mondays 4pm – 7pm CST (3pm-6pm MDT / 2pm-5pm PDT)

36 hours ǀ Held live through Zoom (recordings not available)

ABOUT THE COURSE

The DBT Centre of Vancouver (DBTCV) is pleased to offer a 12-week course to mental health professionals seeking to learn about Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

This course, offered as part of an ongoing consultation and training program at the DBTCV, covers many aspects of DBT including individual therapy, DBT skills training, telephone consultation, and consultation teams. The teaching methods include didactics, demonstration/practice, audio and video review, and worksheets. Participants will be assigned weekly readings and between-class activities.

TOPICS COVERED

•  Research on BPD & DBT

•  Dialectical Theory and Strategies

•  Commitment Strategies

•  Suicidal Risk Assessment and Intervention

•  Chain Analysis and Problem-Solving

•  Using Reciprocity and Irreverence

•  Managing Telephone Consultation

•  Case Management & Consultation Teams

•  Applying Change Strategies in DBT:

• Solution Analysis, Cognitive Modification,

• Contingency Management, Exposure, & Skills Generalization

•  Skills Training in DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, & Interpersonal Effectiveness

FEES

 $1,375* + GST – Professional

 $945* + GST – Student

*Early bird rates end August 5, 2024

REGISTER TODAY

Group/agency discounts are available:

 3 or more participants are eligible for a 10% discount

 5 or more participants are eligible for a 15% discount

For more information, visit: https://dbtvancouver.com/our-events/fall-2024-intro-to-dbt-course/

Questions? Email info@dbtvancouver.com

CONDUCTING EFFECTIVE AND ADHERENT INDIVIDUAL DBT SESSIONS

Presented by: DBT Centre of Vancouver

Dates: October 25-27, 2024 11AM – 6:30PM (CST)

Location: Zoom

Fees: $745 + GST (Professionals), $595 + GST (Students)

Ask about our group rates! Early bird end September 28.

For more information and to register, visit https://dbtvancouver.com/our-events/conducting-effective-individual-dbt-sessions-2024/

About the Workshop: As a comprehensive, cognitive behavioural treatment, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) consists of individual therapy, group skills training, a therapist consultation team, and between-session telephone coaching. Originally designed to help chronically suicidal individuals, DBT has become a well-supported treatment for clients with complex mental health problems.

This 3-day workshop will focus on providing effective and adherent individual therapy in DBT by reviewing important strategies in providing adherent individual sessions from the beginning to the end of treatment. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how to organize and conduct effective individual DBT sessions. Learn (or review) how to:

•  Use diary cards and prioritize target behaviours

•  Conduct effective chain analyses

•  Structure individual DBT sessions

•  And much more!

This workshop is designed for therapists who have had some exposure to DBT and DBT skills. Even clinicians who have read the core DBT manuals and attended initial trainings often wonder about the nuts and bolts of conducting effective individual therapy sessions.

Early bird registration ends September 28. Student and group discounts are available.

For any questions, please email info@dbtvancouver.com.

One-at-a-Time (OAAT) Counselling Training: Open Enrollment

Stepped Care Solutions is offering open enrollment for in-demand training workshops focused on One-at-a-Time (OAAT) Counselling – often called Single Session Therapy (SST). Sessions run throughout the year, providing flexibility to accommodate diverse schedules. No prerequisites are required.

This training is for anyone who wants to learn and practice an OAAT Counselling approach to support people in the moment. Whether you are new to OAAT Counselling or want a refresher, our training is designed to meet your learning needs and enhance your skill set. Learn more click here.

Previous Continuing Education

April 28, 2022: Webinar and AGM

2020 Fall Conference with Dr. Dawn Flanagan

Nov 21, 2021: Mindfulness-integrated CBT: A Four Stage Transdiagnostic Treatment Approach

Jan 28, 2021: Saskatchewan Mental Health