Continuing Education

Abstract This session explores how cultural identity, cultural practices, and intergenerational connections influence psychological health. Participants will learn culturally responsive strategies, including social prescribing, community-based mental health supports, and mind-body approaches tailored to diverse cultures. Through case studies and interactive discussions, this session equips psychologists with practical tools to reduce distress and promote thriving in […]

This half-day, 3-hour workshop aims to equip participants with practical strategies and resources to enhance their work with autistic individuals across the lifespan. By fostering a deeper understanding, we strive to empower therapists to provide culturally sensitive and effective support to the autistic community.

We live in an alternative reality of a prolonged and severe health pandemic. Long COVID (or Post-COVID syndrome) is a complex and multi-faceted post-viral illness affecting millions of children and adults worldwide. Long COVID is a life-changing illness that is misunderstood and often met with stigma and medical gaslighting, including by psychologists. The current prevalence of Long COVID is one out of every five adults and one out of every four children, with numbers considered low due to lack of testing and formal diagnosis. This two-part webinar will provide psychologists, counsellors, and mental health therapists with an overview of the current research on how Long COVID impacts children and adults, strategies to avoid the damage of stigma and medical gaslighting, and evidence-based and novel approaches to assessment, interventions, and advocacy. Current research, case studies, and lived experiences will be highlighted.

This workshop draws on community-based Indigenous research and national reports, engaging attendees in understanding how they may better serve Indigenous people, from Indigenous perspectives.

Due to popular demand, this workshop expands on the original Indigenous Wisdoms in Practice: Land-Based Tools for Wellness workshop, going deeper into the technical aspects of integrating iyiniwak (Indigenous) wisdoms into therapeutic practice.

We live in an alternative reality of a prolonged and severe health pandemic. Long COVID (or Post-COVID syndrome) is a complex and multi-faceted post-viral illness affecting millions of children and adults worldwide. Long COVID is a life-changing illness that is misunderstood and often met with stigma and medical gaslighting, including by psychologists. The current prevalence of Long COVID is one out of every five adults and one out of every four children, with numbers considered low due to lack of testing and formal diagnosis. This two-part webinar will provide psychologists, counsellors, and mental health therapists with an overview of the current research on how Long COVID impacts children and adults, strategies to avoid the damage of stigma and medical gaslighting, and evidence-based and novel approaches to assessment, interventions, and advocacy. Current research, case studies, and lived experiences will be highlighted.

Is private practice for you? If you are already in practice, how is your business sense? This workshop examines many aspects of being a successful private practitioner, from personal characteristics to marketing to selecting office space and the types of insurance you may need.

This workshop draws on community-based Indigenous research and national reports, engaging attendees in understanding how they may better serve Indigenous people, from Indigenous perspectives.

Due to popular demand, this workshop expands on the original Indigenous Wisdoms in Practice: Land-Based Tools for Wellness workshop, going deeper into the technical aspects of integrating iyiniwak (Indigenous) wisdoms into therapeutic practice.

Is private practice for you? If you are already in practice, how is your business sense? This workshop examines many aspects of being a successful private practitioner, from personal characteristics to marketing to selecting office space and the types of insurance you may need.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is not rare and it typically starts early in life. Too often it goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for many years. Clients living with OCD are often offered therapy strategies that actually backfire and make their symptoms worse. In this workshop, we will be discussing the gold standard treatment for OCD called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). This evidence-based therapy is significantly underutilized by mental health practitioners. The workshop provides an overview of family-based ERP treatment planning for OCD and anxiety issues.