Calgary

This workshop explores key concepts related to holistic health, intergenerational trauma, and decolonizing trauma through bridging the Indigenous perspectives and clinical models. The Two-Eyed Seeing, a framework developed by Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, emphasizes integrating both Western and Indigenous knowledge systems, addressing personal biases and perspectives, and highlighting the importance of being an ally through the Tree Story teachings. It also stresses cultural commitment, safety, respect, competence, and humility in mental health 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.

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.

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.