Workshops

Introduction to working with trauma clients: an approach of self compassion and parts work

In this two part workshop, clinicians will learn about the neurobiology of trauma and it's impacts on the brain and nervous system, an introduction to the advanced approaches to working with trauma and an introduction to skills to be successful in your practice. This workshop focuses on integration of somatic experiences, emotional tolerance, and cognitive processes.

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Day One Overview: 

• overview of trauma, clinician diagnosis and definitions

• exploration of the neurobiology of trauma and how this impacts our client's nervous systems and brain function

• developing a deeper understanding of how traumatized brains function compared to non-traumatized brains

• looking at effective ways to help client's ground and remain stabilized, teaching our client's to regulate and remain in their window of tolerance

• navigating barriers around window of tolerance 

• a brief introduction into the advanced therapeutic orientations available to work with trauma populations 

• develop more confidence and feel more competent in working with trauma presentations 

Day Two Overview: 

• development of confidence and competency in skills work with trauma presentations 

• learning how to case conceptualize for trauma presentations

• an introduction of basic skills to start working with trauma clients (prior to training in advanced orientations) 

• developing skills to guide clients through skills of resiliency building- including skills of self compassion, self acceptance, locus of control, and sense of self in a safe and effective way 

• developing skills to guide clients through dismantling and challenging core belief structures in a safe and effective way

• developing skills to help clients learn to ground, practice mindfulness, and build tolerance to somatic sensations they are experiencing in a safe and effective way

• developing skills to help client's build emotional distress tolerance, process emotions, explore emotions in a safe and effective way

• learn how to integrate the emotional, physiological/somatic, and cognitive processes occurring for the client in your treatment program

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Who is this workshop for? 

This workshop is for therapeutic clinicians, working professionals in the healthcare or education faculties, and interns or practicum students. 

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What to expect? 

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This workshop will be facilitated over zoom and runs 9-2PM for each day. Each clinician will receive a workshop package upon registration. 

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Upcoming Dates:

Saturday January 20 & 27th 2024 9AM-3PM

Registration Deadline: December 31, 2023. No Refund will be issued after Deadline Date.  

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Fees: 

Non-student participants

Day One: 130$ + GST 

Day Two: 130$ + GST 

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Student Fee: Proof of enrollment required

For those who are currently a student or in practicum.

Day One: 100$ + GST 

Day Two: 100$ + GST 

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Though it is not required to take both day one and two, it is highly recommended that each participant register for both, as day two builds off day one. For student/practicum participants, it may be required, based on your level of education, that you attend both workshops. 

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Optional Consultation hours:

 For this workshop I am adding the option to have consultations with the workshop package. Discounted consultation packages can be purchased up to one week after the workshop is administered. Consultation hours must be used within one year of purchase.

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3 HR: 360$ + GST (savings of 60$ + GST). 

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Introduction to Working with Psychological and Narcissistic Abuse Survivors

In this two part workshop, clinicians will learn; how to identify psychological or narcissistic abuse, what makes it so detrimental to our clients, why it often gets missed in private practice settings and how to help clients overcome the trauma and thrive after experiencing the abuse. 

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Day One Overview: 

• learn how psychological and narcissistic abuse differ from other types of abuse 

• increase understanding on what psychological abuse looks like and why it often gets missed in clinical settings 

• review a brief overview of how trauma effects our clients and thus informs our practice 

• learn about the 21 different psychological abuse tactics often used in abusive relationships 

• learn about trauma bonding and how this impacts our clients long term 

• learn how to facilitate important conversations around psychological abuse, including appropriate screening 

• learn how to navigate different counselling dynamics when there is suspected psychological abuse including individual, couples, and family therapy

• a brief introduction to Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Psychopathy 

• understanding safety for yourself and the client 

• learning about defensive note taking practices 

• practicing identifying the abuse tactics through case studies

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Day Two Overview:

• exploring the considerations around the psychological abuse counsellors need to make in their practices 

• building confidence in case conceptualization with these clients 

• developing skills to help clients break free of the trauma bonding that occurs during abusive relationships 

• developing skills to help the clients build resiliency including self compassion, self acceptance, boundaries and sense of self exercises 

• helping our clients reconnect with themselves through mindfulness and self love exercises

• developing skills to help clients navigate the cognitive dissonance they experience when involved in psychologically abusive relationships 

• how to properly and safely validate the clients experience while helping them become unstuck and move forward 

• develop skills to help clients properly assign accountability, responsibility, blame and shame

• learning to dismantle and help our clients overcome shame 

• learning specific skills to help clients challenge active abuse techniques (from part one)

• learning how to help clients work with control and their locus of control

•  learning to help clients work through core beliefs of powerlessness and move towards beliefs of empowerment 

• learning to target specific belief based systems these clients often experience including worthlessness, powerlessness, and unsafe. 

• learning how to focus on integration of cognitive, somatic, and emotional processes for a renewed sense of self and healing

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Who is this workshop for? 

This workshop is for therapeutic clinicians, working professionals in the healthcare or education faculties, and interns or practicum students. 

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What to expect? 

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This workshop will be facilitated over zoom and runs 9-2PM for each day. Each clinician will receive a workshop package upon registration. 

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Upcoming Dates: 

Saturday February 17 & 24, 2024 9AM-3PM

Registration Deadline: Jan 31, 2024. No Refund will be issued after Deadline Date. 

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Fees: 

Non-student participants

 260$ + GST 

Includes both full days and materials 

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Student Fee: Proof of enrollment required

For those who are currently a student or in practicum. 

 200$ + GST

Includes both full days and materials 

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Optional Consultation hours:

 For this workshop I am adding the option to have consultations with the workshop package. Discounted consultation packages can be purchased up to one week after the workshop is administered. Consultation hours must be used within one year of purchase.

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3 HR: 360$ + GST (savings of 60$ + GST). 

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Introduction to Building a Private Practice 

This is a workshop that I was asked to put together to help interns explore and transition into private practice. One of the things that is often missed in school is the ins and outs of the business world. This workshop helps introduce anyone knew or contemplating moving into private practice to helpful business strategies, feedback and tricks that can help make your practice a success.

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Workshop Overview: 

• looking into the different registration bodies, and insurance in British Columbia

• introduction to the different employment options within British Columbia before diving into private practice (non-contracting)

• looking at setting up a space and the considerations that clinicians need to make, pre and post Covid

• exploring what you need to do in terms of business registration, licensing etc. 

• exploring successful tips for marketing your business and building important connections 

• exploring advertising options

• exploring what forms and templates your practice may need 

• reviewing important information that every practice should include in their client forms 

• exploring budgeting and finances

• learning how to price sessions

• going over GST requirements in British Columbia 

• learning how to account for GST and income and how to structure your business financially, including learning about write offs for your business

• build a community and connect with other counsellors

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Who is this workshop for? 

This workshop is for new therapeutic clinicians and practicum students or anyone who is looking to transition into private practice

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What to expect? 

This is a one day workshop will be facilitated over zoom and runs 9-1PM. Each clinician will receive a workshop package upon registration. 

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Upcoming Dates: 

 Saturday March 16, 2024 9AM-1PM

Registration Deadline: February 29th 2024. No Refund will be issued after Deadline Date. 

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Fees: 

 140$ + GST 

Includes both full days and materials 

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Optional Consultation hours:

 For this workshop I am adding the option to have consultations with the workshop package. Discounted consultation packages can be purchased up to one week after the workshop is administered. Consultation hours must be used within one year of purchase.

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3 HR: 360$ + GST (savings of 60$ + GST).

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