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SUMMARY:Countertransference: Friend or Foe?
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis workshop explores countertransference as an inevitable and clinically useful aspect of counselling work.  \nWe’ll examine classic and contemporary understandings of countertransference and how it shows somatically\, emotionally\, relationally\, and behaviorally in both individual and group contexts.  \nAttention will be given to how countertransference can emerge differently across roles\, relational positions\, and group dynamics\, and how it can be used as a source of clinical information rather than something to be avoided or shut down.  \nWhy it’s important \nCountertransference is one of the primary instruments of clinical work — yet it’s often under-discussed\, pathologized\, or addressed only when something has gone wrong. Developing awareness of countertransference supports ethical practice\, strengthens therapeutic alliances\, and helps counsellors work more effectively with complexity\, intensity\, and rupture.  \nWho it’s suited for  \nThis workshop is well-suited for counsellors\, clinical supervisors\, and advanced trainees across modalities\, given the pervasive role of countertransference in therapeutic relationships.  \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nGreater ease and confidence in talking about countertransference in clinical supervision A\nA clearer\, normalized understanding of countertransference \nIncreased awareness of their own countertransference signals \nPractical ways to work with countertransference rather than against it
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/countertransference-friend-or-foe/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Marketing That Feels Like You: The Seven Fundamentals for Counsellors
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nIf you’re reading this\, you’re likely a counsellor who feels conflicted about marketing. Maybe you avoid it altogether. Maybe you’ve tried it and it felt awful. Maybe you’re doing it but it doesn’t feel like you. \nHere’s the thing:\nThe marketplace is crowded. Everyone is promoting themselves all the time. \nThe noise is overwhelming\, for you and for the people trying to find you. Most of what we’ve been taught about marketing feels pushy\, manipulative\, or deeply uncomfortable. \nSo we resist it. We avoid it. We do nothing. And the clients who need us most can’t find us. \nThis two-part workshop is for counsellors who want to cut through that noise and be findable—without scripts\, without pressure\, without selling out.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/marketing-that-feels-like-you-the-seven-fundamentals-for-counsellors/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260517T091814
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SUMMARY:2026 Regional Roadshow: Kelowna
DESCRIPTION: \nGet all the details\n\n\n\nDAY 1\nFull Day Workshop\nBeyond the Wound: Implementing Effective Trauma Interventions \nPsychological trauma impacts between 60 and 76% of Canadians\, according to the Canadian Psychological Association and Health Canada. Of those\, approximately 9% will develop PTSD\, though many others will have their trauma manifest as other mental health disorders\, such as depression and anxiety. Such statistics highlight that the impact of trauma is pervasive\, multifaceted\, varied\, and often lasts a lifetime\, which creates complexity for assessors and treatment providers. \nIn this workshop: \n> Dr. Carissa Muth will begin by providing a foundation based on the neuroscience of trauma\, including current theories on the etiology of PTSD and Complex PTSD. \n> Building on this understanding\, the workshop will provide an overview of assessing trauma\, including differential diagnoses\, which is imperative to implementing effective treatments. \n> Rather than defaulting to a single treatment method whenever a client presents with trauma\, this workshop will guide participants in matching evidence-based treatment methods with presentations of trauma. \n> Primarily\, this workshop will present a staged approach to addressing trauma that includes the integration of therapeutic methods such as narrative therapy\, CBT\, DBT skills\, and positive psychology. \nPresenter: Dr Carissa Muth \, PsyD\, RPsych \nEvening Social Reception\nJoin us for a casual evening following the first full day of learning. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow RCCs from across your region. Deepen professional relationships\, share insights from the day’s learning\, and build connections within BC’s mental health community. \nDAY 2\nStakeholder Roundtable Discussion\nThis is where your voice can shape regional mental health policy. \nJoin a this dialogue with government officials\, service partners\, health authority representatives\, and fellow practitioners to surface barriers\, discuss emerging client needs\, and co-create solutions that reflect front-line realities. \n1/2 Day Workshop\nFrom Disruption to Dialogue: Strengthening Relationships After Adverse Events \nEvery year\, the risk of adverse environmental events such as fires and floods is increasing\, with the Okanagan region listed as one of the highest-risk areas in Canada for wildfires. \nWhile separate and distinct\, the mental health crises impacting Canadians from the pervasiveness of opioids and environmental stressors are significantly interrelated. These mental health crises take a toll not only on the individual struggling with their mental health but also on their family\, friends\, and communities. Whether directly or indirectly\, clinical counsellors likely encounter those impacted by opioids or the impact of environmental traumas on a regular basis. \nIn this workshop\, Dr. Carissa Muth will present an overview of the neuropsychological factors involved in both trauma and addiction and highlight the numerous contributing components involved in the development and treatment of substance use. This will include the impact of stressors\, such as the impact of adverse environmental events\, on risk for substance use and overall wellbeing. Grounded in the science of addictions\, this workshop will then provide a framework for treating both individuals struggling with substance use as well as their support systems. \nPresenter: Dr Carissa Muth \, PsyD\, RPsych
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/2026-regional-roadshow-kelowna/
LOCATION:Kelowna : Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T091814
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SUMMARY:AI in Clinical Practice: Duty of Care in the Age of Intelligent Tools
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering the mental health landscape – through documentation tools\, chatbots\, clinical decision supports\, and everyday productivity platforms.  While these technologies offer potential benefits\, they also introduce significant ethical\, legal\, and professional risks.  Many clinical counsellors are already using or considering AI tools\, often without a clear understanding on what is appropriate\, safe\, or responsible. \nThis 2-hour webinar provides clinical counsellors with a practical\, ethics-focused framework for the responsible use of AI in clinical practice.  Grounded in professional codes of ethics\, privacy obligations\, and emerging AI governance standards\, the session will help participants understand how AI changes their duty of care – and what responsible use actually looks like in day-to-day clinical work. \nBy the end of the webinar\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand common AI tools and their emerging role in clinical counselling.\nIdentify key ethical\, legal\, and professional risks associated with AI use.\nApply and ethics-based lens to your AI decision-making.\nImplement practical safeguards for confidentiality\, consent\, and documentation.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/ai-in-clinical-practice-duty-of-care-in-the-age-of-intelligent-tools/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260420T133000
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SUMMARY:Duty to Report: Responsibilities and Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Counsellors are often caught between the requirement to report to protective agencies and our desire to maintain therapeutic alliance and engagement in counselling. Navigating that tension will be explored and processes highlighted that may protect the client’s participation in therapy. \nThis workshop will give an overview of the legislative responsibilities for reporting when a child or vulnerable adult is at risk of harm. The counsellor’s role in the reporting process will be outlined\, and practical tips provided that may increase the effectiveness of a report and enhance safety of vulnerable persons in the process of investigation. \nThis workshop is of particular relevance for counsellors working with children\, youth and families
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/duty-to-report-responsibilities-and-pathways/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T131500
DTSTAMP:20260517T091814
CREATED:20251217T223905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T031313Z
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SUMMARY:Ergonomics Essentials: Posture\, Productivity\, and Pain-Free Workdays
DESCRIPTION:Discover what good posture truly looks like when working at a computer and learn how to properly adjust your office chair and position your monitor\, keyboard\, and mouse to support both comfort and productivity throughout your day. \nWhile the human body is designed for movement\, today’s sedentary work environments often limit our opportunities to stay active. \nIn this session\, we’ll introduce a series of simple\, office-appropriate exercises that can be easily integrated into your daily routine to help keep your body engaged\, reduce fatigue\, and support long-term musculoskeletal health. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/ergonomics-essentials-posture-productivity-and-pain-free-workdays/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260517T091814
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SUMMARY:Foundation of Clinical Supervision Certificate
DESCRIPTION:We have just a couple of spots left!\nTake your practice to a new level with clinical supervision training. Many BCACC members and mental health professionals have shared how challenging it is to find accessible\, high-quality clinical supervision training. Courses are full or not tailored to the unique BCACC standards and values. This course was developed in direct response to those needs. \nThis is a 15-week\, hybrid fundamental course for mental health professionals seeking accessible\, high-quality clinical supervision training. Developed and delivered by BCACC. This course is offered as a cohort model that fosters ongoing connection & peer support. \nRegistration Link: https://members.bcacc.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=289 \nGet all the information here: https://learn.bcacc.ca/clinical-supervision-summer-2026/ \n________________________ \nDate: May 4 – Aug 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/foundation-of-clinical-supervision-certificate/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T091814
CREATED:20260416T171919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T172058Z
UID:145964-1779886800-1779895800@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting adult survivors of sexual assault
DESCRIPTION:A comprehensive workshop for counsellors who support adult survivors of sexual assault.\nThis course equips you with practical tools\, critical insight\, and structured frameworks to confidently support survivors through complex legal processes and the journey of recovery. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nRecognize and challenge rape culture and rape myths in yourself\, clients\, and society\nApply an intersectional lens to how identity shapes survivors’ experiences post-assault\nPractice cultural humility and recognize how your own identity influences your clinical work\nProvide trauma-informed support when survivors are making decisions about reporting\nUnderstand Canadian sexual assault law and how to prepare survivors for court processes\nExplore alternative justice options like restorative and transformative justice approaches\nGain therapeutic skills such as nervous system regulation and pleasure-centred healing\nIntegrate embodied advocacy and activism to shift the needle on sexual assault justice
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/healing-from-justice-supporting-adult-survivors-of-sexual-assault/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260517T091814
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SUMMARY:Victoria: Regional Roadshow
DESCRIPTION: \nGet all the details\n\n\n\nDAY 1\nFull Day Workshop\nBeyond the Wound: Implementing Effective Trauma Interventions \nPsychological trauma impacts between 60 and 76% of Canadians\, according to the Canadian Psychological Association and Health Canada. Of those\, approximately 9% will develop PTSD\, though many others will have their trauma manifest as other mental health disorders\, such as depression and anxiety. Such statistics highlight that the impact of trauma is pervasive\, multifaceted\, varied\, and often lasts a lifetime\, which creates complexity for assessors and treatment providers. \nIn this workshop: \n> Dr. Carissa Muth will begin by providing a foundation based on the neuroscience of trauma\, including current theories on the etiology of PTSD and Complex PTSD. \n> Building on this understanding\, the workshop will provide an overview of assessing trauma\, including differential diagnoses\, which is imperative to implementing effective treatments. \n> Rather than defaulting to a single treatment method whenever a client presents with trauma\, this workshop will guide participants in matching evidence-based treatment methods with presentations of trauma. \n> Primarily\, this workshop will present a staged approach to addressing trauma that includes the integration of therapeutic methods such as narrative therapy\, CBT\, DBT skills\, and positive psychology. \nPresenter: Dr Carissa Muth \, PsyD\, RPsych \nEvening Social Reception\nJoin us for a casual evening following the first full day of learning. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow RCCs from across your region. Deepen professional relationships\, share insights from the day’s learning\, and build connections within BC’s mental health community. \nDAY 2\nStakeholder Roundtable Discussion\nThis is where your voice can shape regional mental health policy. \nJoin a this dialogue with government officials\, service partners\, health authority representatives\, and fellow practitioners to surface barriers\, discuss emerging client needs\, and co-create solutions that reflect front-line realities. \n1/2 Day Workshop\nBeyond the Surface: Understanding the Intersections of Trauma\, Adverse Events\, and Opioid Harms in BC  \nEvent Registration
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/victoria-regional-roadshow/
LOCATION:Victoria: Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T091814
CREATED:20260513T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T203747Z
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SUMMARY:Practicum in a Box: a toolkit for setting up a practicum site
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us for this panel discussion workshop\, designed for clinics\, group practices\, and nonprofits who want to host counselling practicum students but feel overwhelmed by the logistics\, liability\, and supervision demands. Together\, we will walk through a clear\, streamlined path to setting up a practicum site.\n \nIn this session\, we’ll cover:\n\nWhy BCACC created this resource\nHow it can help you address:\n\nBCACC registration requirements\nMeeting university requirements\nSupervision structures\nPolicies and procedures\nEthics and the student learning journey\nAddressing documentation\nFinding a fee structure that fits your clinic\n\n\n\n\nThe goal is for you to leave with a grounded sense of what is truly essential and what is optional in setting up a practicum site.\n\n \nYou’ll also get access to a robust set of resources\, including supervision contracts\, checklists\, evaluation rubrics\, learning plan templates\, interview questions\, consent forms\, and practice management checklists\, so that creating and sustaining a practicum placement is as simple as possible for you and as meaningful as possible for the student.\n \n\nThis session is led by:\nJane Beaumont\n\n\nJane Beaumont\, MC\, RCC-ACS\, is the Director of Clinical Practice at the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors\, where she leads initiatives that support safe\, ethical\, and effective counselling practice across the province. With over 25 years of experience in community mental health\, eating disorders\, school counselling\, substance use\, and private practice\, she now focuses primarily on providing clinical supervision\, consultation\, and education for counsellors and supervisors. Jane is trained in DBT\, EPI\, EFFT\, Narrative Therapy and draws on an integrated\, and deeply relational approach and has written and taught extensively on clinical supervision and the development of the psychotherapist\, including BCACC offerings on supervision through the career span. \nFor this toolkit\, Jane led the project in her role at BCACC\, guiding its development and ensuring alignment with BCACC standards and the Entry-to-Practice Competency Profile. \n\nJanine Orlando\nDr. Janine Orlando\, Ph.D.\, RCC-ACS\, is the Founder and Director of Magnolia Health and Wellness and the Canadian Therapist Network Inc.\, and serves on the Board of Directors for the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She brings nearly 30 years of experience in education and counselling\, having worked as both a school counsellor and teacher across multiple Lower Mainland districts\, as well as in private practice. Trained in EMDR and somatic attachment psychotherapy and currently studying Internal Family Systems (IFS)\, she supports clients with trauma and complex mental health concerns through an integrative\, evidence-informed lens. Since establishing her private practice in 2004\, Dr. Orlando has supported individuals through a wide range of personal and mental health challenges and currently teaches counselling theory and practice as a sessional professor in the School Counselling course within the Master of Education program at Simon Fraser University. She has also served as Vice President of a Lower Mainland teachers’ association\, advocating for educator well-being and healthy school environments. Janine specializes in holistic wellness\, helping people cultivate balance across mental\, physical\, emotional\, and spiritual domains. \n\nFor this toolkit\, Janine contributed as a member of the initial working group that shaped the resource. \n\nSusie Lang-Gould\n\nDr. Susie Lang-Gould is the Director of Peace Portal Counselling Centre\, where she serves as a leader\, counsellor\, supervisor\, parent consultant\, and speaker. She holds a PhD and a Master’s of Arts in Psychology from Fielding University\, as well as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) in good standing with BCACC. With over 25 years of experience\, she has worked in private practice\, public and independent schools\, and within the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Susie has written documents for teachers and clinicians and has served on the BCACC supervision committee for 8 years\, assisting with the regulation of supervisors and the implementation of Supervision or Supervisors. Providing opportunities for professional supervision has been a passion of hers\, as she knows its significance for the lifelong development of clinicians\, both personally and professionally. \nFor this toolkit\, Susie’s practicum site participated in the trial and evaluation process\, helping to test and refine the resource in real-world practice.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/practicum-in-a-box-a-toolkit-for-setting-up-a-practicum-site/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260517T091814
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SUMMARY:2026 Regional Roadshow: Burnaby
DESCRIPTION: \nGet all the details\n\n\n\nDAY 1\nFull Day WorkshopBurnaby: \nBeyond the Wound: Implementing Effective Trauma Interventions \nPsychological trauma impacts between 60 and 76% of Canadians\, according to the Canadian Psychological Association and Health Canada. Of those\, approximately 9% will develop PTSD\, though many others will have their trauma manifest as other mental health disorders\, such as depression and anxiety. Such statistics highlight that the impact of trauma is pervasive\, multifaceted\, varied\, and often lasts a lifetime\, which creates complexity for assessors and treatment providers. \nIn this workshop: \n> Dr. Carissa Muth will begin by providing a foundation based on the neuroscience of trauma\, including current theories on the etiology of PTSD and Complex PTSD. \n> Building on this understanding\, the workshop will provide an overview of assessing trauma\, including differential diagnoses\, which is imperative to implementing effective treatments. \n> Rather than defaulting to a single treatment method whenever a client presents with trauma\, this workshop will guide participants in matching evidence-based treatment methods with presentations of trauma. \n> Primarily\, this workshop will present a staged approach to addressing trauma that includes the integration of therapeutic methods such as narrative therapy\, CBT\, DBT skills\, and positive psychology. \nPresenter: Dr Carissa Muth \, PsyD\, RPsych \nEvening Social Reception\nJoin us for a casual evening following the first full day of learning. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow RCCs from across your region. Deepen professional relationships\, share insights from the day’s learning\, and build connections within BC’s mental health community. \nDAY 2\nStakeholder Roundtable Discussion\nThis is where your voice can shape regional mental health policy. \nJoin this dialogue with government officials\, service partners\, health authority representatives\, and fellow practitioners to surface barriers\, discuss emerging client needs\, and co-create solutions that reflect front-line realities. \n1/2 Day Workshop\nUprooted but Unbroken: Deepening our Clinical Connection with Displaced Families   \nThis interactive presentation weaves together clinical research with the lived experiences of displacement—from war and persecution to resettlement.  Through a trauma-informed\, rights-based\, and culturally responsive lens\, participants will deepen their clinical practice by examining assumptions\, strengthening work with interpreters\, and deepening clinical connections that foster emotional safety\, dignity\, resilience\, and hope.   \nPresenter: Dr. Zuhra Teja\, RPsych
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/2026-regional-roadshow-burnaby/
LOCATION:Burnaby: Hilton Metrotown\, 6083 McKay Ave\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 2W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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