Money Management Workshop
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Vancouver) | Online, BC, Canada
Financial clarity creates space for professional confidence.
As a counsellor, you invest deeply in the wellbeing of others — but your own financial confidence matters just as much. This workshop is designed to help you feel informed and confident when making key business and retirement decisions.
This is a two-session workshop – and the topics are:
Session 1: Growing Your Practice
This session explores the financial and operational considerations when expanding your clinical counseling practice. Participants will learn:

Contractor vs. employee classifications & compensation structure: Understanding CRA requirements for T4A vs. T4 slips, tax withholding obligations, paying associates and fee arrangement considerations
Payroll and tax compliance: Setting up compliant payroll systems, managing CPP and EI contributions, and year-end reporting requirements dos and don’ts
Administrative: expense tracking systems, and bookkeeping best practices as you scale
Growth Strategies – Organic, Startup, Acquisition: financing, legal and tax considerations to be mindful of as you look to expand your practice

Session 2: Retirement Planning for Counsellors
This session addresses retirement planning strategies specifically for self-employed clinical counsellors in Canada. Participants will learn:

RRSP strategies for self-employed professionals: Maximizing contribution room, understanding tax-deferred growth, and self-directed RRSP options
TFSA vs. RRSP considerations: Determining which registered savings vehicle is most advantageous
CPP optimization: How to contribute to CPP as a self-employed person (paying both employer and employee shares) and when to start collecting benefits
Retirement savings benchmarks
Long-term financial planning: Building emergency funds, planning for irregular income months, and integrating personal wealth goals with practice growth

Countertransference: Friend or Foe?
2026-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Online, BC, Canada
This workshop explores countertransference as an inevitable and clinically useful aspect of counselling work.
We’ll examine classic and contemporary understandings of countertransference and how it shows somatically, emotionally, relationally, and behaviorally in both individual and group contexts.
Attention 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.
Why it’s important
Countertransference 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.
Who it’s suited for
This workshop is well-suited for counsellors, clinical supervisors, and advanced trainees across modalities, given the pervasive role of countertransference in therapeutic relationships.
What you’ll walk away with:

Greater ease and confidence in talking about countertransference in clinical supervision A
A clearer, normalized understanding of countertransference
Increased awareness of their own countertransference signals
Practical ways to work with countertransference rather than against it

Marketing That Feels Like You: The Seven Fundamentals for Counsellors
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Online, BC, Canada
If 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.
Here’s the thing:
The marketplace is crowded. Everyone is promoting themselves all the time.
The 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.
So we resist it. We avoid it. We do nothing. And the clients who need us most can’t find us.
This two-part workshop is for counsellors who want to cut through that noise and be findable—without scripts, without pressure, without selling out.

2026 Regional Roadshow: Kelowna
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11 | Kelowna : Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6E8, Canada
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DAY 1
Full Day Workshop
Beyond the Wound: Implementing Effective Trauma Interventions
Psychological 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.
In this workshop:
> 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.
> Building on this understanding, the workshop will provide an overview of assessing trauma, including differential diagnoses, which is imperative to implementing effective treatments.
> 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.
> 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.
Presenter: Dr Carissa Muth , PsyD, RPsych
Evening Social Reception
Join 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.
DAY 2
Stakeholder Roundtable Discussion
This is where your voice can shape regional mental health policy.
Join 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.
1/2 Day Workshop
From Disruption to Dialogue: Strengthening Relationships After Adverse Events
Every 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.
While 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.
In 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.
Presenter: Dr Carissa Muth , PsyD, RPsych

AI in Clinical Practice: Duty of Care in the Age of Intelligent Tools
2026-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Online, BC, Canada
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.
This 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.
By the end of the webinar, you will be able to:

Understand common AI tools and their emerging role in clinical counselling.
Identify key ethical, legal, and professional risks associated with AI use.
Apply and ethics-based lens to your AI decision-making.
Implement practical safeguards for confidentiality, consent, and documentation.

Duty to Report: Responsibilities and Pathways
2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, BC, Canada
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.
This 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.
This workshop is of particular relevance for counsellors working with children, youth and families

Ergonomics Essentials: Posture, Productivity, and Pain-Free Workdays
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:15 | Online, BC, Canada
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.
While the human body is designed for movement, today’s sedentary work environments often limit our opportunities to stay active.
In 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.
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Foundation of Clinical Supervision Certificate
2026-05-04 | Online, BC, Canada
We have just a couple of spots left!
Take 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.
This 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.
Registration Link: https://members.bcacc.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=289
Get all the information here: https://learn.bcacc.ca/clinical-supervision-summer-2026/
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Date: May 4 – Aug 7, 2026

Supporting adult survivors of sexual assault
2026-05-27 13:00 - 15:30 | Online, BC, Canada
A comprehensive workshop for counsellors who support adult survivors of sexual assault.
This course equips you with practical tools, critical insight, and structured frameworks to confidently support survivors through complex legal processes and the journey of recovery.
What you’ll learn:

Recognize and challenge rape culture and rape myths in yourself, clients, and society
Apply an intersectional lens to how identity shapes survivors’ experiences post-assault
Practice cultural humility and recognize how your own identity influences your clinical work
Provide trauma-informed support when survivors are making decisions about reporting
Understand Canadian sexual assault law and how to prepare survivors for court processes
Explore alternative justice options like restorative and transformative justice approaches
Gain therapeutic skills such as nervous system regulation and pleasure-centred healing
Integrate embodied advocacy and activism to shift the needle on sexual assault justice

Victoria: Regional Roadshow
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | Victoria: Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC, V8V 1X3, Canada
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DAY 1
Full Day Workshop
Beyond the Wound: Implementing Effective Trauma Interventions
Psychological 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.
In this workshop:
> 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.
> Building on this understanding, the workshop will provide an overview of assessing trauma, including differential diagnoses, which is imperative to implementing effective treatments.
> 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.
> 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.
Presenter: Dr Carissa Muth , PsyD, RPsych
Evening Social Reception
Join 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.
DAY 2
Stakeholder Roundtable Discussion
This is where your voice can shape regional mental health policy.
Join 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.
1/2 Day Workshop
Beyond the Surface: Understanding the Intersections of Trauma, Adverse Events, and Opioid Harms in BC
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2026 Regional Roadshow: Burnaby
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-03 | Burnaby: Hilton Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5H 2W7, Canada
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DAY 1
Full Day WorkshopBurnaby:
Beyond the Wound: Implementing Effective Trauma Interventions
Psychological 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.
In this workshop:
> 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.
> Building on this understanding, the workshop will provide an overview of assessing trauma, including differential diagnoses, which is imperative to implementing effective treatments.
> 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.
> 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.
Presenter: Dr Carissa Muth , PsyD, RPsych
Evening Social Reception
Join 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.
DAY 2
Stakeholder Roundtable Discussion
This is where your voice can shape regional mental health policy.
Join 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.
1/2 Day Workshop
Uprooted but Unbroken: Deepening our Clinical Connection with Displaced Families
This 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.
Presenter: Dr. Zuhra Teja, RPsych
