Join us as we hear from two retired RCCs who will bring their experiences of winding down their practice. When you are planning for your retirement, there are many things to consider in order to wind down a practice. It requires careful planning to ensure that problems do not arise once your practice is closed. […]
Communities across BC are collaborating in Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to create team-based care solutions that work for patients and providers. Join us at this session to learn how the Victoria Primary Care Network’s unique approach to building a team of allied health professionals - including Clinical Counsellors - is improving care experiences and outcomes […]
Early bird registration is now open for BCACC’s 2023 conference, Counselling in a Changing World: Re-imagining our Environments! Taking place at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver on November 3 & 4, 2023, this conference brings together world-class experts in the mental and allied health fields, bringing you tangible skills and knowledge that you can put into […]
Join us to find out what it means to be a clinical supervisor and learn from the experience of three Approved Clinical Supervisors A supervisor said to me once, "Follow the Golden Thread." This image of a delicate and valuable thread of a story has provided a foundation for working with clients and supervisees alike. […]
This is one of two workshops on basic group facilitation. They are standalone workshops that complement each other to build out your knowledge on facilitating groups. This first workshop is designed to assist the participants in gaining a better background of understanding regarding the objectives, procedures, and experiential climate of group counselling. This experiential and […]
Join us for this second workshop on basic group facilitation. Each one is a standalone workshop that compliments the other to build out your knowledge on facilitating groups. This second workshop will focus on ways to use transference and countertransference in group leadership, in addition to focusing on critical tasks during the different stages of groups. […]
NAVIGATING VIRTUAL COUNSELLING IN 2024 Four years on from the start of the pandemic, new research and new learnings provide us with direction for doing video counselling better. Discoveries in fields as diverse as neuroscience and social psychology give us clues about how we process information and (re)act in online environments. Lawrence Murphy, founder of the first […]
Sexual difficulties in adulthood can often be traced back to past childhood sexual trauma including shame that often accompanies intimate trauma. This workshop will provide a theoretical understanding as well as clinical techniques in working with sexuality concerns of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Case material will be discussed.
Early attachment injuries forge a neurophysiological template of self and impact affect regulation and relational functioning and distort one’s internal working model(s). The heart of this training addresses the reparation of insecure attachment. The curriculum weaves a framework that draws upon diverse theoretical and conceptual understandings from attachment theory, somatic psychotherapy, trauma studies, affect regulation […]
Working with children involves several risk factors. As a counsellor, how prepared and equipped are you to handle these situations?
When children or their parents seek counselling for on their behalf, things are rarely black and white. Counsellors are often hesitant or sensitive to the complexities of these situations due to existing regulations, reputational risks, or a potential lawsuit. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Join us for an informative two-hour workshop featuring Dr. Stefanie Green, MD, as she delves into the realm of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and shares her invaluable experience working with MAiD families. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your professional skills and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing these challenging decisions.
As the festive season approaches, we want to inform you that the BCACC will be closed for the holidays from December 18th to January 2nd, 2024. During this period, our voicemail and email inboxes will not be monitored as our team takes a well-deserved break. We wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, relaxation, and moments of connection. Thank you for your continued dedication to the BCACC community.
