Learn how nature in play therapy can help children of various ages work with their grief process and the grief process from the perspective of the developmental stages and the polyvagal theory (safety).  Learn how to bring in cues of safety through nature which can help regulate the client and widen their window of tolerance. […]

Early attachment injuries forge a neurophysiological template of self and impact affect regulation, 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 and […]

Join us at the Mind Body Training Institute for this complimentary online training, and discover: Why Gestalt Therapy may not be what you think it is The relational foundations of Gestalt Therapy How Gestalt Therapy has evolved from its original roots Why modern Gestalt Therapy is considered a radical approach to understanding the human condition […]

FOT is a remarkably effective somatic approach, particularly valuable for working with trauma and clients who are ‘stuck’, and for preventing therapist burn-out. Focusing was developed by Dr. Eugene Gendlin, a colleague and key contributor to the work of Carl Rogers.  Gendlin’s research sought to answer the question – Why are some clients successful in counselling, […]

So often in the training of counsellors, clinical note taking falls to the wayside in favour of interventions and case conceptualization. As a result counsellors end up feeling uncertain about their note taking and find themselves wondering what should be in them, what shouldn’t be in them. It’s not uncommon for counsellors to hold the […]

Counsellor Connect: Self-Care & Personal Development for Counsellors, Private Practitioners in Solo Practice/Agencies  @ Sparkling Hill, Vernon, BC November 8-10, 2023 *2 nights/3 days Our multi-day retreats provide a unique opportunity for counsellors to step away from the demands of their day-to-day work and focus on their own wellness, both personally and professionally. This retreat […]

Presented by Dr. Robert Jason Grant, Ed.D, LPC, RPT-S. This intensive 12 hour training focuses on teaching the AutPlay Therapy framework – a diversity understanding for implementing play therapy with neurodivergent children and their families. This training is 1 part of 3 parts to complete the full AutPlay certification program. There is limited seating for in-person participants so register to […]

FREE TRAINING – An Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy with Colleen West, IFS Therapist, Trainer and Consultant Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is an evidence-based model that views individuals' multiple “parts” as expressions of their identity, rather than obstacles. This free training offers: IFS's non-pathologizing approach to personal growth Insights into the psyche's various […]

Registration is now open for the Canadian Group Practice Owner Connect Retreat, taking place at a private oceanfront Villa in Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. From February 25- March 01, 2023, join fellow professionals and elevate yourself and your practice while enjoying a private beachfront Villa steps from the sand!  

Early attachment injuries forge a neurophysiological template of self and impact affect regulation, 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 and […]

FOT is a remarkably effective somatic approach, particularly valuable for working with trauma and clients who are ‘stuck’, and for preventing therapist burn-out. Focusing was developed by Dr. Eugene Gendlin, a colleague and key contributor to the work of Carl Rogers.  Gendlin’s research sought to answer the question – Why are some clients successful in counselling, […]

This online workshop offers a nuanced perspective for working with the difficult and often therapeutically evasive presentations of chronic shame. It offers a blend of theory and clinical insight on the etiology and impact of chronic shame, illuminates ways to identify its clinical presentations, and presents a framework for working with it from an embodied, […]