BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Lunch and Learn: Edge Benefits for RCCs
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with BCACC’s Benefit’s Advisor Stephanie Ritchie & Wade Dabrowski VP of Sales for Edge Benefits.
Since 2018, BCACC offers our members an opportunity to enroll in the Individual Health & Dental, Disability and Critical Illness insurances through the Edge Benefits. The Health & Dental plans are designed to reduce medical, drug and dental costs for individuals and their families and to cover unexpected high-cost health expenses. We have invited Stephanie Ritchie, BCACC Benefit’s Advisor and Wade Dabrowski VP of Sales Edge Benefits, to a Lunch & Learn information session where she and Wade will provide information and address the most common questions that they get from BCACC members.
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What we’ll cover:

What’s included and available add-ons (many Benefits are non-medical)
Who can purchase it
Why is Disability insurance important for self-employed/small business owners and what is the difference between Disability and Critical Illness benefits.
The difference between Individual Health & Dental and Group/Employee benefit plans
Health & Dental insurance frequently asked questions

Working with Kids in High-Conflict Divorce: Safe, Effective, and Ethical Practice for the “Average” Therapist
2025-01-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Children of high-conflict separation and divorce need our help, but the context does not make it easy for us as child, adolescent, and family therapists.
Parents in high conflict may not agree on the need for therapy or which therapist to select. One parent may see the other parent’s suggestion for therapy for their child as the beginning of a campaign to reduce their parenting time. The apparently high proportion of regulatory complaints is legendary. Ethics professors, who have likely avoided these kinds of situations, are typically little help, simply warning students to stay away from these families. Senior colleagues and clinical supervisors can provide emotional support, sometimes with a “I’m glad you it’s you and not me” sentiment, but more often than not, lack the knowledge to provide clear guidance. In this workshop, Dr. Jeff Chang provides a framework that combines risk management for practitioners with respectful engagement of parents, and support for children and adolescents.

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In this workshop, Dr. Jeff Chang will:

Describe the phenomenon of high conflict separation and divorce and its effects of children and adolescents, and the effects on practitioners
Provide a framework for “getting parents (or guardians) in the door” in a way that shows that as practitioners, we are not aligned with one parent
Give insight into obtaining informed consent, maintaining a balanced therapy process, and creating a context to “just let us do our work”

Becoming an Approved Clinical Supervisor: Info Session
2025-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, BC, Canada
Are you an RCC ready to take your career to the next level? Join BCACC for an exclusive, free information session designed to guide you through the process of obtaining the ACS designation. Whether you’re curious about the requirements, the application process, or just want to learn more, this session is your chance to get all the details you need to make an informed decision.

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Why Attend?

Understand exactly what the ACS designation is and how it can elevate your career.
Learn if you meet the criteria and what steps you need to take.
Get a comprehensive overview of the application process, so you know exactly what to expect.
Have the chance to have your questions answered by BCACC staff and get practical advice on your path to becoming an Approved Clinical Supervisor.

Enhancing Clinical Supervision Skills in Group Settings
2025-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Learn practical techniques to effectively engage in supervision in a group format
This workshop provides clinicians with practical tools, techniques, and strategies for effectively engaging in and leading clinical supervision in a group format. It emphasizes collaborative learning, reflective practice, and the unique dynamics of group supervision. Participants will gain insights into managing group dynamics, fostering a supportive environment, and using creative techniques to enhance the supervision experience for supervisees.
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Objectives of this workshop:

Understand the theoretical foundations and best practices of clinical supervision in group settings.
Develop skills to facilitate effective group supervision sessions that encourage collaboration and professional growth.
Explore creative and reflective methods to enhance the supervision process.
Address challenges in group supervision, such as managing diverse learning styles, power dynamics, and ethical considerations.

How the BounceBack® Program Can Complement Client Care
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, BC, Canada
Join us for a free Lunch & Learn Presented by CMHA, to learn all about BounceBack® and how it can support your clients! BounceBack is a free program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps adults and youth manage mental health issues: low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress, and worry.
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Key features of the program:

Coaching: Clients can work with a trained coach through up to six telephone sessions over three to six months. The coach can help your client develop new skills, stay motivated, answer questions, and monitor how they’re doing.
Materials: Clients can choose from 20 workbooks for adults and 9 booklets for youth. The materials are adaptable and flexible to meet your client’s specific needs.
No Waitlist: Clients can access telephone coaching within 5 days, ensuring timely support without delay.
Multilingual Services: Coaching is available in English, French, Mandarin, and Cantonese, making it accessible to a diverse clientele.

Becoming a Reflective Supervisor
2025-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Online, BC, Canada
The reflective process in supervision plays a vital role in the growth and development of clinical counselors. To enhance the reflective dimension of supervision, this presentation will explore Person-of-the-Therapist Training (POTT). This approach emphasizes the willingness of both therapists and their supervisors to engage in reflective practice, with the goal of deepening their understanding of how personal experiences influence clinical work.
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In this presentation you will learn:

The significance of cultivating a reflective practice
The supervisor’s role in fostering reflective practitioners
The foundational principles of Person-of-the-Therapist supervision
Practical tools for supervisors to support their supervisees in leveraging their unique personal experiences and qualities to enhance clinical effectiveness

Financial Management for Clinical Counsellors: A Two-Part Workshop
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Gain a deeper understanding of your practice’s finances with this tailored two-part workshop designed specifically for clinical counsellors. Whether you’re in private practice or considering incorporation, these sessions will equip you with the knowledge and tools to manage your finances with more confidence.

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Over the course of two sessions, you will learn about:

Budgeting and Bookkeeping Best Practices
Tax Updates for Clinical Counsellors
Personal vs. Corporate Taxes

New Member Onboarding | Welcome to BCACC
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Have you recently become an RCC? We would like to invite you to join us to learn more about the association and the value of the membership.

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The session will cover:

An overview of the association
BCACC’s role as a regulatory body
BCACC’s role as a professional association
Member benefits & Member portal
eConnect & Education offerings

At the end of the session, you also have an option to stay on for an extra 15 minutes to connect with others.

Lunch & Learn: Understanding BCACC's New QACC Program & Platform
2025-03-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
BCACC’s Quality Assurance Continuing Competency (QACC) program is designed to promote high practice standards. The program engages and supports you to practice safely, competently, and ethically throughout your career. The program is focused primarily on engagement and uses a structured approach to help you, as a lifelong learner, continue to enhance the work you are already doing to uphold BCACC’s Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Clinical Practice and to ensure the best outcomes for your clients.

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To support members in navigating the new QACC program and platform, this training session will cover the following:

An overview of the program
How to complete a self-assessment within the system
How to build a learning plan within the platform
How to log your learning activities and track your credits
A Q&A session to answer your most pressing questions

Please note: This event is for RCCs only.

Unlocking the Power of Narrative Therapy
2025-03-05 09:00 - 12:30, 2025-03-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Online, BC, Canada
This set of two half-day webinars will focus on the theory and practice of Narrative Therapy. This training is designed for individuals who already have familiarity with the practice of Narrative Therapy and, ideally, have had some experience implementing the method with clients.
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These workshops will explore:

The philosophical underpinnings and theoretical perspectives of Narrative Therapy
Externalization including metaphors, questions and conversations
Reauthoring conversations and discovering how unique outcomes lay a path for healing
Definitional ceremonies and rituals as components of Narrative Therapy

Lunch & Learn | Navigating BCACC Complaints: A Guide for Clinical Counsellors
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for an insightful lunch and learn session with Harpreet Dosanjh, Senior Lawyer and Mediator, as she provides essential guidance on handling complaints filed with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). With 15 years of experience in litigation and professional liability, Harpreet will share her expertise in regulatory work and professional defense, offering valuable insights for clinical counsellors facing complaints or disciplinary proceedings.

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Matters of the Mind | Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely: Loneliness and You
2025-03-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Led by an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor, this session will:

Demystify the concept of loneliness in today’s interconnected world
Address the lasting impact of the pandemic on social isolation
Introduce innovative concepts like ‘neededness’ and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)
Provide simple and actionable strategies to balance out loneliness in ourselves and others.
Offer interactive elements for real-time engagement and self-reflection (low-barrier & anonymous interactions)

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Whether you’re a mental health professional, community leader, or simply someone looking to understand and overcome loneliness, this presentation offers valuable insights and tools for fostering meaningful connections in our fast-paced world.
About Matters of the Mind: Free Mental Health Webinars for the People of BC
Matters of the Mind is a series of free online public webinars focusing on relevant topics related to mental health and well-being. In these sessions, BCACC brings forward expertise from our Registered Clinical Counsellors to provide knowledge and tools to help navigate life’s challenges.
Our goal is to contribute to the wellness of all British Columbians by breaking stigma and providing empowering information.

Want to watch our past presentations? Check them out here

Transforming Problematic Caregiver Patterns: A workshop to support clinician’s effectiveness when working with tricky parents and caregivers
2025-04-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This training is designed for clinicians and therapists working with caregivers of children, adolescents, and even those who aim to involve caregivers in supporting their adult clients. Natasha will provide an emotion-focused framework for understanding problematic parenting patterns and will share tools and methods to encourage positive changes in caregivers’ attitudes and behaviors in a constructive and supportive manner. Additionally, this training includes a module offering practical strategies for handling difficult or adversarial co-parenting relationships that affect child and adolescent development and mental health.

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Join us for this important workshop which will provide:

An emotion-focused framework for understanding problematic parenting patterns
Tools and methods to encourage positive changes in caregivers’ attitudes and behaviors in a constructive and supportive manner.
Practical strategies for handling difficult or adversarial co-parenting relationships that affect child and adolescent development and mental health.

Matters of the Mind | Caregivers and the Teen Years: How to Navigate Your Relationship, Healthy Boundaries, and Conflict
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The teen years can be a challenging time for both adolescents and caregivers. Are you looking for practical strategies to navigate the complexities of this developmental stage? Join BCACC’s “Matters of the Mind” presentation, our free online event offered by experienced Registered Clinical Counsellors.
This session will provide valuable insights and resources to help you:

Understand the developmental changes teens experience
Foster a healthy and supportive relationship with your teen
Establish and maintain healthy boundaries
Effectively manage conflict

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About Matters of the Mind: Free Mental Health Webinars for the People of BC
Matters of the Mind is a series of free online public webinars focusing on relevant topics related to mental health and well-being. In these sessions, BCACC brings forward expertise from our Registered Clinical Counsellors to provide knowledge and tools to help navigate life’s challenges.
Our goal is to contribute to the wellness of all British Columbians by breaking stigma and providing empowering information.

Want to watch our past presentations? Check them out here

Navigating the Day-to-Day Challenges of Private Practice
2025-04-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Many RCCs find themselves in private practice, only to realize it requires business-minded thinking they may not have anticipated. This workshop is designed for those running their private practice and finding some aspects of the business side challenging.
Join us for an interactive online workshop featuring two seasoned RCCs who are dedicated to mastering the business of private practice. Constance Lynn Hummel (The Business of Helping) and Stephanie Davis (Shoreline Counselling and host of “A Not So Private Practice” podcast) will share their expertise on tackling the day-to-day business challenges of running a successful practice.

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Topics may include:

General operations and time management
Strategies for growth
Building a supportive peer community
Setting professional boundaries
Navigating day-to-day complexities

Understanding and Supporting Clients with Brain Injury and Concussion
2025-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
This two-part workshop equips clinical counsellors with essential knowledge and practical strategies to support clients with brain injuries and concussions. Delve into the latest evidence-based practices, debunk common myths, and explore the intersection of brain injury with grief, cultural safety, and intimate partner violence (IPV).

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Key Topics:

Foundations: Definitions, types, and provincial and national data on brain injury including disparities in sports, Indigenous communities, and IPV survivors.
Clinical Challenges: Recognizing subtle presentations, signs and symptoms, adapting communication and/or interventions, and addressing barriers like missed appointments.
Effective Interventions: Tailoring approaches beyond short-term therapy, incorporating collaborative care with other professionals.
Cultural & Ethical Considerations: Strategies for culturally safe care, particularly for Indigenous clients.
Clinician Resilience: Managing frustration and avoiding unintentional dismissal of clients.

Save the Date! BCACC Annual General Meeting
2025-05-26 12:00 - 13:15 | Online
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We invite you to join us for BCACC’s 2025 Annual General Meeting.
The meeting will be hosted online through Zoom. Presenters will be live, and members will be able to participate in voting on motions through the poll function and will be able to pose questions in a Q&A box in response to agenda items.

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Staying Objective in Couples Counselling: Strategies for Ethical and Effective Practice
2025-05-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This workshop focuses on maintaining professional objectivity in couples counselling. We will explore foundational principles, frameworks like EFT and Gottman, and strategies to manage personal biases and maintain neutrality.

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Learning Objectives:

Understand the benefits of clinician objectivity for both the counsellor and the client.
Identify how personal bias can influence the therapeutic relationship and outcomes in couples counselling.
Recognize the relevance of BCACC Practice Standards in fostering objective clinical work with couples.
Develop skills to identify bias when working with couples.
Apply practical strategies to address bias and maintain objectivity in their clinical practice.

Mindful Marketing: Authentically Attracting Your Ideal Clients
2025-06-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Reach the clients who need you-without sacrificing your authenticity.
Discover how to translate your passion for counselling into language that truly connects, in a way that feels natural and genuine. This workshop is designed specifically for counsellors who want to clarify their unique value and attract the clients they’re best equipped to help, using empathy and storytelling-not sales tactics.
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Why attend?

Pinpoint the clients you’re most passionate about serving
Develop inviting, authentic language and resources to reach them
Approach every first conversation with confidence and warmth

No jargon, no pressure tactics—just meaningful skills to help you show up with clarity and authenticity.

Clinical Supervision Summit
2025-06-12 | Adler University, 520 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3J5, Canada
Step into a day of connection, honest conversation, and professional growth at the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors’ Clinical Supervision Summit! This is your chance to move beyond the everyday, immersing yourself in two workshops designed to challenge, support, and elevate your supervisory practice.

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Morning Workshop: Relational Wisdom—Decolonizing Clinical Supervision
June 12th | 9am – 1pm
Engage in honest, experiential conversations about how history, culture, and power shape supervision. Facilitators Nelson Szeto and Ruth Unaegbu will guide you through dynamic discussions, live demonstrations, and small-group roleplays to help you cultivate a more relational and inclusive approach to supervision.
Afternoon Workshop: Elevate Your Supervisory Practice—Supervision-of-Supervision (SoS)
June 12th | 2pm – 5pm
Step into the specialized role of Supervisor of Supervision with this hands-on session designed to equip you with advanced frameworks and practical tools to mentor supervisor candidates and newly approved supervisors, expanding your leadership and impact.

Town Hall | Regulation Updates
2025-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Stay Informed, Stay Connected
Join us at BCACC’s upcoming Town Hall, where our CEO, Michael Radano, will guide you through the latest developments in the regulation process for clinical counsellors in BC. As your professional association, we’re committed to keeping you updated and supported every step of the way. This is your opportunity to hear the latest, find out what we are doing as an association, and ask questions as we navigate this important change together.

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Get Found Online: SEO for Counsellors
2025-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
If you’ve heard of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), want to make your counselling practice easier to find online, and aren’t sure where to start—this hands-on workshop is for you! This isn’t a tech-talk, and you won’t get lost in the weeds. Instead, we’re offering tangible, supportive guidance to refine your content and pages the right way.
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Learn SEO basics in plain language to help your practice appear in Google searches.
Get step-by-step guidance on setting up and organizing your website’s key pages.
Discover simple ways to use keywords and local strategies to attract more clients in your area.

Town Hall: Regulation of Clinical Counsellors & Psychotherapists in BC
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for a very special BCACC Town hall
BCACC CEO, Michael Radano breaks down the July 16 announcement on new regulatory updates and what it means for RCCs and the profession.
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Here’s what you can expect:

What does this mean for RCCs? What do RCCs need to do?
Key timelines
Transition process
Information about the regulatory college
BCACC’s advocacy effort
Access the most up-to-date, reliable information, understand the roadmap to regulation, and have all your questions answered

BCACC Conference 2025: Cultivating Connections
2025-09-19 09:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00 | Sheraton Wall Centre, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2R9, Canada
Join us at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver for the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors’ 2025 Conference, centered around the theme of “Cultivating Connections.”
In an increasingly complex world, the importance of meaningful connections in mental health cannot be overstated. Our 2025 conference will build upon the success of previous events, offering a rich program of workshops, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities.

Date: September 19th & 20th 2025
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel – Vancouver, BC

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What to Expect
Attendees can anticipate:

Engaging keynote presentations from leaders in the field
A range of workshops and breakout sessions
Ample opportunities for professional networking
CE credits for continuing education requirements

From War to Resettlement: Refugee Stories, Insights, and Practice Guidelines
2025-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
What does it mean to be a refugee?
What are the experiences of living through war, fleeing violence, and resettling in a faraway country where you must learn to live an unfamiliar way of life?
In this interactive half-day presentation, Dr. Zuhra Teja will take you on a refugee’s journey—from pre-flight to flight to resettlement.
Drawing on global human rights standards, she will ground participants in ethical and research-informed service-delivery through a trauma-informed and rights-based lens. Through stories from her clinical work with torture survivors, her work in conflict and post-conflict societies, her family’s lived experience of migration across four continents, and her research with adolescent refugees, we will hear the voices of refugees and war-affected families.
Along the way, she will offer questions for self-reflection and collaborative consultation: What are our accurate and inaccurate assumptions about refugees from diverse cultural contexts? How do we preserve the therapeutic relationship while working with interpreters? And how do we foster emotional safety, dignity, resilience, and hope?
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Lunch & Learn: Demystifying the Complaints Process
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, BC, Canada
Join our Regulation Team for an informative Lunch & Learn designed to bring clarity to the complaint process and the essential role of clinical supervisors.
Whether you are a seasoned clinical supervisor, considering supervision, or simply curious about the complaint resolution pathway, this session will equip you with practical insights to confidently navigate your responsibilities.
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What we’ll cover:

A clear review of the Inquiry Process
Gain an understanding of the steps involved, with a special focus on the role of the clinical supervisor in Consent Agreements and resolution
Minimum requirements to be a clinical supervision/consult
Learn what qualifies you to act as a supervisor or consultant in the consent agreement completion
Meeting complaint resolution requirements
Discover supervisor expectations and best practices for assisting RCCs through the resolution process.
How complaint supervision differs from typical supervision
Understand the unique aspects and additional considerations in this specialized form of supervision.
Avoiding role confusion and pitfalls
Some tips to manage the dual role of supervisor and consultant and to avoid common challenges and misunderstandings.

Enhancing Clinical Supervision with Process Models: A Focus on the Seven-Eyed Model
2025-10-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Are you an Approved Clinical Supervisor seeking practical tools to navigate complex supervision challenges? This highly interactive, two-hour workshop will equip you with advanced skills to apply process models like the Seven-Eyed Model in real supervisory situations.
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What to expect:

Hands-On Learning:
Engage in role-plays, breakout discussions, and live demonstrations to practice using process models.
Real Challenges, Real Solutions:
Use your own supervisory challenges (submitted in advance) to discover how models can address emotionally complex situations.
Bridging Approaches:
Learn to transition between the Seven-Eyed, Cyclical, and Discrimination Models to enhance your effectiveness.
Expert Facilitation:
Receive direct feedback and guidance from experienced facilitator David Stewart.
