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SUMMARY:Suicide: What to know and how to help
DESCRIPTION:This presentation aims to increase our understanding and awareness about suicide: \n\naddressing what it means\,\nwhy some people experience thoughts of suicide\,\nand how we can all help support people who may be struggling.\n\nThe session covers a broad overview of potential signs of distress\, risk factors\, and ways to support others compassionately. Attendees will learn what actions to take if they’re concerned about someone\, the importance of open conversations\, and how to access local and national support services. No specialized background needed. Just a willingness to learn and be part of a caring community. \nRegister Now\nABOUT THE PRESENTER:\nMatt Treble Matt Treble is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors\, dedicated to supporting mental health and well-being across British Columbia. He specializes in suicide awareness and prevention\, drawing on his clinical expertise to engage communities and facilitate impactful\, evidence-informed presentations. Matt’s focus on educating the public about understanding suicide ensures his session delivers both compassionate guidance and practical strategies for supporting those affected by these issues.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/suicide-what-to-know-and-how-to-help/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Presentation on Mental Health Topics
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251106T120000
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SUMMARY:Demand Avoidance in Autism - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Integrating research with compassionate practice \nDemand Avoidance-sometimes described as a PDA profile-is a growing topic of interest for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of the diversity of experiences within the autism spectrum. \nRather than viewing these behaviours as oppositional or problematic\, this workshop invites participants to consider demand avoidance as a way to communicate a need for autonomy and reduce distress. \nRegister Now\nIn this workshop\, participants will: \n\nExplore the relationship between Autism and PDA\nRecognize key features often associated with the PDA profile\nLearn strategies to support clients who experience difficulty with everyday demands\nReview current and emerging research related to demand avoidance\nBecome familiar with relevant resources that inform compassionate and collaborative practice\n\nWhile PDA remains a topic of debate\, this workshop does not seek to take a position\, but rather to inform participants about the varied perspectives and emerging research\, encouraging reflection on how these insights can guide supportive and ethical practice.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/demand-avoidance-in-autism-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T090000
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SUMMARY:Human-Led SEO in the Age of AI Search
DESCRIPTION:As AI tools like ChatGPT and AI Overviews transform how people search for information\, counsellors and mental health professionals are facing a new digital reality: how do potential clients find you online? \nIn this session\, we’ll demystify SEO for the age of AI — focusing on human-led strategies that help your practice show up naturally and authentically in both traditional and AI-driven search. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow AI search (like ChatGPT) is reshaping online visibility\nWhat good SEO looks like — and how to measure real results\nPractical\, human-first ways to improve your website’s searchability right away\n\nWalk away with clear\, actionable steps to strengthen your online presence and connect with more of the right clients — without sounding like a robot.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/human-led-seo-in-the-age-of-ai-search/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Presentation on Mental Health Topics
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
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SUMMARY:Town Hall January 2026
DESCRIPTION:AN UPDATE ON REGULATION IN BC \nJoin us for a very special BCACC Town Hall with Dianne Milette \nJoin BCACC CEO Michael Radano and special guest Dianne Milette\, Registrar/CEO of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. \nThis important conversation will cover your questions about the evolving landscape of psychotherapy and clinical counselling regulation in British Columbia. The goal is to help you understand the key changes\, nuances\, and implications for your professional practice. \nWhether you’re navigating new regulatory requirements or seeking clarity on what these changes mean for your career\, this session will provide essential insights and answer your questions about the path forward for clinical counsellors in BC. \n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/town-hall-january-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T180933Z
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SUMMARY:Information session on joining the ICBC Recovery Network
DESCRIPTION:Information session on joining the ICBC Recovery Network \nIf you are a Registered Clinical Counsellor or a Student Member of BCACC\, this Lunch and Learn session is for you. \nTopics we’ll cover: \n\nIntroduction to ICBC Enhanced Care\nICBC Recovery Network\nWorking with ICBC as a Registered Clinical Counsellor\nQuestion period\n\nResource: https://partners.icbc.com/health-services
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/information-session-on-joining-the-icbc-recovery-network/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T230442Z
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SUMMARY:Practice Labs: Supervision of Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Supervision of supervision is a reflective space where supervisors examine their own supervision practice\, receiving feedback and support. This process helps supervisors clarify their model for supervision\, refine their interventions\, understand how their values and identities shape their work with supervisees and deepen their inner wisdom. \nRegular Supervision of Supervision practice strengthens supervisory confidence\, deepens ethical awareness\, and ultimately improves the quality of supervision offered to others. \nThese three online practice labs invite experienced supervisors and consultants to deepen their capacity to supervise supervision itself\, using a relational\, reflective frame illustrated in part through the seven-eyed model of supervision. Across the series\, participants will bring real supervision dilemmas and questions\, work collaboratively with peers\, and receive feedback on their supervisory style\, interventions\, and use of self in the supervisory relationship. \nEach session is highly experiential and requires that participants are already providing clinical supervision to others. \nThrough practice\, case discussions\, and focused reflection\, the group will explore how both our practice and selves show up in Supervision of Supervision work\, and how these factors shape both process and outcomes. \nIt is expected that you will be able to show up live and actively participate for all three sessions to get your certificate of attendance.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/practice-labs-supervision-of-supervision/
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:20260129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20251217T224927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T184103Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Clinical Processes: Relationally Grounded Care and Indigenous Cultural Safety for Agency Counsellors (Emerging Practices)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meaningful conversation with Len Pierre (Len Pierre Consulting) and Azadeh Miley\, RCC\, ACS\, as they explore emerging processes in decolonizing clinical applications in agency and organizational settings. \nAzadeh and Len have worked together to examine practices within the Health Authority\, exploring how agencies can address colonial frameworks embedded in clinical processes. Drawing from this work they’ll share insights on navigating the challenges and opportunities that may arise when intention meets implementation. \nThis session will offer both Indigenous and clinical agency-based perspectives on creating culturally safer\, and more relationally grounded care. \nThe session is designed intentionally\, as a non-judgmental space where you can reflect where colonial frameworks may appear in your clinical counselling processes. It’s also a way to celebrate and share the strides you’re already making toward a more culturally informed practice. \nThrough guided discussion and a focused breakout session\, you can examine an aspect of your own processes with an emphasis on learning\, hope\, and removing shame or fear around “getting it wrong.” This is an opportunity to lead with curiosity\, validate the good work already happening\, and begin an honest conversation about reconciliation in clinical settings. \nLearn More & Register
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/strengthening-clinical-processes-relationally-grounded-care-and-indigenous-cultural-safety-for-agency-counsellors-emerging-practices/
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:20260130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
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SUMMARY:Practice Labs: Supervision of Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Supervision of supervision is a reflective space where supervisors examine their own supervision practice\, receiving feedback and support. This process helps supervisors clarify their model for supervision\, refine their interventions\, understand how their values and identities shape their work with supervisees and deepen their inner wisdom. \nRegular Supervision of Supervision practice strengthens supervisory confidence\, deepens ethical awareness\, and ultimately improves the quality of supervision offered to others. \nThese three online practice labs invite experienced supervisors and consultants to deepen their capacity to supervise supervision itself\, using a relational\, reflective frame illustrated in part through the seven-eyed model of supervision. Across the series\, participants will bring real supervision dilemmas and questions\, work collaboratively with peers\, and receive feedback on their supervisory style\, interventions\, and use of self in the supervisory relationship. \nEach session is highly experiential and requires that participants are already providing clinical supervision to others. \nThrough practice\, case discussions\, and focused reflection\, the group will explore how both our practice and selves show up in Supervision of Supervision work\, and how these factors shape both process and outcomes. \nIt is expected that you will be able to show up live and actively participate for all three sessions to get your certificate of attendance.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/practice-labs-supervision-of-supervision/2026-01-30/
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:20260206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T230443Z
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SUMMARY:Practice Labs: Supervision of Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Supervision of supervision is a reflective space where supervisors examine their own supervision practice\, receiving feedback and support. This process helps supervisors clarify their model for supervision\, refine their interventions\, understand how their values and identities shape their work with supervisees and deepen their inner wisdom. \nRegular Supervision of Supervision practice strengthens supervisory confidence\, deepens ethical awareness\, and ultimately improves the quality of supervision offered to others. \nThese three online practice labs invite experienced supervisors and consultants to deepen their capacity to supervise supervision itself\, using a relational\, reflective frame illustrated in part through the seven-eyed model of supervision. Across the series\, participants will bring real supervision dilemmas and questions\, work collaboratively with peers\, and receive feedback on their supervisory style\, interventions\, and use of self in the supervisory relationship. \nEach session is highly experiential and requires that participants are already providing clinical supervision to others. \nThrough practice\, case discussions\, and focused reflection\, the group will explore how both our practice and selves show up in Supervision of Supervision work\, and how these factors shape both process and outcomes. \nIt is expected that you will be able to show up live and actively participate for all three sessions to get your certificate of attendance.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/practice-labs-supervision-of-supervision/2026-02-06/
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:20260220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20260106T190631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T223215Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Autistic Clients: Foundations of a Neuro-affirming Practice
DESCRIPTION:Many autistic adults arrive at our offices already impacted by years of navigating a world not built for them\, depleting their energy through masking\, and struggling within systems meant to support them. \nThis workshop offers you\, as an RCC\, a deeper understanding of what neuro-affirming care truly is. \nMany practitioners believe they’re offering neuro-affirming care when the reality is more complex. Neuro-affirming care isn’t just about being supportive. It’s a paradigm shift that requires deeper work and a willingness to sit with discomfort. \nThis workshop will guide you through: \n\nUnderstanding the Neurodiversity Paradigm: What it really means to be neuro-affirming\, why it stands apart from other modalities\, and how behavioralist approaches can conflict with affirming care\nLanguage that matters: Moving beyond person-first language and understanding the neuro paradigm accurately\nDeveloping a neuro-affirming lens: A way of being with autistic clients that shapes the therapeutic environment you create\nAdapting your practice: Making shifts in how you approach working with autistic clients to create environments where they can thrive\nPost-diagnosis support: Navigating systems\, securing accommodations\, and preventing burnout for clients living in ableist spaces\nReal stories impact: Hearing from practitioners about the harm caused by non-affirming approaches\, and how to avoid those missteps\n\nThis workshop features two incredibly dedicated presenters who bring both lived and professional experience. Dr. Juliane Dmyterko & Autistic RCC Oralie Loong will first build your foundational knowledge\, then help you translate these concepts directly into your RCC practice through case studies and clinical application. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nA model of neuro-affirming care you can apply immediately\nUnderstanding of what it looks like if you want to be “neuro-affirming” in practice\nGreater confidence in supporting autistic clients and less chance of causing unintentional harm\n\nThis is challenging\, transformative\, and hopeful work. Join us to deepen your cultural competency and become a safer\, more affirming practitioner for your autistic clients.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/working-with-autistic-clients-foundations-of-a-neuro-affirming-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20260209T180720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T230736Z
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SUMMARY:Money Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Financial clarity creates space for professional confidence.   \nAs 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.   \nThis is a two-session workshop – and the topics are: \nSession 1: Growing Your Practice\nThis session explores the financial and operational considerations when expanding your clinical counseling practice.   Participants will learn: \n\nContractor vs. employee classifications & compensation structure: Understanding CRA requirements for T4A vs. T4 slips\, tax withholding obligations\, paying associates and fee arrangement considerations\nPayroll and tax compliance: Setting up compliant payroll systems\, managing CPP and EI contributions\, and year-end reporting requirements dos and don’ts\nAdministrative: expense tracking systems\, and bookkeeping best practices as you scale\nGrowth Strategies – Organic\, Startup\, Acquisition: financing\, legal and tax considerations to be mindful of as you look to expand your practice  \n\nSession 2: Retirement Planning for Counsellors\nThis session addresses retirement planning strategies specifically for self-employed clinical counsellors in Canada. Participants will learn: \n\nRRSP strategies for self-employed professionals: Maximizing contribution room\, understanding tax-deferred growth\, and self-directed RRSP options\nTFSA vs. RRSP considerations: Determining which registered savings vehicle is most advantageous\nCPP optimization: How to contribute to CPP as a self-employed person (paying both employer and employee shares) and when to start collecting benefits\nRetirement savings benchmarks\nLong-term financial planning: Building emergency funds\, planning for irregular income months\, and integrating personal wealth goals with practice growth
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/money-management-workshop/2026-02-25/
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:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T180720Z
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SUMMARY:Money Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Financial clarity creates space for professional confidence.   \nAs 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.   \nThis is a two-session workshop – and the topics are: \nSession 1: Growing Your Practice\nThis session explores the financial and operational considerations when expanding your clinical counseling practice.   Participants will learn: \n\nContractor vs. employee classifications & compensation structure: Understanding CRA requirements for T4A vs. T4 slips\, tax withholding obligations\, paying associates and fee arrangement considerations\nPayroll and tax compliance: Setting up compliant payroll systems\, managing CPP and EI contributions\, and year-end reporting requirements dos and don’ts\nAdministrative: expense tracking systems\, and bookkeeping best practices as you scale\nGrowth Strategies – Organic\, Startup\, Acquisition: financing\, legal and tax considerations to be mindful of as you look to expand your practice  \n\nSession 2: Retirement Planning for Counsellors\nThis session addresses retirement planning strategies specifically for self-employed clinical counsellors in Canada. Participants will learn: \n\nRRSP strategies for self-employed professionals: Maximizing contribution room\, understanding tax-deferred growth\, and self-directed RRSP options\nTFSA vs. RRSP considerations: Determining which registered savings vehicle is most advantageous\nCPP optimization: How to contribute to CPP as a self-employed person (paying both employer and employee shares) and when to start collecting benefits\nRetirement savings benchmarks\nLong-term financial planning: Building emergency funds\, planning for irregular income months\, and integrating personal wealth goals with practice growth
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/money-management-workshop/2026-03-04/
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:20260309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20260203T170426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T171104Z
UID:145228-1773046800-1773057600@bcacc.ca
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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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20260203T172319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T203715Z
UID:145182-1775556000-1775563200@bcacc.ca
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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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20251217T231207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T232911Z
UID:144436-1775779200-1775951999@bcacc.ca
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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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20260226T193849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T195509Z
UID:145499-1776250800-1776258000@bcacc.ca
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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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20260312T183822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T184004Z
UID:145616-1776686400-1776691800@bcacc.ca
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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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20251217T223905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T031313Z
UID:144409-1776859200-1776863700@bcacc.ca
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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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20260312T200910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T200910Z
UID:145668-1776880800-1776884400@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Matters of the Mind: Resilient Minds in a Digital World: Social Media\, Mental Health\, and Real Connection
DESCRIPTION:Many people feel caught between needing to be online and feeling drained by constant digital noise. Social media and news feeds are engineered to grab our attention\, yet not everyone is affected in the same way. This presentation looks at how resilience and meaningful connection can help people maintain better boundaries and protect their mental health in a hyper-digital world. \nThis session will explore the mental health impacts of social media and digital overload\, with a focus on anxiety\, low mood\, and emotional exhaustion. We’ll highlight research on resilience and social support\, and how these factors can shape the way people experience and respond to their online environments. We’ll bring forward strategies for recognizing problematic patterns\, strengthening protective connections\, and moving toward a more balanced relationship with technology.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/matters-of-the-mind-resilient-minds-in-a-digital-world-social-media-mental-health-and-real-connection/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Presentation on Mental Health Topics
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC%20Association%20of%20Clinical%20Counsellors":MAILTO:hoffice@bc-counsellors.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20251217T233850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T233902Z
UID:144457-1780617600-1780790399@bcacc.ca
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;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20251217T233218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T233402Z
UID:144452-1789689600-1789862399@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Roadshow Prince George
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\nThrough an Indigenous Lens \nProviding Indigenous Frameworks to create safety for Indigenous clients\, ways to work with clients while considering the seven generations before and the seven generations to come. Strength-based practices\, land-based healing. Effective communication. What trauma stems from\, and how to respond to clients who have been impacted by trauma. Intergenerational trauma and where it comes from\, and how it shows up in the body.  
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/regional-roadshow-prince-george/
LOCATION:Prince George: Civic Centre\, 808 Canada Games Way\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 5T6\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260403T154224
CREATED:20251217T232724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T232851Z
UID:144448-1790899200-1791071999@bcacc.ca
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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