BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

CANADIAN GROUP PRACTICE OWNER CONNECT
2024-02-25 - 2024-03-01 | Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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!

BCACC Lunch & Learn - Supervision Through Your Career
2024-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
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 thread weaves through all the work of these relationships.
So what is Supervision?

Clinical supervision is a crucial component for counsellors and psychotherapists during their education.
It is an essential practice throughout your career that helps to anchor your clinical work in best practices and serves to build new skills. It also helps improve your ability to be harmonious as a therapist to your clients.
Clinical supervision is also a specialty practice area with core philosophies, knowledge, and skills.

This Lunch and Learn will cover topics around:

The supervisory role and relationship
An introduction into ways to engage a supervisor
The pathway to becoming a BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor.

SPEAKER BIOS
Ruth Unaegbu
Ruth Unaegbu is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor located in British Columbia. She offers private counselling and supervision services locally and extends her coaching services globally. Her primary mission is to support people by undoing aloneness, providing a safe space for healing, and transformation.
Ruth’s specialization focuses on People of the Global Majority, especially Black women, first-generation, and immigrant Canadians. Additionally, she caters to creative professionals and high-performing athletes, addressing performance challenges and expansion. Ruth’s expertise also encompasses assisting parents, caregivers, and those part of the adoption triad, specifically transracial adoption.
Nelson Szeto
Nelson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor working in private practice and in a government mental health program, where he has been providing clinical counselling supervision to graduate students since 2015. His primary goal in supervision in addition to basic skills development and ethical practice, is to help supervisees build skills that help them show up in therapy in an emotionally connected and self- and co-regulated manner, as well as being grounded, authentic, and co-existing in an encouraging spirit for their clients. He enjoys providing supervision in honor of his practicum supervisor, Lorraine Short, who instrumentally built and guided his way of showing up for clients in a non-verbally empathic and relational way.
Jane Beaumont
Jane has over 20 years of experience working in the field and specializes in eating disorders, working with caregivers, trauma, and neurodiverse clients. Jane utilizes numerous therapies from an integrated approach, including family systems, emotion focused attachment approaches, narrative therapy, and somatic informed approaches.
As an Approved Clinical Supervisor Jane focuses mainly on teaching, interns and supervision aside from a small client load.
ONLINE SESSION INFORMATION:
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Format: Online
Cost:

$20 for BCACC Members
$10 for BCACC Student Members
$40 for Non-Members

NOTES:

Registration deadline is February 20, 2023. Pre-registration is required.
For event assistance, please contact Cassandra Leong at cassandra@bcacc.ca
Are you a student member? To register for this event, please send an email to studentmembers@bcacc.ca
A separate email will be sent the day prior to the event to the confirmed registrants containing the information for joining the webinar.
This session will be recorded and made available once it’s completed.

FREE TRAINING – An Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy with Colleen West
2024-02-09 08:00 - 2024-04-02 08:00 | Online, BC, Canada
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 parts within IFS
Engagement strategies for understanding clients’ parts
The role of the ‘Self’ in healing
How IFS can be integrated with other approaches
Case examples and practical applications

Trainer Colleen West is a trauma-informed IFS-certified therapist, trainer, and consultant. She has over 20 years of experience helping clients overcome simple and complex trauma. Colleen is also a published author.

Registration expires on April 2, 2024

BCACC Webinar Series - Money Management Workshops for Clinical Counsellors
2024-01-18 12:00 - 2024-03-14 13:00 | Online
Join us for a three-part workshop series that equips you with financial planning knowledge specifically relevant to the many facets of your counselling career. It will offer a comprehensive exploration of important topics just in time for tax season.
This workshop is presented by MNP and is divided into three one-hour webinar sessions. They will be recorded so that you can revisit the content for a full year.
Session 1: January 18th

Financial Planning for Clinical Counsellors throughout your career;
Practice management for your practice – key matters for success;

Session 2: February/date TBD

Personal and Corporate Taxes for Professionals: Key changes that impact you; and
Planning for year end and tax season

Session 3: March 14th

Incorporating your Practice: The benefits and when it makes sense for you;
Retirement Planning for you and Succession for your practice – what you need to know.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
National in scope and local in focus, MNP is one of Canada’s leading professional services firms — proudly serving individuals, businesses, and organizations since 1958. Through the development of strong relationships, we provide client-focused accounting, consulting, tax, and digital services. Our clients benefit from personalized strategies with a local perspective to fuel success wherever business takes them.

ONLINE SESSION INFORMATION:
Dates: Part 1: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Part 2: February 2024 /date TBD
Part 3: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM for all three sessions
Credits: 3 BCACC continuing competency credits

Format: Online
Cost: $60 for BCACC Members (for all three sessions)
$30 for BCACC student members (for all three sessions)
$120 for Non-Members (for all three sessions)
NOTES:
The registration deadline is Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024. Pre-registration is required. If you have any issues registering, please contact Jenny Kim at jenny@bcacc.ca
Are you are a student member? To register for this event, please send an email to studentmembers@bcacc.ca
A separate email will be sent the day prior to the event to the confirmed registrants containing the information for joining the webinar.
The webinar series will be recorded and made available to members once it’s completed. All three sessions’ recordings will be available for registrants, without additional cost, as part of the registration.

Community in Connection - For Agency Workers
2023-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Practicing in isolation can be hard and finding a supportive community of colleagues can be difficult, especially when you are trying to balance work, busy practices and life.
BCACC is here to help.
BCACC already offers online forums for communities in eConnect, and we encourage you to join any of those groups that are relevant for you, for peer support and networking.
But this new offering takes those a step further by offering a virtual Zoom-discussion space to meet one another and connect.
This is your opportunity to connect with like-minded peers for meaningful conversations and support.
Register now and join other agency workers in conversation and community.

AutPlay® Therapy Training - In Person & Live Webinar (Hybrid Event)
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-25
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 reserve your spot as soon as possible. EARLY BIRD PRICING – 15% off until Sept 21st.
Venue: Both in Burnaby and online

Counsellor Connect: Self-Care & Personal Development for Counsellors, Private Practitioners in Solo Practice/Agencies
2023-11-08 - 2023-11-10 | Sparkling Hill, Vernon BC
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 is meant to offer an opportunity to truly relax and rejuvenate, while also connecting with others, but most importantly with yourself. Registration Opens June 15, 2023.
Contact us at info@retreatseason.com.

BCACC Conference & 35th Anniversary Celebration: Counselling in a Changing World: Re-imagining our Environments
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-04 | Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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 practice.
One reason to attend? You’ll learn from incredible interdisciplinary experts. At Counselling in a Changing World, we’ve curated a diverse range of specialties, bringing together world-renowned experts in clinical counselling and other allied health professions. Discover new insights from speakers like Dr. Sue Johnson, who is the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in over 35 years of peer-reviewed clinical research. There’s so much knowledge to gain!
Other presenters include:

Suzanne Iasenza, a practicing psychologist who specializes in and writes on topics such as human sexuality, sex therapy for individuals and couples, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Pia Pechtel, a clinical psychologist (UK-registered) and researcher with over 18 years of working with sexual abuse.
Dr. Stefanie Green, a physician, speaker, and the author of the international bestseller This is Assisted Dying.

And more program announcements are coming soon! Click here to take advantage of the early bird rate and secure your spot at Counselling in a Changing World: Re-imagining Our Environments. Join us for an unforgettable event filled with interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, and inspiration!

Matters of the Mind - Behind Office Doors: The Hidden Mental Costs of Toxic Workspaces
2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
From feeling undervalued to enduring daily negativity, toxic work environments can leave a lasting imprint on our mental well-being.
Dive deep into understanding the hidden mental costs of toxic workplaces in our upcoming presentation. Explore the nature of workplace toxicity, the profound psychological effects, the strain on personal relationships, and even the unexpected physical ailments that arise. More importantly, equip yourself with strategies to cope, heal, and advocate for change.
This session is a must for anyone navigating challenging work dynamics or organizations looking to foster a healthier, more positive workplace.
Register today and prioritize mental well-being in the professional sphere!
Register for free
About the Presenter:
Zakia Ovington, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#19900), a licensed counselor with the Washington Department of Health (License #MC61352041), and a member of the Canadian Certified Counsellors (#11242758). With over 20+ years of corporate experience in powerhouses like Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, and General Electric, Zakia transitioned from the corporate world to embrace her true passion in counseling. She combines her unique business insights with an unwavering dedication to emotional well-being. Committed to assisting individuals to navigate work-life challenges, Zakia emphasizes alignment with life’s purpose, genuine self-leadership, and emotional resilience. As a BIPOC woman of South Asian Islamic heritage, her diverse background enriches her understanding, making her an invaluable guide for those grappling with the pressures of professional environments.
Register now

Note Taking Workshop - Lavender Counselling
2023-10-17 | Online
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 weight of many competing expectations, including their own, as they sit down to write their notes. Some of you may even avoid writing them because this weight is so heavy until you’re worried you’ll forget what you need to put down. This workshop will help you understand the BCACC Clinical Standard for Note Taking as well the relevant areas in the current Code of Ethics. It will help you tune into yourself more clearly as you navigate this necessary part of our profession.

Focusing Oriented Therapy Training and Certification
2023-10-14 | Online
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, while others are not?
What he found was that the counsellor’s modality wasn’t the definitive difference; rather it was something the successful clients themselves were doing. They had a way of checking inside, of listening to an internal voice that was distinctly different from the more familiar conscious ‘thinking brain.’ His research led him to develop a series of steps to teach therapists how to guide clients to tune in to this individual inner voice. That personal, unconscious voice is what takes a client past their thinking brain and down into the core of their issues. The method allows them to consistently go to the edge of the unknown and tap into what needs to happen next so that the healing process can start its forward movement.
Participants are welcome to attend single modules or the complete 16-month series, and may become certified as a “Focusing Oriented Therapist” (FOT).

World Mental Health Day 2023
2023-10-10
On October 10, 2023, people and organizations around the globe will mark World Mental Health Day, an annual awareness and advocacy campaign initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) in 1992. Each year, a theme is chosen by WFMH and partner organizations such as the World Health Authority (WHO) which supports the importance of the day by hosting events, providing resources, and creating campaign materials for people to engage with and dig deeper into that year’s theme.
This year’s theme is ‘Mental Health is a Universal Human Right’. It may seem like a lofty goal, but at BCACC we believe that change starts at home. Our points of influence as British Columbians may seem to only extend as far as the borders of our province, but the work we do to remove barriers to access and break the stigma around the need for mental health support extends far beyond our own communities.
We hope you’ll join BCACC in raising awareness of World Mental Health Day in your own community. Here’s how you can learn more and participate in World Mental Health Day, too:

Visit a BCACC-organized illumination event:

If you’re in Victoria, visit the Parliament Buildings at the BC Legislature after dusk. The Ceremonial Entrance, Front (Centre) Fountain, and Back (Centennial) Fountain of the Parliament Buildings as well as the Confederation Garden Park Fountain and Waterfall will be illuminated in green on October 10th from dusk to 1:00 a.m.
If you’re in Vancouver, visit BC Place, which will be illuminated in green on October 10th from dusk to 1:00 a.m.
Be sure to share your illumination photos with us on social media by tagging BCACC and using the hashtag #WMD2023BCACC or send your photos to communications@bcacc.ca.

Learn more ways to get involved here.

Community in Connection - for BIPOC RCCs
2023-10-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Save the date for the next Community in Connection for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) RCCs!
THIS EVENT MAY APPEAL TO YOU IF YOU ARE AN RCC WHO IS A PERSON OF COLOUR AND:

You are interested in helping to build community with other BIPOC RCCs
You are interested in exploring topics of race and racism as it relates to your work as a BIPOC RCC

What is Community in Connection?
It’s your opportunity to connect with like-minded peers for meaningful conversations and support.
We know that practicing in isolation & finding a supportive community of colleagues can be difficult, especially when you are trying to balance work, busy practices and life. BCACC is here to help.
We already offer online forums for communities in eConnect, and we encourage you to join any of those groups that are relevant for you for peer support and networking.
But Community in Connection takes those a step further by offering a virtual Zoom discussion space to meet one another.

FREE TRAINING - The Relational Foundations of Gestalt Therapy in Contemporary Times
2023-09-30 | Online
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
A key feature of Gestalt Therapy distinguishing it from other forms of therapy
3 case studies demonstrating the transformative possibilities Gestalt Therapy

Registration expires on September 30, 2023

Community in Connection - Approved Clinical Supervisors (RCC-ACS)
2023-09-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Save the date for the next Community in Connection for Approved Clinical Supervisors (RCC-ACS)!
Are you an RCC-ACS or RCC-ACS(provisional) looking to connect with other approved clinical supervisors? This Community in Connection event is a great opportunity for you to connect with like-minded peers for meaningful conversations and support.

What is Community in Connection?
We know that practicing in isolation & finding a supportive community of colleagues can be difficult, especially when you are trying to balance work, busy practices and life. BCACC is here to help.
We already offer online forums for communities in eConnect, and we encourage you to join any of those groups that are relevant for you for peer support and networking.
But Community in Connection takes those a step further by offering a virtual Zoom discussion-space to meet one another.

Matters of the Mind: Workplace Wellness for Leaders
2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
When people are not doing well psychologically, presenteeism, absenteeism, morale and productivity are impacted. Wellness in the workplace starts with leadership! As leaders, we must practice what we preach. We not only need to talk about what a psychologically safe workplace is, we need to act in alignment with it.
In this workshop, we will talk about the contributing factors of a psychologically safe workplace and what you can do to create it.

About the Presenter:
Kelsey Grimm is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has a Masters in Counselling and Leadership. As a counsellor, Kelsey has supported many clients working in psychologically unsafe workplaces and has seen the impact on people’s well-being as well as the impact on the workplace. From a desire to support those on their path of healing, she founded Healing Spaces – a group counselling practice. In addition to being passionate about counselling, Kelsey is also passionate about psychologically safe workplaces and believes this contributes significantly to the health and wellness of our society.

Community in Connection - for School Counsellors
2023-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Save the date for the next Community in Connection for School Counsellors!
Are you a school counsellor looking to connect with other school counsellors? This Community in Connection event is a great opportunity for you to connect with like-minded peers for meaningful conversations and support.
What is Community in Connection?
We know that practicing in isolation & finding a supportive community of colleagues can be difficult, especially when you are trying to balance work, busy practices and life. BCACC is here to help.
We already offer online forums for communities in eConnect, and we encourage you to join any of those groups that are relevant for you for peer support and networking.
But Community in Connection takes those a step further by offering a virtual Zoom discussion-space to meet one another.

Matters of the Mind: Starting High School on the Right Foot
2023-08-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Beginning high school is a time of change for students and parents alike.
This workshop, with time for Q+A, provides families with the information they need to navigate this important transition with confidence.
Together, we will cover:

academic expectations
class schedules
navigating new social environments
practical tips for parents and teens
answers to frequently asked questions

Who it’s for: parents and caregivers of kids starting high school in September
Register for free

About the Presenter:
Rob Broughton is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice in Vancouver. He has worked with youth for 20 years, as an elementary and high school teacher, a high school counsellor, and currently as an RCC. This presentation answers the most common questions and concerns he’s encountered from young people and their families as they enter high school.

About Matters of the Mind
These presentations are free online events for the public that are focused on mental health topics that are relevant to the people of BC.
We want to contribute to the wellness of all British Columbians by fostering community connection, breaking stigma, and providing empowering information to help people through complexity.

Register now

Town Hall: BCACC Meets with the BC Provincial Government for a discussion on the Health Professions & Occupations Act
2023-07-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Join BCACC in conversation with Brian Westgate, Director, Strategic Priorities for the BC Provincial Government to talk about the new Health Professions and Occupations Act.
Brian will present an overview, answer important questions about the Health Professions and Occupations Act, and provide some clarity on common questions that BCACC is receiving from membership.
The last half hour of this presentation will focus on questions related to the association and the profession of counselling facilitated by BCACC Board President, Britta Regan West and BCACC CEO, Michael Radano.

Lunch & Learn: How RCCs are working collaboratively with Primary Care Networks - and how you can get involved
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
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 in Victoria B.C.
Join Karolina Dudzik, RCC, Mental Health & Substance Use Health Consultant for Victoria Primary Care Network, and Dr. Melissa Duff, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Victoria PCN Physician Lead, Victoria Division of Family Practice Board Chair to discuss:

Primary Care Networks
VPCN Cohort Model: building relationships, not referral systems
Career opportunities for Registered Clinical Counsellors

Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy Online 2 Year Training - With Lisa Mortimore, PhD
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-11 | Online
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 regulation theory, interpersonal neurobiology, interpersonal/relational psychoanalytic practice, and deepening connections to the sentient world.
JUNE 2023 COHORT: June 8 – 11, 2023, September 28 – October 1st, 2023, February 1 – 4th, 2024, Year Two dates TBA

Matters of the Mind: Understanding Self-Compassion: Practicing it & modelling it for others
2023-06-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Self-compassion is the act of treating ourselves with kindness and acceptance, even in moments of struggle or difficulty. It doesn’t come easily, but with intention & practice it can contribute to our emotional well-being and help us cultivate resilience, inner strength, and a more positive outlook on life.
In this session, you’ll learn strategies for practicing self-compassion and how to model it for others in your personal and professional life. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of self-compassion, including improved relationships, increased happiness, and reduced stress and anxiety.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your emotional well-being. Register now at the bottom of this page.
About the presenter, Lisa Baylis:
Lisa Baylis has been sharing well-being strategies for the past 20 years. A natural-born connector with an innate ability to make people feel valued and heard, she is a teacher, a, Register Clinical Counsellor, a speaker, and a mother. Lisa is a published author of Self-Compassion for Educators as well as, the creator of the AWE Method — Awakening the Wellbeing for Educators — which merges self-care, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Lisa has a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. She has taught internationally and locally. Much of her vast teaching experience was gained in classrooms across British Columbia. Currently, she is bringing her work to all communities that will welcome her, with the goal of increasing peoples sense of wellness, community and belonging. She is also working as the Education Director for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion co-created by Drs. Kristin Neff and Chris Germer. When she can she works as a high school counsellor in the Greater Victoria School District.
https://lisabaylis.com/

About Matters of the Mind
These presentations are free online events for the public that are focused on mental health topics that are relevant to the people of BC.
We want to contribute to the wellness of all British Columbians by fostering community connection, breaking stigma, and providing empowering information to help people through complexity.
REGISTER NOW:

Planting Seeds of Connection through Nature in Play Therapy when Children are Grieving presented by Rose LaPiere, LPC, RPT-S, ACS, and sponsored by the BC Play Therapy Association
2023-06-03 | 6476 NW Marine Drive, 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2, Canada
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.
This workshop will help you develop the ability to be with children in their grief process, and help children move towards healing with nature based interventions. Learn psychoeducation information and common misconceptions about grief to help caregivers support children. Experiential play therapy activities, case examples, and interventions of bringing nature indoors or outdoors will be a part of this training.

Save the Date! BCACC Annual General Meeting
2023-05-29

Revolutionizing Therapeutic Play with Lisa Dion - Justice Institute of British Columbia
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-27
Join us for this unique opportunity to learn transformational play therapy from Lisa Dion, the creator of Synergetic Play Therapy. In this two-day special event, using hands-on and practical techniques, Lisa will assist you to trace the moment-by-moment shifts in regulation between therapist and child, providing a level of insight that supports the transformation of aggression into ways of connecting and mutual trust.

Matters of the Mind: Understanding Eating Disorders
2023-05-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Join BCACC for Understanding Eating Disorders: Causes, contributing factors, common myths, and how to support someone in recovery.
An eating disorder can often go unnoticed. In fact, people with eating disorders may go to great lengths to conceal symptoms and behaviors from others, including loved ones and healthcare providers.
This presentation aims to raise awareness about eating disorders and provide information on how to recognize and seek help for those who may be struggling with them.
What we’ll cover:

An overview of common disordered eating symptoms (behaviours, feelings, thoughts) and description of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge eating Disorder
Pre-conditions and contributing factors for the development and maintenance of eating disorders
Eating disorders as a defense mechanism and survival strategy
Myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes of eating disorders
Ways to support folks in their recovery process

About the presenter:
Alex Charleton / Counsellor for The Looking Glass Foundation
Alex is a strong believer that we heal in community, and that our strongest potential for transformative change occurs in safe connected relationships. She is excited to be a part of the Looking Glass Foundation’s work and mission in providing compassionate, low-barrier, community-based support for any persons seeking help in healing from disordered eating and eating disorders. Alex believes everyone deserves support, no matter where they are in their journey.
As a clinical counsellor, Alex feels it is such a privilege to walk alongside others as they find their way back home to themselves. Alex is passionate about providing care and guidance for eating disorder recovery because she knows how challenging and liberating it can be to restore and mend one’s relationship to food, body, and soul.
In Alex’s free time, you can find her cooking up a storm in the kitchen, chasing sunsets, and getting curious about life with friends and loved ones.
About Matters of the Mind
These presentations are free online events for the public that are focused on mental health topics that are relevant to the people of BC. We want to contribute to the wellness of all British Columbians by fostering community connection, breaking stigma, and providing empowering information to help people through complexity.

REGISTRATION HAS NOW REACHED CAPACITY.
If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please email niki@bcacc.ca

Community in Connection: for BIPOC RCCs
2023-05-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
We are excited to be offering this Community in Connection for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) RCCs to provide an opportunity for connection and community.
This session will include a facilitated panel discussion, with a focus on the following:
Springing into Supervision: How We Become Counsellors – from Lenses of IBPoC Counsellors

What makes us qualified to be counsellors and support clients?
In what ways is the process of becoming a counsellor part of a structure based in colonial values and systems?
What are some issues in the process of getting to the point of being qualified (training, supervision) especially when it can be difficult to find supervisors qualified in all the areas where training is needed?

THIS EVENT MAY APPEAL TO YOU IF YOU ARE AN RCC WHO IS A PERSON OF COLOUR AND:

You are interested in helping to build community with other BIPOC RCCs
You are interested in exploring topics of race and racism as it relates to your work as a BIPOC RCC

What is Community in Connection?
It’s your opportunity to connect with like-minded peers for meaningful conversations and support.
We know that practicing in isolation & finding a supportive community of colleagues can be difficult, especially when you are trying to balance work, busy practices, and life. BCACC is here to help.
We already offer online forums for communities in eConnect, and we encourage you to join any of those groups that are relevant for you for peer support and networking.
But Community in Connection takes those a step further by offering a virtual Zoom discussion space to meet one another.

The Sexually Competent Therapist [Foundations]: Integrating Sex Therapy Into Your Practice (Virtual) - Allura Sex Therapy Centre
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-28 | Online
Addressing sex and sexuality issues in therapy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or challenging – we’ve got you covered.
Our trainings are designed to be a balance of knowledge and applicable, so you can start to integrate sex therapy into your practice right away!

Head to our website to learn more about our upcoming trainings and workshops, including dates and costs. Trainings available both in-person and virtually. https://www.alluracentre.com/trainings

Healing from Trauma - Indian Residential School Survivors Society & UBC Learning Circle
2023-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) in collaboration with the UBC Learning Circle will be hosting a conversation on learning about Trauma Informed care and how to help someone who has experienced trauma. This workshop will look at the importance of Cultural Safety when supporting a survivor/student who has experienced the Indian Residential School system or Indian Day School. There will also be a discussion on wellness towards healing by soul retrieval.
We would like to reiterate that everyone is welcome to our UBCLC sessions.
Our events aim to embody a safe space for everyone of all different backgrounds to have their opinions and voices equally heard.
Date: Thursday, April 20th, 2023 (PST)
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am
Where: Videoconference OR internet webinar.
View system requirements
Registration: required to participate; We would strongly recommend signing up for this event if you are interested even if you can’t make the date and time so we can have your information to send you the video link after the webinar session

Chronic Shame in Clinical Practice: An Embodied Relational Perspective - Online Workshop with Stacy Adam Jensen, MEd
2023-04-18 - 2023-05-16 | Online
Chronic shame disrupts healthy relational development, and has far-reaching implications for one’s capacity to regulate affect, engage in healthy relationships, and on one’s internal working model. This early template of self becomes intertwined with shaming experiences across the lifespan, creating cycles of multi-layered suffering. Through interactive lecture, discussion, and clinical vignettes, we will explore the ins and outs of working with chronic shame.
5 Tuesday Evenings, April 18 – May 16, 2023, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
$395 until April 9, $425 thereafter, includes GST
