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SUMMARY:Community in Connection - for BIPOC RCCs
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the next Community in Connection for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Colour (BIPOC) RCCs! \nTHIS EVENT MAY APPEAL TO YOU IF YOU ARE AN RCC WHO IS A PERSON OF COLOUR AND: \n\nYou are interested in helping to build community with other BIPOC RCCs \nYou are interested in exploring topics of race and racism as it relates to your work as a BIPOC RCC \n\nWhat is Community in Connection? \nIt’s your opportunity to connect with like-minded peers for meaningful conversations and support.  \nWe 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. \nWe 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.  \nBut Community in Connection takes those a step further by offering a virtual Zoom discussion space to meet one another. 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/community-in-connection-for-bipoc-rccs-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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:\n\nVisit a BCACC-organized illumination event:\n\nIf 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.\nIf you’re in Vancouver\, visit BC Place\, which will be illuminated in green on October 10th from dusk to 1:00 a.m.\nBe 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.\n\n\n\nLearn more ways to get involved here.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/world-mental-health-day-2023/
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CATEGORIES:Public Presentation on Mental Health Topics
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SUMMARY:Focusing Oriented Therapy Training and Certification
DESCRIPTION:FOT is a remarkably effective somatic approach\, particularly valuable for working with trauma and clients who are ‘stuck’\, and for preventing therapist burn-out. \nFocusing 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 – \nWhy are some clients successful in counselling\, while others are not? \nWhat 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. \nParticipants are welcome to attend single modules or the complete 16-month series\, and may become certified as a “Focusing Oriented Therapist” (FOT).
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/focusing-oriented-therapy-training-and-certification/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
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SUMMARY:Note Taking Workshop - Lavender Counselling
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/note-taking-workshop-lavender-counselling/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Matters of the Mind - Behind Office Doors: The Hidden Mental Costs of Toxic Workspaces
DESCRIPTION:  \nFrom feeling undervalued to enduring daily negativity\, toxic work environments can leave a lasting imprint on our mental well-being. \nDive 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. \nThis session is a must for anyone navigating challenging work dynamics or organizations looking to foster a healthier\, more positive workplace. \nRegister today and prioritize mental well-being in the professional sphere! \nRegister for free \nAbout the Presenter:\nZakia 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. \nRegister now
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/matters-of-the-mind-behind-office-doors-the-hidden-mental-costs-of-toxic-workspaces/
LOCATION:Online
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