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SUMMARY:Time Crafting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch and Learn session with Mike Vardy\, founder of Productivityist and a globally recognized expert in personal productivity. This session focuses on optimizing your time in a way that aligns with your personal and professional values\, moving beyond traditional time management to help you reclaim control over your days and workload. Mike’s approach evaluates how to get things done in a manner that allows you to free up time for what is important\, ensuring that your tasks do not control you. \nRegister Now\nMike will guide us through: \n\nTheming Your Time: Structure your days and weeks to reflect your ideal life.\nCreating Attention Paths: Identify where to focus your attention for maximum impact.\nApplying Reflective Practice: Ensure your actions align with your goals.\nInnovative Prioritization: Discover new ways to prioritize tasks that resonate with your values.\nOptimal Time Division: Learn how to divide your time effectively for your unique situation.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/time-crafting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240926T123000
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SUMMARY:Building a Group Practice
DESCRIPTION:Are you a successful private practitioner ready to expand your impact with a vision for building a group practice? Join us for a 3-hour workshop designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and strategies to navigate this transition smoothly. \n  \nRegister Now\n  \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nShifting to a Business Mindset\n\nEmbracing the role of a practice owner\nRealistic assessment of numbers\, time\, and energy requirements\nBalancing clinical work with business management\n\n\nCreating Robust Systems\n\nStreamlining client intake processes\nDeveloping effective interviewing and onboarding procedures\nImplementing strategies for client retention\nAutomating and documenting processes\nSelecting appropriate software and tools\nManaging physical space and unique expenses\n\n\nBuilding Your Team\n\nConsiderations for bringing on practitioners\nContractors vs. employees: Pros and cons\nDetermining fair and sustainable compensation structures\nDeciding on practice focus: Niche vs. generalized approach\nManaging the practitioner lifecycle\nImplementing effective off-boarding procedures
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/building-a-group-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T130000
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SUMMARY:Managing Cyber Risk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free session hosted by Patrick Bourk\, Vice President of Cyber and Professional Lines at Navacord & John Paul Mitchell\, Managing Partner at Mitchell & Abbott Group. \n  \nRegister Now\nYou’ll learn about: \n\ncurrent cyber risks\nwhy they matter\nSocial Engineering Fraud\nRansomware\nthe importance of cyber security & risk management strategies\,\nand an exclusive insurance solution for members of the BCACC
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/managing-cyber-risk/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20240809T181014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T181109Z
UID:138152-1729072800-1729080000@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Mastering Case Conceptualization to Revitalize Your Clinical Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:In today’s demanding therapeutic landscape\, clinicians often find themselves navigating complex caseloads in overworked and sometimes understaffed conditions. This workshop offers practical tools for clinical counsellors grappling with burnout\, intricate client needs\, and the challenges of maintaining efficacy regardless of practice setting \nRegister Now\nBy participating in this workshop you will:\n\nEnhance clinical conceptualization skills to improve therapeutic efficacy while preventing fatigue\nIdentify common root causes of burnout and fatigue in demanding clinical practice\nDevelop self-awareness strategies to navigate counter-transferences and personal triggers\nMaster tools for navigating complex client interactions in high-pressure environments\nBuild confidence in handling complex cases and therapeutic impasses\nImplement effective self-care strategies for sustained therapeutic efficacy\nCreate a personalized toolkit for burnout prevention and maintaining well-being\nEnhance awareness of personal and professional boundaries in challenging work conditions\n\nFormat: \nWe’ve divided this workshop into two sessions \n\nPart 1: A 2-hour workshop presentation with Q+A\nPart 2: A 1-hour experiential session (you can choose to add this session when you register)\n\nYou can register for Part 1 only\, or both sessions. Please make your selection during the checkout process.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/mastering-case-conceptualization-to-revitalize-your-clinical-effectiveness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20241210T221407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T221407Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Edge Benefits for RCCs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch & Learn with BCACC’s Benefit’s Advisor Stephanie Ritchie & Wade Dabrowski VP of Sales for Edge Benefits. \nSince 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. \nRegister Now\nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nWhat’s included and available add-ons (many Benefits are non-medical)\nWho can purchase it\nWhy is Disability insurance important for self-employed/small business owners and what is the difference between Disability and Critical Illness benefits.\nThe difference between Individual Health & Dental and Group/Employee benefit plans\nHealth & Dental insurance frequently asked questions
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/lunch-and-learn-edge-benefits-for-rccs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20241211T164205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T164205Z
UID:139366-1737622800-1737633600@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Working with Kids in High-Conflict Divorce: Safe\, Effective\, and Ethical Practice for the “Average” Therapist
DESCRIPTION: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.\nParents 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. \n  \nRegister Now\nIn this workshop\, Dr. Jeff Chang will: \n\nDescribe the phenomenon of high conflict separation and divorce and its effects of children and adolescents\, and the effects on practitioners\nProvide 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\nGive insight into obtaining informed consent\, maintaining a balanced therapy process\, and creating a context to “just let us do our work”\n\n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/working-with-kids-in-high-conflict-divorce-safe-effective-and-ethical-practice-for-the-average-therapist/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250129T120000
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UID:139370-1738144800-1738152000@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Enhancing Clinical Supervision Skills in Group Settings
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical techniques to effectively engage in supervision in a group format\nThis 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. \nRegister Now\nObjectives of this workshop: \n\nUnderstand the theoretical foundations and best practices of clinical supervision in group settings.\nDevelop skills to facilitate effective group supervision sessions that encourage collaboration and professional growth.\nExplore creative and reflective methods to enhance the supervision process.\nAddress challenges in group supervision\, such as managing diverse learning styles\, power dynamics\, and ethical considerations.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/enhancing-clinical-supervision-skills-in-group-settings/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250205T174155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T174155Z
UID:139995-1739966400-1739970000@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Financial Management for Clinical Counsellors: A Two-Part Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister Now\n \nOver the course of two sessions\, you will learn about:  \n \n\n\nBudgeting and Bookkeeping Best Practices\nTax Updates for Clinical Counsellors\nPersonal vs. Corporate Taxes\n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/financial-management-for-clinical-counsellors-a-two-part-workshop/2025-02-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250205T174155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T174155Z
UID:140002-1740398400-1740402000@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Financial Management for Clinical Counsellors: A Two-Part Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister Now\n \nOver the course of two sessions\, you will learn about:  \n \n\n\nBudgeting and Bookkeeping Best Practices\nTax Updates for Clinical Counsellors\nPersonal vs. Corporate Taxes\n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/financial-management-for-clinical-counsellors-a-two-part-workshop/2025-02-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250206T214542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T214542Z
UID:140048-1740657600-1740663000@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:New Member Onboarding | Welcome to BCACC
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister Now\n \nThe session will cover: \n\nAn overview of the association\nBCACC’s role as a regulatory body\nBCACC’s role as a professional association\nMember benefits & Member portal\neConnect & Education offerings\n\nAt the end of the session\, you also have an option to stay on for an extra 15 minutes to connect with others.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/new-member-onboarding-welcome-to-bcacc/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250205T175214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T220558Z
UID:140004-1741089600-1741093200@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Understanding BCACC's New QACC Program & Platform
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister Now\nTo support members in navigating the new QACC program and platform\, this training session will cover the following: \n\nAn overview of the program\nHow to complete a self-assessment within the system\nHow to build a learning plan within the platform\nHow to log your learning activities and track your credits\nA Q&A session to answer your most pressing questions\n\nPlease note: This event is for RCCs only. 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/lunch-learn-understanding-bcaccs-new-qacc-program-platform/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250213T221048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T221048Z
UID:140123-1742299200-1742302800@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Understanding BCACC's New QACC Program & Platform
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister Now\nTo support members in navigating the new QACC program and platform\, this training session will cover the following: \n\nAn overview of the program\nHow to complete a self-assessment within the system\nHow to build a learning plan within the platform\nHow to log your learning activities and track your credits\nA Q&A session to answer your most pressing questions\n\nPlease note: This event is for RCCs only. 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/lunch-learn-understanding-bcaccs-new-qacc-program-platform-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250219T002425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T002523Z
UID:140186-1742472000-1742475600@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Navigating BCACC Complaints: A Guide for Clinical Counsellors
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister Now\n  \n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/lunch-learn-navigating-bcacc-complaints/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250306T223220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T161651Z
UID:140286-1742925600-1742929200@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Matters of the Mind | Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely: Loneliness and You
DESCRIPTION:Led by an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor\, this session will: \n\nDemystify the concept of loneliness in today’s interconnected world\nAddress the lasting impact of the pandemic on social isolation\nIntroduce innovative concepts like ‘neededness’ and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)\nProvide simple and actionable strategies to balance out loneliness in ourselves and others.\nOffer interactive elements for real-time engagement and self-reflection (low-barrier & anonymous interactions)\n\nRegister Now\nWhether 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. \nAbout Matters of the Mind: Free Mental Health Webinars for the People of BC \nMatters 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. \nOur goal is to contribute to the wellness of all British Columbians by breaking stigma and providing empowering information. \n  \nWant to watch our past presentations? Check them out here \n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/matters-of-the-mind-show-me-the-meaning-of-being-lonely-loneliness-and-you/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Presentation on Mental Health Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250328T203502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T203502Z
UID:140823-1744880400-1744891200@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Transforming Problematic Caregiver Patterns: A workshop to support clinician’s effectiveness when working with tricky parents and caregivers
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister Now\n \nJoin us for this important workshop which will provide: \n\nAn emotion-focused framework for understanding problematic parenting patterns\nTools and methods to encourage positive changes in caregivers’ attitudes and behaviors in a constructive and supportive manner.\nPractical strategies for handling difficult or adversarial co-parenting relationships that affect child and adolescent development and mental health.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/transforming-problematic-caregiver-patterns/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250317T161955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T170524Z
UID:140514-1745949600-1745953200@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Matters of the Mind | Caregivers and the Teen Years: How to Navigate Your Relationship\, Healthy Boundaries\, and Conflict
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will provide valuable insights and resources to help you: \n\nUnderstand the developmental changes teens experience\nFoster a healthy and supportive relationship with your teen\nEstablish and maintain healthy boundaries\nEffectively manage conflict\n\n  \nRegister Now\n  \nAbout Matters of the Mind: Free Mental Health Webinars for the People of BC \nMatters 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. \nOur goal is to contribute to the wellness of all British Columbians by breaking stigma and providing empowering information. \n  \nWant to watch our past presentations? Check them out here
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/caregivers-and-the-teen-years/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Presentation on Mental Health Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250328T205453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T205528Z
UID:140828-1746018000-1746025200@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating the Day-to-Day Challenges of Private Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \n  \nRegister Now\n \nTopics may include: \n\nGeneral operations and time management\nStrategies for growth\nBuilding a supportive peer community\nSetting professional boundaries\nNavigating day-to-day complexities
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/navigating-the-day-to-day-challenges-of-private-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250402T190717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T192808Z
UID:140867-1747224000-1747231200@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding and Supporting Clients with Brain Injury and Concussion
DESCRIPTION: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). \n  \nRegister Now\n \nKey Topics: \n\nFoundations: Definitions\, types\, and provincial and national data on brain injury including disparities in sports\, Indigenous communities\, and IPV survivors.\nClinical Challenges: Recognizing subtle presentations\, signs and symptoms\, adapting communication and/or interventions\, and addressing barriers like missed appointments.\nEffective Interventions: Tailoring approaches beyond short-term therapy\, incorporating collaborative care with other professionals.\nCultural & Ethical Considerations: Strategies for culturally safe care\, particularly for Indigenous clients.\nClinician Resilience: Managing frustration and avoiding unintentional dismissal of clients.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/brain-injury-and-concussion-working-with-clients-in-clinical-counselling/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250402T192910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T193002Z
UID:140878-1748523600-1748530800@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Staying Objective in Couples Counselling: Strategies for Ethical and Effective Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister Now\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of clinician objectivity for both the counsellor and the client.\nIdentify how personal bias can influence the therapeutic relationship and outcomes in couples counselling.\nRecognize the relevance of BCACC Practice Standards in fostering objective clinical work with couples.\nDevelop skills to identify bias when working with couples.\nApply practical strategies to address bias and maintain objectivity in their clinical practice.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/staying-objective-in-couples-counselling-strategies-for-ethical-and-effective-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250509T171412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T171412Z
UID:141444-1749034800-1749042000@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Marketing: Authentically Attracting Your Ideal Clients
DESCRIPTION:Reach the clients who need you-without sacrificing your authenticity.\nDiscover 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. \nRegister Now\nWhy attend? \n\nPinpoint the clients you’re most passionate about serving\nDevelop inviting\, authentic language and resources to reach them\nApproach every first conversation with confidence and warmth\n\nNo jargon\, no pressure tactics—just meaningful skills to help you show up with clarity and authenticity.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/mindful-marketing-authentically-attracting-your-ideal-clients/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250516T222245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T222245Z
UID:141715-1750334400-1750338000@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Town Hall | Regulation Updates
DESCRIPTION:Stay Informed\, Stay Connected\nJoin 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. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/town-hall-regulation-updates/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250530T230119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T230119Z
UID:141931-1752138000-1752148800@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Get Found Online: SEO for Counsellors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Now\n\nLearn SEO basics in plain language to help your practice appear in Google searches.\nGet step-by-step guidance on setting up and organizing your website’s key pages.\nDiscover simple ways to use keywords and local strategies to attract more clients in your area.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/get-found-online-seo-for-counsellors/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250718T174906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T174906Z
UID:142273-1753358400-1753362000@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Town Hall: Regulation of Clinical Counsellors & Psychotherapists in BC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special BCACC Town hall\nBCACC CEO\, Michael Radano breaks down the July 16 announcement on new regulatory updates and what it means for RCCs and the profession. \nRegister Now\nHere’s what you can expect: \n\nWhat does this mean for RCCs? What do RCCs need to do?\nKey timelines\nTransition process\nInformation about the regulatory college\nBCACC’s advocacy effort\nAccess the most up-to-date\, reliable information\, understand the roadmap to regulation\, and have all your questions answered\n\n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/town-hall-regulation-of-clinical-counsellors-psychotherapists-in-bc/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250827T123615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T202918Z
UID:142279-1758790800-1758801600@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:From War to Resettlement: Refugee Stories\, Insights\, and Practice Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a refugee? \nWhat 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? \nIn this interactive half-day presentation\, Dr. Zuhra Teja will take you on a refugee’s journey—from pre-flight to flight to resettlement. \nDrawing 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.  \nAlong 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? \nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/working-with-refugees/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250708T233820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T124107Z
UID:142288-1759924800-1759932000@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Enhancing Clinical Supervision with Process Models: A Focus on the Seven-Eyed Model
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Now\nWhat to expect: \n\nHands-On Learning:\nEngage in role-plays\, breakout discussions\, and live demonstrations to practice using process models.\nReal Challenges\, Real Solutions:\nUse your own supervisory challenges (submitted in advance) to discover how models can address emotionally complex situations.\nBridging Approaches:\nLearn to transition between the Seven-Eyed\, Cyclical\, and Discrimination Models to enhance your effectiveness.\nExpert Facilitation:\nReceive direct feedback and guidance from experienced facilitator David Stewart.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/enhancing-clinical-supervision-with-process-models-a-focus-on-the-seven-eyed-model/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250909T070457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T203038Z
UID:142286-1760691600-1760702400@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Discussing Sexuality with Clients
DESCRIPTION:Ready to feel more comfortable addressing sexuality with your clients—even if they don’t bring it up themselves? This practical\, interactive workshop arms clinical counsellors with the skills and confidence to make sexuality a normalized part of therapy. \nRegister Now\nWATCH A CLIP FROM A PREVIOUS SESSION\, (Which was live) \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nApproaches for gently raising sexuality and sexual health during intake and throughout therapy.\nExpanded models of sexual response to help move beyond traditional perspectives.\nCulturally sensitive strategies for exploring client histories\, identities\, and relational styles\, including non-monogamy and polyamory.\nTools to navigate your own discomfort and create a safe space for open dialogue.\nReal-world language\, sample scripts\, and practical frameworks for every stage of the therapeutic process.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/discussing-sexuality-with-clients/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070428
CREATED:20250827T123818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T123825Z
UID:142291-1760961600-1760968800@bcacc.ca
SUMMARY:Ethical Decision-Making in Practice
DESCRIPTION:An Interactive Workshop that Brings Ethics to Life\nEthical decision-making is central to our work\, but for many\, the guidelines and codes learned during graduate studies can fade into the background. This workshop is designed to bring those tools back into focus\, showing how the BCACC’s Code of Ethical Conduct\, Standards of Practice and decision-making guidelines can support you in navigating real-world complexities. \nRegister Now\nWhat to Expect: \n\nActive participation: Step into lively discussions where your voice matters and your perspective shapes the process.\nCollaborative exploration: There are no easy answers—this is about navigating gray areas together and building confidence in your ethical process.\nA fresh take on ethics: Discover how engaging – and even fun – it can be to tackle ethical dilemmas with curious\, like-minded colleagues.
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/ethical-decision-making-in-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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