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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:20260424T094142
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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:20260424T094142
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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:20260424T094142
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:20260424T094142
CREATED:20250328T205453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T205528Z
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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:20260424T094142
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
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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:20260424T094142
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:20260424T094142
CREATED:20250516T222245Z
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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:20260424T094142
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
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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:20260424T094142
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:20260424T094142
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:20260424T094142
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:20260424T094142
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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