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SUMMARY:Introduction to IFS Couple Therapy: Healing Relationships with Intimacy From the Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:IFS Relationship Skills for Couple and Individual Therapy: Intimacy From the Inside Out\nFacilitated by: Toni Herbine-Blank\, MSN\, RN \nDate: May 1 & 2\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00am – 2:30pm (ET) \nLocation: Live Online via Zoom \nCurious About This Training with Toni? \nVIEW WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS  \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE \n  \nWorkshop Description \nThis workshop offers therapists a practical\, experiential framework for working with individuals and couples that helps make sense of conflict through an Internal Family Systems lens. Participants learn how to identify and work with the protective “parts” that show up between partners\, support courageous and compassionate communication\, and use the relationship itself as a pathway for healing so that sessions move beyond problem-solving into deeper connection\, repair\, and growth. \nThe model translates seamlessly into individual therapy and couples/relationship therapy by strengthening clinicians’ ability to track internal dynamics\, attachment needs\, and nervous system activation that shape clients’ relationships. Through discussion\, video demonstrations\, and guided practice\, therapists leave with concrete interventions they can apply immediately\, helping clients (both individuals and those they are relationships with) build regulation\, increase self-leadership\, and create more secure\, responsive patterns of relating. \nThis workshop is designed for all clinicians who support individuals and couples\, and is ideal for therapists seeking practical\, IFS-informed\, nervous-system-aware tools to help clients move from reactivity and disconnection toward greater regulation\, attunement\, repair\, and intimacy. \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of this Workshop\, participants will have had the opportunity to: \n\nReview of the basic assumptions of the IFIO model.\nExplore the goals of IFS couple therapy.\nHave a discussion of cultural differences in relation to the needs of couples.\nObserve video demonstrations.\nParticipate in small breakout rooms for discussion and practice.\nLearn the power of Courageous Communication and discover how and why the ANS is significant in IFIO couple therapy.\n\nPresenter \nToni Herbine-Blank is a Senior Lead Trainer for the IFS-Institute and owner and director of the Intimacy from the Inside Out© curriculum for couple therapists. Toni teaches\, trains and offers workshops\, trainings and retreats nationally and internationally. She has co- authored two books on IFS and couple therapy\, available on Amazon. Toni is a dynamic presenter known for her warmth\, skill and humor. She lives in the mountains of Colorado with her husband and a menagerie of animals \nRegistration \n\n\n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL \n\n\n*STUDENT \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Rate \n\n\n$295 + HST \n\n\n$195 + HST \n\n\n\n\nStandard Rate \n\n\n$325 + HST \n\n\n$225 + HST \n\n\n\n\nEARLY-BIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED: April 17\, 2026 \n* Students must email a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment upon purchasing their ticket to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n** A 5% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. Please email our Education Team for more details: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \nRegistration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation\, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by April\, 10\, 2026. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbhworkshops@gmail.com. Refunds will not be issued after April\, 10\, 2026. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits \nOPA: Pending. \nMDPAC: Approved for 6.5 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours). \nOAMHP:Participation in this workshop allows OAMHP members to apply 7 CECs toward their required continuing education hours. OAMHP’s review of the general content of this workshop recognizes the learning objectives meet and support the criteria (1) for best known practice in continuing education and (2) for educational requirements for mental health professionals. \nParticipants must attend the entirety of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff. Participants who are unable to attend the webinar in real-time may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/introduction-to-ifs-couple-therapy-healing-relationships-with-intimacy-from-the-inside-out/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:DBT Graduate Skills Group
DESCRIPTION:DBT Graduate Skills Group\nOnline Group \nWednesdays\, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM \nStarting January 14\, 2026 | 13 Weeks \nRolling Admission \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nWho Could Benefit? \nIndividuals (18+) who are located in Ontario and have completed at least one full round of a DBT Skills Group (minimum 6 months) and wish to continue strengthening their skills in managing distress and the challenges of daily living. This group offers ongoing consultation and skills refreshers with a special focus on building mastery and increasing compassion towards themselves and others. Clients will be encouraged to bring agenda items\, collaboratively prioritize and set the agenda\, and consult with one another with support and guidance from group leaders. The group is designed to help clients work towards their life-worth-living goals in areas such as education\, work\, relationships\, spirituality\, health\, sexuality\, and sobriety. \nThe Group Has Three Main Objectives: \n\nTo build a life worth living. Participants will come up with a long-term goal\, participate in weekly check-ins to increase accountability and receive support in overcoming barriers.\nTo consolidate core DBT skill use. Each participant will provide a brief presentation\, followed by collaborative validation and/or problem solving areas in which they are stuck or avoiding.\nTo introduce advanced DBT skills. These skills are meant to help participants live a meaningful life\, feel fulfilled and trust themselves.\n\nClass Schedule \nThe DBT Graduate Group runs weekly on Wednesdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm via a secure virtual platform. \nGroup Facilitators: \nJane Cunningham\, MSW\, RSW & Dr. Adam Iskric\, Ph.D.\, C.Psych. (Supervised Practice) \nFee Schedule \nGroup sessions are $140/2-hour session and are to be paid for by credit card for the duration of the group. \nClients will be charged if they are a no-show to a group. An absence is considered a no-show if less than 48 hours notice is given. \nHow to Register:\nBook a Discovery Call to provide your contact information\, learn more and reserve your spot. \nBOOK A DISCOVERY CALL \n  \nView the flyer here.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/dbt-graduate-skills-group/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Strategies for Working with Depression and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Strategies for Working with Depression and Anxiety\nFacilitated by: Dr. Zindel Segal\, Ph.D. \nDates: December 5 & 6\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00am – 2:30pm (ET) \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nCurious About This Training with Zindel?  \nWATCH THE PREVIEW \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE \n  \nAbout the Workshop \nMindfulness meditation has been shown to disengage neural networks supporting rumination and worry\, along with improving clinical outcomes through increased tolerance of negative affective states. By addressing transdiagnostic factors that increase risk for disorder onset and recurrence\, training in mindfulness meditation can be employed with a host of physical and emotional disorders as means of providing individuals with greater choice during moments of reactivity and alarm. Yet our clients managing depressive and anxious disorders require more than just an on-ramp to practice meditation. For example\, how does the practice of mindfulness sit alongside cognitive and behavioural interventions that have also shown to be of benefit\, how do we language and guide mindfulness practices to respond to clinical concerns? \nWe will address these questions through the lens of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, an 8 week structured program that integrates mindfulness mediation with the tools of cognitive therapy for prevention of mood disorders. Combining didactic content with periods of experiential practice\, we will examine how to integrate and appropriately sequence formal/informal mindfulness practices\, identify somatic cues of emotional expression and set up a treatment frame where affect regulation based on ‘allowing’ and ‘letting be’ in contrast to cognitive reappraisal\, can be encouraged. In these ways\, clients can develop a different relationship to their depressive or anxious experiences\, one marked by greater choice and agency. \nLearning Objectives \nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nReview the evidence base for mindfulness meditation in the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders.\nUnderstand how to integrate and appropriately sequence formal/informal mindfulness practices into the psychotherapeutic treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.\nEngage in experiential practice of the 3 Minute Breathing Space and understand how brief changes in attentional focus can be used to address negative automatic processing cycles.\nDiscuss why mindfulness is about more than relaxation.\nLearn about the role of sensory processing as an opponent process to cognitive elaboration.\nReview language and pacing when guiding mindfulness practices.\n\nPresenter \nZindel Segal\, PhD\, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough. An award winning clinical psychologist and continuously funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health\, his program of research characterized psychological markers of relapse vulnerability in affective disorder which\, in turn\, provided an empirical rationale for offering training in mindfulness meditation to recurrently depressed patients in recovery. An author of over 10 books and 230 scientific publications\, including The Mindful Way Through Depression and Better in Every Sense – guides for achieving mood balance in everyday life – Dr. Segal continues to advocate for the relevance of mindfulness-based clinical care in psychiatry and mental health. \nTarget Audience \n\nThis workshop will be helpful to psychotherapists of all persuasions who recognize the significance of mindfulness practice in mental health and wish to integrate it into their practice.\nTherapists with personal experience of mindfulness who would like to understand the points of interaction between mindfulness meditation and clinical care.\nClinicians seeking to base their therapeutic relationships and interventions on their personal mindfulness and contemplative practices.\nTherapists in search of a continuing education experience that is inclusive and accommodating to all identities and intersections thereof.\n\nWebinar Recording \nThis webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants within 5-7 of the webinar taking place. The recording will be available for 60 days once released. \nCourse Fees:  \n\nStudent Early Bird: $195 + HST = $220.35\nIndividual Early-Bird: $295 + HST = $333.35\nStudent Regular: $225 + HST = $254.25\nIndividual Regular: $325 + HST = $367.25\n\nEARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: November 14\, 2025 \n* Students must email a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment upon purchasing their ticket to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n** A 5% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. Please email our Education Team for more details: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \nRegistration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation\, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by November 14\, 2025. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbhworkshops@gmail.com. Refunds will not be issued after November 14\, 2025. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits \nOPA: Approved for 7 CE credits for Psychological Practitioners.. \nMDPAC: Approved for 7 hours (CECs). \nOAMHP: Approved for 7 hours (CECs). \nParticipants must attend the entirety of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff. Participants who are unable to attend the webinar in real-time may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits. \n\nMBCT Zindel Segal Dec 2025
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-strategies-for-working-with-depression-and-anxiety/
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder\nNovember & December 2025 (Including Nov 18+19\, 25+26\, Dec 2+3\, Dec 9+10)\n9:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT \nOnline via Zoom \nFacilitated by: Drs. Martin Bohus & Shelley McMain \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE \nThis 4-week course\, offered through the Centre for MindBody Health\, provides a comprehensive examination of DBT-PTSD based on a psycho-social model. Within this model\, dysfunctional behaviors are understood as strategies to avoid or escape from trauma-associated primary emotions like powerlessness\, threat\, anxiety\, disgust\, humiliation\, or sexual arousal. The model posits that these emotions are corroborated by dysfunctional cognitive assumptions and dysfunctional behaviors such as self-injury\, suicidal ideation\, dissociation or intoxication and that problematic secondary emotions such as shame\, guilt\, self-hatred\, or chronic anger develop over time into problematic self-concepts which impair quality of life. \nDBT-PTSD primarily aims to help patients: a) Revise their fear of trauma-associated primary emotions\, b) Question whether secondary emotions like guilt and shame fit the facts\, and c) Radically accept the fact of trauma in their lives to establish a life worth living. The treatment program is designed to be delivered in a residential program (three-months) or in an outpatient setting (45 weeks). \nThis 4-week course provides comprehensive training in DBT-PTSD including a manual. The course also fulfills the prerequisite for enrolling in future Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder workshops. \nAT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS TRAINING\, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO: \n\nDescribe the basic psychosocial and neurobehavioral principles of complex PTSD\nImplement the principles of DBT-PTSD within your clinical practice\nDevelop an individualized trauma model\nTeach your client skills for dissociation\, distress tolerance\, and regulation of trauma-related emotions\nConduct in-sensu exposure\nHelp your clients create a life worth living\n\nRegistrants will retain access to the course material and recordings of all classes for 30 days after the course training concludes. All registrants will be able to download core content (PPT or PDF) and view recordings of classes. Class recordings cannot be downloaded. \nPRESENTERS \n \nDr. Martin Bohus\, MD \nMartin Bohus\, MD\, received his specialty in Psychiatry and in Psychosomatic Medicine. He holds the Chair of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Heidelberg University and is Scientific Director at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim. He holds a visiting professorship at the University of Antwerp and Harvard Medical School. He was the president of the European Society for the Studies of Personality Disorders (ESSPD) and president of the German Association for DBT. He was President and initiator of the 1st International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder. He has published 300+ articles and book chapters\, mainly on mechanisms of psychotherapy\, Borderline Personality Disorder\, and PTSD. \n  \n  \n\n \nDr. Shelley McMain\, PhD\, C.Psych. \nShelley McMain\, PhD\, C. Psych.\, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto\, Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)\, and Co-Founder of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto. She is a clinician\, educator and researcher and a Certified DBT Practitioner. Dr. McMain is recognized as a leader in DBT in Canada and internationally. She conducts research in DBT\, personality disorders\, emotion regulation\, suicide and self-harm\, substance abuse\, and psychotherapy process and outcomes. She has delivered 300+ conferences\, colloquia\, grand rounds\, and trainings\, and is widely recognized for her excellence in DBT training. \n\n  \nDETAILS AT A GLANCE \nEarly Bird Fee (Before Oct. 18\, 2025 at 11:59PM): $999 CAD+HST \nRegular Fee (After Oct. 18\, 2024 at 12:00AM): $1\,099 CAD+HST \nStudent Fee: $999 CAD+HST (Students must submit a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment to: cmbhwdbtorkshops@gmail.com) \nDelivery: Online. This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review. \nAudience: Multi-disciplinary mental health professionals interested in treating complex PTSD using evidence-based principles and procedures. Basic knowledge of DBT is recommended. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits: \n\nOPA: Pending Approval for 28 CE credits for psychological practitioners.\nMDPAC: Pending Approval for 28 CE credits for psychological practitioners. for 28 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 4 hours of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours).\n\nCancellation Policy: We will allow refunds that are requested 30 days prior to the event start date. Attendees can request a refund through Eventbrite. \nRefunds will not be issued after October 13\, 2025. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
CATEGORIES:DBT Training
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic Assisted Therapy\, Mindfulness and Compassion: Key Insights for Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Missed the live training on May 30 & 31\, 2025? Purchase recording access today and immerse yourself in this training opportunity led by the renowned Dr. Ronald Siegel\, delving into “Psychedelic Assisted Therapy\, Mindfulness and Compassion: Key Insights for Clinicians\,” to enhance your knowledge and skills of innovative therapeutic approaches. \nPsychedelic Assisted Therapy\, Mindfulness and Compassion: Key Insights for Clinicians\nFacilitated by: Dr. Ronald Siegel\, Psy.D. \nAbout the Workshop \nEver since Freud\, psychotherapists have worked with non-ordinary states such as dreams\, hypnosis\, and free association to understand and heal the heart and mind. In the past decade\, mindfulness and compassion practices have become mainstream tools\, while more recently\, research on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy has mushroomed. Psychedelics\, often combined with insights from mindfulness and compassion practices\, now offer not only possible breakthrough treatments for PTSD\, depression\, addictions\, and end-of-life anxiety but also provide new insights into the nature of psychological distress and mechanisms of healing. \nWhat can clinicians learn from these developments? What can they teach us about the neurobiology of human suffering and flourishing? How can they inform our practice? \nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn practical tools and techniques derived from mindfulness and compassion-oriented treatment and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to help clients with a wide-array of disorders. We’ll explore ways to help clients integrate split-off traumatic memories\, open their hearts\, embrace vulnerability\, surrender to the flow of ever-changing experience\, move from isolation to deep connection with people and nature\, appreciate the unreliable fluidity of thought\, and find meaning in everyday moments. \nYou’ll learn how to use mindfulness and self-compassion practices along with other techniques to harness these healing mechanisms\, while also gaining the knowledge necessary to help clients who might be experimenting with psychedelics to integrate and grow from their experiences. \nLearning Objectives \nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the common elements in a wide variety of psychological disorders\nDescribe how mindfulness practices work to resolve psychological distress\nDiscuss the role of compassion and self-compassion in psychotherapeutic progress\nSummarize current research demonstrating efficacy and mechanisms of action in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy\nDiscuss how to advise patients considering psychedelic experiences outside of treatment and how to help those who engage in these to integrate the experience.\nDiscuss the role of transpersonal or “mystical” experience in both mindfulness-informed and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy\nDescribe practical ways to introduce the transformative elements of mindfulness and compassion-informed\, and psychedelic-assisted sessions into other forms of psychotherapy\n\nPresenter \nDr. Ronald D. Siegel is an Assistant Professor of Psychology\, part time\, at Harvard Medical School\, where he has taught for over 35 years. He is a long-time student of mindfulness meditation and serves on the Board of Directors and faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He teaches internationally about the application of mindfulness practice in psychotherapy and other fields\, and maintains a private clinical practice in Lincoln\, Massachusetts. \nDr. Siegel is author of a comprehensive guide for general audiences\, The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems; coeditor of the critically acclaimed text\, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy\, 2nd Edition and of Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy; coauthor of the professional guide Sitting Together: Essential Skills for Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy; coauthor of the self-treatment guide Back Sense\, which integrates Western and Eastern approaches for treating chronic back pain; and author of the recent book\, The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are. He is also professor for The Science of Mindfulness: A Research-Based Path to Well-Being produced by The Great Courses\, a regular contributor to other professional publications\, and co-director of the annual Harvard Medical School Conferences on Meditation and Psychotherapy and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy. \nTarget Audience \nThis workshop is intended for all health care professionals seeking to develop skills and offer interventions in a safe\, effective way for their clients dealing with trauma and other mental health challenges. \nRecording Access \nThis webinar was recorded live. Once purchased the recording will be available for 90 days. \nCourse Fees \nPost-Training Regular: $275 CAD + HST = $310.75 \nPost-Training Student*: $175 CAD + HST = $197.75 \n* Students must email a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment upon purchasing their ticket to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits \nOPA: Approved for 8 CE credits for Psychological Practitioners. \nMDPAC: Approved for 7.5 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours). \nOAMHP: Approved for 8 hours (CECs). OAMHP’s review of the general content of this workshop recognizes the learning objectives meet and support the criteria (1) for best known practice in continuing education and (2) for educational requirements for mental health professionals \nParticipants who are unable to attend the webinar in real-time may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/psychedelic-assisted-therapy-mindfulness-and-compassion-key-insights-for-clinicians/
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Advanced Empathic Attunement Phase 2: Broadening Your Skills
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to be part of an exciting experience with The Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH) and immerse yourself in the enriching opportunity to learn from Dr. Robert Elliott. They will guide us through an engaging training session on Advanced Empathic Attunement. \nAdvanced Empathic Attunement Phase 2: Broadening Your Skills\nFacilitated by: Dr. Robert Elliott. Ph.D. \nDates: February 7 & 8\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00am – 2:15pm (EDT) \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE \n \nAbout the Workshop \nEmpathy is a process common to all forms of therapy\, but also the secret ingredient in EFT\, the process that makes all the chair work and other tasks work. Therapist empathy is both under-rated and essential\, simple and complex\, seemingly obvious and at the same time elusive. Empathy is something that most folks think they naturally do already; however\, we often find it to be challenging\, subtle and elusive. At times our empathy seems almost miraculous and even life changing\, both for our clients and for us. Nevertheless\, at other times our attempts at being empathic are restricted\, wooden and disappointing. What makes the difference? \nIn two half-days of this workshop\, we continue the process of unpacking the empathic attunement process in psychotherapy\, with special relevance to EFT practice: On Day 1 we briefly review the rich variety of empathic responses before taking a closer look at two workhorses of the therapeutic work: exploratory reflection and process reflection. On Day 2 we move on to two more advanced empathic response modes: empathic conjecture and empathic formulation before concluding the empathic refocusing. The training will be supported with brief lectures\, video examples\, and skill practice. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDevelop your “empathic attitude” of curiosity & openness toward clients\nEnhance the level and quality of your empathic responding\nBroaden your repertoire of empathic responses\nUse empathic responses to help clients move toward the implicit edges of their awareness and put together useful self-understandings\n\nPresenter \nRobert Elliott\, Ph.D.\, is professor emeritus of counselling at the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow\, Scotland). They received a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, and are also professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Toledo (Ohio). Robert’s main research interests are in change processes in humanistic-experiential psychotherapies and psychotherapy research methodology. They co-authored Facilitating emotional change (1993)\, Learning emotion-focused psychotherapy (2004)\, Research methods in clinical psychology (2015)\, Essentials of Descriptive-Interpretive Qualitative Research (2021)\, and Emotion-Focused Counselling in Action (2021)\, as well as almost 200 journal articles and book chapters. Robert is past president of the Society for Psychotherapy Research\, and previously co-edited the journals Psychotherapy Research\, and Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies. They are a fellow in the divisions of Clinical Psychology\, Psychotherapy\, and Humanistic Psychology of the American Psychological Association\, and received the Distinguished Research Career Award of the Society for Psychotherapy Research\, and the Carl Rogers Award from the Division of Humanistic Psychology of the American Psychological Association. They now live in Northern California\, enjoying walking\, running\, science fiction\, poetry\, and all kinds of music. \nTarget Audience \nThis workshop is intended for all health care professionals seeking to develop skills to offer Emotion Focused Therapy interventions in a safe\, effective way for their clients dealing with trauma. \nWebinar Recording \nThis webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants within 5-7 of the webinar taking place. The recording will be available for 60 days once released. \nCourse Fees \nRegular: $255 CAD + HST = $288.15\n \nEarly-Bird Regular: $225 CAD + HST = $254.25 \nStudent*: $205 CAD + HST = $231.65\n \nEarly-Bird Student*: $175 CAD + HST = $197.75 \nEARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: January 31\, 2025 \n* Students must email a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment upon purchasing their ticket to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n** A 5% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. Please email our Education Team for more details: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \nRegistration Options \n\nRegister online and pay with credit card. Register here.\nEmail completed registration form and send an e-Transfer (payment + HST) to cmbh@cmbh.space\n\nRegistration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation\, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by January 26\, 2024. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbhworkshops@gmail.com. Refunds will not be issued after January 26\, 2024. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits \nOPA: Approved for 6.5 CE credits for Psychological Practitioners. \nMDPAC: Approved for 6 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when an MDPAC member submits Group CE hours). \nOAMHP: Pending approval. \nParticipants must attend the entirety of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff. Participants who are unable to attend the webinar in real-time may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-advanced-empathic-attunement-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Self-Compassion inside Psychotherapy (SCIP) Program
DESCRIPTION:Self-Compassion inside Psychotherapy (SCIP) Program\nJanuary 13 through to April 14\, 2025\nMondays from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET\n(No class January 20 and February 17) \nLive Online via Zoom \nFacilitated by: Shari Geller & Anna Friis \nHosted by: Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion \nCLICK HERE TO APPLY \n  \n\nWhat to Expect \n\n\nThe Self-Compassion inside Psychotherapy (SCIP) Program is designed and hosted by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. \nThe Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Program addresses a crucial need within the therapeutic community. It identifies a gap in the integration of self-compassion practices into psychotherapy. The program is a response to the growing acknowledgment among psychotherapists of the importance of self-compassion for mental health and wellbeing. It aims to equip therapists who have benefited from Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) practices with the skills to incorporate these principles into their clinical work. Furthermore\, it seeks to support clinicians in using their personal mindfulness and compassion practices as a foundation for fostering effective therapeutic relationships and interventions. This initiative is also driven by the desire to offer a continuing education experience that is inclusive and welcoming to all identities and intersections of identity\, addressing the call for greater diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging in therapeutic practices. \nThe SCIP program is specifically designed for: \n\nPsychotherapists of all persuasions who recognize the significance of self-compassion in mental health and wish to deeply integrate it into their practice.\nTherapists who have benefited from MSC practice and aim to incorporate MSC principles and practices into their client treatments.\nClinicians seeking to base their therapeutic relationships and interventions on their personal mindfulness and compassion practices.\nTherapists in search of a continuing education experience that is inclusive and accommodating to all identities and intersections thereof.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\nTO REGISTER: Please complete the application form on the SCIP website.  \n\n\nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/self-compassion-inside-psychotherapy-scip-program/
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Integrating IFS Techniques for Trauma Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Integrating IFS Techniques for Trauma Resilience\nFacilitated by: Dr. Richard C. Schwartz \nDates: December 6 & 7\, 2024 \nTime: 11:00am – 2:30pm (ET) \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE\nJoin The Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH) to explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy led by Dr. Richard Schwartz. Acquire valuable insights for trauma work and elevate your skills. \n \nWorkshop Description \nThis workshop will provide a brief review of the basics of the IFS model by Richard Schwartz\, PhD\, who developed the model\, then will focus in detail on its use with attachment and trauma. IFS is a non-pathologizing\, hopeful framework within which to practice psychotherapy now certified as an evidence-based practice by SAMHSA. IFS offers both a conceptual umbrella under which a variety of practices and different approaches can be grounded and guided\, and a set of original techniques for creating safety and fostering Self-to-Self connection in individuals\, couples and families. \nThe workshop will focus on helping clients release personal burdens related to traumatic experiences in their lives. An overview of the clinical applications of IFS in trauma work will be presented. You will learn through didactic teaching\, interactive dialogue\, demonstration and live interviews. \nAs the workshops progress the focus will be on understanding and releasing legacy burdens. Legacy burdens are powerful organizers of our minds and behaviors. You will be become more aware of the beliefs and emotions we and our clients absorb from family\, peers\, ethnic groups and cultural contexts regarding ourselves and/or groups with whom we identify\, as well as groups we consider “other.”  We will explore the sources of those burdens and the fears of releasing them. This work is critically important to create more peace and less divisiveness in our often fractured world. \nGrounded in systems thinking\, Dr. Schwartz developed Internal Family Systems SM\, in response to clients’ descriptions of various parts within themselves.  He focused on the systemic relationships patterns among these parts that were similarly organized across clients.  He found that when clients’ parts felt safe and were allowed to relax\, they would experience spontaneously the qualities of confidence\, openness\, and compassion that Dr. Schwartz came to call the Self.  He will show us how to support clients in that state of Self\, to facilitate their healing of their own parts. \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of this 2 Day Workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the basic theory and principles of Internal Family Systems therapy\nApply techniques to access their clients’ Self- a core of compassion and other leadership qualities\nAssess client “resistance” more effectively and with less effort\nExplain the effects of trauma on parts and Self\nApply the model in treating trauma\nAssess awareness of their own parts and how those parts impact therapy\nApply IFS principles to transference and counter-transference\n\nPresenter \nDick Schwartz began his career as a family therapist and an academic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. There he discovered that family therapy alone did not achieve full symptom relief and in asking patients why\, he learned that they were plagued by what they called “parts.” These patients became his teachers as they described how their parts formed networks of inner relationship that resembled the families he had been working with. He also found that as they focused on and\, thereby\, separated from their parts\, they would shift into a state characterized by qualities like curiosity\, calm\, confidence and compassion. He called that inner essence the Self and was amazed to find it even in severely diagnosed and traumatized patients. From these explorations the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model was born in the early 1980s. \nIFS is now evidence-based and has become a widely-used form of psychotherapy\, particularly with trauma. It provides a non-pathologizing\, optimistic\, and empowering perspective and a practical and effective set of techniques for working with individuals\, couples\, families\, and more recently\, corporations and classrooms. \nDick lives with his wife Jeanne near Chicago\, close to his three daughters and his growing number of grandchildren. \nCourse Fees \nRegular: $325 CAD + HST = $367.25 CAD \nEarly-Bird Regular: $295 CAD + HST = $333.35 CAD \nStudent*: $225 CAD + HST = $254.25 CAD \nEarly-Bird Student*: $195 CAD + HST = $220.35 CAD \nEARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: November 26\, 2024 \n* Students must email a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment upon purchasing their ticket to:cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n** A 5% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. Please email our Education Team for more details: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \nRegistration Options \n\nRegister online and pay with credit card. Registration opening soon.\nEmail completed registration form and send an e-Transfer (payment + HST) to cmbh@cmbh.space\n\nRegistration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation\, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by November 17\, 2024. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbhworkshops@gmail.com. Refunds will not be issued after November 17\, 2024. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits \nOPA: Approved for 7 CE credits for Psychological Practitioners. \nMDPAC: Approved for 6.5 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when an MDPAC member submits Group CE hours). \nOAMHP: Approved for 7 CE credits for members. \nParticipants must attend the entirety of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff. Participants who are unable to attend the webinar in real-time may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/integrating-ifs-techniques-for-trauma-resilience/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services,Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Online Training – Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Dialectical Behavior for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder\nOctober 30 & 31\, 2024\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm ET \nOnline via Zoom \nFacilitated by: Drs. Martin Bohus & Shelley McMain \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE \n  \nThis two-day case-based learning workshop focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex PTSD (DBT-PTSD). Through didactic learning and selected case presentations\, the training will address topics presenting the greatest challenges for participants. \nDBT-PTSD is tailored to treat adult PTSD after childhood abuse\, including those with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Most of these people show severe problems in emotion regulation\, negative self-concept\, dysfunctional memory processing and maladaptive social interaction. To target these core domains\, DBT-PTSD merges multiple evidence-based elements: DBT principles\, trauma-specific cognitive and exposure-based techniques\, compassion focused interventions and behavior change procedures. The treatment program is designed to be delivered in a residential program (three-months) or in an outpatient setting (45 weeks). Data from a multi-center RCT under outpatient conditions (n=200; 100%female) showed significant improvement in all relevant domains as well as significant superiority of DBT-PTSD versus Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). \nDBT-PTSD is based on a psycho-social model. Typical dysfunctional behaviors can predominantly be understood as strategies to avoid or escape from trauma-associated primary emotions like powerlessness\, threat\, anxiety\, disgust\, humiliation or sexual arousal. Corroborated by dysfunctional cognitive assumptions\, dysfunctional behaviors such as self-injury\, suicidal ideation\, dissociation\, or intoxication and problematic secondary emotions such as shame\, guilt\, self-hatred\, or chronic anger develop over time into problematic self-concepts that strongly impair quality of life. DBT-PTSD aims to help people: a) Revise their fear of trauma-associated primary emotions\, b) Question whether secondary emotions like guilt and shame fit the facts\, and c) Radically accept the fact of trauma in their lives in order to establish a life worth living. \nCOURSE PREREQUISITE : \nThis course is intended for experienced clinicians who have completed DBT-PTSD Part I and want additional training and consultation in applying the skills and strategies of the DBT-PTSD model. \n  \nPRESENTERS \n \nDr. Martin Bohus\, MD \nMartin Bohus\, MD\, received his specialty in Psychiatry and in Psychosomatic Medicine. Since 2003 he holds the Chair of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Heidelberg University and is Scientific Director at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim. He holds a visiting professorship at University of Antwerp and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bohus has received several awards for psychotherapy research. He is past president of the European Society for the Studies of Personality Disorders (ESSPD) and president of the German Association for DBT. He was President and initiator of the 1st International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder\, Berlin 2010. He has published more than 300 articles and book chapters\, mainly on mechanisms of psychotherapy\, borderline personality disorders and PTSD. \n  \n\n \nDr. Shelley McMain\, PhD\, C.Psych. \nShelley McMain\, PhD\, C.Psych.\, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto\, Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Co-Founder of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto. She is a clinician\, educator and researcher and a Certified DBT Practitioner. Dr. McMain is recognized as a leader in DBT in Canada and internationally. She conducts research in DBT\, personality disorders\, emotion regulation\, suicide and self-harm\, substance abuse\, and psychotherapy process and outcomes. She has delivered 300+ conference\, colloquia\, grand rounds\, and trainings and is widely recognized for her excellence in DBT training. \n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nImplement the strategies and principles of DBT-PTSD in your clinical practice with greater adherence and competence.\nGain experience in consultation and make evidence-based clinical decisions when working with clients.\nPrepare a case formulation following The Old and The New Path Model.\nEvaluate the use of the DBT-PTSD model within your own and others’ cases.\n\nDAY 1 – AGENDA: \n\nWelcome\nSegment 1: Pre-treatment\nSegment 2: Commitment\nSegment 3: Trauma Model\nSegment 4: Navigating the Case Presentation to a Team\nWrap Up and Evaluations\n\nDAY 2 – AGENDA: \n\nWelcome\nSegment 1: Skills\nSegment 2: Exposure\nSegment 3: Radical Acceptance\nSegment 4: Regain Your Life\nWrap Up and Evaluations\n\nThis online workshop is recorded and available for 30 days. Even if you can’t make it live\, you can view after the event! \nCOURSE FEES \nEARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $540.00 + HST = $610.20\nEARLY BIRD DEADLINE: OCT 1\, 2023\nREGULAR FEE: $590.00 + HST = $666.70 \nA waitlist will be maintained after the first 70 registrants. \nA 10% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. \nYour registration will be processed and confirmed once payment is processed. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: Registration not yet available. Register online via Eventbrite and pay with credit card OR email completed registration form and e-transfer payment to: cmbhdbtworkshops@gmail.com \nCANCELLATION POLICY: We will allow refunds that are requested 30 days prior to the event start date. Attendees can request a refund through Eventbrite\, or by contacting cmbhdbtworkshops@gmail.com for registrations paid by e-transfer. \nRefunds will not be issued after September 30\, 2024. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS \nOPA: Pending approval for 10 CE credits for psychological practitioners. \nMDPAC: Pending approval for 10 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours). \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-advanced-dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion for Therapists
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Self-Compassion for Therapists\nOctober 21 through to December 16\, 2024\nMondays from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm ET \nOnline via Zoom \nFacilitated by: Shari Geller & Anna Friis \nHosted by: Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \n\nWhat to Expect \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is offered in response to the demand for accessibility for mental health professionals\, not only to meet the prerequisite requirement for Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP)\, but also provides necessary tools to enhance an understanding of the role of self-compassion in the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. \nThis course includes weekly sessions of 2.5 hours each\, in addition to the 3-hour retreat. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the theory and research supporting mindful self-compassion\nDevelop and apply self-compassion practices to motivate themselves with encouragement rather than self-criticism\nAssess and manage difficult situations and emotions with greater moment-to-moment acceptance\nDevelop and apply self-compassion practices to respond to feelings of failure or inadequacy with self-kindness\nTransform difficult relationships\, old and new\, through self-validation\nUtilize the art of savoring and self-appreciation to overcome negative attention bias\nApply core mindfulness and self-compassion practices into daily life\nDemonstrate simple self-compassion practices to patients\, students\, or clients\n\nMeet the Instructors \nShari Geller\, PhD is: \n\nAuthor\, Clinical Psychologist\, and Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher\nLeading figure in the field of therapeutic presence\nOver 30 years of experience integrating psychology and mindfulness\nAuthor of “Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships” (2nd Edition\, 2022) with Leslie Greenberg\nAuthor of “A Practical Guide to Cultivating Therapeutic Presence” (2017)\nCo-editor of “Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: A Clinical Handbook”\nFounder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM™)\nFaculty member at York University\nCo-director of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto\nActively involved in various professional committees\nOffers training and workshops internationally\n\nAnna Friis\, PhD is: \n\nCertified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher and health psychologist in private practice in Auckland\, New Zealand\nSpecializes in mindfulness and compassion-based therapy\nLife-long practitioner of Ashtanga yoga\, which influenced her evolution as an MSC practitioner and teacher\nFormer journalist with a substantial career as the director of a public relations company specializing in crisis management\nInspired by corporate life to pursue a Master’s degree investigating the effects of stress and meditation on the autonomic nervous system\nDoctoral research focused on the psychological and physiological effects of mindful self-compassion training\nPublished research in peer-reviewed journals\, contributing to the scientific understanding of self-compassion’s mind-body effects\nFocused on contributing to projects that promote a kinder and more just world alongside her clinical and teaching work\n\nEarly bird pricing ends Oct. 7th & Registration Closes Oct. 18th 3pm PT \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n 
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/mindful-self-compassion-for-therapists/
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Therapeutic Presence: Boosting Your Foundation for a Strong Alliance and Effective Therapy
DESCRIPTION:May 9 & 10\, 2024\n9:00 am – 12:30 pm ET\nOnline via Zoom video conferencing \nHosted By: York University Psychology Clinic\nFacilitated by: Dr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\, C.Psych. \nCost: $300 CAD ($250 CDN for full-time graduate students and York faculty/staff\, $225 for York University graduate students). \nLearn More\nWhat to Expect \nTherapeutic presence (TP) and self-compassion (SC) are essential factors in effective therapeutic and clinical relationships. Therapeutic presence is a way of being that optimizes the doing and techniques of therapy. Growing research is demonstrating therapeutic presence as a common factor to a strong therapeutic alliance and outcome. Presence provides clients with a sense of safety\, allowing them to be seen\, heard\, understood\, and “feel felt\,” while also strengthening the therapeutic relationship so they can engage in effective therapeutic work. TP invites therapists to balance presence and compassion within themselves and with clients\, ensuring they remain centered and effective even in the face of difficult emotions. This type of relationship helps regulate clients’ emotions and supports their movement towards emotional health and neurophysiological integration. Practicing TP also sustains clinicians’ vitality\, connection\, and effectiveness. \nSelf-compassion is also a key resource for clinicians\, allowing them to work through the challenges and barriers to being fully present and attuned. Research shows that SC is strongly associated with therapists’ emotional well-being and balance\, and more fulfilling relationships. Together\, therapeutic presence and self-compassion are powerful resources for counsellors to maintain emotional balance in the midst of challenging clinical work\, to enjoy their work and their clients more fully\, and to prevent caregiver fatigue and burn-out. \nIn this two-part training\, we will explore an empirically validated model of TP and how to create safety using neurophysiological principles based on concepts such as coregulation and neuroception of safety stemming from Polyvagal Theory (Geller & Porges\, 2014). We will also explore working with barriers to presence with self-compassion. We will incorporate core\, evidenced-based presence practices from Dr. Geller’s books\, ‘A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence’ and ‘Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships (coauthored with Dr. Leslie Greenberg). The workshop will weave didactic learning with experiential presence\, mindfulness\, and self-compassion practices\, with techniques offered for cultivating presence during therapy and in life for clinicians\, students\, and clients. \nIn this training you will: \n\nExplore an empirically validated model of therapeutic presence along with core presence practices\nDiscover the neurophysiological mechanisms of therapeutic presence\nLearn practices and skills for attuning in the moment with clients\nPractice self-compassion techniques to sustain emotional connection with clients and work through the barriers to presence\nApply presence and self-compassion skills for self-care and to prevent and alleviate burnout\nReceive take home practices for clients\, students\, trainees and for yourself\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/cultivating-therapeutic-presence-boosting-your-foundation-for-a-strong-alliance-and-effective-therapy/
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Online Training – Harnessing the Power of Emotion: An Emotion-Focused Approach to Complex Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Join The Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH) for a captivating opportunity to discover the insights of Emotion Focused Therapy for clients dealing with trauma\, led by the esteemed Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone. \nHarnessing the Power of Emotion: An Emotion-Focused Approach to Complex Trauma \nFacilitated by: Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone. Ph.D.\, C.Psych. \nDates: May 3 & 4\, 2024 \nTime: 11:00am – 2:15pm (EST) | 4:00pm – 7:15pm (GMT) \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE\nAbout the Workshop \nPsychotherapy clients with histories of childhood abuse and complex relational trauma are ubiquitous and have notoriously high drop-out rates. These clients have been unable to heal past emotional injuries and often have difficulty handling exposure-based therapies\, which usually are not designed for attachment-related problems. Successful therapy requires helping clients access and explore painful feelings in order to modify maladaptive emotions. Emotion-Focused Therapy for Trauma (EFTT) is an empirically-validated treatment for individuals suffering from complex trauma\, and offers a research-based treatment from an experiential approach. This workshop will: \n\nPresent theory on treating complex trauma\, PTSD\, and survivors of child abuse.\nIdentify steps in the process of resolving past relational issues\, as well as key ideas about emotion focused theory for understanding trauma.\nGive video examples of expert therapists\, and case vignettes\, related to the treatment of  complex trauma. Specifically\, these will demonstrate the use of methods inspired by gestalt for dialoguing with imagined significant others in an empty chair.\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nLearn about the roles of emotion when working with trauma.\nUnderstand how adaptive emotion can be used to change maladaptive emotion.\nDevelop techniques for deepening client experience when emotion is activated.\nBecome familiar with the use of chairwork for complex trauma.\nConceptualize cases from an emotion-oriented perspective.\n\nPresenter \nAntonio Pascual-Leone is a professor in Psychology at the University of Windsor (Canada)\, where he is director of the Emotion Change Lab\, and is honorary professor of Psychiatry at the University of Lausanne (Switzerland). He has published seminal contributions to theory and research of emotion focused therapy and is regarded as a world expert in emotional processing. He co-authored Emotion Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma (with S. Paivio; American Psychological Association\, APA) now in its 2nd edition (2023) and is currently writing a trans-theoretical book on Changing Emotion (APA). His work is recognized by career awards from international societies (Society for Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration 2009; Society for Psychotherapy Research\, 2014)\, as well as distinguished publication awards from associations in the US and Germany (American Psychological Association\, 2010; Society for the Research and Treatment of Personality Disorder\, 2016). He is a certified international trainer (International Society of Emotion focused Therapy)\, has given workshops in a dozen countries\, and received awards for teaching and mentorship (2016; 2018) that recognize leadership in education and his innovation in teaching psychotherapy skills. His TEDx talk on “How to get over the end of a relationship\,” has been viewed over 5 million times. He runs a private practice seeing individuals and couples. \nTarget Audience \nThis workshop is intended for all health care professionals seeking to develop skills to offer Emotion Focused Therapy interventions in a safe\, effective way for their clients dealing with complex trauma. \nWebinar Recording \nThis webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants within 5-7 of the webinar taking place. The recording will be available for 60 days once released. \nCourse Fees \nRegular: $255 CAD + HST = $288.15 \nRegular Ticket Sale: $225 CAD + HST = $254.25 \nStudent*: $205 CAD + HST = $231.65 \nStudent Ticket Sale*: $175 CAD + HST = $197.75 \nSALE DEADLINE: April 26\, 2024 \n* Students must email a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment upon purchasing their ticket to:cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n** A 5% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. Please email our Education Team for more details: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by April 12\, 2024. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbhworkshops@gmail.com. Refunds will not be issued after April 12\, 2024. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits \nOPA: Approved for 6.5 CE credits for psychological practitioners. \nMDPAC: Approved for 6 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours).  \nOAMHP: Approved for 6.5 hours (CECs) towards required continuing education hours. \nParticipants must attend the entirety of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff. Participants who are unable to attend the webinar in real-time may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-harnessing-the-power-of-emotion-an-emotion-focused-approach-to-complex-trauma/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services,Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion Program – Online Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:April 29 through June 24\, 2024 (Excluding May 20)\n(Mondays: 5:30pm to 8:30pm EDT)\nSilent Retreat: TBD\nOnline via Zoom video conferencing \nFacilitated by: Dr. Shari Geller & Megan Prager \nCost: $900 CAD ($100 per session for 8 weekly sessions and one silent retreat session). See Fee & Refund Policy. \nTO REGISTER \nComplete the registration inquiry form below to: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nOnce your inquiry is received\, a more detailed registration form will be emailed to you to complete your registration. For any questions\, please contact presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nRegister Here\n“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer \nThis program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing. In order to register and participate in the program\, you will need: \n\nAn email account to receive an invitation link for each session\nA computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity\nA quiet and confidential location\n\nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported\, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. \nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. \nWhat to Expect \nMSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion.  The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive\, energizing emotion\, however\, while learning self-compassion\, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries\, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way\, which results in beneficial change.  The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. \nMSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each\, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \nPREREQUISITES \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program: \n\nThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristen Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit  www.centerformsc.org \nIn addition\, this program is a prerequisite for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program. For more information\, please visit https://scipprogram.com/ \nTHE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING TO: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\n\nFACILITATORS \nDr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist \nShari is an author\, teacher\, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM). \nShari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence (2017) and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships (2022) co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH)\, in Toronto\, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca \nMegan Prager\nCompassion Programs Director\, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness \nMegan is Co-Founder of Mindful Labs at UC San Diego and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Megan is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor (MBSR)\, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor (MSC)\, a Certified Compassion Cultivation Instructor (CCT)\, an Adjunct Faculty member at San Diego State University\, and a Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School. She is also a Teacher Trainer and Mentor for the UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. www.mindfullabs.com \nDownload PDF as a flyer\nTO REGISTER \nComplete the registration inquiry form below to: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nOnce your inquiry is received\, a more detailed registration form will be emailed to you to complete your registration. For any questions\, please contact presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nRegister Here\nFEE AND REFUND POLICY \nThe total fee for the program is $900\, $100 per session for 8 weekly sessions and one silent retreat session. The total fee is required at time of registration by e-transfer or credit card (via paypal invoice) and held in trust. A receipt will be issued after each session and may be covered by extended health benefits. \nIf withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 7 days before the first session\, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded. For any sessions missed\, 48 hours’ notice is required\, or the full session charge will be billed. If you provide 48 hours’ notice\, you will not be charged for the missed session and you will be refunded for any missed sessions at the end of the program. \nYou will receive a certificate of completion provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/8-week-mindful-self-compassion-program-online-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services,Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Online Training – Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
DESCRIPTION:April & May 2024 (Including April 17+18\, 24+25; May 1+2\, 8+9)\n9:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT \nOnline via Zoom \nFacilitated by: Drs. Martin Bohus & Shelley McMain \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE \nThis 4-week course\, offered through the Centre for MindBody Health\, provides a comprehensive examination of DBT-PTSD based on a psycho-social model. Within this model\, dysfunctional behaviors are understood as strategies to avoid or escape from trauma-associated primary emotions like powerlessness\, threat\, anxiety\, disgust\, humiliation\, or sexual arousal. The model posits that these emotions are corroborated by dysfunctional cognitive assumptions and dysfunctional behaviors such as self-injury\, suicidal ideation\, dissociation or intoxication and that problematic secondary emotions such as shame\, guilt\, self-hatred\, or chronic anger develop over time into problematic self-concepts which impair quality of life. \nDBT-PTSD primarily aims to help patients: a) Revise their fear of trauma-associated primary emotions\, b) Question whether secondary emotions like guilt and shame fit the facts\, and c) Radically accept the fact of trauma in their lives to establish a life worth living. The treatment program is designed to be delivered in a residential program (three-months) or in an outpatient setting (45 weeks). \nThis 4-week course provides comprehensive training in DBT-PTSD including a manual. The course also fulfills the prerequisite for enrolling in future Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder workshops. \nAT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS TRAINING\, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO: \n\nDescribe the basic psychosocial and neurobehavioral principles of complex PTSD\nImplement the principles of DBT-PTSD within your clinical practice\nDevelop an individualized trauma model\nTeach your client skills for dissociation\, distress tolerance\, and regulation of trauma-related emotions\nConduct in-sensu exposure\nHelp your clients create a life worth living\n\nRegistrants will retain access to the course material and recordings of all classes for 30 days after the course training concludes. All registrants will be able to download core content (PPT or PDF) and view recordings of classes. Class recordings cannot be downloaded. \nPRESENTERS \n \nDr. Martin Bohus\, MD \nMartin Bohus\, MD\, received his specialty in Psychiatry and in Psychosomatic Medicine. He holds the Chair of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Heidelberg University and is Scientific Director at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim. He holds a visiting professorship at the University of Antwerp and Harvard Medical School. He was the president of the European Society for the Studies of Personality Disorders (ESSPD) and president of the German Association for DBT. He was President and initiator of the 1st International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder. He has published 300+ articles and book chapters\, mainly on mechanisms of psychotherapy\, Borderline Personality Disorder\, and PTSD. \n  \n  \n\n \nDr. Shelley McMain\, PhD\, C.Psych. \nShelley McMain\, PhD\, C. Psych.\, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto\, Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)\, and Co-Founder of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto. She is a clinician\, educator and researcher and a Certified DBT Practitioner. Dr. McMain is recognized as a leader in DBT in Canada and internationally. She conducts research in DBT\, personality disorders\, emotion regulation\, suicide and self-harm\, substance abuse\, and psychotherapy process and outcomes. She has delivered 300+ conferences\, colloquia\, grand rounds\, and trainings\, and is widely recognized for her excellence in DBT training. \n\nDETAILS AT A GLANCE \nEarly Bird Fee (Before Mar. 15\, 2024 at 11:59PM): $999 CAD+HST \nRegular Fee (After Mar. 16\, 2024 at 12:00AM): $1\,099 CAD+HST \nStudent Fee: $999 CAD+HST (Students must submit a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment to: cmbhwdbtorkshops@gmail.com) \nDelivery: Online. This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review. \nAudience: Multi-disciplinary mental health professionals interested in treating complex PTSD using evidence-based principles and procedures. Basic knowledge of DBT is recommended. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits: \n\nOPA: Approved for 28 CE credits for psychological practitioners.\nMDPAC: Approved for 28 CE credits for psychological practitioners. for 28 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 4 hours of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours).\n\nCancellation Policy: We will allow refunds that are requested 30 days prior to the event start date. Attendees can request a refund through Eventbrite. \nRefunds will not be issued after March 18\, 2024. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Online Training – Applying Compassion Focused Approaches to Trauma
DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join The Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH) and immerse yourself in this extraordinary opportunity to learn from the esteemed Dr. Paul Gilbert as he guides us through the transformative realm of Compassion Focused Therapy for clients dealing with trauma. \n\n\n\nApplying Compassion Focused Approaches to Trauma\n  \nDates: December 8 & 9\, 2023 \nTime: 11:00am – 2:30pm (EST) | 4:00pm – 7:30pm (GMT) \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nRegister Now\n \n  \n  \n  \nAbout the Workshop \nThis training will be in two parts. The first part of session one will explore the evolution and biopsychosocial model of compassion that was developed to be used as a psychotherapeutic orientation. Participants will explore how the four basic functions of mind (motives\, emotions competencies and behaviours) can all be textured by compassion and can also support compassion. We will explore how compassion can affect our physiological and psychological processes\, such as capacities for empathy\, mindfulness\, and a sense of identity and how compassion can impact our social behaviour. Because of its important physiological effects\, compassion can create experiences of safeness and connectedness. Participants will be introduced to some body-based and imagery-based practices for compassion activation and cultivation. The second session will look at how to apply compassion focused therapy that can help people with trauma while also exploring the challenges different types of trauma create. \n  \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the integration of various therapeutic modalities within compassion focused therapy\, such as cognitive behavior therapy and body-based approaches\, and how they contribute to its effectiveness in addressing trauma.\nGain knowledge about the biopsychosocial model of compassion and its relevance as a psychotherapeutic orientation\, including its impact on motives\, emotions\, competencies\, and behaviours.\nExplore the physiological and psychological processes influenced by compassion\, including empathy\, mindfulness\, sense of identity\, and social behavior\, and how they can be enhanced through compassion-focused interventions.\nRecognize the physiological effects of compassion\, particularly in creating experiences of safety and connectedness\, and learn body-based and imagery-based practices for activating and cultivating compassion.\nApply compassion focused therapy principles and techniques to effectively address your clients’ trauma\, while examining the unique challenges posed by different types of trauma.\n\n  \nPresenter \nDr. Paul Gilbert\, FBPsS\, OBE\, is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby and honorary visiting Professor at the University of Queensland. He has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology with a special focus on mood\, shame\, and self-criticism\, in various mental health difficulties for which Compassion Focused Therapy was developed. He was made a Fellow of the British Psychological Society in 1993\, President of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) from 2002 to 2004\, and was a member of the first British Government’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for depression. He was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Queen in March 2011 for services to mental health. \nIn 2006\, Dr. Gilbert established the Compassionate Mind Foundation as an international charity with the mission statement: To promote well-being through the scientific understanding and application of compassion (http://www.compassionatemind.co.uk). He established and is the Director of the Centre for Compassion Research and Training at Derby University\, UK. He has written and edited 23 books and over 300 papers and book chapters. His latest book is a major edited book with Professor G Simos (2022): Compassion: Clinical Practice and Applications (Routledge). \n  \nTarget Audience \nThis workshop is intended for all health care professionals seeking to develop skills to offer Compassion Focused Therapy interventions in a safe\, effective way for their clients dealing with trauma. \n  \nWebinar Recording \nThis webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants within 5-7 of the webinar taking place. The recording will be available for 60 days once released. \n  \nCourse Fees \nRegular: $325 CAD + HST = $367.25\n \nEarly-Bird Regular: $295 CAD + HST = $333.35 \nStudent*: $225 CAD + HST = $254.25\n \nEarly-Bird Student*: $195 CAD + HST = $220.35 \nEARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: November 24\, 2023 \n* Students must email a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment upon purchasing their ticket to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n** A 5% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. Please email our Education Team for more details: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n  \nRegistration Options \n\nRegister online and pay with credit card\nEmail completed registration form and send an e-Transfer (payment + HST) to cmbh@cmbh.space\n\nMultiple Registrants: One registration form is required per attendee. \nRegistration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation\, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by November 17\, 2023. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbhworkshops@gmail.com. Refunds will not be issued after November 17\, 2023. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \n  \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits  \nOPA: Approved for 7 CE credits for psychological practitioners. \nMDPAC: Approved for 6.5 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours).  \nParticipants must attend the entirety of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff. Participants who are unable to attend the webinar in real-time may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-applying-compassion-focused-approaches-to-trauma/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion Program – Online Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:(Mondays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm ET) \nSilent Retreat: Fri. Nov. 17\, 9:30am–12:30pm ET \n[divider height=”6″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \n“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer\nTO REGISTER\n\nComplete the registration inquiry form below to: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nOnce your inquiry is received\, a more detailed registration form will be emailed to you to complete your registration. For any questions\, please contact presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \n\n\n[button title=”REGISTER HERE” link=”https://www.sharigeller.ca/registration-8-week-mindful-self-compassion-program-online-fall-2023/” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \n\nThis program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing. In order to register and participate in the program\, you will need: \n\nAn email account to receive an invitation link for each session\nA computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity\nA quiet and confidential location\n\nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported\, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. \nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \nMSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive\, energizing emotion\, however\, while learning self-compassion\, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries\, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way\, which results in beneficial change. The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. \nMSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each\, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \nPREREQUISITES \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program: \n\nThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristen Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit  www.centerformsc.org \nIn addition\, this program is a prerequisite for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program. For more information\, please visit https://scipprogram.com/ \nTHE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING TO: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\n\nFACILITATORS \nDr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\nClinical Psychologist \nShari is an author\, teacher\, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM). \nShari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence (2017) and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships (2022) co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH)\, in Toronto\, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nCamilla Graziani\nMaster of Psychology Student\, Adler Graduate Professional School \nCamilla is a Master of Psychology student and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher trainee. She is aiming to practice sex therapy\, developing her psychotherapy skills to offer present\, safe\, and supportive therapeutic relationships for people to explore sexuality\, gender identities and roles\, intimacy\, pleasure\, and sexual well-being. Camilla is also a volunteer at the Sexuality and Gender Lab (Sagelab) with Dr. Meredith Chivers and has been Workshop Manager for Dr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\, C. Psych for ten years\, supporting the long-term vision of therapeutic presence becoming a foundational component of training across psychotherapy approaches. \n  \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \n  \n[button title=”DOWNLOAD FLYER AS PDF” link=”https://mcusercontent.com/26312ae15b356207fb3546420/files/264fbc15-25f1-dffc-0988-297cebc23c9b/MSC_8_Week_Online_Program_Oct_Dec_.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \nFEE AND REFUND POLICY \nThe total fee for the program is $900\, $100 per session for 8 weekly sessions and one silent retreat session. The total fee is required at time of registration by e-transfer or credit card (via paypal invoice) and held in trust. A receipt will be issued after each session and may be covered by extended health benefits. \nIf withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 7 days before the first session\, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded. For any sessions missed\, 48 hours’ notice is required\, or the full session charge will be billed. If you provide 48 hours’ notice\, you will not be charged for the missed session and you will be refunded for any missed sessions at the end of the program.  \nYou will receive a certificate of completion provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions. \nTO REGISTER\n\nComplete the registration inquiry form below to: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nOnce your inquiry is received\, a more detailed registration form will be emailed to you to complete your registration. For any questions\, please contact presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \n  \n[button title=”REGISTER HERE” link=”https://www.sharigeller.ca/registration-8-week-mindful-self-compassion-program-online-fall-2023/” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/8-week-mindful-self-compassion-program-online-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services,Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Presence and Self-Compassion Retreat
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect \nAn essential part of being an effective and compassionate therapist includes the ability to be present\, to care of ourselves and to cultivate self-compassion and positive well-being. Being present and compassionate in our own lives and relationships also allows for greater energy to sustain our therapeutic presence with clients and patients. \nThis Retreat is open for all health care professionals and will focus on cultivating the foundation of therapeutic presence and compassion with others\, providing an opportunity for self-care\, restoration\, and connection in a beautiful nature setting. In community with other therapists\, we will deepen our ability to be present and compassionate through mindfulness and self-compassion practices. These practices will focus on cultivating greater attunement and connection with ourselves\, others\, and with nature. \nWith the cultivation of presence and self-compassion\, we can develop greater trust in our ability to move through work and life challenges with greater ease\, while feeling energized\, calm\, and centered. This can help us to return to our work and care of others\, with greater attention\, energy\, purpose\, while balancing care for ourselves. No prior experience with mindfulness or self-compassion is required. \nWhen: June 22\, 23 & 24\, 2023 \nCost: € 935 incl. all accommodation costs (2 x overnight stay with breakfast\, 2 x lunch and 2 x dinner) \nWhere: Monastery Hotel ZIN\, Vught The Netherlands \nFacilitated by: EFT Institut Nederland & Focus on Emotion Belgium \n[button title=”REGISTER ONLINE HERE” link=”https://www.eftin.nl/masterclasses/cultivating-presence-and-self-compassion-retreat-with-dr-shari-geller/” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/cultivating-presence-and-self-compassion-retreat/
LOCATION:Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T153000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Therapeutic Presence to Heal Relational Trauma in AEDP\, EFT\, and Transtheoretically
DESCRIPTION:Online via Zoom \nFacilitated By:   \nDr. Shari Geller & Ben Lipton\, LCSW \nDescription: \nThrough the complementary lenses of AEDP™ and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)\, this workshop will address the role of therapeutic presence in the service of psychological healing and transformation. Much more than a background component of psychotherapy\, it is a primary and powerful tool for processing trauma and facilitating positive psychological change. \nPresence is essential to developing a highly attuned and mutually coordinated healing relationship—a fundamental requirement for effective therapy across many different orientations.  Therapeutic presence is a way of being that reflects a therapist’s full\, embodied engagement\, in the moment\, in relationship with their clients. \nParallel to the implicit processes of caregiver-infant security engendering attachment relationships\, the explicit cultivation of therapeutic presence allows clients to acknowledge\, explore and process the difficult and often painful terrain of relational trauma from the base of a safe and supportive relational connection with their therapist. Likewise\, it provides a turbocharged container for processing powerful emergent experiences of health and flourishing. \nIn this workshop presenters will share video sessions with patients to demonstrate hallmark techniques. \nMain Points of Seminar: \nTherapeutic presence: \n\nIs essential for coordinated healing relationships.\nRequires and also allows for attunement to verbal and nonverbal client communications.\nIs both an internal experience and a relational experience.\nDraws upon attachment research\nIs a key component of healing trauma in psychotherapy.\nEmbodies neurophysiological principles to creating safety based on concepts such as co-regulation and neuroception from Polyvagal Theory (Geller & Porges\, 2014).\n\nThere are three over-arching categories of therapeutic presence: preparation\, process and experience. AEDP and EFT both offer optimal models for cultivating and utilizing therapeutic presence to heal trauma. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the foundational model for therapeutic presence in effective therapy.\nIdentify the link between neuroscience research and therapeutic presence for cultivating safety\nPractice in-session skills of therapeutic presence to enhance your clinical practice.\nApply specific techniques from AEDP and EFT to embody therapeutic presence in life and in session.\nDifferentiate “being” from “doing” in the clinical application of therapeutic presence in AEDP\, EFT and transtheoretically.\nPractice self-compassion to work with challenges to therapeutic presence in life and in session.\n\nCost: \nEarly Bird Pricing Ends April 3\, 2023 \nAEDP Member: $199.00 USD\nNon-Member: $225.00 USD \nAfter April 3\, 2023 \nAEDP Member: $225.00 USD\nNon-Member: $240.00 USD \nScholarships are available. To learn more and apply\, please go here. \n[button title=”CLICK HERE TO REGISTER” link=”https://aedpinstitute.org/aedp-seminar-live-online-2023-tp-lipton-lcsw-geller-phd/” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/cultivating-therapeutic-presence-to-heal-relational-trauma-in-aedp-eft-and-transtheoretically/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T075334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T205416Z
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SUMMARY:Online Training – Trauma-Informed Mindfulness in Therapy: Adaptations and Practices for Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have David Treleaven\, Ph.D. host our upcoming online training! Join us for this half-day training to learn how to safely and effectively implement mindfulness interventions with clients who have experienced trauma. \n  \n\nTrauma-Informed Mindfulness in Therapy:\nAdaptations and Practices for Clinicians\n  \nDate: Friday June 2\, 2023 \nTime: 12pm – 3pm EST \nLocation: Online via Zoom \n  \n  \n[button title=”REGISTER ONLINE HERE” link=”#register” target=”” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \n  \nAbout the Workshop \nEmerging research suggests that mindfulness interventions can help or hinder trauma survivors\, raising a crucial question for clinicians: How can you be prepared to minimize the potential dangers of mindfulness for traumatized people\, while leveraging its powerful benefits at the same time?  \nDesigned exclusively for clinicians\, this online workshop—led by acclaimed author and trauma specialist\, David Treleaven\, Ph.D.—will equip you with the tools you need to safely and effectively use mindfulness interventions when working with clients who have experienced trauma. \nDavid’s training covers a range of topics including the potential for dysregulation caused by meditation\, recognizing symptoms of traumatic stress\, and evidence-based interventions based on empirical research. Additionally\, participants will learn tools and modifications to manage dysregulated arousal\, traumatic flashbacks\, and trauma-related dissociation. Participants will improve their ability to provide support to their clients by learning how to use specific trauma-informed modifications and develop curricula and interventions that actively prevent re-traumatization. \n  \nLearning Objectives \nThrough lecture\, case study\, and experiential practice\, participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nIdentify the range of possible experiences that can arise from meditation practice\, particularly in the context of mindfulness-based interventions\nPractice experiential strategies to promote nervous system regulation\, such as titration and pendulation\nIntegrate contemporary research regarding the self-regulatory benefits of meditation practice with the physiological mechanisms of post-traumatic stress\nDescribe standards of trauma-informed practice with respect to the clinical environments\, including the impact of one’s physical setting\nLearn how to incorporate language that evokes a sense of choice and agency for mindfulness participants to support trauma-informed practice\n\n  \nPresenter \nDavid Treleaven\, Ph.D.\, is a writer\, educator\, and trauma professional working at the intersection of mindfulness and trauma. \nHe is the author of the acclaimed book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness and founder of the Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM) Community—a group of practitioners committed to setting a standard of care through mindfulness-based practices\, interventions\, and programs. \nThrough workshops\, keynotes\, podcasts\, and online education\, he focuses on offering mindfulness providers with the knowledge and tools they require to meet the needs of those struggling with trauma. David’s work has been adopted into multiple mindfulness teacher training programs around the world\, including UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center\, Bangor University’s MA in Mindfulness program in the UK\, and Oxford and Brown University. \n  \nTarget Audience \nWhether you’re a beginning or veteran clinician\, anyone offering mindfulness practices in their work will benefit from this workshop. David’s work has been incorporated into multiple mindfulness training programs\, including at Oxford University and Brown University’s Medical School. \n“An essential ‘upgrade’ for anyone who thinks of themself as a mindfulness teacher\, or is in training to become one.”\n— JON KABAT-ZINN\, Founder\, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction \n  \nWebinar Recording \nThis webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants within 5-7 of the webinar taking place. The recording will be available for 60 days once released. \n  \nCourse Fees \nRegular: $145 CAD + HST\n \nEarly-Bird Regular: $125 CAD + HST \nStudent*: $115 CAD + HST\n \nEarly-Bird Student*: $95 + HST \n  \nEARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: May 19\, 2023 \n* Students must email a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment upon purchasing their ticket to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n** A 5% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. Please email our Education Team for more details: events@cmbh.space \n  \nRegistration Options \n\nRegister online and pay with credit card\nEmail completed registration form and send an e-Transfer (payment + HST) to cmbh@cmbh.space\n\nMultiple Registrants: One registration form is required per attendee. \nRegistration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation\, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by May 19\, 2023. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbh@cmbh.space. Refunds will not be issued after May 19\, 2023. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \n  \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits  \nOPA: Approved for 3 CE credits for psychological practitioners. \nMDPAC: Approved for 3 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits. \nParticipants must attend the entirety of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff. Participants who are unable to attend the webinar in real-time may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-trauma-informed-mindfulness-in-therapy-adaptations-and-practices-for-clinicians/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230510
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Training – Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Online via Zoom \nApril & May 2023 (Including April 17+18\, 24+25; May 1+2\, 8+9)\n9:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT \nThis 4-week course\, offered through the Centre for MindBody Health\, provides a comprehensive examination of DBT-PTSD based on a psycho-social model. Within this model\, dysfunctional behaviors are understood as strategies to avoid or escape from trauma-associated primary emotions like powerlessness\, threat\, anxiety\, disgust\, humiliation\, or sexual arousal. The model posits that these emotions are corroborated by dysfunctional cognitive assumptions and dysfunctional behaviors such as self-injury\, suicidal ideation\, dissociation or intoxication and that problematic secondary emotions such as shame\, guilt\, self-hatred\, or chronic anger develop over time into problematic self-concepts which impair quality of life. \nDBT-PTSD primarily aims to help patients: a) Revise their fear of trauma-associated primary emotions\, b) Question whether secondary emotions like guilt and shame fit the facts\, and c) Radically accept the fact of trauma in their lives to establish a life worth living. The treatment program is designed to be delivered in a residential program (three-months) or in an outpatient setting (45 weeks). \nThis 4-week course provides comprehensive training in DBT-PTSD including a manual. The course also fulfills the prerequisite for enrolling in future Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder workshops. \nAT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS TRAINING\, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO: \n\nDescribe the basic psychosocial and neurobehavioral principles of complex PTSD\nImplement the principles of DBT-PTSD within your clinical practice\nDevelop an individualized trauma model\nTeach your client skills for dissociation\, distress tolerance\, and regulation of trauma-related emotions\nConduct in-sensu exposure\nHelp your clients create a life worth living\n\nRegistrants will retain access to the course material and recordings of all classes for 30 days after the course training concludes. All registrants will be able to download core content (PPT or PDF) and view recordings of classes. Class recordings cannot be downloaded. \nPRESENTERS \n \nDr. Martin Bohus\, MD \nMartin Bohus\, MD\, received his specialty in Psychiatry and in Psychosomatic Medicine. He holds the Chair of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Heidelberg University and is Scientific Director at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim. He holds a visiting professorship at the University of Antwerp and Harvard Medical School. He was the president of the European Society for the Studies of Personality Disorders (ESSPD) and president of the German Association for DBT. He was President and initiator of the 1st International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder. He has published 300+ articles and book chapters\, mainly on mechanisms of psychotherapy\, Borderline Personality Disorder\, and PTSD. \n\n \nDr. Shelley McMain\, PhD\, C.Psych. \nShelley McMain\, \nPhD\, C. Psych.\, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto\, Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)\, and Co-Founder of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto. She is a clinician\, educator and researcher and a Certified DBT Practitioner. Dr. McMain is recognized as a leader in DBT in Canada and internationally. She conducts research in DBT\, personality disorders\, emotion regulation\, suicide and self-harm\, substance abuse\, and psychotherapy process and outcomes. She has delivered 300+ conferences\, colloquia\, grand rounds\, and trainings\, and is widely recognized for her excellence in DBT training. \n\nDETAILS AT A GLANCE \nEarly Bird Fee (Before Mar. 5\, 2023): $999 CAD+HST \nRegular Fee (Mar. 5 Onward): $1\,099 CAD+HST \nStudent Fee: $999 CAD+HST (Students must submit a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com) \nDelivery: Online. This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review. \nAudience: Multi-disciplinary mental health professionals interested in treating complex PTSD using evidence-based principles and procedures. Basic knowledge of DBT is recommended. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits: Approved for 28 hours through OPA and MDPAC. Please note\, MDPAC accreditation expires in October of 2023 so participants should submit their certificate beforehand to receive the CE credits. \nCancellation Policy: We will allow refunds that are requested 30 days prior to the event start date. Attendees can request a refund through Eventbrite. \nRefunds will not be issued after March 18\, 2023. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \n[button title=”DOWNLOAD FLYER AS PDF” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DBT-PTSD1_FlyerApril_2023.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \n[button title=”CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE” link=”https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-for-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-tickets-423643638527″ target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
LOCATION:Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230329T200000
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SUMMARY:Postponed: From Crisis to Calm: Parent Coaching Foundational Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: TBA Wednesday March 29\, 2023 from 4pm – 8pm.\n \nLocation: Online via Microsoft Teams \nAbout the Workshop: \nThis workshop is designed for parents and/or caregivers of individuals 14 years or older who struggle with a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis\, or are otherwise challenged with emotional dysregulation. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nTo increase understanding of the origins and behaviours associated with emotion dysregulation and BPD.\nTo learn how to intervene effectively in a crisis.\nTo learn skills to respond to achild when they are not ready to acknowledge their mental health concerns or to seek supports.\n\nFACILITATORS \nJustean Lebel\nMSW\, RSW \nJustean Lebel received her Masters of Social Work from York University and is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service workers. She recently completed the Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) Certificate Program offered by Dr. Shelley McMain at the University of Toronto and is now pursuing DBT-Linehan Board Certification in a supervised practice at the Centre for MindBody Health. \nJustean has ten years experience providing individual and group therapy to parents/relatives of individuals struggling with their mental health; she deploys Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)\, DBT\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing. \nJustean specializes in providing DBT support to families of a member diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or features of emotion dysregulation. She is skilled and passionate about offering families the tools they need to effectively address their family crises. \nJustean is driven by her own healing journey through emotion dysregulation and family distress; her style is warm and honest and holds hope in everyone’s capacity to recover. \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nJane Cunningham\nMSW\, RSW \nJane Cunningham is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University in 2001 and her Master of Social Work from Carleton University in 2015. She is presently working towards certification in EMDR and continues to strengthen her skills in CBT and DBT. \nJane has extensive experience in individual therapy and developing/facilitating groups. Her primary areas of specialization are anxiety and depression\, trauma\, addictions\, identity\, sexuality\, motivation\, aging\, caregiver burnout\, relationships and emotion regulation. \nJane works with clients using evidence-based treatments to explore what is and isn’t working well in their lives and focuses on helping clients meet their personal and professional goals. \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \n[button title=”DOWNLOAD FLYER AS PDF” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Foundational-Parent-Workshop-Flyer_Feb2023.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \nCost per session: $225 per person. Parents or family members who register together will receive a discount. \nHow to register: You can register for this workshop or for DBT Family Coaching by contacting our Administrative Team at cmbh@cmbh.space or at 416-855-2624.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/from-crisis-to-calm-parent-coaching-foundational-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230516
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SUMMARY:8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion Program – Online Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:(Mondays: 11:00am – 2:00 pm EDT) \nSilent Retreat: Sat. Apr. 22\, 11:00am–2:00pm EDT \n[divider height=”6″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \n“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer\nTO REGISTER\n\nComplete the registration inquiry form below and Etransfer the registration fee of $695 CAD  to: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nOnce your inquiry is received\, a more detailed registration form will be emailed to you to complete your registration. For any questions\, please contact presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \n[button title=”REGISTER HERE” link=”https://www.sharigeller.ca/registration-8-week-msc-online-spring-2023/” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \n\nThis program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing. In order to register and participate in the program\, you will need: \n\nAn email account to receive an invitation link for each session\nA computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity\nA quiet and confidential location\n\nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported\, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. \nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \nMSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive\, energizing emotion\, however\, while learning self-compassion\, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries\, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way\, which results in beneficial change. The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. \nMSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each\, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \nPREREQUISITES \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program: \n\nThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristen Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit  www.centerformsc.org \nIn addition\, this program is a prerequisite for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program. For more information\, please visit https://scipprogram.com/ \nTHE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING TO: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\n\nFACILITATORS \nDr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\nClinical Psychologist \nShari is an author\, teacher\, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM). \nShari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence (2017) and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships (2022) co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH)\, in Toronto\, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nMegan Prager\nCompassion Programs Director\, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness \nMegan is Co-Founder of Mindful Labs at UC San Diego and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Megan is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor (MBSR)\, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor (MSC)\, a Certified Compassion Cultivation Instructor (CCT)\, an Adjunct Faculty member at San Diego State University\, and a Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School. She is also a Teacher Trainer and Mentor for the UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. www.mindfullabs.com \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits: \nPending approval for up to 25 CE credits through the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) or Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada (MDPAC). \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \n[button title=”DOWNLOAD FLYER AS PDF” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MSC-8-Week-Online-Program_Mar_May_2023.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \nFEE AND REFUND POLICY \nTOTAL COST: $695 CAD \nThe total fee for the program is $695 CAD for the 8 online sessions and the silent retreat. If withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 14 days before the first session\, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nYou will receive a certificate of completion provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions. \nA receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program. \nTO REGISTER\n\nComplete the registration inquiry form below and Etransfer the registration fee of $695 CAD  to: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nOnce your inquiry is received\, a more detailed registration form will be emailed to you to complete your registration. For any questions\, please contact presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \n[button title=”REGISTER HERE” link=”https://www.sharigeller.ca/registration-8-week-msc-online-spring-2023/” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \n\n 
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/8-week-mindful-self-compassion-program-online-spring-2023/
LOCATION:Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230324T151500
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SUMMARY:Online Training - Navigating the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Approach to Working with Complex Trauma
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce our Spring 2023 training will be hosted by Deborah A. Dana\, LCSW. Join us for this two-day training\, Navigating the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Approach to Working with Complex Trauma. \nEvent Details\n \nDates: Thursday and Friday\, March 23 and 24\, 2023 \nTime: 12pm to 3:15pm EST \nLocation: Zoom \n[button title=”REGISTER ONLINE HERE” link=”#register” target=”” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \nAbout the Workshop \nThe autonomic nervous system is at the heart of daily living powerfully shaping our clients’ experiences of safety and influencing their capacity for connection. Polyvagal Theory\, through the organizing principles of hierarchy\, neuroception\, and co-regulation\, has revolutionized our understanding of how this system works. Guided by Polyvagal Theory\, we have a deep appreciation of the ways trauma shapes the nervous system and of the pathways that lead to healing. Trauma interrupts the development of autonomic regulation and sidetracks building the circuitry of safe connection. Without intervention\, adaptive survival responses become habitual autonomic patterns and pathways of connection are replaced with patterns of protection. With an updated map of the autonomic circuits that underlie behaviors and beliefs\, we have a new understanding of the characteristic post-traumatic patterns of hyperarousal\, hypervigilance\, disconnection\, and numbing and can reliably lead our clients out of adaptive survival responses into the autonomically regulated state of safety that is necessary for successful treatment. \nWorking with the autonomic nervous system brings the science of safety into practical application with ways to help clients identify and interrupt their habitual survival patterns and strategies to shape their systems toward connection. In this two-part series participants will engage in experiential practices to develop an embodied understanding of the organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory and bring the principles alive in clinical work. \nLearning Objectives \n\nConstruct an autonomic map to identify the emergent properties of states\nDetermine ways neuroception shapes behavior\nApply strategies that utilize the co-regulating pathways of the Social Engagement System in clinical work to improve clinical outcomes\nUtilize practices that bring a return to regulation\n\nTarget Audience \nAll health care professionals seeking to gain knowledge of and refine their skills in working with complex trauma. \nWebinar Recording \nThis two-day webinar will be recorded. Recordings will be shared with all registrants within 5-7 days of the webinar taking place. These will be available for 60 days once the recordings are released. \nCourse Fees \nRegular: $255 CAD +HST = $288.15 CAD \nEarly-Bird Regular: $225 CAD +HST = $254.25 CAD \nStudent*: $205 CAD + HST= $231.65 CAD\n \nEarly-Bird Student*: $175+ HST= $197.75 CAD \nEARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: March 10\, 2023 \n* Students must submit a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment to: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com \n** A 5% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. \nPresenter \nDeb Dana\, LCSW is a clinician\, consultant and author specializing in complex trauma.  Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma and creating ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system.  She is a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute\, consultant to Khiron Clinics\, and advisor to Unyte. Deb is the developer of the signature Rhythm of Regulation Clinical Training Series and is well known for translating Polyvagal Theory into a language and application that is both understandable and accessible for clinicians and curious people alike. \nDeb’s clinical work published with W.W. Norton includes The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation\, Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection: 50 Client Centered Practices\, the Polyvagal Flip Chart\, and the Polyvagal Card Deck. She partners with Sounds True to bring her polyvagal perspective to a general audience through the audio program Befriending Your Nervous System: Looking Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory and her print book Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory. \n  \nRegistration Options \n\nRegister online and pay with credit card\nEmail completed registration form and send an e-Transfer (payment + HST) to cmbh@cmbh.space\n\nMultiple Registrants: One registration form is required per attendee. \nRegistration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation\, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by March 8\, 2023. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbh@cmbh.space. Refunds will not be issued after March 8\, 2023. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits  \nOPA: Approved for 6 CE credits for psychological practitioners. \nMDPAC: Approved for 6 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours). \n \nParticipants must attend both days of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff on both days. Participants who are unable to attend one or both days of the webinar may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits. \n[button title=”CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Polyvagal-Flyer-_Jan15_23.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-navigating-the-nervous-system-a-polyvagal-approach-to-working-with-complex-trauma/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Online Training – DBT with Reactive or High Conflict Couples
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to once again host Dr. Alan E. Fruzzetti\, clinical psychologist\, professor\, and researcher in the field of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Following his two-day CMBH training in 2021 the call for his return was loud and clear. We’re delighted to be making his thought leadership available to our community of practice once again. Dr. Fruzzetti will provide a two-day online training\, “DBT with Reactive or High Conflict Couples”. \nEvent Details\n \nDates: Friday and Saturday\, December 9 and 10\, 2022 \nTime: 11am – 4pm (Eastern Time) \nLocation: Zoom \n[button title=”REGISTER ONLINE HERE” link=”#register” target=”” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \nAbout the Workshop \nRelationship distress typically includes a lot of dysregulated emotion\, particularly anger\, hurt feelings\, sadness\, embarrassment\, and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been shown in dozens of studies to be effective in treating the many problems associated with emotion dysregulation. DBT has been adapted for use with couples\, parents\, and families with multiple studies demonstrating successful outcomes. \nThis training will focus on: \n\nHow to think about couple transactions in a DBT way\, with the role of emotion dysregulation as a central tenet alongside misunderstanding and invalidating responses;\nDBT couple interventions that organize and manage reactive or dysregulated partners in the session\,\nHow to help partners learn emotion management and relationship skills that reduce aversive conflict\, increase collaboration and build closeness and connection.  DBT with high conflict couples has been shown to improve couple relationships in general\, helping partners become less destructive and more peaceful and loving.\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe how emotion vulnerability and invalidation transact to create emotion dysregulation in couples\, including problematic patterns\nBuild a treatment target hierarchy relevant to couples in distress\nConduct a “double chain” to understand how partner transactions evolve and contribute to problem behaviors\, and to identify points of intervention\nTeach and coach relationship mindfulness\, accurate expression\, and validation\nTeach and coach collaborative problem solving\nUtilize the double chain to weave in these skills as solutions\nManage in-session conflict and dysregulation\n\nTarget Audience \nAll health care professionals seeking to gain knowledge of and refine their skills in delivering family interventions. \nWebinar Recording \nThis two-day webinar will be recorded. Recordings will be shared with all registrants within 5-7 days of the webinar taking place. These will be available for 60 days once the recordings are released. \nCourse Fees \nRegular: $425 CAD + HST = $480.25 CAD\n \nEarly-Bird Regular: $400 CAD + HST = $452 CAD \nStudent*: $350 CAD + HST = $395.50 CAD\n \nEarly-Bird Student*: $325 CAD + HST = $367.25 CAD \nEARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: December 1\, 2022 \n* Students must submit a copy/scan of their valid student ID or confirmation of enrolment to: cmbh@cmbh.space \n** A 5% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. \nPresenter \nAlan E. Fruzzetti\, Ph.D. is Director of Training in Family Services and Director of DBT Adherence for 3East DBT programs at McLean Hospital\, and Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He received his B.A. from Brown University and M.S. & Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Seattle. Alan has adapted and implemented Dialectical Behavior Therapy for multiple underserved populations and developed many successful DBT programs for people with BPD\, other problems with emotion regulation\, and programs for couples\, parents\, and families. His research focuses on the connections between severe psychopathology and interpersonal/family processes\, and their interplay with emotion dysregulation. \nDr. Fruzzetti is President of the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder\, on the Board of Directors of the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification\, and co-founder of the Center for DBT and Families. He has authored well over 100 research and clinical papers and book chapters\, two books\, is the editor of the Guilford DBT Practice series\, and has lectured and trained professionals and the public in more than two dozen countries in BPD\, Dialectical Behavior Therapy\, and/or in family interventions. Alan is the co-creator (with Dr. Perry Hoffman) of the NEA-BPD Family Connections (FC) program for parents\, partners\, and other loved ones of people with BPD and related problems\, and the new FC adaptation for parents with trauma related to suicidality in their loved ones. He has received many honors for research\, teaching\, and for community service\, and is married with four children. \nRead what experts in the field say about Dr. Fruzzetti and his work: \n“Dr. Fruzzetti is an expert in couple and family therapy and in research on intimate relationships. He is at the fore of work in this area\, integrating mindfulness\, emotion regulation\, accurate expression\, and validation into a coherent package.” – Marsha M. Linehan\, Ph.D. – Developer of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy\, University of Washington\, Seattle\, WA  \n“Fruzzetti is a master clinician who does rigorous science in order to provide those of us doing treatment and those in need of something that works.”\n– Suzanne Witterholt\, MD – Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association\, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota \n“Fruzzetti is a leader in work with high-conflict couples and families.” – Perry D. Hoffman\, Ph.D. – President of National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder\, New York \nRegistration Options \n\nRegister online and pay with credit card\nEmail completed registration form and send an e-Transfer (payment + HST) to cmbh@cmbh.space\n\nMultiple Registrants: One registration form is required per attendee. \nRegistration Confirmation: Please allow 1-2 business days for our workshop staff to confirm your registration. We will email you an official receipt upon confirmation\, including further details on workshop format and preparation materials. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: An administrative fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations. For a refund\, written notification must be received by November 25\, 2022. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to cmbh@cmbh.space. Refunds will not be issued after November 25\, 2022. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits  \nOPA: Approved for 9.5 CE credits for psychological practitioners. \nMDPAC: Approved for 9.5 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours). \n \nParticipants must attend both days of the webinar in real-time to receive a certificate of completion detailing CE credits. Attendance will be noted manually by our workshop staff on both days. Participants who are unable to attend one or both days of the webinar may view the recordings once they are released and can be provided a questionnaire upon request to receive full CE credits. \n[button title=”CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FLYER_DBT-With-Reactive-or-High-Conflict-CouplesSep6_2022_V2.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-dbt-with-reactive-or-high-conflict-couples/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T075335
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Training – Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Online via Zoom\n \nThis two-day case-based learning workshop focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex PTSD (DBT-PTSD). Through didactic learning and selected case presentations\, the training will address topics presenting the greatest challenges for participants. \nDBT-PTSD is tailored to treat adult PTSD after childhood abuse\, including those with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Most of these people show severe problems in emotion regulation\, negative self-concept\, dysfunctional memory processing and maladaptive social interaction. To target these core domains\, DBT-PTSD merges multiple evidence-based elements: DBT principles\, trauma-specific cognitive and exposure-based techniques\, compassion focused interventions and behavior change procedures. The treatment program is designed to be delivered in a residential program (three-months) or in an outpatient setting (45 weeks). Data from a multi-center RCT under outpatient conditions (n=200; 100%female) showed significant improvement in all relevant domains as well as significant superiority of DBT-PTSD versus Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). \nDBT-PTSD is based on a psycho-social model. Typical dysfunctional behaviors can predominantly be understood as strategies to avoid or escape from trauma-associated primary emotions like powerlessness\, threat\, anxiety\, disgust\, humiliation or sexual arousal. Corroborated by dysfunctional cognitive assumptions\, dysfunctional behaviors such as self-injury\, suicidal ideation\, dissociation\, or intoxication and problematic secondary emotions such as shame\, guilt\, self-hatred\, or chronic anger develop over time into problematic self-concepts that strongly impair quality of life. DBT-PTSD aims to help people: a) Revise their fear of trauma-associated primary emotions\, b) Question whether secondary emotions like guilt and shame fit the facts\, and c) Radically accept the fact of trauma in their lives in order to establish a life worth living. \nCOURSE PREREQUISITE : \nThis course is intended for experienced clinicians who have completed DBT-PTSD Part I and want additional training and consultation in applying the skills and strategies of the DBT-PTSD model. \n[button title=”CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE” link=”https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-complex-ptsd-tickets-334893313917″ target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \nPRESENTERS \n \nDr. Martin Bohus\, MD \nMartin Bohus\, MD\, received his specialty in Psychiatry and in Psychosomatic Medicine. Since 2003 he holds the Chair of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Heidelberg University and is Scientific Director at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim. He holds a visiting professorship at University of Antwerp and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bohus has received several awards for psychotherapy research. He is past president of the European Society for the Studies of Personality Disorders (ESSPD) and president of the German Association for DBT. He was President and initiator of the 1st International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder\, Berlin 2010. He has published more than 300 articles and book chapters\, mainly on mechanisms of psychotherapy\, borderline personality disorders and PTSD. \n\n \nDr. Shelley McMain\, PhD\, C.Psych. \nShelley McMain\, PhD\, C.Psych.\, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto\, Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Co-Founder of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto. She is a clinician\, educator and researcher and a Certified DBT Practitioner. Dr. McMain is recognized as a leader in DBT in Canada and internationally. She conducts research in DBT\, personality disorders\, emotion regulation\, suicide and self-harm\, substance abuse\, and psychotherapy process and outcomes. She has delivered 300+ conference\, colloquia\, grand rounds\, and trainings and is widely recognized for her excellence in DBT training. \n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nImplement the strategies and principles of DBT-PTSD in your clinical practice with greater adherence and competence.\nGain experience in consultation and make evidence-based clinical decisions when working with clients.\nPrepare a case formulation following The Old and The New Path Model.\nEvaluate the use of the DBT-PTSD model within your own and others’ cases.\n\nDAY 1 – AGENDA: \n\nWelcome\nSegment 1: Pre-treatment\nSegment 2: Commitment\nSegment 3: Trauma Model\nSegment 4: Navigating the Case Presentation to a Team\nWrap Up and Evaluations\n\nDAY 2 – AGENDA: \n\nWelcome\nSegment 1: Skills\nSegment 2: Exposure\nSegment 3: Radical Acceptance\nSegment 4: Regain Your Life\nWrap Up and Evaluations\n\nThis online workshop is recorded and available for 30 days. Even if you can’t make it live\, you can view after the event! \nCOURSE FEES \nEARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $540.00 + HST = $610.20\nEARLY BIRD DEADLINE: SEP. 26\, 2022\nREGULAR FEE: $590.00 + HST = $666.70 \nA waitlist will be maintained after the first 70 registrants. \nA 10% discount is available for groups of 5+ registering at the same time. \nYour registration will be processed and confirmed once payment is processed. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: Register online via Eventbrite and pay with credit card OR email completed registration form and e-transfer payment to: cmbhdbtworkshops@gmail.com \nCANCELLATION POLICY: We will allow refunds that are requested 30 days prior to the event start date. Attendees can request a refund through Eventbrite\, or by contacting cmbhdbtworkshops@gmail.com for registrations paid by e-transfer. \nRefunds will not be issued after October 8\, 2022. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS \nOPA: Approved for 10 CE credits for psychological practitioners. \nMDPAC: Approved for 10 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 1 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours). \n[button title=”DOWNLOAD FLYER AS PDF” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DBT-PTSD_II_Flyer_NOV2022-1.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \n[button title=”CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE” link=”https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-complex-ptsd-tickets-334893313917″ target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””]
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-advanced-dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
LOCATION:Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:ONLINE PROGRAM – 8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion
DESCRIPTION:(Fridays: 9:00am – 12:00 pm ET) \nSilent Retreat: Saturday\, Nov. 19\, 9:00am – 12:00pm ET \n[divider height=”6″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \n“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer\nTOTAL COST: $695 CAD \nThis program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing. In order to register and participate in the program\, you will need: \n\nAn email account to receive an invitation link for each session\nA computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity\nA quiet and confidential location\n\nMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported\, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer\, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness\, care and understanding. \nThe three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness\, a sense of common humanity\, and balanced\, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering\, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness\, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment\, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. \nSelf-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing\, less anxiety\, depression and stress\, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise\, and satisfying personal relationships. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \nMSC is a skill-based program offered in a group format. Program activities include meditation\, short talks\, experiential exercises\, group discussion\, and home practices. MSC is a skills group rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. \nMSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training\, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion.  The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive\, energizing emotion\, however\, while learning self-compassion\, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries\, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder\, more compassionate way\, which results in beneficial change.  The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold\, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone. \nMSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each\, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering\, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program. \nPREREQUISITES \nNo previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety\, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program: \n\nThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer\nSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, by Kristen Neff\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\, by Christopher Germer\n\nThis program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training\, please visit  www.centerformsc.org \nIn addition\, this program is a prerequisite for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program. For more information\, please visit https://scipprogram.com/ \nTHE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING TO: \n\nPractice self-compassion in daily life\nUnderstand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion\nMotivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism\nHandle difficult emotions with greater ease\nTransform challenging relationships\, old and new\nManage caregiver fatigue\n\nFACILITATORS \nDr. Shari Geller\, Ph.D.\nClinical Psychologist \nShari is an author\, teacher\, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program. \nShari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include her recent book: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH)\, in Toronto\, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nMegan Prager\nCompassion Programs Director\, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness \nMegan is Co-Founder of Mindful Labs at UC San Diego and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Megan is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor (MBSR)\, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor (MSC)\, a Certified Compassion Cultivation Instructor (CCT)\, an Adjunct Faculty member at San Diego State University\, and a Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School. She is also a Teacher Trainer and Mentor for the UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. www.mindfullabs.com \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nContinuing Education (CE) Credits: \nApproved for up to 25 CE credits through the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) or Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada (MDPAC). \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \n[button title=”DOWNLOAD FLYER AS PDF” link=”https://www.cmbh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MSC-8-Week-Online-Program_Oct_Dec_2022.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \nFEE AND REFUND POLICY \nTOTAL COST: $695 CAD \nThe total fee for the program is $695 CAD for the 8 online sessions and the silent retreat. If withdrawal of registration is received in writing up to 14 days before the first session\, a full refund less a $75 administration fee will be refunded. Written notice of cancellation should be emailed to: presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nYou will receive a certificate of completion provided you attend at least 7 of the 9 sessions. \nA receipt for total payment will be provided at the end of the program. \nTO REGISTER\nPlease download and complete the pdf registration form here and email to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nDue to confidentiality reasons\, the form is password protected and the password is: compassion \nTo complete your registration\, please send the registration fee of $695 CAD by etransfer to: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca \nFor more information contact: Presenceworkshops@sharigeller.ca\n416-855-2624
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-program-8-week-mindful-self-compassion/
LOCATION:Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T190000
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SUMMARY:Family & Friends Group - Online - October 12\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH) welcomes clients for our Family & Friends Group. \nDate and Time: Wednesdays from 5pm – 7pm beginning October 12\, 2022 until January 4\, 2023. \nWhere: Online \nAbout the Family & Friends Skills Group: \nThe Family and Friends Group is a 13-week group designed for those with relationships with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or otherwise challenged with emotional dysregulation. Through education\, skills training and network building\, group members will learn how to navigate these relationships and support their own and their loved one’s well-being. \nThe F&F Group Has Four Main Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the origins\, symptoms\, and behaviours associated with BPD and emotion dysregulation.\nBetter manage and improve your relationships with those struggling with BPD or emotional dysregulation.\nIncrease resilience and promote optimism for caregivers and/or loved ones of those with BPD and/or emotional dysregulation.\nDevelop a support network with a like-minded community.\n\nCost per session \n$140 per person. Parents or family members who register together will receive a discount. \nHow to register \nFamily members and friends can register for the Family & Friends Group or for DBT Family Coaching by contacting our Administrative Team at cmbh@cmbh.space or at 416-855-2624. \nGroup Facilitators: \nJustean Lebel\nMSW\, RSW \nJustean Lebel received her Masters of Social Work from York University and is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service workers. She recently completed the Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) Certificate Program offered by Dr. Shelley McMain at the University of Toronto and is now pursuing DBT-Linehan Board Certification in a supervised practice at the Centre for MindBody Health. \nJustean has ten years experience providing individual and group therapy to parents/relatives of individuals struggling with their mental health; she deploys Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)\, DBT\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing. \nJustean specializes in providing DBT support to families of a member diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or features of emotion dysregulation. She is skilled and passionate about offering families the tools they need to effectively address their family crises. \nJustean is driven by her own healing journey through emotion dysregulation and family distress; her style is warm and honest and holds hope in everyone’s capacity to recover. \nLaura Reznick\nMFA\, MSW\, RSW \nLaura Reznick obtained her Masters of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. She works with adults\, adolescents and families challenged by a variety of concerns. Her work is person-centered and collaborative\, using her training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy\, motivational interviewing\, Cognitive Behavior Therapy\, and Emotion Focused Therapy. Prior to joining CMBH\, Laura interned with the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Training Program at Columbia University and at the DBT Adolescent Unit in Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital. \nShe has extensive experience treating adults and adolescents with personality disorders\, depression\, anxiety\, substance use disorders\, psychosis\, and eating disorders. Prior to her career as a social worker\, Laura was a doctoral candidate in English literature at City University of New York Graduate Centre. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Poetry from Hunter College\, and taught literature and writing at numerous colleges in New York City.
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/family-friends-group-october-12-2022/
LOCATION:Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Presence in Grief Therapy Live Online Training
DESCRIPTION:9AM – 12PM PDT \n[button title=”REGISTER HERE” link=”https://www.portlandinstitute.org/therapeutic-presence-in-grief-therapy” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \nFor more information\, contact carolyn@portlandinstitute.org \n \nTherapeutic presence is foundational to supporting a strong therapeutic relationship and allowing clients to process major losses at each stage of life. This module will involve (a) a didactic approach to understanding therapeutic presence\, and (b) experiential practices for therapists to cultivate therapeutic presence and self-compassion and work with the challenges to remaining present with clients’ suffering from grief and loss.  An empirically validated model of therapeutic presence will be presented as a map to build and strengthen the skills of presence within self and with clients.  There will be an exploration of the neurophysiological principles to create safety with therapeutic presence\, based on concepts such as co-regulation and neuroception of safety stemming from the Polyvagal Theory (Geller & Porges\, 2014).  Key mindfulness and self-compassion practices will be shared to help therapists cultivate presence and work through barriers to presence that may get in the way of meeting and supporting clients’ experience of grief and loss. \nLearning Objectives \n\nExplore an empirically validated model of therapeutic presence along with key skills and core practices for cultivating presence in grief counseling relationships;\nUnderstand the neurophysiological underpinnings of therapeutic presence\, client safety\, and effective clinical relationships;\nPractice presence during grief counseling and in life to sustain connection in therapeutic interactions; and\nStrengthen internal and external attunement to allow therapists to meet clients directly in their grief while staying in contact with their own experience.\n\nCost: USD$99 for 3-hour module \n[button title=”REGISTER HERE” link=”https://www.portlandinstitute.org/therapeutic-presence-in-grief-therapy” target=”_blank” align=”” icon=”” icon_position=”” color=”” font_color=”” size=”2″ full_width=”” class=”” download=”” rel=”” onclick=””] \nFor more information\, contact carolyn@portlandinstitute.org
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/therapeutic-presence-in-grief-therapy-live-online-training/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Expressive Arts Therapy Group
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 1-3pm Aug 6-27\, Sep 17-24\, Oct 1-8\, 2022 \nIn-Person \nDescription: The Expressive Arts Therapy Group is aimed at centralizing the experiences of BIPOC folx who seek support in response to interpersonal violence and have felt dismissed/othered by the mental health system. This 8-week in-person group addresses trauma using a DBT Art Therapy informed practice. \nExperience in art making is not required. \nIn this workshop you will: \n\nExperience how art therapy plays a pivotal role in trauma healing by participating in activities you can continue to build on and use for yourself\nLearn new coping and resilience skills pulled from DBT for PTSD\, mindfulness and creative therapies\nBe in community with others\n\nThis workshop is best suited for: BIPOC folx affected by interpersonal violence and financial barriers. Those who find it hard to explore these issues with others without judgment\, dismissal\, or conflict. \nFormat: Weekly 2-hour in-person sessions consisting of visual arts activities\, skills training\, practice exercises\, and discussion. \nFree of Charge: Offering free group sessions to Empower members of the BIPOC community toward mental wellness. \nGroup Leaders: Lorraine Patterson\, Ph.D.\, C.Psych.\, and Shelley Kavanagh\, RP\, RCAT \nFor more information see the flyer here \nHow To Register \nT: 416-855-CMBH (2624 )\nE: cmbh@cmbh.space
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/expressive-arts-therapy-group/
LOCATION:CMBH\, 505 Eglinton Ave West\, Suite 200\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Clinical Services
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SUMMARY:ONLINE TRAINING - DBT: Consultation Team: May 30 - Jun 27\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 6:30-8:30pm \nAbout this course \nLearn how to implement a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Consultation Team within your own treatment setting. By the end of this course\, you’ll be able to structure a Consultation Team based on common agreements\, breaking down any barriers that might impede your team’s progress and smooth functioning. You’ll assess and identify treatment problems in depth\, design the most effective solutions and monitor client progress. You’ll learn to present your own cases more clearly and concisely than ever\, and benefit from group consultation and discussion. \nThis course can be applied towards the following certificates: Dialectical Behavior Therapy \nWhat you’ll learn \n\nConstruct a DBT Consultation Team with strategic intent.\nPresent more clear and concise case formulations.\nMonitor treatment progress more effectively.\nHow to apply DBT strategies in others’ cases.\nAddress common team problems and eliminate barriers to progress.\n\nINSTRUCTOR\n \nDr. Shelley McMain \nDr. Shelley McMain\, PhD.\, C.Psych. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Toronto\, Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Co-Founder of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto.  She is a clinician\, supervisor\, educator and researcher. Trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in Seattle in the mid-90’s with Dr. Marsha Linehan\, she obtained her DBT Individual and Group Therapist Certification. She currently serves on the DBT Strategic Planning Committee and on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Linehan Institute. Recognized as a leader in Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Canada and internationally\, Dr. McMain conducts research in DBT\, personality disorders\, emotion regulation\, suicide and self harm\, substance abuse\, and psychotherapy process and outcomes. She has delivered 300+ conference\, colloquia\, grand rounds\, and trainings and is widely recognized for her excellence in DBT training. \n[divider height=”20″ style=”default” line=”default” themecolor=”1″] \nNotes: \nLast day to register this course is May 28\, 2022. \nWithdrawal deadline is 4 days before the course start date. \nStudents must attend all sessions to complete the course. If you miss any of the scheduled dates\, you have the opportunity to logon to its recording at a later date. This will be deemed to be adherent to full attendance. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE.  \nPrice: $649
URL:https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-dbt-consultation-team-may-30-jun-27-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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