Expert Workshops for Counsellors & Communities
Explore our dynamic list of Continuing Education (CE) Workshops, crafted by experienced clinicians and leadership staff for counsellors, group practices, and community organizations. We provide you with the tools and insights you need to deepen your practice and strengthen your clinical toolbox.
In-Person
Have our experts present workshops on site at your organization. Available near our 8 locations in the Lower Mainland, Okanagan, and Kootenay region.
Virtual
Join one of our pre-scheduled Group Workshops or hire us to deliver live, virtual workshops for your team across Canada.
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Join one of our scheduled group workshops, designed for solo practitioners and small teams. These virtual and in-person sessions are held on set dates and are priced at $75 +GST each to make professional development accessible to everyone.
Upcoming Group Continuing Education (CE) Workshops
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas:
A British Columbia Counsellor’s Guide to Professional Practice
March 17th, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am PST
April 28th, 2025 | 11am - 12:30pm PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Understand Core Principles
Participants will develop a
deeper understanding of
foundational ethical
principles such as
confidentiality, informed
consent, dual
relationships, and cultural
competence as they apply
to counselling in British Columbia.
Navigate Ethical Grey Areas
Gain practical tools and
strategies to address
common ethical dilemmas
unique to BC counsellors.
Apply BC Specific Guidelines
Learn how to interpret
and apply the ethical
standards outlined by BC
regulatory and
professional bodies, such
as the BCACC and
BCCSW, in everyday
practice.
Strengthen Ethical Decision-Making Skills
Build confidence in
making sound ethical
decisions by working
through real-world case
studies and using
structured frameworks for
ethical reasoning.
Integrate Ethics Into Practice
Explore ways to
incorporate ethical
principles into counselling
practice to foster trust,
enhance client outcomes,
and maintain professional
integrity.
Reasons to Participate
1. Gain Confidence Through Real-World Ethics
Gain confidence in
navigating complex
ethical challenges with
real-world examples
and case studies.
2. Identify Ethical Concerns Before They Escalate
Enhance your ability to
identify ethical
concerns before they
escalate into conflicts.
3. Get Practical Tools for Ethical Best Practices
Leave with actionable
tools and resources for
integrating ethical best
practices into your daily
work.
Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis:
Evidence-Based Techniques for Client Care
March 25th, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Therapy
Participants will develop an understanding of the definition of hypnosis and how it can be used as an adjunct to therapy.
Misconception and Facts About Hypnosis
Gain understanding and clarification regarding questions about control, consciousness, and responsiveness as it relates to the hypnotic state.
Learn how Brainwaves and Brain Mapping are Applied in Clinical Settings.
Develop a basic understanding of the 4 stages of hypnosis, how they are used and the goals for each stage in relation to the overall outcomes.
Self-Hypnosis
Elements of self-hypnosis, definitions and the values of self-hypnosis.
Reasons to Participate
1. Introduction to Hypnosis for Wellbeing and Positive Change
Gain a basic understanding of the practical uses for hypnosis and self-hypnosis to enhance personal wellbeing and to support positive change.
2. Explore the Potential of Hypnosis in Life and Clinical Practice
Create curiosity and a desire to learn more about hypnosis and how it may be effective within the lives of the participants and/or their clinical work.
Mind and Meds:
Understanding
Psychiatric Pharmacology to
Better Support Your Clients
March 31st, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am PST
May 12th, 2025 | 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Understand the Basics of Psychiatric Medications
Gain foundational
knowledge about the major
classes of psychiatric
medications (e.g.,
antidepressants,
antipsychotics, mood
stabilizers, anxiolytics) and their common uses in
mental health treatment.
Explore the Mind-Body Connection in Pharmacology
Develop an understanding
of how psychiatric
medications interact with
the brain and body,
including their mechanisms
of action, potential side
effects, and impacts on
mental health symptoms.
Enhance Collaboration with Prescribers
Learn effective
communication strategies
for collaborating with
physicians, psychiatrists,
and nurse practitioners to
ensure integrated care and
advocate for clients' needs
in treatment planning.
Identify the Role of Medications in Therapy
Explore how psychiatric
medications can
complement therapeutic
interventions, including
when and how to discuss
medication adherence,
changes, or concerns with
clients.
Support Clients Navigating Psychiatric Medications
Build skills to help clients
manage their expectations,
address stigma or misconceptions, and cope with challenges related to
starting, stopping, or
adjusting medications.
Reasons to Participate
1. Expand Your Knowledge Base
Develop a comprehensive
understanding of
psychiatric medications,
their uses, and their impact
on mental health,
enhancing your ability to
support clients in
medication-related
discussions.
2. Apply Insights to Real- World Practice
Gain practical strategies to
collaborate effectively with
prescribers, address client
concerns, and integrate
medication awareness into
therapy for more holistic
care.
3. Stand Out with Informed Client Support
Learn how to reduce
stigma, advocate for your
clients, and navigate the
complexities of
pharmacology to offer
exceptional, informed
support that sets your
practice apart.
Empowering Clients to Navigate Fear:
Therapeutic Strategies for Building Courage
April 8th, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Discuss the Primary Tenets of Developing Courage
Participants will develop an understanding of the definition of courage and how it can be applied to everyday life.
Learn the Process for Being Courageous
Using the example of lived experience,
participants will identify their own plan for
manifesting courage in their lives.
Describe how Fear can Manifest in Your Life
Define fear in the participants’ context; clarify where it is currently observed; and the impact of fear in their life.
Reasons to Participate
1. Understand How Courage Shows Up in Your Life
Gain an understanding of how courage manifests within participants’ lives.
2. Practical Strategies to Cultivate and Embrace Courage
Learn practical tools to embrace courage and create a plan for inviting courage into
participants’ lives.
3. Personal Insights on Courage from Lived Experience
The presentation offers personal insight into courage through the Facilitator's lived experience.
Improving Client Consultations and Intakes:
Great First Sessions Lead to Rebooking Clients
April 14th, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am PST
June 9th, 2025 | 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Understand the Importance of a Strong First Session
Learn why the initial client
intake is critical for
establishing rapport,
building trust, and setting
the foundation for a
successful therapeutic
relationship.
Master Essential Intake Skills
Develop key skills to
conduct a thorough and
empathetic intake session,
including active listening,
asking effective questions,
and identifying client goals
and needs.
Tailor the Intake to the Client’s Needs
Gain strategies to adapt the
intake process to different
client presentations,
including anxiety, trauma,
or resistance to therapy.
Address Client Concerns and Expectations
Learn how to uncover and
address client concerns or
hesitations early on,
ensuring they feel heard,
valued, and understood.
Encourage Rebooking Through Goal Alignment
Discover techniques for
collaboratively setting
meaningful goals during the
first session to encourage
client commitment and
ensure follow-up
appointments.
Reasons to Participate
1. Core Skill You'll Gain
Gain proven techniques to
make client intakes more
engaging, efficient, and
impactful, setting the stage
for strong therapeutic
relationships.
2. Practical Application
Learn how to implement
structured yet flexible
intake strategies that can
be tailored to meet
individual client needs,
ensuring better session flow
and increased client
satisfaction.
3. What Sets This Apart
Discover how to transform
the first session into a
powerful tool for client
retention, leveraging goal-
setting and trust-building to
naturally encourage
rebooking.
Intro to Internal Family Systems:
A framework for living authentically and connecting to your Core Self
April 25th, 2025 | 9:30am - 11:00am PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Understanding the IFS Model: Origins, Parts, and the Self
Gain a clear understanding of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model, including its origins, the different parts of the psyche, and the role of the Self in fostering healing and balance.
Recognizing and Engaging Parts with the RAIN Method
Learn how to identify and respond to different Parts in a compassionate, healthy way using the RAIN acronym - Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture - to foster connection and healing.
The IFS Approach to Healing and Transformation
Discover how the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model facilitates deep healing by helping individuals access their core Self, unburden wounded Parts, and restore internal harmony.
Reasons to Participate
1. Deepen Self-Awareness and Emotional Understanding
Participants can learn more about their true nature, what role their emotions are trying to play, and how to hold space for the emotional layers in a healing and connecting way.
2. Cultivate Self-Awareness and Emotional Separation
Develop self-awareness by unblending from parts and learning to be with emotions - like anxiety - rather than being consumed by them.
3. Framework for Healing: Responding to Your Parts and Clients
Learn a structured framework to respond to both your own Parts and your clients' Parts, fostering integration and movement toward wholeness.
4. Embrace Mind Multiplicity for Deeper Healing and Self-Understanding
Explore the multiplicity of the mind in IFS, unlocking new healing pathways like meeting attachment needs and expressing emotions -such as anger - from a calm, centered perspective.
When Helping Hurts:
Identifying and Correcting Over-Caring Behaviours to Improve Client Progress
April 29th, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Discuss the Primary Tenets of Overcaring
Clarify definitions of overcaring as they apply to participants’ personal experiences.
Personal Strengths and Areas of Growth
Identify personal strengths and challenges related
to overcaring. Discuss strategies that will
manifest healthy caring.
Life - 20% Better
Discuss and create a plan with the vision of living life 20% better. Identify ideas that could improve life satisfaction.
Reasons to Participate
1. Recognize Overcaring and Set Healthy Boundaries
Enhance participants’ ability to identify
overcaring characteristics and proactively create a plan to minimize it’s impact.
2. Practical Tools for Balanced and Healthy Caring
Leave the workshop with practical tools to create
a plan that embraces healthy caring.
3. Create an Action Plan for a 20% Better Life
Start to create a plan of action that leads to living a life that is 20% better.
Neuroscience in Practice:
A Practical Guide for Mental Health Professionals to Apply Neuroscience in Therapy
May 6th, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Understand Various Methods of Measuring Brain Activity.
Explore different techniques used to measure brain activity, gaining insight into how they inform mental health and therapeutic practices.
Explore the Significance of EEG and qEEG in Mental Health
Learn how EEG and qEEG provide valuable insights into brain function and their significance in mental health assessment and treatment.
Learn how Brainwaves and Brain Mapping are Applied in Clinical Settings
Discover how brainwaves and brain mapping are used in clinical settings to assess and enhance mental health treatment.
Reasons to Participate
1. Gain a Deeper Understanding of Brain Function and Its Assessment
Dive into the intricate workings of the brain and
understand how different regions and processes
contribute to cognitive and emotional functions.
Learn about various methods of measuring brain activity, including PET, MEG, fMRI, and EEG, and how they provide unique insights into brain function.
Explore how these techniques are used to diagnose and monitor mental health conditions, offering a comprehensive view of brain science.
Learn about various methods of measuring brain activity, including PET, MEG, fMRI, and EEG, and how they provide unique insights into brain function.
Explore how these techniques are used to diagnose and monitor mental health conditions, offering a comprehensive view of brain science.
2. Integrating Brain Science in Mental Health Practice
Discover how medical grade tools have
advanced and are now being used to assess and treat conditions such as Epilepsy, ADHD,
anxiety, ASD, TBI, OCD, Dyslexia, and
depression.
Understand the role of neuroclinical applications for helping patients modulate their brain activity to improve cognitive and emotional regulation.
Gain insights into real-time monitoring and personalized treatment plans based on fMRI and qEEG data, enhancing clinical outcomes.
Understand the role of neuroclinical applications for helping patients modulate their brain activity to improve cognitive and emotional regulation.
Gain insights into real-time monitoring and personalized treatment plans based on fMRI and qEEG data, enhancing clinical outcomes.
3. Discover Cutting-Edge Techniques and Personalized Approaches in Brain Science
Stay updated on the latest advancements in
brain imaging technology and their implications
for mental health treatment.
Learn how personalized approaches to brain mapping and neurofeedback can lead to more effective and efficient interventions.
Explore the integration of EEG and qEEG with other therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, to provide holistic care.
Learn how personalized approaches to brain mapping and neurofeedback can lead to more effective and efficient interventions.
Explore the integration of EEG and qEEG with other therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, to provide holistic care.
Resilience as a Clinical Outcome:
Supporting Clients in Developing Adaptive Coping Strategies
May 13th, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Discuss the Primary Tenets of Resilience
Clarify definitions of resilience and strategies to create personal resilience.
Develop Personal Strengths and Areas of Growth
Identify personal strengths and challenges related to building resilience. Discuss strategies that will manifest resilience.
Create a Plan for Building Resilience
Discuss and create a plan with the vision of
building and increasing personal resilience.
Reasons to Participate
1. Recognizing Traits and Building Resilience
Enhance participants’ ability to identify resilient characteristics and strategies to enhance the participants’ resilience.
2. Practical Tools to Strengthen and Sustain Resilience
Leave the workshop with practical tools to create a plan that embraces the concept of building and maintaining resilience.
Use of Laughter in Therapy:
Lightening the Load in a Thriving Practice
June 3rd, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Credit Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives
Definition of Humour
Define humour and how it presents itself within participants’ practice and personal lives.
Benefits and Challenges of the Use of Humour
Identify benefits and challenges related to using humour in therapy. Discuss strategies that will create laughter.
Use of Humour
Facilitation of discussions and activities that clarify the ways in which participants can inject humour into their lives and work with clients.
Reasons to Participate
1. Understanding the Role of Humor in Therapy
Enhance participants’ ability to identify the
benefits and challenges of using humour within therapy.
2. Practical Strategies to Integrate Humor into Daily Life
Leave the workshop with practical tools to invite humour into participants lives.
3. Actionable Ways to Use Humor in Therapy and Daily Life
Participants will leave the workshop with at least 2 ideas that they are likely to implement humour either at home or with clients.
Our Workshops will help you….
LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS FROM EXPERTS
Gain techniques and insights directly from experienced clinicians and leadership team members. Each workshop provides you with practical tools you can use immediately to enhance your skills and build confidence in your counselling practice.And…
STRENGTHEN CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
Discover proven strategies for building trust and rapport with clients from the very first session. Learn how to make each interaction impactful, leading to stronger therapeutic relationships and lasting client engagement.So you can achieve….
LIFELONG LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Build a solid foundation in counselling with practical insights that grow with you. Observe effective techniques in real scenarios and continuously refine your skills to stay at the forefront of your field.Walk away with….
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Many of our courses are considered for CE Credits with the CCPA, BCACC and more. We provide you a certificate of completion for each participant who has completed our courses.Why Choose
OK Clinical?
At OK Clinical Academy, we are committed to supporting the professional growth of mental health professionals. Our workshops are designed to break down barriers to learning by offering accessible, affordable, and lessons instruction for every stage of your career.
Flexible
Learning Options
We understand that busy professionals need flexibility, which is why OK Clinical Academy offers in-person and virtual workshops with convenient scheduling to fit your learning into your busy life.
Expert Led
Practical Learning
Learn directly from experienced clinicians and industry experts who understand the real-world challenges of running a mental health practice. Our workshops are designed to provide actionable strategies you can apply immediately to grow your practice.
Earn Continuing
Education Credits
Advance your professional development and stay current in the field with workshops eligible for Continuing Education Credits (CE Credits) through recognized organizations like CCPA and BCACC. You'll receive a certificate of completion to help you meet your licensing and professional growth requirements.
Meet Our Expert Trainers
Our trainers bring real-world expertise and evidence-based strategies to every workshop, empowering you with practical skills for lasting impact.
OK Clinical Academy
Our Courses
Explore our selection of expert-led workshops designed to meet your professional development needs. If you do not see a date that works for you and would like to book your own workshop, complete the registration form, and our team will reach out to you with booking options based on your selection.
Clinical Training
*Qualifies for Continuing Education Credits
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: A British Columbia Counsellor’s Guide to Professional Practice | Becky Palmer, BSP, MACP, RCC
Learn to navigate ethical dilemmas in counselling with confidence. Understand BC’s professional guidelines to ensure ethical, client-centered practice.
Intro to Internal Family Systems: A framework for living authentically and connecting to your Core Self | Andrew Phillipps, RCC
Discover the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to foster self-awareness, heal Parts, and connect with your Core Self for authentic living.
Mind and Meds: Understanding Psychiatric Pharmacology to Better Support Your Clients | Becky Palmer, BSP, MACP, RCC
Gain essential knowledge of psychiatric medications to better understand their effects and support clients in their mental health journey.
Improving Client Consultations and Intakes: Great First Sessions Lead to Rebooking Clients | Becky Palmer, BSP, MACP, RCC
Learn strategies to enhance client consultations and intakes, build rapport, and create impactful first sessions that encourage ongoing engagement.
When Helping Hurts: Identifying and Correcting Over-Caring Behaviours to Improve Client Progress | Tami O’Meara, BA, MEd, RCC
Recognize and correct over-caring behaviors in therapy to maintain boundaries, prevent burnout, and enhance client progress and independence.
Empowering Clients to Navigate Fear: Therapeutic Strategies for Building Courage | Tami O’Meara, BA, MEd, RCC
Learn effective therapeutic strategies to help clients navigate fear, build resilience, and cultivate courage in their personal and emotional growth.
Use of Laughter in Therapy: Lightening the Load in a Thriving Practice | Tami O’Meara, BA, MEd, RCC
Discover how humor can enhance therapy, strengthen client connections, and create a more engaging, effective, and thriving practice.
Resilience as a Clinical Outcome: Supporting Clients in Developing Adaptive Coping Strategies | Tami O’Meara, BA, MEd, RCC
Help clients build resilience with adaptive coping strategies, fostering long-term emotional strength and improved mental health outcomes.
Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis: Evidence-Based Techniques to Client Care | Tami O’Meara, BA, MEd, RCC
Explore evidence-based clinical hypnosis techniques to enhance client care, promote relaxation, and support therapeutic outcomes.
Neuroscience in Practice: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals | Scott Williams, RCC
Learn how neuroscience informs mental health treatment, helping professionals apply brain-based strategies for effective client care.
Business Training
*Does Not Qualify for Continuing Education Credits
Strategic Marketing for Therapists: Attacting Your Ideal Clients
Explore strategies to effectively promote your practice and attract your ideal clients.
Advanced Marketing StrategiesL Strengthen Your Brand and Expand Your Reach
Learn advanced marketing techniques to strengthen your brand and expand your reach.
Ready to Book Your Continuing Education (CE) Workshop?
To get started, complete the registration form, and our intake team will finalize your workshop booking based on your selection.
Continuing Education for Counsellors and Social Workers
At the heart of the Academy is our commitment to supporting counsellors in meeting their professional development goals by offering workshops and lessons that align with the CE credit guidelines set out by BCACC, BCASW, and CCPA.
These sessions are thoughtfully designed to provide experiential and applied learning opportunities, striving to meet the standards for ‘Experiential & Applied Learning Activities’ for CE credit submission. Continuing education is vital for counsellors to stay current, refine their skills, and deepen their practice, ultimately enhancing the care they provide to clients.
Our Academy stands out by focusing on the unique needs of counsellors, offering evidence-based, practical workshops that foster meaningful growth and professional excellence. Whether you're looking to expand your expertise or fulfill CE requirements, the Academy offers a space to learn, connect, and advance your practice.
Updated Continuing Education Requirements for Counsellors and Social Workers
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
New Requirement: Quality Assurance Continuing Competence (QACC) Program
Effective January 2024, all Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development activities per year (40 credits every 2 year cycle).
Activities must align with at least one of the five key competency areas:
- Professional Integrity.
- Interpersonal Relationships.
- Applied Therapeutic Knowledge.
- Professional Practice.
- Diversity and Inclusion.
Approved Learning Categories Include:
- Formal Education – Structured learning such as accredited workshops, courses, or university programs.
- Practice-Based Learning – Hands-on experiences like peer consultations, clinical case reviews, or supervision sessions.
- Informal Learning – Self-directed professional development, including reading research articles, attending webinars, or engaging in relevant discussions.
Proof of Completion and Record-Keeping:
Documentation must be kept for audit purposes.
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Continuing Education Requirements:
- 36 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) required over a three-year certification period.
- Must align with counselling and psychotherapy competencies.
Examples of Activities:
- Attending training, workshops, or conferences.
- Publishing relevant materials or volunteering in counselling roles.
Proof of Completion and Record-Keeping:
Members will log their activities in an online platform for auditing.
BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW)
Continuing Education Requirements:
- 40 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required every two years.
- Must align with the categories of Formal, Informal, Practice-based, or Community Engagement activities.
Examples of Activities:
- Formal learning (e.g., courses, conferences).
- Peer consultations, professional reading, or mentoring.
- Teaching, research, or volunteering in a social work context.
Proof of Completion and Record-Keeping:
Members must maintain records of their activities and submit a summary during their renewal period.
Want To See A Workshop We Don't Currently Offer?
Looking for a specific workshop that isn't currently offered? At OK Clinical Academy, we're dedicated to supporting the professional growth of mental health practitioners by providing relevant and practical learning opportunities. If there is a workshop topic you're interested in but don't see listed, we'd love to hear from you!
Our team is happy to discuss customized learning options that align with the goals and needs of your team or organization. Let's collaborate to create a meaningful and impactful learning experience.
Reach out today to share your ideas!
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OK Clinical Academy is dedicated to providing practical, expert-led workshops for counsellors and mental health professionals. Explore our workshops to deepen your expertise and build a stronger foundation for impactful practice.