Webinars and Courses
Events listed below are not all CAMFT events
but we believe they are of interest to MFTs.
CAMFT has not reviewed the content of the events offered below, except for those that have been given pre-approved CEUs from CAMFT. The events are not listed in any particular order. Not all courses will be approved for CEUs. Although we do our best to have all details below correct, CAMFT is not responsible for any errors.
Supervisor Refresher Course
CAMFT BC Branch
All RMFT SQ, RMFT S, RMFT SM
are welcome to register for this in person and virtual event.
Oct 26, 2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT
Join us for a dynamic and interactive Supervisor Refresher workshop designed specifically for Registered Marriage and Family Therapists Supervisors. Led by Kathryn Guthrie RMFT-SM, this in-person and virtual event offers a unique opportunity to enhance your clinical supervisory skills.
Please click here to learn more and to register.
Registration is limited.
Couples Therapy Group Supervision
A fall series of systemic bi-weekly 2-hour group supervision being offered to therapists working with Couples/Relationships. We will remain a small group (4 minimum, 6 maximum) in order to ensure everyone gets opportunity to consult frequently.
• What: Group Supervision (applies for CRPO and CAMFT) focused on working with couples/relationships
• When: Tuesdays 12:30-2:30pm beginning September 26th then every 2 weeks after until December 5th
• Where: This is a virtual group in order to accommodate folks wanting to participate across
Ontario (and Canada)
Cost: $100 plus HST per 2-hour session
Initial 15-minute free consult is completed to ensure goodness of fit with therapeutic approach and level of training/experience needed to participate.
Shannon Lawless RP, RMFT-S is an approved CAMFT supervisor with 15 years of couples therapy experience.
For more information please contact:
www.shannonlawlesstherapy.com
A Systemic Clinical Supervision Fundamentals Course
With Vange Thiessen and Estera Boldut
Starts Friday, October 13, 2023
About this course: This 36-hour/3-credit university equivalent supervision course is designed to meet professional association requirements for supervisor training. It will enhance the skills for Masters/Doctoral level counsellors/therapists who provide clinical supervision at government and community mental health agencies, private counselling centers, academic training institutions and private practice settings. This is a CAMFT approved clinical supervision course.
Early Bird Ends: September 30, 2023 - Please click here for more information about the course and registration.
Clinical Supervision Training: Developing Your Personalized Approach
With Dr. Jeff Chang, RMFT Supervisor Mentor
Starts Friday, October 13, 2023
In this 30 hour clinical supervision training, Dr. Chang will provide an in-depth exploration of the Contextual-Functional Meta-Framework (CFM) for clinical supervision. In this workshop, participants will gain valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of clinical supervision. Dr. Chang will guide attendees in organizing their supervisory.... Please click here to learn more and to register. This is a CAMFT approved clinical supervision course.
Fall Courses At University of Guelph Open Learning
and Educational Support
Couples and Families in Transition
Online Course - October 13 - 27, 2023
Increase your understanding of the systemic dynamics of families in transition and strengthen your clinical skills in working with families who are engaged in these transitions—including separation and divorce, remarriage, blended family and other forms of parenting, illness, death and loss, domestic violence, grandparents raising their grandchildren, and multi- generational families. Please click here to learn more about this course.
Grief Therapy for Couples and Families
Online Course - November 10 - 24, 2023
Examine key theories and approaches for assessing and addressing grief for couples and families Apply a systems approach to grief therapy, and consider factors impacting the griever and grief counselling. Please click here to learn more about this course.
A Systemic Clinical Supervision Fundamentals Course
Starts Friday October 13, 2023
Presenters-Facilitators:
Vange Thiessen, BSCN, MAMFT, DMin, RMFT-Supervisor Mentor
Estera Boldut, BSW, MAMFT, PSYD
This 36-hour/3-credit university equivalent supervision course is designed to meet professional association requirements for supervisor training. It will enhance the skills for Masters/Doctoral level counsellors/therapists who provide clinical supervision at government and community mental health agencies, private counselling centers, academic training institutions and private practice settings. The course features a systemic, relational and collaborative framework for clinical supervision practice. Supervision theory is integrated with best clinical practice elements alongside opportunity for experiential practice sessions and guided evaluation. This is a CAMFT approved clinical supervision course.
Please click here to learn more and to register.
Early Bird registration: $795.00 ends September 30, 2023.
George Hull Centre for Children & Families
Family Therapy Training Program
October 2023 - April 2024
The Family Therapy Seminar is an 11-session program that provides in-depth knowledge of theory and practice in family therapy. The program will focus on developing core competencies in assessment, formulation and treatment of families. Aspects of the theory of families and the craft of practice will be taught with the goal of developing an integrative framework.
Emphasis will be given to the development of concrete, applicable skills which participants will have an opportunity to observe with live family work. Please click here for more information.
You want to expand your skills with couple therapy?
Become a certified Imago Therapist
Clinical Training in Imago Relationship Therapy
Complete training Leading to Certification
3 modules of 4 days each
Module 1: November 2-5, 2023
Module 2: February 22-25, 2024
Module 3: May 23-26, 2024
Please click here for more information. This course has been approved by CAMFT for Continuing Education for members.
ONLINE EFT WORKSHOP (via zoom):
Emotionally focused Individual Therapy (EFIT):
Stage 2 Restructuring the bond with self and others
Nov 11, 2023
9:30 am-12:30 pm EST
Dr. Herman Chow, RP, RMFT, CCFT
Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor
CAMFT RMFT Supervisor
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Description
Becoming Differentiated Through Anger and Shame
Approaching Anger and Shame through a Systems Perspective.
Presented by Michael Towers, MA
This course invites you to take a completely different approach to handling anger and shame in your life. I am suggesting that anger and shame are instrumental in helping you become differentiated.
The training will consist of 90 minutes of presentation time with several downloadable handouts over the course of 5 different video segments. It is self-directed.
The course has been approved for 1.5 hours of CEUs for CAMFT members. To register please click here.
Center for NVR Therapy and Practice
Training courses in NonViolent Resistance (NVR) Therapy
NonViolent Resistance therapy (NVR) helps parents and other caregivers recover their agency facing young and adult children who harm themselves or others, withdraw socially, are addicted to digital media or cannabis, threaten suicide, or reject any kind of help, including therapy. NVR is a systemic family and community based practice. NVR is well established in Europe and is now being introduced to Canada by Dan Dulberger, RMFT-S, an internationally recognised NVR trainer. Click here for more details about our NVR and our training program.Best Marriages Counselling and Workshop Center
The Arts and Science of Love Couples Workshop
At the Arts & Science of Love Gottman couples and marriage workshop you get 2 full days of real-world information and easy exercises/tools that will help to reinforce and restore your love. Counsellors Darren Wilk and Lawrence Stoyanowski of Best Marriages bring an unparalleled level of insight to their couples and marriage Workshops in Edmonton and Vancouver. Click here for more information. or go to www.bestmarriages.ca and click on workshops and training.
Gottman Therapist Training
Join us for a dynamic experience of interactive live training with Darren Wilk and Lawrence Stoyanowski master trainers of Level 1,2 & 3 Gottman clinical trainings. They are highly endorsed by the Gottman Institute. Workshops are in Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. You can find more information about this here.
Leading Edge Seminars
Since 1993, Leading Edge Seminars has been serving mental health and human services professionals with ground-breaking continuing education seminars on a wide range of topics facilitated by today’s leading clinicians. Delivered online and in-person, at Leading Edge Seminars, you’ll get the speakers you love, the content you want, and the skills you need.
Why not try the University of Guelph's OpenEd's Couple and Family Therapy Studies continuing education courses and program? Expand your knowledge and develop practical skills. Please click here for more information about the courses in the Advanced Couple and Family Therapy Studies Program.
University of Lethbridge in Canada
New!!! Graduate Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling Studies now offered by the University of Lethbridge in Canada (One year, Online).
In this Graduate-level Program in Couple and Family Counselling, you will explore the dynamics of family communication, structures and systems to enhance your mental health-care skills without committing to a master's program.- Develop systemic relational knowledge and skills for improving mental well-being
- Enhance your practice or pursue further education
- Build a foundation in the growing family and couple counselling profession
- Suitable for a range of social- and health-services fields
- Online, part-time study
Apply by June 30, 2023 to start your graduate certificate this fall!
Please click here for more information.
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ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS
A self paced, online course all about AAI. This comprehensive course is a must for any health professional.
Please click here for more information.
ABOUT THE ATLAS INSTITUTE FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES (THE ATLAS INSTITUTE)
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The Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families works with Veterans, Families, service providers and researchers to bridge the divide between research and practice so Veterans and their Families can get the best possible mental health care and supports. The Atlas Institute was originally established as the Centre of Excellence on PTSD and Related Mental Health Conditions.
Projects and resources from the Atlas Institute include
Envision is a Canada-based provider of online workshops for mental health professionals. We seek to make learning accessible and attainable no matter the stage of a professional's career. With our online format, we are able to bring international leading presenters to your screen, wherever you are, in an interactive way, that outshines any conference room.
Click here to explore our upcoming live events & be sure to explore our catalogue of home study courses where you can learn at your own pace. CAMFT members are eligible for a 15% discount for any general online workshop or home study course up to 8 hours long. To see the discount code please login to www.camft.ca and click on Envision under the "membership' menu tab.
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
CTRI’s mission is to inspire learning and improve lives. They provide training (in-person and online), consulting and free resources in the areas of trauma, mental health and counselling skills
- Resources offered:
- Virtual and in-person workshops across Canada
- Private/On-location group training
- On-demand training videos
- Free mental health resources