The Institute has a new name: SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute (SickKids CCMH Learning Institute)!
The new name reflects our integration with SickKids Learning Institute, while strengthening our alignment to SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH). Under this new name, we will maintain the long-standing HDI commitment to advancing best practices through mental health education; deliver on the strategic directions, goals and priorities that will raise the bar of training and education; and strengthen the SickKids CCMH Learning Institute identity. Check out the new logo!
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Workshops & Certificate Programs
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Direct Service Workers: The Essentials for Anxiety, Depression and PTSD
June 4 & 5, 2018 | Facilitator: Noah Lazar, Ph.D.
This training is suitable for: Psychotherapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, pediatricians, family doctors, drop in workers, shelter, and hostel workers.
Description: In this two-day workshop, key features of CBT will be explained and demonstrated so that participants gain an excellent foundation in CBT and are able to apply CBT techniques into their clinical work. Behavioral and cognitive interventions will be described including behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring and exposure. Practical, step-by-step guidelines on implementing CBT strategies will be demonstrated through examples, role-plays and videos.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Certificate Level 1: Practical Solutions to Real World Problems
June 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2018 | Facilitator: Nili R. Benazon, Ph.D.
This training is suitable for: Professionals who work with people who suffer from common psychiatric disorders (anxiety and depression), and complex clinical problems (abuse, addictions, brain injuries, trauma, work-related accidents): mental health and medical professionals, and direct service workers.
Description: In this certificate program, participants will learn cognitive and behavioural strategies, including case formulation and conceptualization in CBT, identifying and modifying thoughts, behaviour activation and experiments, exposure, stress reduction strategies, and problem-solving therapy. This course provides instruction on a set of tools that can be applied to common and more complex mental health conditions.
Management Certificate: Including Individual Modules 1 - 5
June 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2018 | Facilitators: Susan Geary, Ph.D., Adam Lodzinski, Ph.D., Marion Langford, M.Ed., and Anne Bulstrode, BBM, FICB
This training is suitable for: All professionals looking to expand their management and leadership skills.
Description: This certificate program offers participants the opportunity to further develop their management and leadership skills through the full certificate program, or the individual learning modules (workshops). Individual learning modules include: The Leadership Edge, Foundations of Coaching, Managing Employee Performance in Health and Human Service, Holding Difficult Conversations and Change Management.
Level 1 Trauma Certificate: Trauma Counselling for Front-Line Workers
July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18, 2018 | Facilitator: Natalie Zlodre, MSW, RSW
This training is suitable for: Experienced front-line workers (nurses, clergy, social workers, residential workers, addiction counsellors, psychotherapists) who provide short-term counselling with vulnerable populations in community based settings.
Description: In this 6-day certificate program, participants will be given the most current information on the biopsychosocial phenomenon of trauma, and training in how to assess, and respond ethically, and appropriately to clients, given the parameters of the workplace.
Creative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Interventions for Children with Anxiety: Innovative Techniques to Assess and Treat Children with Anxiety
July 19, 2018 | Facilitator: Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S
This training is suitable for: Mental health professionals.
Prerequisites: Basic training in CBT.
Description: Best-selling author and one of Canada's foremost presenters on childhood trauma, Liana Lowenstein will present an overview of CBT, along with innovative techniques to assess and treat children with anxiety. Participants will learn interventions that will address the core treatment components. Through case examples, activity demonstrations, experiential exercises, and videos of actual client sessions, this one-day workshop will combine theoretical material with hands-on therapeutic interventions that can be easily translated into practice.
Narrative Therapy Certificate: Actively Engage and Leave Empowered to Implement Change
August 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17, 2018 | Facilitator: Bonnie Miller, MSW, RSW
This training is suitable for: Those interested in Narrative Therapy as a beginner, or who have taken Narrative workshops, but would like a refresher on how to apply it.
Description: This 5-day certificate program breaks down the theory of Narrative Therapy into skills that can be implemented immediately into your practice. After each session, participants will leave with a clear set of steps to incorporate this therapeutic model into practice. This workshop will utilize interactive conversations, small and large group exercises, live demonstrations, coached practices, and worksheet handouts. |
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On-line registration is now open for Phase 1 of our
Fall 2018 Academic Calendar! |
Whether you work with Children, Youth, Families or Adults you will find training suited to your professional development needs at www.sickkidscmh.ca. Remember when you register early you save even more with our Early Registration Discount!
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Customized On-site
Training Program
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We know the time and cost constraints involved in planning for staff learning and development; that's why we are here to help.
Through our Customized On-Site Training Program, SickKids CCMH, Learning Institute offers interactive training sessions delivered by experienced and knowledgeable facilitators at your organization when it works best for you.
If you have multiple staff with a specific training requirement; our
Customized On-site Training Program is here for you. Find more information on our website at www.sickkidscmh.ca.
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OACCPP Announces their
40th Annual Conference and General Meeting
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The OACCPP is thrilled to announce that they are now accepting registrations for their 40th Annual Conference and General meeting! This exciting event will be held on September 20th - 22nd, 2018 at the beautiful Radisson Admiral Harbourfront hotel in downtown Toronto!
The theme of this year’s Conference is Milestones! In the spirit of celebrating 40 years of serving their members, OACCPP wants to showcase the various milestones in your lives as mental healthcare professionals; and in the lives of the people your work impacts. Both members and non-members of the OACCPP are encouraged to attend this Conference.
The OACCPP is committed to an energizing and informative program of speakers and workshops that engage timely themes and groundbreaking trends in the profession.
You won't want to miss this year's Conference! For more information please visit: http://www.oaccpp.ca/2018-conference/
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Questions? Comments?
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| Visit www.sickkidscmh.ca for more information on training opportunities and other services available. Alternatively, you may contact Mary Anne Van Rooyen at 1-855-944-HOPE (4673), ext. 3233, or email mvanrooyen@hincksdellcrest.org. You can also stay connected with us on: |
  
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