Once per month, the Mind Body Training Institute offers free webinars on the following topics: Expert-Led Sessions: Learn directly from leading figures in the psychotherapy and mental health field.  Our speakers offer expert knowledge, practical techniques, and a wealth of experience working Read More...
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ongoing Professional Development (OPD)
Ongoing Professional Development (OPD) is the process through which members improve and broaden their skills, knowledge and expertise, and develop the qualities required for professional practice.
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Start Date:
January 14, 2024
End Date:
January 14, 2025
Milan Systemic Therapy eLearning Course
You have 12 months from the date of enrolment to complete this online course. Enrolment in this course provides 12 months online access to all learning materials. Enrol online at any time. This online module describes the Milan approach to Read More...
Start Date:
May 13, 2024
End Date:
May 13, 2025
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills and Art Making – Self Paced
By the end of the one-day workshop participants will be able to: 1. know how to Use some of the skills of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy 2. Learn how art exercises can add a non-verbal layer of learning to enhance the Read More...
Start Date:
August 16, 2024
End Date:
December 31, 2025
Busting Myths About Male Sexuality: Implications for Therapy with Men, Women and Couples
Here’s How You Can Benefit By Taking This Self-Study Course • Be an informed therapist about the latest thinking and research in male sexuality and how to use it to help your clients focus on their sexual health. • Become Read More...
Start Date:
August 26, 2024
End Date:
August 26, 2025
Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy and Art Making-Self Paced
By the end of the one-day workshop participants will be able to: 1. know how to Use some of the skills and techniques of Positive Psychology strategies, some of the approaches in Solutions Focused Therapy and how Compassion Focused Therapy Read More...
Start Date:
October 9, 2024
End Date:
June 25, 2025
ECOTHERAPY – 8-month Course Work & Seminar: ONLINE & IN-PERSON
ACA-Approved for OPD. This course is designed for counsellors, therapists and practitioners who would like to incorporate nature connection into their offerings. It trains participants in the fundamentals of Ecotherapy, ensuring that they become confident in their knowledge of the theoretical Read More...
Start Date:
November 19, 2024
End Date:
December 17, 2024
Anger – Finding an Alternative Way to Communicate – 5-Week Course
For counsellors who would like to support others with their anger management. Join us for this 5-week interactive workshop to discuss anger-related behaviour and what it communicates. We will share practical skills to implement in everyday life that support the reduction Read More...
Start Date:
December 5, 2024
End Date:
April 11, 2025
Faith & Meaning Making: Evidence-based Transcultural Support for Grieving Muslims | How to Do No Harm
This interactive workshop presents findings of a four-year research exploring the needs of grieving Muslims and the support systems available. It provides educational evidence-based theory and equips mental health professionals and supporting stakeholders with strategies for exceptional applied transcultural care for Muslims Read More...
Start Date:
December 9, 2024
End Date:
December 9, 2024
Holding Space for Self and Others Episode #55 – Play Therapy with Gender Expansive Children
LGBTIQA+ children are at high risk for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. LGBTIQA+ children in families with accepting attitudes and behaviours towards theme have significantly decreased risk and better overall health in adulthood. Specific caregiver behaviours, such as advocating for Read More...
Start Date:
December 10, 2024
End Date:
December 10, 2024
Using Puppets in Child Counselling
This half-day, live online training introduces you to the uses of puppets for counselling work with children. Puppets are part of the magic of childhood. In counselling and play therapy with children, puppets can be used by the child as a Read More...
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