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The NBASW develops, coordinates and promotes professional education opportunities to support members in meeting the continuing professional education requirements. The NBASW does this in five ways:

• Free NBASW Mandatory Ethics, Standards, and Guidelines Training for members

The NBASW delivers Ethics, Standards, and Guidelines Training at no cost to members. Members must complete at least one of the available trainings annually.

Available trainings can be found in Member Resources.

• Free NBASW & CASW Webinars for members

The NBASW partners with CASW to provide free, live and on-demand training through the CASW Webinar Platform. Members can access over 50 free live and On-Demand webinars annually by creating a CASW login at: https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/user/register /

Recent NBASW French Webinars include:

Recent NBASW English Webinars include:

• Free and Discounted Social Work Resources

NBASW membership includes CASW membership. Together, members can access the following resources for free or discounted rates:

If you would like to offer training to NBASW members at a discounted rate, please contact us.

• NBASW Professional Development Fund

Want to share your expertise with members?

The NBASW awards the Professional Development Fund to NBASW members who present an NBASW webinar in their area of knowledge, expertise and/or practice. 

Click here to apply for the annual NBASW Professional Development Fund.

• Additional Continuing Education Opportunities

• NBASW Chapter Events

NBASW's Chapters regularly organize events for members to connect with social workers in their area. Members can contact their Chapter for information on upcoming local chapter events. 

 

 

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Upcoming Events

  • How to apply CBT in teaching clients self-compassion

    Sat, Nov. 30, 2024 1:00pm — 4:00pm

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    Have you tried encouraging clients to speak to themselves as they would a friend? Have you noticed how difficult this is for clients, and wondered how you can better support them in learning self-compassion?

    Join Beck Certified CBT Therapist Darcy Corey, MSW, RSW, in this 1-day interactive training on how to apply CBT in teaching clients self-compassion. (This is an expanded version of a recent webinar Darcy recorded for the Beck Institute, and the CASW.)


    Learn about:
    -Why CBT is needed for Self-Compassion
    -The Cognitive Model
    -The Impact of Self-Criticism
    -Self-compassion
    -CBT interventions to target beliefs
    -Self-Compassion Practices
    -The Difference between Empathy and Compassion
    -The Importance of Self-Compassion for Helpers

    When: Saturday, November 30th, 10am-4pm, with a 1-hour follow-up consultation session on Wednesday, December 11th, 9-10am.
    Where: Zoom Platform
    Cost: $189 regular; $159 students
    Register: On-line www.darcycoreycounseling.ca
  • Innovative Treatment for Psychological Trauma

    Dec. 5 — 6, 2024 10:00am — 6:00pm

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    This training will provide you with the necessary knowledge to practice Reconsolidation Therapy and its therapeutic protocol. It will allow you to efficiently treat individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress and adjustment disorders (e.g., romantic betrayal).

    For more details and to register: https://en.reconsolidationtherapy.com/event/online-training-reconsolidation-therapy-december-5-and-6-2024/?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_5_2_2023_0_13_COPY_06)&mc_cid=5ec0ffcc2a&mc_eid=f7451f3967
  • Integrating IFS Techniques for Trauma Resilience

    Dec. 6 — 7, 2024 12:00pm — 3:30pm

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    This 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.

    For more details and to register: https://www.cmbh.ca/event/integrating-ifs-techniques-for-trauma-resilience/
  • CPEH (2-part series) WORKSHOP 2: ASSESS, REGULATE, ACTIVATE, AND TRANSFORM EMOTIONS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY

    Dec. 6 — 7, 2024 12:00pm — 3:15pm

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    Emotions play a fundamental role in the development and maintenance of mental health issues. This workshop will help participants increase their skills in assessing emotions (primary/secondary, adaptive/maladaptive, productive/unproductive) and learn interventions to regulate, activate, and transform unproductive emotional states.

    For more information and to register: https://www.cpeh.ca/2-part-series
  • RISE: Toward Evidence-Based Elder Mistreatment Prevention and Response

    Tue, Dec. 10, 2024 2:00pm — 2:30pm

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    Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
    • Understand the development and core modalities of RISE
    • Understand the RISE/EAPO community-based response framework operating in Ontario
    • Understand evaluation findings and evidence supporting RISE

    Register here: https://www.kh-cdc.ca/en/resources/khpresents/index.html
  • Counselling Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence Course

    Jan. 23 — Apr. 10, 2025 5:00pm — 7:00pm

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    The Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS) is happy to announce an upcoming Counselling Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence Course, taking place in an online classroom January 23 through April 10, 2025, every Thursday 2:00 - 4:00pm MT.

    This course offers an integrative, mindfulness-based approach to ongoing assessment and interventions with adult survivors (all genders) of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse.

    Cost
    Early Bird: $645.00 until November 14, 2024 (application & payment must be received by this date)
    After November 14, 2024: $695.00

    Course Application Deadline is January 2, 2025
    *While space is available*

    Learn more and register: https://aasas.ca/training/counselling-adult-survivors-of-sexual-violence/
  • Children's Autism Services of Edmonton 17th Annual Conference

    Jan. 29 — 31, 2025 All Day

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    Join Us Your Way: In-Person or Virtually!

    We’re excited to offer flexible options for attending this year’s conference. Whether you prefer to immerse yourself in the experience at the Fantasyland Hotel or participate from the comfort of your home, we’ve got you covered! Choose the option that works best for you:

    VIEW SCHEDULE: https://childrensautism.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CASE-17th-Annual-Conference-Brochure.pdf

    REGISTER NOW: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/childrens-autism-services-of-edmonton-17th-annual-conference-tickets-1029276101527
  • EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE. WORKING WITH NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE, CHRONIC DIETING, AND EMOTIONAL EATING: AN EMOTION FOCUSED APPROACH

    Feb. 26 — 27, 2025 12:00pm — 3:15pm

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    with Dr. Amanda Stillar, Ph.D., Psychologist
    Date: February 26th and 27th, 2025
    Time: 11:00AM (EST) - 2:15PM (EST) Eastern Standard Time
    Format: Live via ZOOM

    NBASW Members: Check your emails to apply a 20% discount!

    Learn more and register: https://www.cpeh.ca/working-with-negative-body-image--chronic-dieting--and-emotional-eating--an-emotion-focused-approach