Continuing Education and Events
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
• Free NBASW & CASW Webinars for members
• Free and Discounted Social Work Resources
• NBASW Professional Development Fund
• Additional Continuing Education Opportunities
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Upcoming Events
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Unlock Transformative Strategies for Social Anxiety
Mon, Oct. 7, 2024 2:00pm — 7:00pm
Presented by Dr. Sanjay Rao, Associate Professor of Psychiatry University of Ottawa
Discover Evidence-Based Strategies for Social Anxiety
• Gain insights into DSM diagnosis and treatment modalities
• Learn experiential cognitive and exposure-based treatment techniques
• Enhance confidence with a step-by-step therapy protocol
• Move beyond generic CBT formulations
For more details and to register: https://unifiedcbtacademy.thinkific.com/products/live_events/social-anxiety?mc_cid=e71dd3dbe2&mc_eid=9bde5a1923 -
FREE WEBINAR: Culturally-Safe Dementia Risk Reduction for Immigrant Women
Wed, Oct. 9, 2024 1:00pm — 2:00pm
This webinar will discuss culturally-safe dementia risk reduction for immigrant women and includes the following learning objectives:
• Identify why dementia risk is a concern for ethno-culturally diverse women
• Learn about how to conduct a review of prior research
• Consider how to raise awareness about dementia risk and prevention
• Explore how to deliver such education in a culturally relevant/safe way
• Discuss what should be done next based on study findings
• Reflect on issues that warrant future research
Learn more and register: https://brainxchange.ca/Public/Events/Upcoming-Events/Culturally-Safe-Dementia-Risk-Reduction-for-Immigr?mc_cid=667a616ef3&mc_eid=96412a8bd5 -
Mindfulness
Oct. 16 — Nov. 20, 2024 6:30pm — 8:30pm
Wednesdays, October 16 to November 20
6:30pm - 8:30pm
A six-week skills-based program designed to introduce you to the benefits and practice of mindfulness in your everyday life and to teach you the basics of mindfulness meditation.
Mindfulness is an approach to self-care that encourages us to connect with our mind, body and spirit.
Each week, new mindfulness techniques will be taught and practiced within the group setting.
For more information or to register, contact Dawn O’Dell:
1-506-910-1804 or dawn.odell@cmhanb-acsmnb.ca -
FREE WORKSHOP: EMOTION FOCUSED THERAPY (EFT) TO RESOLVE UNFINISHED BUSINESS: FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
Fri, Oct. 18, 2024 1:00pm — 3:00pm
with Dr. Serine Warwar, Ph.D., Psychologist
Date: October 18, 2024
Time: 12:00PM (EDT) - 2:00PM (EDT) Eastern Daylight Time
Format: Live via ZOOM
Learn more and register: https://www.cpeh.ca/free-workshop-emotion-focused-therapy--eft--to-resolve-unfinished-business--foundational-skills -
Unified CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (2 day event)
Oct. 18 — 20, 2024 2:00pm — 6:00pm
What You'll Gain
Master the integrated protocol for treating OCD using behavioural, cognitive, and experiential techniques.
Learn through engaging activities like presentations, group exercises, and role-play.
Discover tips for successfully managing OCD and related conditions like Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Trichotillomania.
You will leave with a well-rounded understanding of OCD and its treatment.
Learn more and register: https://unifiedcbtacademy.thinkific.com/products/live_events/obsessive-compulsive-disorder?mc_cid=0ecd661641&mc_eid=9bde5a1923 -
Sexual Development 101
Wed, Oct. 23, 2024 10:00pm — 4:30pm
The George Hull Centre Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment is pleased to offer an introduction to Sexual Development in children. This workshop will help child and youth serving professionals understand whether behaviour is normal, what to ask children and their families when they are concerned, cultural considerations, and more. Also, save $50 if you register in September.
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 9:00am -3:30pm EST
Cost: $179.99 ($229.99 starting October 1st) + nonrefundable Eventbrite charge
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sexual-development-101-tickets-998575916447?aff=oddtdtcreator -
GAPS National Conference 2024: Dignity & Epistemic Justice in Social Work
Thu, Oct. 24, 2024 5:30am — 12:30pm
We warmly invite you to join us at our 2024 National Conference.
This year’s Conference will be held in Leeds, and online via Zoom for those who cannot be with us in person. However you choose to join us, there will be opportunities to connect in small facilitated discussion groups to reflect on and talk about what you have heard. There will be a hot vegetarian lunch for those joining us in person.
We work hard to make sure both our in-person and online audiences have a really good day. We receive terrific feedback from these events.
The conference is open to Social Work Practitioners, Students and Educators. GAPS members and non-members are welcome.
Learn more and register: https://gaps.org.uk/natconf24/?mc_cid=249ff45750&mc_eid=03a387fbc5 -
The Impact of Racial Trauma on Child and Youth Mental Health
Thu, Oct. 24, 2024 1:30pm — 5:00pm
Back by popular demand, this workshop for child and youth-serving mental health professionals will explore Racial Trauma and the impact on children and youth mental health, as well as actionable steps for helping professionals and parents alike with not only naming racial trauma but finding ways to assist in the naming of and healing of racial trauma. SAVE $50 IF YOU REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 30th!
Date: October 24, 2024
Cost: $124.99 until September 30th ($174.99 starting October 1st) + nonrefundable Eventbrite charge
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-impact-of-racial-trauma-in-children-and-youth-mental-health-tickets-928519094607?aff=oddtdtcreator -
FREE Live Webinar Management and Supervision
Tue, Oct. 29, 2024 3:00pm — 3:45pm
Building a healthy workplace culture starts with team leaders – yet so much of our time is spent on the executives.
In this webinar, ACHIEVE CEO Eric Stutzman will explore how team leaders can create a positive and dynamic team culture. He'll talk about the importance of selecting the right team members, building trust, and creating alignment. You will learn practical strategies for cultivating a healthy team culture where everyone can perform at their best.
Register here: https://achievecentre.com/workshops/free-live-webinar-management-and-supervision/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=RIP%20Gus%20Gus%20and%20Zazu&utm_campaign=August%2023%20-%20Newsletter -
Advanced Dialectical Behavior for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Oct. 30 — 31, 2024 10:00am — 4:00pm
This two-day case-based learning workshop focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex PTSD (DBT-PTSD). Through didactic learning and selected case presentations, the training will address topics presenting the greatest challenges for participants.
COURSE PREREQUISITE :
This course is intended for experienced clinicians who have completed DBT-PTSD Part I and want additional training and consultation in applying the skills and strategies of the DBT-PTSD model.
Fore more details and to register: https://www.cmbh.ca/event/online-training-advanced-dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-2/