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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CAPT Foundation Play Therapy Training Days 2
Jun. 9 — 20, 2025 10:00am — 4:30pm
Live On-line Instructor Lead
Full Days of Individual Training 2025
May 5-16, (Monday to Friday)
Introduction, Play Therapy History, Models and Process, Ethical Practice,
Assessment Treatment Planning, Family Play Therapy
Non-Directive Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Attachment and Theraplay
June 9-20, (Monday to Friday)
Sandtray, Brain Research, Understanding Traumatized Children and Treatment of Trauma, Inclusive and Culturally Competent Play Therapy Practice,
Storytelling, Anxiety, Play Therapy with Abused Children
August 4-15, (Monday to Friday)
Disruptive Behaviour Problems, Puppetry, Play Therapy with Adults,
Group Therapy, Coping with Loss, Case Application, Art Therapy,
Vicarious Trauma Self Care
Weekdays: 9:00 to 3:30 eastern time, live on Zoom
Registration fee:
CAPT Members: $190 per day plus HST
Non-members: $220 per day plus HST
Register for one day or more
Details on Dates, Registration, Training Outlines and Learning Outcomes go to:
https://canadianplaytherapy.com/training/foundation-play-therapy-training/
Any Questions contact: kip@capttraining.com or call 226-821-1056 or 519 803 3534 -
Introduction to DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol for PTSD
Fri, Jun. 13, 2025 1:00pm — 8:30pm
Join Bespoke Mental Health Canada for a workshop delivered by Dr. Melanie Harned!
Friday, June 13, 2025, 9:00am – 4:30pm (PT), 12:00pm - 7:30pm (ET)
To register for this event: https://www.bespokementalhealth.ca/live-events/registration/an-introduction-to-the-dbt-prolonged-exposure-protocol-for-ptsd
Can’t attend on that date? Just watch it on-demand any time.
This workshop introduces the DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol (DBT PE) for PTSD. From its inception, DBT has highlighted the role of trauma as a common etiological factor and PTSD as an important treatment target. In this workshop, the rationale for DBT PE into DBT will be described. Key tasks of the initial sessions of DBT PE will be explained, including orienting to the treatment rationale, selecting target traumas, and providing psychoeducation. Finally, the core procedures of DBT PE will be described, including how in vivo exposure, imaginal exposure, and processing are used to treat PTSD.
Bespoke Mental Health Canada is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Bespoke Mental Health Canada maintains responsibility for the program. Participants who complete this workshop (either live or on-demand) are eligible to receive 6 CE credits.
Price
Professionals: $175.00 CAD + tax
Students: $140.00 CAD + tax -
CAPT Foundation Play Therapy Training Days 3
Aug. 4 — 15, 2025 10:00am — 4:30pm
Live On-line Instructor Lead
Full Days of Individual Training 2025
May 5-16, (Monday to Friday)
Introduction, Play Therapy History, Models and Process, Ethical Practice,
Assessment Treatment Planning, Family Play Therapy
Non-Directive Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Attachment and Theraplay
June 9-20, (Monday to Friday)
Sandtray, Brain Research, Understanding Traumatized Children and Treatment of Trauma, Inclusive and Culturally Competent Play Therapy Practice,
Storytelling, Anxiety, Play Therapy with Abused Children
August 4-15, (Monday to Friday)
Disruptive Behaviour Problems, Puppetry, Play Therapy with Adults,
Group Therapy, Coping with Loss, Case Application, Art Therapy,
Vicarious Trauma Self Care
Weekdays: 9:00 to 3:30 eastern time, live on Zoom
Registration fee:
CAPT Members: $190 per day plus HST
Non-members: $220 per day plus HST
Register for one day or more
Details on Dates, Registration, Training Outlines and Learning Outcomes go to:
https://canadianplaytherapy.com/training/foundation-play-therapy-training/
Any Questions contact: kip@capttraining.com or call 226-821-1056 or 519 803 3534 -
2025 International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference
Aug. 12 — 15, 2025
Situated between the Rocky Mountains and prairielands of Treaty 7 Territory in what we now call Southern Alberta, Canada, the 7th International Indigenous Voices in Social Work (IIVSW) Conference is a vital forum for sharing Indigenous perspectives and experiences in the field of social work.
This global gathering brings together a diverse and inspiring community of individuals dedicated to Indigenous social work, healing, and systemic change. IIVSW will provide a powerful space to connect, learn, and share knowledge across borders and cultures.
Hosted by UCalgary’s One Child Every Child, the Office of Indigenous Engagement and the Faculty of Social Work, the 7th IIVSW gathering welcomes all people from communities, practice, and research to gather for cultural exchange, shared learning and shared wisdom. From August 12 - 15, attendees will strengthen their spirits while walking parallel paths and sharing ethical space to advance the well-being of children, future generations and communities. Participants will meet, feast, and travel for experiential learning.
The 7th IIVSW Conference aligns with the University of Calgary’s Indigenous Strategy ii’taa’poh’to’p, Blackfoot for “A place to rejuvenate and re-energize during a journey”. This gathering seeks to create connections and memories that lead to action and systemic changes that benefit Indigenous children, communities and families.
The Conference invites students, social workers, researchers, administrators, policymakers as well as scholars and professionals from parallel professions – to come together with the heartfelt goal of advancing the well-being of our children and future generations.
Keynote and Plenary Speakers
"The Restorative Power of Presence: Generating Pathways of Anishinaabe Kena Kandossiwin" by Dr. Kathy Absolon | August 12 at 1:00 PM
"The Futures of Pacific Perspective in Social Work Education and Leadership" by Dr. Halaevalu Vakalahi | August 14 at 9:00 AM
"Re-centering Children as the Heart of Our Communities" by Dr. Hilary Weaver | August 15 at 9:00 AM
Hotel Accommodations
Book by mid-June for discounted rates at one of three conference hotels: https://www.iivsw.com/accommodation
Conference Gala
Enjoy local Indigenous cuisine, including baked bannock with saskatoon berry jam, grilled herb chicken, roasted bison sirloin, wild rice salad, and saskatoon berry crumble. Experience entertainment from Treaty 7 territory, and join us for a night of celebration to remember.
Register: https://www.iivsw.com/