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Position Statement Bill 137
Psychology Association of Saskatchewan has released a position statement on Bill 137.
To Our Communities
The Psychology Association of Saskatchewan (PAS) is very aware of the wide-reaching impact COVID-19 has had on the people of our province. To provide assistance to those looking to garner mental health support we have compiled a list of our members who are willing and able to provide virtual care. Please see Public Resources. This list will be regularly.
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Recommended Fee: $200 per hour
The above fee recommendation derived by the Psychological Association of Saskatchewan represents a general guideline to assist individual psychologists in determining fee rates for services. The fee recommendation is also made available for reference to users of psychological services such as individual clients and insurers. Each practitioner sets their own fees, incorporating this fee guideline into their particular circumstance. It is expected fees will be adjusted based upon the specific credentials of the psychologist and nature of services being offered (e.g., legal and consultation services may garner a higher hourly rate).
This fee recommendation came into effect on January 2022. It is the intention of the PAS to review the fee on an annual basis.
Continuing Education Opportunities
If you have an event you would like added, please send us the details to info@psychsask.ca.
INTRODUCTION TO
INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE
Are you ...
...A Lawyer who wishes there was another way besides Court to advocate for their clients to help them reach more satisfactory family law outcomes?
...A Financial Planner and you love using your financial skills and emotional savvy to help people manage life transitions?
...A Social Worker or Psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals and families to reach their fullest potential during life’s greatest challenges?
...THEN THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU!
Part 1: Foundations of Interest Based Negotiation in Collaborative Divorce
May 9 & 10, 2024 at Queen’s House Retreat in Saskatoon, SK
This training is the foundation of Collaborative Practice and an essential building block for new collaborative practitioners. It is also an excellent refresher for all current collaborative practitioners. We explore negotiation theory dynamics of conflict and effective communication techniques and enhance your settlement negotiation skill set to help you meet clients’ needs in all forms of practice.
Part 2: Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce
June 18 & 19, 2024 at Queen’s House Retreat in Saskatoon, SK
The collaborative methodology assists separating and/or divorcing couples reach fair and informed settlements and keep out of adversarial court processes. Interdisciplinary professionals work in a transparent and supportive team, each providing their particular expertise, supporting couples to achieve cost-effective, solution-oriented and enduring resolutions and agreements. Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice training is a prerequisite to work in collaborative interdisciplinary practice. This workshop is specifically designed for Lawyers, Mediators, Mental Health professionals (e.g., Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists) and Financial Professionals (e.g., financial planners, tax specialists and business valuators) and will focus on the foundational principles, processes and skills required to work in interdisciplinary collaborative practice. The workshop meets international standards.
ACT From The Inside - Out: An Experiential Introductory Workshop
To Register and find more information please visit: https://growingmindspsychology.ca/workshops/act-from-the-inside-out
Dates
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:00 to 16:30 MDT
Saturday, 11 May 2024 09:00 to 16:30 MDT
Presenter
Dr. Sheri Turrell
Location
Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary South, T2J 7E1
Rooms can be booked at a reduced rate here.
Price
$560.00 (Early Bird - Before April 10th, 2024)
$610.00 (Regular Rate)
Description of the Workshop
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an empirically supported, transdiagnostic, contextual therapy that frames suffering as a response to the inevitable pain of living a human life. ACT is a behavior-based therapy targeting psychological and behavioral flexibility, the ability to do what matters in the presence of whatever shows up inside (i.e., thoughts, emotions, and urges). Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the theoretical and philosophical foundations underlying the therapeutic model through engaging exercises, setting the stage for foundationally consistent treatment interventions. Participants will benefit from a firsthand understanding of the futility of the efforts to avoid or control pain and the ACT approach to relieve suffering.
This 2-day workshop will give clinicians the opportunity to learn the ACT model from the inside-out. Sheri is known for her jargon-free, attentive, and engaging training style, giving participants an immersive understanding of the model and the treatment experience. You will be guided, step by step, from assessment and case formulation, through to consent and therapy interventions for work with teens and adults. There will be opportunities to learn through didactic instruction, engagement with clinical material, real plays, role plays, and direct feedback.
Although not required, it is highly recommended that attendees have some previous knowledge of the foundations of the model and the therapeutic processes. You can access Chapter 1 of ACT for Adolescents: A Clinician Guide" for an introduction or review of basic background information.
https://www.lifeinbalancetherapy.ca/publications
Learning Objectives
Understand the ACT perspective of human suffering and the limits of control efforts.
Experience ACT as you explore your own 'stuck spots" and learn the model from the inside-out.
Explain how ACT can be used to address complex presenting problems.
Relate ACT to its foundational underpinnings of Functional Contextualism and Relational Frame Theory (RFT).
List and describe the six core processes of psychological inflexibility / flexibility.
Describe the ACT therapeutic stance.
Demonstrate how to use a functional analysis for case formulation and treatment planning.
Describe the process of consent for ACT.
Understand creative hopelessness and how to use this to motivate change.
Demonstrate ways to use language, metaphor, and experiential exercises to promote flexibility using each of the ACT processes, informed by RFT.
Describe how to structure ACT sessions and connect values to meaningful behavior change.
Identify resources and opportunities to further develop skills as an ACT therapist.
Presenter Info
Dr. Sheri Turrell is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst from Toronto, Canada with over twenty years of experience in mental health. She is an internationally recognized expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ("ACT," pronounced as a single word) and author of several best-selling ACT books. Sheri divides her professional time between her private practice, supervising students, and providing consultation and trainings, locally and internationally, to graduate students and clinicians. She provides individual therapy for teens and adults and has facilitated ACT groups for teens for over 10 years. She recently released an online self-help program for teens and young adults, Choose Your Life, available through her website, https://www.lifeinbalancetherapy.ca
In-person workshop by Deb Dana, LCSW, clinician, consultant, and internationally recognized author and speaker specializing in complex trauma and the Polyvagal Theory.
In this two-day, experiential workshop Deb Dana shares her Polyvagal Theory guided approach to therapy. Participants will learn:
• how trauma shapes the nervous system
• the three organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory
• how to create autonomic maps and use them as a guide in treatment
• practical ways to track and interrupt habitual response patterns
• techniques to engage the co-regulating pathways of the Social Engagement System in your therapy sessions to improve clinical outcomes
• how the guiding questions of Polyvagal-informed therapy influence clinical practice
WHEN
Wednesday April 10 and Thursday April 11, 9 AM to 4PM daily.
WHERE
Hotel Arts, Calgary, AB
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Fee: $495 per person (cut-off date February 23, 2024)
Regular Fee: $550 per person
Please note that the last day for registration is Thursday, April 4, 2024
A Certificate of Completion will be provided for verification of CEU credits.
More information and registration: https://arnicafoundation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Arnica_PolyvagalTheory.pdf
Sponsored by Arnica Foundation.
Arnica Foundation invests in adolescent girls and young women to help them grow into emotionally strong and powerful women.
The Alberta Clinical Hypnosis Society has some very exciting training workshops this fall. No matter your experience with Clinical Hypnosis, we have a workshop for you. These certifications are intended for registered health professionals including psychologists, social workers, nurses, physicians, dentists, counselors, and those in related healthcare fields.
For more information and registration visit our website at: https://www.clinicalhypnosis.ca/events
Level 1: Perfect for beginners or students interested in learning how to use Clinical Hypnosis in their practice, the level 1 workshop will teach you everything you need to know in order to safely induce trance and utilize suggestion in a therapeutic context. Participants will also receive a complimentary 1-year membership with our society which brings discounts to additional trainings and events as well as discount on our store which includes additional hypnosis resources.
Date: 8-10 March 24
Location: Virtual
Level 2: This training is designed to give those who have completed level 1 more tools and practice in order to hone their hypnosis skills. With more intermediate content the level 2 workshop increases skills and builds confidence in the use of hypnosis. It prepares participants to move on to the Advanced Workshop level and Individual Consultation with a strong basis of skills and understanding of the principles and practice of clinical hypnosis.
Date: 19-21 April 24
Location: Virtual
Spring Conference: This year we are excited to have Dr. Louis Damis, Ph.D, Diplomate with the American Board of Professional Psychology & Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Health Psychology. Dr Louis will be teaching "Hypnosis for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders" as an experiential workshop where participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills with feedback from Dr. Louis.
Date: 17-19 May 24
Location: Banff, AB
Psychedelics are changing the future of mental health care – are you ready for it?
We are likely less than a year away from the FDA approving MDMA to treat PTSD. Are you ready?
Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) represents a ground-breaking shift in the landscape of mental healthcare. This innovative approach employs substances like psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine in a controlled and therapeutic setting to help individuals overcome various mental health challenges. The results have been transformative. Research and clinical trials have shown that these substances can catalyze profound, long-lasting psychological healing.
Psilocybin, for instance, has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in treating depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. MDMA-assisted therapy has shown promise in alleviating the burdens of trauma and strengthening the patient-therapist relationship. These therapies often require only a few sessions, which is a stark contrast to the years typically needed in traditional talk therapy. By providing a window into the subconscious and promoting introspection, psychedelics enable patients to confront and process deeply rooted emotional and psychological issues. They foster a sense of interconnectedness, empathy, and self-acceptance, leading to improved mental health and a higher quality of life. Learn More
Course: Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
From March 8, 2024 to May 3, 2024
Numinus offers their Fundamentals of PAT program available for registration starting in March, which is the first course requirement in their pathways towards certification and 50 CE hours. As a member of the Psychology Association of Saskatchewan, you’re eligible to receive 15% off our training programs with code PAS15 to help cover some of the costs of this crucial training.
For more information, please contact training@numinus.com
Canadian Association for Play Therapy
Foundation Play Therapy Training Days
Live On-line Instructor Lead
Full Days of Individual Training 2024
May 6 - 17, 2024 (Monday to Friday)
June 10 – 21, 2024 (Monday to Friday)
Brain Research and Child Development in a Play Therapy Setting
Creating an Inclusive and Culturally Competent Play Therapy Practice
Understanding and Treating Anxious Children using Play Therapy
Day 1 – Physical and Emotional Abuse
Day 2 – Sexual Abuse
August 5 – 16, 2024 (Monday to Friday)
Treating Disruptive Behaviour Problems in a Play Therapy Setting – 2 days
Play Therapy for Children and Families Coping with Loss – 2 days
Vicarious Trauma and Self Care in a Play Therapy Environment
For 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