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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15th Annual CACBT Conference (Hybrid)
May. 1 — 3, 2025
The 15th Annual CACBT Conference (Hybrid) is just around the corner, happening May 1–3, 2025, at the stunning Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. This year’s theme, “Navigating Rocky Relationships” promises to deliver thought-provoking keynotes, practical workshops, and opportunities to connect with colleagues in person or virtually.
Here’s why you don’t want to wait:
• Register Now to Save : Take advantage of early bird pricing on conference fees and hotel rates before rates increase (Deadline: April 1st).
• Submit Your Abstract: Interested in presenting a poster or an open paper? Share your research or innovative ideas – abstract submissions are open now! (Extended Deadline: February 21, 2025).
• Plan Your Stay: We’ve secured a block of discounted rooms at the Banff Centre, but they’re filling up fast! Once you register, you’ll receive all the details and codes to maximize your savings! (Deadline for discounted rooms: April 1, 2025)
If you’re joining us in person, now is the time to:
• Book your flights and ground transportation. The information and links will be sent to you once you have registered.
Can’t make it to Banff? No problem! Experience all the incredible content from wherever you are by joining us virtually.
Featured Speakers (Earn CE Credits!):
• Opening Keynote – Dr. Lori Brotto, R.Psych
“ Approaching Intimacy and Sexual Health in Therapy”
• Clinical Skills Training – Dr. Heather Fulton, R.Psych
“ Inviting Change: Supporting Loved Ones with Substance Use Challenges”
• Workshop – Dr. Eli Lebowitz
“ Empowering Parents to Tackle Failure to Launch in Young Adults”
• Workshop – Dr. Jennifer Coelho
“ Relationships with Food and Body Image: Supporting Clients and Their Familie s”
• Clinical Skills Training – Dr. Kimberly Sogge, C.Psych
“ Befriend All Your Parts Using Compassion-Focused ACT”
• Closing Keynote – Dr. Aislin Mushquash, C.Psych
“ The Power of Co-Regulation in Strengthening Relationships”
• PLUS: An exclusive pre-recorded session by Dr. Judith Beck, available immediately upon registration titled “ Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in 2025”!
Conference Highlights:
• Student Poster Session – An opportunity for students to showcase their clinical and research posters in person, with opportunities for discussion and feedback.
• In-Person Networking – Connect with colleagues, mentors, and leading experts in the field.
• Open Papers Presentation – A forum for researchers and clinicians to share their latest work and innovations.
• View Conference Schedule: http://url5433.cacbt.ca/ls/click?upn=u001.HVdtiAQqH-2BBO4EFdv7-2BOcsnsj3njY5fmPg-2BoTZIuIgPPOmDN4gdXvvuyud2rneOn4OBDYl-2BKHSHCTFRiSGJNH7TSr3z-2BQdkEebWqUSOkHfgNkVxQaWtF-2Bc8fQ86LevhYXKkIebsiDR8YhE-2FlZUiO6UxleRGg3joX8gKDSsWIbdE-2BdSqDVT6GUOnFz7iEmtW-2BrZ0NkmT8H-2F5Px6-2FqwMLacg-3D-3Dhi6u_naDZr6e6Tex7WwaKSXKSqgbrLOB5tiIuqpW5pm6br4Bfqcz8G5DqQTMpm35L4YWPg8w7i-2BCPNEgY4D8SetUP0sxidYgGWd1I6j-2FMwFAuVEcRTPTNH728-2FOV3nBK3U9ysjBc-2BAWCuTVbiFpEtpE-2FFUtOC-2BINGzuIWOLCYDM8wsP7pkOPiyuAL82d7gPhIpsq81jKftr-2B33a8oD6IoRYebUHQOpG0yLrahuvb68TIfepZkvGaEv8VquEvD-2BqnoSwogCUfZoF-2BjQf-2BeFkShK7Yo016QlfrMBAK8frvFs7w25XrWXsYYVHGqUyDDGg9lRjuKSguS5uC3EMx7CB36ILQztestVD6q6rf-2F2MXziwZ85fDkbh-2FW0mQHp7SFjOPLNTcP
This is your chance to engage with leading experts, refine your clinical skills, and expand your professional network.
Take the next step today!
• Register now: http://url5433.cacbt.ca/ls/click?upn=u001.HVdtiAQqH-2BBO4EFdv7-2BOcpsAeej-2FwS9-2Bh-2FmF2qoD6lSjX3FA4RhkwNB4oBU3V6c7MUYk_naDZr6e6Tex7WwaKSXKSqgbrLOB5tiIuqpW5pm6br4Bfqcz8G5DqQTMpm35L4YWPg8w7i-2BCPNEgY4D8SetUP0sxidYgGWd1I6j-2FMwFAuVEcRTPTNH728-2FOV3nBK3U9ysjBc-2BAWCuTVbiFpEtpE-2FFUtOC-2BINGzuIWOLCYDM8wsP7pkOPiyuAL82d7gPhIpsq81jKftr-2B33a8oD6IoRYebUHQOpG0yLrahuvb68TIfepZkvGaEv8VquEvD-2BqnoSwogYD1vfVb4gNzd4bTWQf3h80qV6D3zUE-2FJqqfOx9ACAj-2BsNXw6LwOMRasCaC-2BF9rkSAjoADCID0xsFJ1N96d2r3dSwiQbWMdYN3-2BA7AYK46LBLWJkKjop054KyqM-2Bq7VvH
• Submit your abstract by February 21st.
• Reserve your spot in our room block before it’s gone!
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Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT) Foundation Play Therapy Training Days 1
May. 5 — 16, 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 -
Live Webinar: Using ACT-Enhanced Behavior Therapy to Treat Trichotillomania
Fri, May. 9, 2025 1:00pm — 4:30pm
Workshop Outline
This workshop will focus on ACT-Based Behavior Therapy (A-EBT) for trichotillomania. AEBT has been supported many clinical trials with adults and adolescents when used in person, over Zoom, or as a web-based treatment. There is a publicly available treatment manual that therapists and clients may follow as they learn to implement AEBT (Woods and Twohig, 2023).
Participants will learn how to diagnose trichotillomania and be aware of common clinical presentations. They will also learn how to use standard psychological assessments commonly used in the treatment of trichotillomania. The workshop will provide an in-depth understanding of the theoretical basis and principles of Stimulus Control, Habit Reversal, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Participants will learn how to apply ACT principles to help clients manage difficult emotions and thoughts that can trigger hair-pulling behavior. The workshop will also address common clinical issues that occur in the treatment of trichotillomania, such as resistance to treatment, relapse, and lack of motivation. Participants will learn how to implement strategies to overcome these obstacles and promote long-term recovery.
Overall, this workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective treatment for trichotillomania using Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of trichotillomania, evidence-based interventions, and strategies for promoting long-term recovery.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will learn to:
Diagnose trichotillomania and be aware of common clinical presentations.
Use the standard psychological assessments used in the treatment of trichotillomania.
Understand the theoretical basis and principles of stimulus control, habit reversal and, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and how they can be applied to trichotillomania treatment.
Implement stimulus control, habit reversal and, ACT for trichotillomania.
Address common comorbid issues that present with trichotillomania.
Use strategies to address common clinical issues that occur in the treatment of trichotillomania.
About the Presenter
Michael P. Twohig, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Utah and a Professor of Psychology at Utah State University, where he co-runs the ACT Research Group (with Dr. Levin). He received his B.A. and M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, his Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno, and completed his clinical internship at the University of British Columbia Hospital. He is past-President of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science, the organization most associated with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). His research focuses on the use of ACT across a variety of clinical presentations with an emphasis on obsessive compulsive and related disorders. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers, many book chapters, and 13 books, with the most recent being the Anxious Perfectionist (with Ong) and Trichotillomania: An ACT-Enhanced Behavior Therapy Approach (2nd Ed.; with Woods). His research has been funded through multiple sources including the National Institute of Mental Health and the IOCDF. In 2022 and 2024, he was rated as the most productive author on ACT and that USU was the most productive institution in the world.
Training Modalities
Didactic content, Q&A, and role plays
Who should attend
This workshop can be helpful to clinicians at all levels of training.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits
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.
After viewing this workshop live, participants have the option to complete an evaluation form in order to be eligible to receive a certificate confirming the number of credits awarded. This certificate will be sent via email.
Participants who view this workshop as a pre-recorded event will need to complete an additional content-related workshop knowledge quiz in order to be eligible to receive CE credits.
Participants who complete this workshop are eligible to receive 3 CE credits.
Fees
Professionals: $100 CAD + tax
Students*: $80 CAD + tax
* Proof of student status may be required in order to qualify for a student rate.
Register here: https://juniper-mental-health.ce-go.com/acceptance-based-behavior-therapy-for-trichotillomania -
National AccessAbility Awareness Week
May. 25 — 30, 2025
National AccessAbility Awareness Week is May 25 - June 1! NBCPD will be hosting various online activities to celebrate. -
2025 Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Banquet
May. 30 — 31, 2025
Registration for this year's NBASW Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Banquet, hosted by the Saint John Chapter, is open.
The events will be taking place at the Delta Hotel Saint John from May 30-31, 2025. The Conference and Banquet will be on May 30, while the General Meeting will be on May 31. Virtual attendance will be possible - more details will be available later.
We will be honouring this year's Raoul Léger Memorial Award winner, Marilyn Dupre, during the Banquet. We hope you can join us there!
See below to download the form. Once it is filled out, it should be sent to saintjohn@nbasw-attsnb.ca by May 16, 2025 to reserve a spot. Payments, if necessary, can be made through e-transfer to the same email address.
Please note that you can book overnight rooms for the event at the Delta Hotel Saint John under “NBASW” until April 25th, 2025 by calling the hotel at (506) 648-1981.
Download the form here by pasting the link into your browser: https://mcusercontent.com/575b648e2908901dea7ff1b0c/files/e958cf5c-c6be-a586-fefa-707abd4f18ec/White_Line_Pattern_Event_Booking_Document_Form_2_.pdf -
Toward Inclusive Growth: Developing Human Capital
Thu, Jun. 5, 2025 1:00pm — 6:00pm
The Imagine Chaleur team is pleased to invite healthcare personnel from Zone 6 to a very special event titled Toward Inclusive Growth Developing Human Capital, organized in recognition of the outstanding work of newcomers in the healthcare sector.
This event will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, starting at 1 PM, at Danny's Hotel & Suites in Beresford. The program will feature conferences, panel discussions, and a cocktail reception with special guests.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the essential contributions of newcomers to our community and to strengthen connections between professionals, their families, and local partners.
For more information:
https://www.imaginechaleur.ca/en/events/toward-inclusive-growth-developping-human-capital
To register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iN8h8t8EXR9c8lWCzhwKQtBnSxVzg3y3XeZh7gHFLDQ/viewform?edit_requested=true -
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 -
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