Coming Events

Friday Jan 31, 2025

Professionals: $60.00 CAD + tax
Students: $48.00 CAD + tax

This event will introduce the key features of misophonia and provide a simple cognitive-behavioural framework for understanding the distress and impairment associated with the phenomenon. This model will help you to consider transdiagnostic techniques that could be adapted for working with misophonia and to consider the potential limitations.

Traditional exposure approaches tend not to be suitable for most individuals with misophonia, and in fact can lead to increased distress. This even will introduce alternative ideas for working with individuals to with misophonia to engage with sounds, using an inhibitory learning approach to create new associations with sounds.

Bespoke Mental Health Canada is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Participants who complete this workshop (either live or on-demand) are eligible to receive 1.5 CE credits.

Feb. 7th to 9th, 2025

Cost: Starting at $650/person. Prices include accommodations and food.

Integrate nature into your practice with a restorative Ecotherapy training. Far from conference rooms and miles away from screens, this opportunity will offer support in learning evidence-based techniques to improve psychological wellbeing while surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Join us for one of the only in-person nature-based therapy training opportunities available in Canada to learn new innovative and fulfilling skills while enjoying the benefits of nature on mental health.

You will learn:
• The theoretical and empirical foundations of ecotherapy
• How to practice various ecotherapy and nature-based techniques with clients
• How to assess when nature-supported psychotherapy may be indicated and how to incorporate it into the therapeutic process
• The ethical and legal practices around ecotherapy
• Various techniques to encourage clients to spend time in nature and to integrate time in nature into day-to-day life

February 11, 2025

This certificate program enhances supervisory skills in health and human services through four comprehensive modules. It equips new, aspiring, and current supervisors with essential leadership competencies, focusing on practical strategies to strengthen their effectiveness in this multifaceted role.

Live webinar series: Feb. 11, 13, March 4, and 6, 2025 | Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Facilitators: Susan Geary, PhD, and Marion Langford, M.Ed.
Save 15% with code: CPA15
Learn more at: https://cvent.me/B5YoMN

February 20, 2025

In this introductory cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) training program, participants will embark on a transformative journey, unlocking the power of CBT. An empirically validated form of psychotherapy, CBT effectively treats a wide array of clinical disorders, including depression, anxiety, and stress.

Learning highlights:
• Diverse range of CBT strategies
• Versatile application for adult and youth clients
• Hands-on learning experience
• Comprehensive skill development

Live webinar series: February 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2025 | Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Nili Benazon, PhD.
Save 15% with code: CPA15
Learn more at: https://cvent.me/47XYQw

February 20 to 23, 2025

Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
4-Day Intensive Online Training Workshop – February 20 to 23, 2025

The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment is pleased to announce a four-day intensive online training workshop in Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

PE is a manualized cognitive-behavioural treatment for PTSD with an extensive base of empirical support. Numerous controlled studies have shown that PE significantly reduces the symptoms of PTSD in a wide range of trauma survivors. PE is strongly recommended by every major U.S. and international clinical practice guideline for the treatment of PTSD.

Topics covered:
• Assessment, diagnosis and psychopathology of PTSD;
• Empirically-supported psychotherapeutic treatments for chronic PTSD and their comparative efficacy;
• Emotional Processing Theory and its relation to PE;
• Implementation of the components of PE, including psychoeducation, breathing retraining, in vivo exposure to trauma reminders, imaginal exposure to trauma memories, and processing of exposures;
• Identification and management of obstacles to effective emotional processing, including avoidance, over-engagement, and under-engagement;

Video vignettes will illustrate the various components of PE, and participants will have an opportunity to practice selected interventions in pairs during break-out sessions.

Intended audience:
Licensed mental health professionals or those working under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Previous training and experience with cognitive-behavioural therapy is strongly advised.

Dates: February 20 to 23, 2025
Location: Online (live) via Zoom
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time)
Cost: $950.00 CAD plus G.S.T.

Cost includes electronic copies of workshop slides and assessment materials, and a certificate of completion from the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania. Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase the Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD Therapist Guide and Workbook (Second Edition) prior to the workshop.

Continuing Education:
The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment, Ltd. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment, Ltd. maintains responsibility for the program. Completion of the entire Four-Day Prolonged Exposure Therapy Workshop will earn participants 25 CE credits. Credit for partial completion is not available. CE certificates will be provided to eligible participants on their completion of a post-workshop evaluation questionnaire. Please click here for additional information: https://www.cpsat.ca/s/PE_CE_stmt_general.pdf

Registration: https://www.cpsat.ca/workshops/pe-4-ptsd-feb-2025
Deadline February 6, 2025
Space is limited to 30 participants

Cancellation:
Fees are fully refundable (less an administration charge of $50 plus G.S.T.) for cancellation requests received prior to February 6, 2025.

More information:
www.cpsat.ca
training@cpsat.ca
780. 800. 5585

About the trainer:
David Paul, Ph.D., is a Registered Psychologist and Co-director of the Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment in Edmonton, Alberta. He is certified as a Prolonged Exposure Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) at the University of Pennsylvania. This workshop is recognized by the CTSA, and qualifies toward CTSA certification as a PE Therapist for participants who complete the required additional case consultation.

February 21, 2025

This training enhances culturally competent mental health care for diverse youth and families. It addresses:

• Barriers faced by racialized young people in mental health settings.
• Strategies to engage racialized youth and families.
• Impact of oppression, racism, and structural inequities on mental health.
• Specific challenges for racialized and underserved youth in Canada.

Live webinar: February 21, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Amy Gajaria, MD, FRCPC
Save 15% with code: CPA15
Learn more at: https://cvent.me/OExqQz

February 28, 2025

Join Bespoke Mental Health Canada on Friday February 28, 2025 at 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 a.m. (PT), 11.00 a.m.- 6.30 p.m. (ET) for workshop delivered by Dr. Alicia Meuret on Positive Affect Treatment for Depression and Anxiety.

Can’t attend on that date? Just watch it ‘on-demand’ at a time that suits you.

This workshop will:
1) Provide an overview of the evidence for treating negative versus positive symptoms in depression and anxiety
2) Explain the treatment modules and related techniques of positive affect treatment (PAT);
3) Describe the efficacy and mechanisms underlying PAT for anxiety and depression;
4) Assess the suitability and priority of PAT techniques based on the patient’s reward sensitivity deficits.

Given the growing interest and necessity of treating low positive affect/anhedonia in individuals with depression and anxiety, we hope that attendees will gain a better understanding of how positive affect treatment can be helpful in their clinical practice.

Bespoke Mental Health Canada is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. 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

March 25, 2025

This training covers evidence-based strategies for treating pediatric OCD, focusing on:

• Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) techniques.
• Creating effective hierarchies for various OCD presentations.
• Addressing family accommodation.
• Age-appropriate methods for children to challenge OCD.
• Challenges and common mistakes in OCD treatment.

Participants are encouraged to bring case studies for practical application.

Live webinar: March 25, 2025 | Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Daniel Chorney, PhD.
Save 15% with code: CPA15
Learn more at: https://cvent.me/BqBRQ1

April 30-May 1, 2025

Registration for the hybrid 2025 Symposium on Child & Youth Trauma taking place on April 30 – May 1, 2025 is now open!

The Symposium will be held in person at the Palais des congrès of Montreal and broadcast online for participants joining remotely. Participants will have access to all presentations on-demand for 3-months after the event.

This conference is intended for professionals, caregivers, policy makers, researchers, and students working with children and youth and anyone interested in childhood mental health.

The event is recognized as continuing education credits by many professional orders (certificates of participation provided).

See the fascinating presentations – all translated in English and French.

Don’t miss out on early-bird rates:

$50 off regular pricing available until the 1st of February 2025 !

In-person seats are limited so make sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible.

L’inscription au Symposium sur le trauma chez les enfants et adolescents 2025 qui aura lieu les 30 avril et le 1 mai 2025 est maintenant ouverte !

Le Symposium se tiendra en personne au Palais des congrès de Montréal et sera diffusé en ligne pour les participants qui se joindront virtuellement. Les participants auront accès à toutes les présentations en rediffusion pendant 3 mois après l’événement.

Cette conférence s’adresse aux professionnels, aux parents, aux décideurs politiques, aux chercheurs et aux étudiants qui travaillent avec des enfants, ainsi qu’à toutes personnes intéressées par la santé mentale des enfants et adolescents.

L’événement est reconnu comme des heures de formation continue par de nombreux ordres professionnels (certificats de participation fournis).

Voir les présentations fascinantes – qui seront toutes traduites en anglais et en français.

Ne ratez pas l’offre de lancement :

50 $ de réduction sur le prix régulier valide jusqu’au 1er février 2025 !

Les places en personne sont limitées, réservez votre place rapidement.

01 July 2024 – 2025

George Patriki provides both LIVE and ONLINE training & professional development for General Practitioners as well as the health care, welfare and social service industries on the Gold Coast, throughout Australia and to 116 countries in the world. Cost of Dual Diagnosis Training in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health is reduced from $390 (ex GST) to $195 (ex GST) at 50% off = $214.50 (with GST).

Live webinars are also available for organisations for up to 25 people. Email us for enquires.

To obtain a certificate of attendance and also qualify for 12 points (ONLINE) or up to 15 points (Live) of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for their professional peak body (APS, ACA, AASW, CPA, PACFA, ACWA etc), you must complete the full 2 days of intensive training, either LIVE or ONLINE.

When you have completed the course, please email me the statement from the learning platform so I can send you an official certificate from the Optimal Health Group for your professional development points.

This advanced training covers all of the current evidence based, best practice in in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health from an integrated, holistic framework.

July 21-25, 2025

Are you ready to add EMDR Therapy to your practice and become an expert in trauma treatment? Or is it time to update the basic EMDR training you already have with the latest information and treatment applications?

Then join us this summer in Halifax for the latest EMDR 5-Day Training with renowned EMDR consultant and master trainer Roy Kiessling!

Register early and automatically save $100 (but hurry, the Early Bird price is on for a limited time only).

Plus, use code CPA100 to get an extra $100 off!

That’s a total savings of $200!

And for ultimate flexibility, you can pay in full OR pay by instalments.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy can make a significant difference when traditional talk therapy doesn’t provide the needed breakthrough for someone struggling with trauma. It helps clients safely process distressing memories by integrating them into their larger, adaptive memory network, alleviating immediate symptoms and fostering long-term healing.

This EMDRIA-approved, 5-day training course includes updated information and the latest application techniques, allowing you to offer a more comprehensive and targeted approach to trauma treatment and greatly improve client outcomes. And you’ll learn how to customize treatments for diverse client scenarios, including children, couples, grief, pain, phobias, addictions, and dissociation.

This course also includes 10 hours of post-training consultation, so you can fine-tune your understanding and skills with personalized guidance.

Seating is limited, so register early. Interest-free payment plan available.

August 11-15, 2025

Are you ready to add EMDR Therapy to your practice and become an expert in trauma treatment? Or is it time to update the basic EMDR training you already have with the latest information and treatment applications?

Then join us this summer in Toronto for the latest EMDR 5-Day Training with renowned EMDR consultant and master trainer Roy Kiessling!

Register early and automatically save $100 (but hurry, the Early Bird price is on for a limited time only).

Plus, use code CPA100 to get an extra $100 off!

That’s a total savings of $200!

And for ultimate flexibility, you can pay in full OR pay by instalments.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy can make a significant difference when traditional talk therapy doesn’t provide the needed breakthrough for someone struggling with trauma. It helps clients safely process distressing memories by integrating them into their larger, adaptive memory network, alleviating immediate symptoms and fostering long-term healing.

This EMDRIA-approved, 5-day training course includes updated information and the latest application techniques, allowing you to offer a more comprehensive and targeted approach to trauma treatment and greatly improve client outcomes. And you’ll learn how to customize treatments for diverse client scenarios, including children, couples, grief, pain, phobias, addictions, and dissociation.

This course also includes 10 hours of post-training consultation, so you can fine-tune your understanding and skills with personalized guidance.

Seating is limited, so register early. Interest-free payment plan available.

1-2 +8-9 May 2025 + Feb-Oct 2025

‌Day 1-4 Self-paced online homestudy commencing:

Day 1-4 Livestream
1-2 + 8-9 May 2025 (9am-5pm CDT)
Livestream registration closes on 4 April 2025

Core 30-hour online training for all mental health professionals working with traumatized populations. Offered in two modes: self-paced/homestudy or highly interactive 4-Day livestream and your fee includes access to both modes to consolidate learning. This highly practical, evidenced-based continuing education workshop will underpin your clinical practice in this field.

You can complete the self-paced program entirely in your own time without time away from work and you can commence between intakes, on demand and receive bonus access. Allow 2 weeks delivery for your Day 1-4 printed materials.

The Day 1-4 self-paced homestudy program will be repeated on the same dates in 2026 and 2027. Our annual livestream for Canada/US will also be repeated around the same dates in May in CDT. Each livestream date is limited to 40 participants. You are welcome to join from other time zones if you are happy with the time commitment (7am-3pm PDT or 11am-7pm ADT).

The Day 1-4 Online Fee is $1,390 Australian Dollars (AUD). Canadian and US residents will save $200 AUD on any of our offerings in 2024 and 2025. Simply register with a Visa or MasterCard and we will refund $200 AUD until 23 October 2025.

Click this link for our 2025 flyer containing full details

Click this link for our website with upcoming offerings and to register

Please contact Joshua George (program coordinator) with your enquiries mail@talominbooks.com

*Talomin Books Pty Ltd is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Talomin Books Pty Ltd maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

*Talomin Books Pty Ltd is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Talomin Books Pty Ltd maintains responsibility for this program and its content.