Coming Events

March 21, 2025

Join Bespoke Mental Health Canada on Friday March 21, 2025 at 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. (PT), 1.00 p.m.- 2.30 p.m. (ET) for a webinar delivered by Dr. Amanda Maranzan on Self-care: An ethical imperative for professional psychologists.

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

This workshop will:

1. Describe the ethical and professional context of self-care
2. Apply the self-care literature to the psychology profession
3. Review and refresh one’s own self-care strategy
4. Problem-solve barriers to self-care

This topic has become increasingly salient for those involved in professional psychology practice. Drawing from the ethical, professional, and empirical literature this webinar provides participants with an overview of the relevance of self-care to clinical work.

To book: https://www.bespokementalhealth.ca/live-events/advert/self-care%3A-an-ethical-imperative-for-professional-psychologists

March 24, 2025

Presented by Dr. Melissa Tiessen and Dr. Karen Dyck
Co-Founders of Intentional Therapist

Please join us starting on March 24 for another cohort of our unique 6-week cohort based online program, Thrivival Skills for Therapists. We developed the program specifically to help female therapists redefine our approach to self-care, and not just survive but truly thrive in our work.

Thrivival Skills is approved for 6 continuing education credits through the Canadian Psychological Association. The program includes 6 weeks of easy-to-digest online lessons, bookended by two 90 minute live virtual group meetings (March 24 & May 12, 2025). In the intervening weeks, participants will receive online access to the weekly lessons, which cover why we need to redefine our approach to self-care, each of the pillars of our 4 C’s model (Connection, Compassion, Courage, and Creativity), and how to continue to make room for ourselves in our schedules after the program ends. A private discussion forum is also included to provide ongoing opportunities to interact with us and other participants.

Register by March 17, 2025 to access early bird savings of $100 off the regular registration rate.

For more information and to register https://intentional-therapist.newzenler.com/courses/thrivival-skills-for-therapists-1

For more valuable self-care resources, please also check out our website, https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca, sign up for our free newsletter, and tune into our podcast, Putting YOU in Your Schedule https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca/podcast

March 24-28, 2025

5-Day EMDR In-person Intensive
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Trainer: Sharon Meredith, R. Psych
Training team may include: Daniella Sosdjan, RCSW, Bailey Puchyr-Chartier, R. Psych, Natalie Forcier, R. Psych, Brittany Meredith, R. Psych, and Kirsten Ferguson, RCSW.

This course meets all of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) requirements for an EMDR Basic Training Course. At the completion of this course, participants will have applied the Adaptive Information Processing theoretical approach to psychotherapy, demonstrated the eight phases of EMDR therapy, and identified how to utilize EMDR with a variety of clinical populations. Special instruction is given on varying applications of bilateral stimulation that uses a client-centered approach. This course also teaches clinicians how to utilize EMDR in a telehealth environment.

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.

August 13-14, 2025

Join us August 13 -14 for a virtual event that connects research and practice in post-secondary mental health.

This year’s conference streams include:

• Transforming Post-Secondary Culture Through Strategy and Action
• Integrating Well-Being Into Teaching Practices: Promoting a Healthy Classroom Environment
• Post-Secondary Student Mental Health Research: Engaging the Next Generation of Student Researchers
• Shifting to a Health Promotion Approach to Address Post-Secondary Mental Health and Well-Being
• Supporting Students Amidst Global Events

Conference rates start at just $40

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.