From July 14 2026

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 124 countries in the world. Cost of Dual Diagnosis Training in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health is reduced to $232.99.

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 15 hours (ONLINE) or up to 15 hours (Live) of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for their professional peak body (APS, ACA, AASW, CPA, PACFA, ACWA etc), you must complete the full training, either LIVE or ONLINE.

When you have completed the course, please email me the statement from the learning platform along with the worksheet emailed to you with the login link so I can send you an official certificate from us for your professional development hours.

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.

The post Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.

"We did NOT disprove ghosts!"

Today on Mind Full, we are speaking with Dr. Rodney Schmaltz, who recently had a study he led at MacEwan University go somewhat viral. People do love the paranormal! Dr. Schmaltz talks about the whirlwind that comes with having a study suddenly catch the attention of the public, and about the study itself. You know how sometimes you get a creepy, hair-on-the-back-of-your-neck feeling in some older buildings? It may not be ghosts - it may be infrasound!

The post Are older buildings actually creepier? Infrasound with Dr. Rodney Schmaltz first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.

Today on the CPA podcast Mind Full, we are speaking with Dr. Rodney Schmaltz. Dr. Schmaltz recently had a study he led at MacEwan University go somewhat viral. He tells Eric about the whirlwind that comes with having a study suddenly catch the attention of the public, and about the study itself. You know how sometimes you get a creepy, hair-on-the-back-of-your-neck feeling in some older buildings? It may not be ghosts - it may be infrasound!

Podcasts and Profiles

The post Mind Full, a CPA Podcast: Are older buildings actually creepier? Infrasound with Dr. Rodney Schmaltz first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.

July 21, 2026

Live webinar: Supporting neurodivergent children and youth: Improving access and treatment outcomes in mental health, educational and residential settings with Katy Albert, M.Ed., OCT, BCBA

Practical, evidence-informed strategies to better affirm, engage, and support neurodivergent children and youth—improving access and outcomes.

Date(s): July 21 and 23, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
Registration fee: Now $240 with code CPA20 (reg. $300)
Learn more at: https://cvent.me/lq4yMr
CE hours: 6

Explore our full course lineup at: https://sickkidscmh.ca/learning-institute/our-courses/

The post Supporting neurodivergent children and youth: Improving access and treatment outcomes in mental health, educational and residential settings first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.

July 24, 2026

Live webinar: Developing cognitive case conceptualizations and challenging core beliefs with Noah Lazar, PhD, C.Psych.

Build deeper insight and clinical precision by mastering cognitive case conceptualizations in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) —an essential skill for effective, belief-focused therapy.

Date(s): July 24, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Registration fee: Now $240 with code CPA20 (reg. $300)
Learn more at: https://cvent.me/MMw8Eb
CE hours: 6

Explore our full course lineup at: https://sickkidscmh.ca/learning-institute/our-courses/

The post Developing cognitive case conceptualizations and challenging core beliefs first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.

August 10 and 11, 2026

Deepen your practice with adult attachment therapy to foster secure, lasting change.

Date(s): August 10 and 11, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
Registration fee: $240 with code CPA20 (reg. $300?)
Learn more at: https://cvent.me/Ey5BX8
CE hours: 6

Explore our full course lineup at: https://sickkidscmh.ca/learning-institute/our-courses/

The post Integrating an adult attachment approach to psychotherapy with Devra Igra, MSW, RSW first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.

August 12, 2026

Sharpen your skills to treat paediatric OCD effectively using practical CBT and ERP tools to confidently assess and support children and adolescents.

Date(s): August 12, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Registration fee: $240 with code CPA20 (reg. $300?)
Learn more at: https://cvent.me/YlVOd0
CE hours: 6

Explore our full course lineup at: https://sickkidscmh.ca/learning-institute/our-courses/

The post Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention for paediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.

August 13, 2026

Live webinar: Always online: Therapeutic approaches in the age of chronic screen use with Jake Ernst MSW, RSW

Learn practical, brain-based strategies to assess and treat problematic screen use, support self-regulation, and build healthier digital habits.

Date(s): August 13, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Registration fee: $240 with code CPA20 (reg. $300?)
Learn more at: https://cvent.me/wVzWPm
CE hours: 6

Explore our full course lineup at: https://sickkidscmh.ca/learning-institute/our-courses/

The post Always online: Therapeutic approaches in the age of chronic screen use first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.

May – August 2026

Have you been thinking about adding EMDR to your clinical practice? Are you curious about the best ways to integrate it with other treatment approaches you use? Are you already EMDR-trained and ready to discover the latest applications for it?

Then join us this summer in Toronto or Halifax for this EMDRIA-approved EMDR 5-Day Training led by renowned EMDR Master Trainer Roy Kiessling:

• Toronto • May 27-31, 2026
• Halifax • July 20-24, 2026
• Toronto • August 10-14, 2026

Register early and automatically save $100* (but only for a limited time*).
Plus, use code CPA100 and save an additional $100!

That’s a total savings of $200!

Multiple registration options available. Pay in full OR pay by instalments for ultimate flexibility.

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 intensive training includes updated information and the latest application techniques, enabling you to offer a more comprehensive, targeted approach to trauma treatment and to greatly improve client outcomes. You’ll also 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.

Only 50 spots per session, so register early.

And don’t forget to use code CPA100 for an extra $100 off!

*Conditions apply. See website for details.

The post INTEGRATING EMDR INTO YOUR CLINICAL PRACTICE: 5-DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING COURSE first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.

September 21-25, 2026

EMDRIA-approved full EMDR basic training.
40 hours in-person plus 10 hours consultation
All Canadian Training Team: Sharon Meredith, Kyle Poon, Krista Helman & Bailey Puchyr-Chartier

The post EMDR Basic Training 5-Day In-person Intensive first appeared on Canadian Psychological Association.