Oct 5-9, 2026, Oct 26-27, Dec 1-3, 2026, Jan 25-29, 2027

St John's, NL: Oct 5-9, 2026
Edmonton/Sherwood Park, AB: Oct 26-27 & Dec 1-3, 2026
Calgary, AB: Jan 25-29, 2027

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October 5-9, 2026

5-DAY In-Person EMDR Basic Training
With Esta Porter, Sharon Meredith, Michelle Power-Freake and Brittany Meredith. Emdria approved. Includes 40 hours in-person plus 10 hours of online consultation

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October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026

October 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026
9:00AM – 4:30PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Presented by Dr. Serine Warwar

This intensive four-day Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) Certification Training teaches the foundational knowledge and practical skills to work effectively with emotion in psychotherapy. Participants will learn to identify different types of emotional processes and understand their role in psychological distress, and use evidence-based, marker-guided interventions to facilitate meaningful and lasting change.

EFT is a well-established, evidence-based approach that views emotional change as the key to lasting therapeutic change. By helping clients transform maladaptive emotional patterns through the activation of adaptive emotions within a strong empathic therapeutic relationship, EFT promotes emotional resilience, a stronger sense of self, and healthier relationships.

This experiential training combines lectures, video demonstrations, case discussions, and extensive supervised practice in small breakout groups, allowing participants to develop confidence in applying EFT interventions from the very beginning.

Through this intensive training participants will learn to:

-Identify different types of emotions and emotional processes and how to intervene: adaptive, maladaptive, instrumental, secondary.

-Provide emotion psychoeducation to clients and give rationales about the therapy change process.

-Recognize in-session markers and their corresponding interventions.

-Facilitate the Principles of Emotion Change (utilize, regulate and transform emotion).

-Use the different types of empathic responses and understand their function.

-Engage in collaborative case formulation in EFT and following the client’s core pain.

-Recognize Problematic Reactions and use the Intervention of Systematic Evocative Unfolding

-Use the Focusing intervention to deepen emotional experience.

-Work with Self-Criticism using the 2-Chair Intervention for Self-Criticism.

-Work with Unfinished Business using the Empty Chair Intervention.

-Work with avoidance and blocking using the 2 Chair Enactment for Self-Interruption.

-Learn how to recognize a vulnerability marker.

Who should attend: Licensed psychologists, registered psychotherapists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, counsellors, other regulated mental health professionals, and graduate students in a clinical or counselling program.

*Please note that full attendance and active participation are required to receive a certificate of completion.

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October 7, 8, November 19, and 20, 2026

Live webinar series: Innovations in child and family therapy certificate program with Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S, and Greg Lubimiv, MSW, CPT-S

Engage, assess, intervene, and heal with creative, practical interventions for effective child and family therapy.

Individual modules include:
• Module 1: What’s going’ on? An innovative model for assessing children and teens
• Module 2: Wanna come out and play? Creative use of games, stories, puppets and art with children and teens
• Module 3: Essential theory and practical skills for child-focused family therapy
• Module 4: Creative family therapy techniques

This program is offered as an open module series, allowing the flexibility to register for any of the four individual modules or the entire series, depending on your learning objectives. Whether you choose to join one module or all four, this series aims to provide valuable insights and practical tools for those looking to support the mental health of children, teens and families.

Date(s): October 7, 8, November 19, and 20, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Registration fee: $960 with code CPA20 (reg. $1,200)

Learn more at: https://cvent.me/MOVYY3

CE hours: 24 for full certificate | 6 CE hours per module

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

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October 14 - 17, 2026

Attend NAN2026 October 14-17 in Chicago or Virtually!

Gain insights from top neuropsychologists, researchers, and practitioners through keynote sessions, workshops and networking.

Connect with peers, thought leaders, and industry partners to share ideas, collaborate, and grow your professional network.

Earn continuing education (CE) credits while enhancing your knowledge and skills in specialized areas of neuropsychology.

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October 15, 2026

Live webinar: Debriefing with intention: Skills and supports for helping professionals with Karine Silverwoman, MSW, RSW

Strengthen resilience and team connection with practical, trauma-informed debriefing tools that reduce isolation, enhance emotional safety, and support helping professionals working in complex, high-stress environments.

Date(s): October 15, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Registration fee: $240 with code CPA20 (reg. $300)

Learn more at: https://cvent.me/GoGOvd

CE hours: 6

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

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October 19, 2026

Live webinar: Understanding features of trauma: The importance of in-depth trauma screening instruments with Ian Robertson, MSW, RSW

Build skills to confidently assess complex trauma, summarize findings, and develop targeted treatment plans using a trauma-informed, culturally attuned approach to screening, assessment, and case formulation.

Date(s): October 19, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Registration fee: $240 with code CPA20 (reg. $300)

Learn more at: https://cvent.me/oQ34ZN

CE hours: 6

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

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October 22-25, 2026

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: October 22 to 25, 2026
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.

Registration: https://www.cpsat.ca/workshops/pe-4-ptsd-oct-2026
Deadline October 8, 2026
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 October 8, 2026.

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.

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October 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2026

Live webinar series: Certificate in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) level 1: Foundational CBT training with Nili Benazon, PhD

Learn evidence-based CBT techniques for case formulation, cognitive restructuring, problem-solving and implementing targeted behavioural techniques.

Training highlights include:
1. CBT strategies: Explore a diverse range of cognitive and behavioural strategies including case formulation and conceptualization, identifying and modifying thoughts, behaviour activation and experiments, exposure techniques, stress-reduction strategies, and problem-solving therapy.

2. Versatile application: The primary focus is on working with adult clients. However, this training provides valuable insights into applying CBT principles with youth clients. Ensuring a comprehensive understanding of this powerful therapeutic approach.

3. Hands-on learning experience: Through a blend of interactive lectures, videos, clinical case discussions, and practical exercises, participants will consolidate their learning. This will help them develop a deep understanding of how to effectively implement CBT techniques in their practice.

4. Comprehensive skill development: The training covers a wide range of skills. Including conceptualizing cases from a cognitive-behavioural perspective. Applying specific cognitive techniques, and implementing targeted behavioural techniques tailored to individual client needs.

Upon completing this program, participants will have a powerful toolkit to facilitate positive change and improve their clients’ well-being. Embrace this transformative learning experience and unlock the full potential of cognitive behavioral therapy.

Date(s): October 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Registration fee: $960 with code CPA20 (reg. $1,200)

Learn more at: https://cvent.me/NaRYR8

CE hours: 24

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

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Oct 26-27, Dec 1-3, 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

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