Training: Dalhousie University Continuing Education

Dalhousie's School of Social Work offers Continuing Education courses.

Solution Focused Therapy: Online Workshop Solution focused practice is characterized by the use of respectful curiosity in learning about what is important to clients, and in the co-construction of their preferred future. In this interactive online workshop, Barry McClatchey and Jill Ceccolini provide a solid introduction to the beliefs, values, and assumptions inherent in this respectful, collaborative approach to helping others. Sep 8 - Oct 5 Early registration deadline: Jul 28 Regular registration deadline: Aug 18

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Mindfulness & Self Care in Social Work: Online Workshop In this 4-week interactive online workshop, Deepika Mittra will introduce you to mindfulness and its role in taking care of the whole self as a helping professional. Investigate the integral relationship between body and mind, and examine the philosophical and scientific foundations of mind/body health with an emphasis on developing mindful ways to promote professional self-care and protect against burnout and consider the importance of self-care for your clients. Oct 6 - Nov 2 Early registration deadline: Aug 25 Regular registration deadline: Sep 15

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The Heart of Helping Understanding Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue: Online Workshop Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue are common occupational hazards for professionals in high-care fields. Lynda Monk designed this 4-week online course to teach those in the helping, human service, and healthcare professions about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue -- what they are, how they manifest, and how to prevent and/or intervene with these negative effects. Oct 14 - Nov 9 Early registration deadline: Sep 2 Regular registration deadline: Sep 23

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Counselling Skills Level 2 More Counselling Skills - Building on the Basics: Online Certificate Program Jill Ceccolini and Debbie van Horne have designed Counselling Skills Level 2 to build on the skills developed in the Counselling Skills Level 1 Certificate Program. Practice intervention tools and techniques, explore the use of self within the counselling relationship, and learn to articulate your own philosophy and approach to counselling in this 6-week interactive, online Certificate Program. Oct 20 - Nov 30 Early registration deadline: Sep 8 Regular registration deadline: Sep 29

More Information  Payment in full is required to guarantee your space in CE workshops and certificate programs. Please note course registration deadlines. Payment must be received (or postmarked) by the early registration deadline to qualify for the early registration rate. Continuing Education Policies To register: Continuing Education Program, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University coned@dal.ca www.dal.ca/socialwork 902.494.6899