Professional Development: Dalhousie University Continuing Education

Winter/Spring 2015 Courses View this email in your browser

Registration deadline: Monday, August 31, 2015 Counselling Skills Level 1: Online Certificate Program with Jill Ceccolini and Debbie Van Horne This program is designed to blend counselling theory with practice in order to develop counselling skills for individuals working in a helping profession. Mini lectures, discussion, reflective exercises, skill building activities, role-plays, and case studies will be used as methods to guide participants in their learning. Since this is an experiential class, participants will be invited to share their experiences from their workplaces and to actively participate in the program. September 21 - November 5, 2015 | Online More Information Early registration discount in effect until September 1, 2015 Pen to Paper: Journaling for Reflective Practice and Well-Being with Lynda Monk Are you looking for a creative and transformative way to care for yourself? During this course, you will learn how to reduce stress, increase self-awareness and replenish from within with Life Source WritingTM -- a reflective, holistic journaling method for reflective practice, insight, and well-being. October 5 - November 1, 2015 | Online More Information Early registration discount in effect until September 14, 2015 Helping People Grow in the Midst of Loss: Therapeutic Interventions for the Grieving with Doug Smith This course will explore the idea that most, if not all, counselling is an effort to help people to grow and heal in the midst of some kind of loss: loss of a loved one, self-worth, a dream job, a relationship, innocence, financial stability, or losses due to substance abuse, emotional and physical abuse, or losses due to aging, etc. October 19 - November 15, 2015 | Online More Information Early registration discount in effect until October 5, 2015 Solution Focused Therapy Online Workshop with Jill Ceccolini & Barry McClatchey The first part of this online workshop provides a solid introduction to the beliefs, values, and assumptions inherent in this respectful, collaborative approach to helping others. This serves as the basis for examining the structure and techniques used by solution focused practitioners in first and subsequent client contact. November 16 - December 13, 2015 | Online More Information

Professional Development: Applying Research Innovations to Psychotherapy And Family Therapy - Surrey

Applying Research Innovations to Psychotherapy And Family Therapy For Deep And Lasting Change!

Recent research in neurobiology, attachment, trauma and mindfulness have important implications for psychotherapy and family therapy. Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy integrates research with therapeutic practice to provide therapeutic processes, assisting clients to transforming their intrapsychic and interrelational systems. The changes clients experience result in more internal peace, integration and empowerment and more connected, accepting and positive relationships.

A recent survey of mental health practitioners in the U.S.A. indicated that Virginia Satir remains among the top 5 most influential therapists from history. When she was alive, many people believed that her very successful results with people were due to her charismatic and loving nature. Since her death, her system of working therapeutically with people has been developed and refined. Many of these processes are now clearly supported by research.

"Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy Level I”

Dates: September 26, 27, Oct 24, 25, Nov 28, 29, 2015, Jan 9, 10, Feb 13, 14, 2016 (One weekend a month)

Location: Phoenix Center, Surrey, BC

Facilitator: Kathlyne Maki-Banmen, MA, RCC, Individual, Couple and Family Counsellor

Fee $1250 for 10 days of training

For more info Contact:

Satir Institute of the Pacific

admin@satirpacific.org

www.satirpacific.org

604-634-0572.

Employment: Alzheimer Society of British Columbia - Kamloops, Vancouver, Victoria

Alzheimer Society of British Columbia

Three positions available – Victoria, Vancouver and Kamloops

The Alzheimer Society of BC exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, to promote public awareness, and to search for the causes and the cure. Due to the expansion of our First Link ® early intervention service and Dementia Helpline we have three exciting employment opportunities in British Columbia.

FIRST LINK/SUPPORT & EDUCATION COORDINATOR – VICTORIA (Full Time) - This position ensures the management of referral systems and outreach to clients, the proper delivery of support and education programs, and consistent community building.

FIRST LINK DEMENTIA HELPLINE COORDINATOR – VANCOUVER (Full Time) - The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the smooth running of the First Link Dementia Helpline. This includes recruiting, training and supporting a team of Helpline volunteers to provide high quality telephone support and information to persons with dementia, caregivers, health care providers, and the public.

SUPPORT & EDUCATION COORDINATOR – KAMLOOPS (Full Time Temporary to approximately March 31, 2016 - likely extension) - This position ensures the management of referral systems and outreach to clients, the proper delivery of support and education programs, and consistent community building.

For more information and to apply, go to http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/bc/About-us/Employment-opportunities

Postings close on Monday, September 7, 2015.