This in-person event is designed to foster professional growth, meaningful connections, and shared learning among CCPA members in Saskatchewan.
Through two dynamic sessions, participants will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills while engaging with experts in the field.
A complimentary lunch will be provided, offering a chance for informal networking and discussion with peers. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win door prizes, adding a sense of excitement to the day.
Join us as we come together to learn, connect, and strengthen our community of practice.
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 10 am - 3 pm CT
Location: St Andrews College, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon SK.
AGENDA
Morning Session:
Kick off the day with a session from the CCPA's very own Kathy Offet-Gartner of the CCPA National Office.
Join Kathy as she shares valuable insights on Insurance and Advocacy, helping you confidently navigate these important topics through the evolving landscape of counselling & psychotherapy in Canada.
Afternoon Session:
Dive into our afternoon keynote with Leighton Tebay and Alexandria Kennedy, focused on Best Practices with Neurodiverse Clients.
This session promises to provide practical strategies and enrich your understanding of neurodivergence. Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses of increased significantly over the last twenty years. 20 years ago 1 in 150 children were diagnosed with ASD in the US, and now it is 1 in 36. Similarly, 1 in 10 children are diagnosed with ADHD. Understanding neurodivergence is now essential for therapists, teachers, parents and other care givers.
In this presentation we will cover:
- ASD and ADHD and the neuroscience behind each.
- Executive function
- Common strategies for neurodivergent people
- Accommodation strategies for therapists, parents, teachers and other professionals
- The shifting culture of the neurodivergent community
- Essential advocacy
- Common pain points and trauma for neurodivergent people
- Resources for going deeper
Itinerary coming soon!
About the Presenters
Dr. Kathy Offet-Gartner is a Registered Psychologist and the newly appointed Regional Advocacy Lead at the CCPA. Her counselling research, teaching and practice focuses on strengths-based, culturally informed career-life development.
Leighton Tebay comes to counselling with a background in self-employment and non-profit work. Leighton founded Cairis Counselling in Saskatoon and finished his Counselling degree in 2020. During his practicum he found working with trauma compelling and specializes in using Internal Family Systems. He is deeply informed by his experience raising two neurodivergent children, one diagnosed with ADHD and ASD and another with ADHD. Raising an Autistic child helped prepare him for the tender work of counselling as learned many hard lessons about being sensitive to overwhelm and understanding how our culture and environment can make thriving more difficult.
Alexandria Kennedy completed her masters of counselling in 2023 while also pursuing further education in ADHD and autism. Alex works with kids, teens and adults with ADHD and/or autism and helps them find accommodations, self-understanding, and self-compassion. Alex learned of her own neurodivergence late in life while raising kids with ADHD and other learning differences. Trying to understand her kids better inspired a 6-year deep dive into learning about these different neurotypes. Now Alex uses her counselling role to help others build a life that fits their needs rather than diminishing themselves to fit in with what the world expects of them.
Cost:
- Professional Members (regular) - $100
- Student - $50
This session is eligible for 4 CECs. This event is in person only. The sessions will NOT be recorded.
Connect & Learn: CCPA Saskatchewan Fall PD Event
- Thursday Nov 14 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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1121 College Dr
Floor 2 - St. Andrew's College
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada
S7N 0W3
