Continuing Education and Events
The NBASW develops, coordinates and promotes professional education opportunities to support members in meeting the continuing professional education requirements. The NBASW does this in five ways:
• Free NBASW Mandatory Ethics, Standards, and Guidelines Training for members
• Free NBASW & CASW Webinars for members
• Free and Discounted Social Work Resources
• NBASW Professional Development Fund
• Additional Continuing Education Opportunities
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Upcoming Events
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National AccessAbility Awareness Week
May. 25 — 30, 2025
National AccessAbility Awareness Week is May 25 - June 1! NBCPD will be hosting various online activities to celebrate. -
2025 Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Banquet
May. 30 — 31, 2025
Registration for this year's NBASW Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Banquet, hosted by the Saint John Chapter, is open.
The events will be taking place at the Delta Hotel Saint John from May 30-31, 2025. The Conference and Banquet will be on May 30, while the General Meeting will be on May 31. Virtual attendance will be possible - more details will be available later.
We will be honouring this year's Raoul Léger Memorial Award winner, Marilyn Dupre, during the Banquet. We hope you can join us there!
See below to download the form. Once it is filled out, it should be sent to saintjohn@nbasw-attsnb.ca by May 16, 2025 to reserve a spot. Payments, if necessary, can be made through e-transfer to the same email address.
Please note that you can book overnight rooms for the event at the Delta Hotel Saint John under “NBASW” until April 25th, 2025 by calling the hotel at (506) 648-1981.
Download the form here by pasting the link into your browser: https://mcusercontent.com/575b648e2908901dea7ff1b0c/files/e958cf5c-c6be-a586-fefa-707abd4f18ec/White_Line_Pattern_Event_Booking_Document_Form_2_.pdf -
Certificate in Trauma Counselling for Mental Health Professionals: Level 1
Jun. 2 — 18, 2025 10:00am — 5:30pm
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 and 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Facilitated by Natalie Zlodre Choy, MSW, RSW
CE: 36 hours total
Price: $1200 when code NBASW is used at checkout (20% discount)
Strengthen assessment, intervention, and resilience strategies for trauma-informed care.
This six-day trauma training certificate will provide the most current information on the biopsychosocial phenomenon of trauma, along with training in how to assess and respond ethically and appropriately to adult clients, given the parameters of the workplace.
The trauma issues experienced by adult clients/consumers may include: early childhood trauma, violent crime, domestic violence, sexual assault and chronic and terminal illness. This trauma training will examine how workers and organizations are affected by and respond to working with traumatized individuals and develop trauma-informed approaches to work that enhance personal and professional resilience.
Program schedule and clinical focus by day:
Below is an overview of the daily structure and key clinical themes explored throughout this trauma training certificate.
Day 1: Neurobiology of Trauma :
This session explores trauma reactions, how perceptions of near-death experiences contribute to PTSD, and how to distinguish trauma memories from relived experiences.
Day 2: Reactions to Traumatic Experiences
Participants will examine sensory triggers, state-dependent recall, and emotional flashbacks. The session also covers coping mechanisms, dissociation, and DSM trauma definitions including ASD, PTSD, and racial trauma.
Day 3: Trauma Risk Factors and Flashback Management
Focus on trauma imagery processing techniques and strategies for addressing cognitive stuck points like guilt and shame.
Day 4: Nightmare Management
Explore processing traumatic deaths, and the intersection of bereavement and trauma along with complex PTSD and developmental trauma.
Day 5: Developmental Trauma, Complex Trauma, Assessment Tools
Understand the impact of unmet childhood needs, attachment styles, and coping mechanisms. Review the relationship between BPD and developmental trauma, and commonly used trauma assessment tools.
Day 6: Effective Treatments for Single Incident Trauma and Complex and Developmental Trauma
Review effective treatment modalities for PTSD and complex and developmental trauma, explore strategies for maintaining resilience as a mental health professional. -
Toward Inclusive Growth: Developing Human Capital
Thu, Jun. 5, 2025 1:00pm — 6:00pm
The Imagine Chaleur team is pleased to invite healthcare personnel from Zone 6 to a very special event titled Toward Inclusive Growth Developing Human Capital, organized in recognition of the outstanding work of newcomers in the healthcare sector.
This event will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, starting at 1 PM, at Danny's Hotel & Suites in Beresford. The program will feature conferences, panel discussions, and a cocktail reception with special guests.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the essential contributions of newcomers to our community and to strengthen connections between professionals, their families, and local partners.
For more information:
https://www.imaginechaleur.ca/en/events/toward-inclusive-growth-developping-human-capital
To register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iN8h8t8EXR9c8lWCzhwKQtBnSxVzg3y3XeZh7gHFLDQ/viewform?edit_requested=true -
CAPT Foundation Play Therapy Training Days 2
Jun. 9 — 20, 2025 10:00am — 4:30pm
Live On-line Instructor Lead
Full Days of Individual Training 2025
May 5-16, (Monday to Friday)
Introduction, Play Therapy History, Models and Process, Ethical Practice,
Assessment Treatment Planning, Family Play Therapy
Non-Directive Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Attachment and Theraplay
June 9-20, (Monday to Friday)
Sandtray, Brain Research, Understanding Traumatized Children and Treatment of Trauma, Inclusive and Culturally Competent Play Therapy Practice,
Storytelling, Anxiety, Play Therapy with Abused Children
August 4-15, (Monday to Friday)
Disruptive Behaviour Problems, Puppetry, Play Therapy with Adults,
Group Therapy, Coping with Loss, Case Application, Art Therapy,
Vicarious Trauma Self Care
Weekdays: 9:00 to 3:30 eastern time, live on Zoom
Registration fee:
CAPT Members: $190 per day plus HST
Non-members: $220 per day plus HST
Register for one day or more
Details on Dates, Registration, Training Outlines and Learning Outcomes go to:
https://canadianplaytherapy.com/training/foundation-play-therapy-training/
Any Questions contact: kip@capttraining.com or call 226-821-1056 or 519 803 3534 -
Introduction to DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol for PTSD
Fri, Jun. 13, 2025 1:00pm — 8:30pm
Join Bespoke Mental Health Canada for a workshop delivered by Dr. Melanie Harned!
Friday, June 13, 2025, 9:00am – 4:30pm (PT), 12:00pm - 7:30pm (ET)
To register for this event: https://www.bespokementalhealth.ca/live-events/registration/an-introduction-to-the-dbt-prolonged-exposure-protocol-for-ptsd
Can’t attend on that date? Just watch it on-demand any time.
This workshop introduces the DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol (DBT PE) for PTSD. From its inception, DBT has highlighted the role of trauma as a common etiological factor and PTSD as an important treatment target. In this workshop, the rationale for DBT PE into DBT will be described. Key tasks of the initial sessions of DBT PE will be explained, including orienting to the treatment rationale, selecting target traumas, and providing psychoeducation. Finally, the core procedures of DBT PE will be described, including how in vivo exposure, imaginal exposure, and processing are used to treat PTSD.
Bespoke Mental Health Canada is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Bespoke Mental Health Canada maintains responsibility for the program. Participants who complete this workshop (either live or on-demand) are eligible to receive 6 CE credits.
Price
Professionals: $175.00 CAD + tax
Students: $140.00 CAD + tax -
CAPT Foundation Play Therapy Training Days 3
Aug. 4 — 15, 2025 10:00am — 4:30pm
Live On-line Instructor Lead
Full Days of Individual Training 2025
May 5-16, (Monday to Friday)
Introduction, Play Therapy History, Models and Process, Ethical Practice,
Assessment Treatment Planning, Family Play Therapy
Non-Directive Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Attachment and Theraplay
June 9-20, (Monday to Friday)
Sandtray, Brain Research, Understanding Traumatized Children and Treatment of Trauma, Inclusive and Culturally Competent Play Therapy Practice,
Storytelling, Anxiety, Play Therapy with Abused Children
August 4-15, (Monday to Friday)
Disruptive Behaviour Problems, Puppetry, Play Therapy with Adults,
Group Therapy, Coping with Loss, Case Application, Art Therapy,
Vicarious Trauma Self Care
Weekdays: 9:00 to 3:30 eastern time, live on Zoom
Registration fee:
CAPT Members: $190 per day plus HST
Non-members: $220 per day plus HST
Register for one day or more
Details on Dates, Registration, Training Outlines and Learning Outcomes go to:
https://canadianplaytherapy.com/training/foundation-play-therapy-training/
Any Questions contact: kip@capttraining.com or call 226-821-1056 or 519 803 3534