Working with Exiles: A Deepening IFS Practice - October 24, 2025
A 3-Hour Experiential Webinar
In this webinar, we will explore the tender, hidden parts of ourselves known as exiles - the parts that carry burdens, such as pain, shame, fear, or unworthiness. Using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, we will learn how to approach these vulnerable parts with calmness, compassion, and curiosity.
Through guided exercises, discussion, and self-reflection, participants will:
- Develop a deeper understanding of exiles and their protective systems.
- Cultivate Self-energy to create a safe, healing relationship with exiled parts.
- Learn gentle approaches for unburdening exiles without overwhelming the system.
- Gain practical tools for ongoing integration and self-leadership.
This session is designed for those familiar with IFS who want to deepen their practice and build confidence in working with exiles—whether in personal exploration or professional settings.
Presenter: Facilitated by Adam Terpstra RSW, RP, OVCS, CCC, OCT
Dates: Friday, October 24, 2025 from 9:30am-12:30pm
Who Can Attend: OAMHP Members and Non-Members who have completed a basic Introduction to IFS course.
Adam Terpstra (he/him)
RSW, RP, OVCS, CCC, OCT
Having completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Victoria in 2009, a Bachelor of Education in Social Sciences from University of Victoria in 2013, and a Master of Education in Adult Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2016 from University of Toronto, I am an Ontario Registered Social Worker (RSW), an Ontario Registered Psychotherapist (RP), a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, an Ontario Validated Clinical Supervisor (OVCS) with the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, and a registered teacher in British Columbia, Ontario, and Yukon Territory.
Practicing primarily from Attachment Theory and Internal Family Systems while more broadly from a collaborative therapeutic model, my clinical experience has been directed toward the age range of 21 – 85(+) with presenting issues relating to attachment trauma, depression and general anxiety, childhood physical, psychological, and sexual trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and gender/sexuality-related issues.
A Peer Circle is an interactive discussion focusing on gaining a better understanding of practice standards. To get the most from this online session, please consider having your camera on and engaging fully in discussion with your own personal experiences. Please note that the Peer Circle will not be recorded to ensure the privacy of all participants. Learn more about Peer Circles.
June 3 - Peer Circle: Supervisor Responsibility
Date: Tuesday, June 3 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Facilitated by: Laura McNeilly, RP
Who Can Attend: OAMHP Members and Non-Members
CECs: 1
June 26 - Peer Circle: Frequency of Supervision
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Facilitated by: Jaime Lee, RP
Who Can Attend: OAMHP Members and Non-Members
CECs: 1
This facilitated 90-minute session is a “study group” to help you feel confident and prepared to write the CRPO’s Case-Based Assessment. This program has been developed by experienced OAMHP facilitators who have first-hand knowledge of the Case-Based Assessment. OAMHP is offering this program as a support to OAMHP members.
This Fall, we are offering four free Peer Support Group for those CRPO registrants who are writing the CRPO’s Case-Based Assessment. Please note: you only need to attend one! This event is for OAMHP members only.
- Monday September 29 from 9:30-11:00 am
- Wednesday October 1 from 12:00-1:30pm
- Monday October 6 from 7:00-8:30pm
- Tuesday October 7 from 9:30-11:00am
The Human Side of Mental Health Practice: A Symposium Exploring Ethics, Presence, and Professional Identity
September 18, 2025
This year’s symposium invites mental health professionals to explore the complex intersection of their professional roles and personal humanity in a digital-first world. With social media, technology, and constant connectivity reshaping how we show up, this event will create space for reflection, insight, and shared learning. It’s about navigating visibility, ethics, and sustainability—while remaining grounded, present, and whole. Through panels, workshops, and meaningful conversation, we’ll explore what it means to be both human and professional today.
What You Can Expect:
- A thought-provoking keynote on the human and professional side of mental health
- Sessions on finance, professional supports, referrals, and mentorship
- Breakout discussions on assessments, diagnosis, and treatment integration
- Regulatory college presentations, student poster sessions, and networking
Stay tuned for more details, including session topics and speakers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: September 18, 2025
Hybrid: In-Person & Virtual
Location: OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto St., Toronto
PAST EVENTS
In this experiential workshop, participants will gain an introductory understanding of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Through breakout groups, hands-on activities, open discussions, and brief lectures, attendees will explore key concepts like resistance, permission granting, Self, and Parts, while practicing techniques to connect with their own Parts. Resources for continued IFS engagement will also be provided.
Risk Mitigation with Lisa Hamilton 
Case Based Assessments - Peer Support Groups
Thriving in the Mental Health Landscape: A Symposium for Ontario Practitioners
Supervision: The Evolution of Practice 
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