JANUARY 2025
Peer Circles
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.
January 14 Peer Circle
Date: Tuesday January 14, 2025 from 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Facilitated by: Katharine De Santos, RP
Who Can Attend: OAMHP Members and Non-Members
CECs: 1
January 29 Peer Circle
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 11am-1pm
Facilitated by: Elizabeth Scarlett, RP
Who Can Attend: OAMHP Members and Non-Members
CECs: 2
FEBRUARY 2025
Risk Mitigation with Lisa Hamilton
Lisa Hamilton is returning this February to talk with us again about risk mitigation. Come to this members only event to learn about the issues that arise for registrants of regulatory Colleges. Generously sponsored by McFarlan Rowlands.
Presenter: Lisa Hamilton
Date: Wednesday February 5, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm
Who Can Attend: OAMHP Members Only
CECs: 1
Lisa Hamilton
Partner, Bell Temple LLP
Lisa Hamilton was called to the bar in Ontario in 1991 and is a partner at the law firm of Bell Temple LLP, a Toronto litigation firm that is recognized as one of the top 10 insurance defence boutiques in Canada.
The focus of Lisa’s practice for over 25 years has been the defence of regulated health professionals, including College complaints, complaints to the Privacy Commission, applications to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, malpractice suits and related appeals.
Getting to Know Your Self and Parts Through Internal Family Systems
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.
Presenter: Adam Terpstra RSW, RP, (cert-S) OAMHP, CCC, OCT
Date: Saturday February 8, 2025 from 9:30am-12:30pm
Who Can Attend: OAMHP Members and Non-Members
CECs: 3
Adam Terpstra (he / him)
RP, RSW, OCT, (cert-S)OAMHP, CCC
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, a Validated Supervisor with the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (cert-S)OAMHP, 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.
2024 PAST EVENTS
Case Based Assessments - Peer Support Groups
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 October, we are offering eight free Peer Support Group for those CRPO registrants who are writing the CRPO’s Case-Based Assessment this April. Please note: you only need to attend one! This event is for OAMHP members only.
- Tuesday October 15 at 7:00-8:30pm
- Monday October 21 at 7:00-8:30pm
- Wednesday October 23 at 9:00-10:30am
Thriving in the Mental Health Landscape: A Symposium for Ontario Practitioners
This year, we are trying something new: a day-long hybrid symposium! Join us on September 19 for "Thriving in the Mental Health Landscape: A Symposium for Ontario Practitioners." Focused on the theme of professionalizing the profession, our hybrid event (in-person and livestreamed) will be affordable, accessible, and interactive.
Beginning with a keynote speaker discussing the role of mental health in healthcare and the importance of collaboration among professionals, you’ll continue the day participating in sessions designed to enhance your skills, understand your needs, and improve your business acumen, including guidance on navigating ethical standards in practice. Since this is a streamlined symposium, you do not have to choose between sessions!
Expect interactive discussions, idea-sharing, and exploration of key components of being a mental health professional in Ontario. The day concludes with our AGM and a President’s Reception, offering a chance to engage with the OAMHP community and celebrate our shared achievements.
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 8:00am - 4:00pm (Symposium)
Who can attend: OAMHP members and non members
Supervision: The Evolution of Practice
Supervision: the Evolution of Practice is an online workshop series for mental health professionals engaged in or wishing to engage in a supervisory relationship, spanning all stages of career progression:
- Clinical supervisors who are new to supervision - and those who have experience as supervisors
- Students and supervisees who engage in or wish to engage in supervision
- It brings together OAMHP members, non-members, and various stakeholders to build connection and that provides clear direction and best practices in clinical supervision.
Writing Case Notes Workshop Registration
This 2-hour participatory workshop is designed to complement the Record Keeping and Documentation self-directed online course, and is only open to registrants of that course. Participants will explore best practices in note-taking and documentation standards in Ontario. Those attending will be able to further process note-taking course material, and integrate their learning in a facilitated group-based setting. Participants will be invited to take part in experiential exercises, and to bring their own questions for in-depth discussion and engagement on fine-tuning documentation skills and ensuring satisfactory practices.
Date: Wednesday June 26, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Who can attend: OAMHP members and non members
Prerequisite: Record Keeping and Documentation for Mental Health Professionals
Continuing education credits: 3
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