Upcoming Events
The Power of the Human-Animal Bond: Enhancing Communication and Client-Centred Approach (Nov 14)
This 60-minute webinar explores the impact of the bond between humans and their companion animals on mental health and emotional well-being. Grounded in evidence, it highlights the importance of a client-centered approach that integrates questions about pets into clinical practice. In addition to reviewing instruments and strategies for incorporating this topic into therapy sessions, the webinar includes a brief 10-minute sensitization activity using photographs depicting meaningful human-animal interactions. This exercise aims to foster empathy and reflection on how pets can represent deep emotional bonds and vital sources of support for clients.
This is an opportunity to:
- Reflect on the role of companion animals in contemporary society and in clients’ lives.
- Understand how bonds with pets influence clients’ well-being and mental health.
- Recognize the clinical benefits of incorporating pet-related questions into therapeutic contexts.
- Identify tools and strategies for assessing the human–animal relationship in clinical settings.
- Experience, through a brief sensitization activity with photographs, the emotional and therapeutic dimensions of the human-animal bond.
Please note that this workshop will not be recorded.
Registration will be open until Thursday November 13, 2025 (noon)
Date: Friday November 14, 2025 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Facilitated by: Renata Roma, PhD
Peer Supervision for Supervisors Workshop Series
Supervision is an essential part of an ethical practice, helping the supervisee grow as a professional and enhancing safe and effective use of self. But where does the supervisor go to help them grow and engage in safe and effective use of self?
OAMHP is launching a Peer Supervision for Supervisors group where supervisors can reflect on issues of concern in their own practice and get support from other supervisors. This group is facilitated by experienced, Ontario Validated Clinical Supervisors, whose role is to ensure that all participants have the chance to speak and that the conversation is respectful and constructive.
There are six sessions offered this year, and you can register for one, some, or all of them! However, since registration is limited, please only register for the sessions you will be attending.
At the end of a Peer Supervision for Supervisor session, participants will be able to:
- Connect with other supervisors
- Share items of concern in their supervisory practice and receive feedback
- Provide feedback to other supervisors on their items of concern
Program Information
Dates and Facilitators:
- Friday November 21 from 2-4pm – Adam Terpstra, RP, OVCS
- Friday December 12 from 2-4pm – Jaime Lee, RP, OVCS
- Friday January 16 from 2-4pm – Almuth Weigeldt, RP, OVCS
- Friday February 27 from 2-4pm – Christina Crowe, RP, OVCS
- Friday March 27 from 2-4pm – Gail Clarke, RP, OVCS
Due to the sensitive nature of peer supervision, these sessions will not be recorded.
Location: Online via Zoom
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.
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
*Registration for this event has closed*
💓 Thank you to everyone who joined us for OAMHP’s 2025 Symposium! It was a powerful day of learning, connection, and reflection on The Human Side of Mental Health Practice. A special thank you to our hosts, Katharine De Santos, Jennifer Lane, and Lisa Wilvert, for guiding us through meaningful conversations that reminded us of the strength and compassion within this community.
Check out our 2025 Photo Gallery Here
Save the date: September 24 2026 for our next Symposium
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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