Professional Development Events

Upcoming Events

Peer Circles January
Risk Mitigation 2
IFS Workshop

Past Events

CBA Oct 2024
October
Symposium (Pulse)
September 19
2nd Annual Supervision Day
June 20-27
Writing Case Notes
June 26

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

OAMHP’s Annual Webinar on Risk Mitigation with Lisa Hamilton 

Wednesday February 5, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm.  

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.

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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

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