COGNICA The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association VOL. 46 NO. 2 |SPRING 2014 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:


CCPA 2014 ANNUAL conference Conference May 7 – 9, 2014


Gabor Maté - “Illness and Health in a Toxic Society ” Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them. Dr. Maté has worked with patients challenged by hard-core drug addiction, mental illness, and HIV, including working at Vancouver’s Supervised Injection Site.


Stéphane Grenier -“New Paradigms: Mental Health in the Workplace”


Stéphane Grenier is a former member of the Canadian Military. In 2001, he coined the term “Operational Stress Injury” (OSI) and developed and managed a government-based national peer-support program for the Canadian Military. His work as OSI Special Advisor led to the launch of a second mental health program that delivers “peer based” mental health education to over 20,000 military personnel a year.


Peter Menzies. - “Working with Aboriginal Peoples: Psychotherapy and Traditional Intervention Strategies” Peter Menzies is a member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and an Assistant Professor at the Psychiatry Department at the University of Toronto, and an Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Social Work at Laurentian University.


Victoria Convention Centre, Victoria BC


CONFERENCE PROGRAM http://www.ccpa-accp.ca/conference/program.php


ACCOMMODATIONS:


A block of hotel rooms will be held at the Fairmont Empress Hotel at a discounted rate for delegates.


Click here for more information or contact Alene Holmes at : conference@ccpa-accp.ca


INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING (IAC)


New this year, CCPA will be partnering with the International Association for Counselling (IAC) to host the IAC Conference 2014, taking place May 3-7, 2014 in Victoria, BC. Delegates can receive a discounted rate when registering for both conferences.


For more information regarding the IAC Con- ference, read on or visit http://ccpa-accp.ca/ iacconference/.


This Issue President’s Message.............................3 President-Elect’s Message....................5


Congratulations to the 2014 Stu Conger Award Recipient!....................................7


Important Information for Future, Current, and Graduating Counselling Students Considering Certification with CCPA.........8


Growth and Revival: Volunteer Services Provided by Helping Professionals..........12


Book Review - Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls..................14


Newly Canadian Certified Counsellors...........................................16


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