Revitalize


To promote research productivity, CCPA has engaged in a research-ENABLE strategy, anchored by mentoring and supervision, with the intent to build strong regional and na- tional research networks. The second CCPA Research Conference in partnership with Université de Moncton, Acadia University, and the University of New Brunswick took place in late February in Moncton. Faculty, professionals, and students spent two days revitalizing their research ideas and exploring how multiple modes of inquiry can advance the practice of counselling and psychother- apy. With poster sessions, presentations, discussions, and panels, this research con- ference provided a wonderful occasion to learn, share ideas, and network. And where will the third CCPA Research Conference take place? Contact the National Office if you are interested in having a conference at your university.


Reaching out 4


The National Office continues to collaborate with Impact Public Affairs in reaching out using various external communication ap- proaches. Recently CCPA issued two press releases: one to announce the Canadian School Counselling Week and the other to acknowledge Brain Awareness Week. A press release from Bell announcing Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk in support of Canadian mental health was posted to the CCPA website. Kim Hollihan from the Na- tional Office took part in the Ottawa Mayor’s Breakfast and had an opportunity to promote CCPA and our work while talking with Jus- tin Trudeau. Beth Robinson, NS Director; Belinda Josephson, VP School Counsellors Chapter; and Kim Hollihan met with senior officials from the NS Ministries of Health and Wellness and Education and Early Childhood Development to discuss mental health re- sourcing in NS schools and the role of school counsellors in addressing mental health issues. CCPA advocacy and outreach to the media is paying off!


On the national front, CCPA has significantly increased its involvement with groups such as Health Action Lobby (HEAL), Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH), and the Canadian Council on Career Development (CCCD). CCPA sits on several committees within these associations


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including HEAL Management Committee, CAMIMIH Public Affairs Committee, CCCD Steering Committee, and the CCCD Certifi- cation Working Group. CCPA’s participation on these committees increases our visibility as a national association that promotes the profession and its contribution to the men- tal health and well-being of all Canadians. These collaborative relationships also al- low us to nurture strategic relationships with other leaders in the mental health field.


Renewal


Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ - Robin Williams


Come join your fellow members at the joint International Association for Counselling (IAC) and CCPA conferences in Victoria in May. These two conferences present won- derful opportunities for improving profession- al knowledge and skills that will be repaid many times over when you return to your workplace reenergized and inspired! The IAC is an international leader for counsellors and counselling associations with a mandate to advance “culturally relevant counselling practice, research, and policy to promote well-being, respect, social justice and peace worldwide.” IAC has consultative status with the United Nations, ECOSOC, UNICEF, UNESCO, ILO, and the Council of Europe.


Following the IAC 2014 Conference (May 3 -7), please join us as CCPA hosts the CCPA 2014 Annual Conference from May 7 to 9, 2014. As President, this is my first conference and even better, in a city that I spent many years as a student and faculty member. I look forward to meeting you in Victoria, a beautiful city on the southern part of Vancouver Island and near the southern Gulf Islands, which are the traditional territo- ries of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt and Song- hees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Pauquachin (WSÁNEĆ), Scia’new, Tsartlip (WSÁNEĆ), Tsawout (WSÁNEĆ), Tseycum (WSÁNEĆ), and T’Sou-ke Nations.


I wish you all the best this Spring, the perfect time for renewal and growth within our Asso- ciation!


Thank you, Merci, Nia:wen,


Blythe Shepard CCPA President


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