BCACC Conference
& 35TH anniversary CELEBRATION

November 3rd & 4th

The Hyatt in Vancouver 

Counselling in a Changing World:
Re-imagining Our Environments

Join us for two days of connection, learning and professional development. 

 We’ve assembled world-class experts to provide you with tangible skills and knowledge that can be woven into your professional practice. Our hope is that you’ll walk away with new perspectives and practical tools that you can put into practice right away with clients. And that you’ll gain a deeper sense of community, purpose and passion for the work that you do.

In person passes are sold out,
but we have just opened up virtual tickets for sale!

Due to an overwhelming interest in having our conference accessible virtually, we are pleased to announce that we will be streaming some of our main workshops and sessions for virtual attendees.

The BCACC Conference virtual pass provides attendees with:

Opening addresses

2 hr keynote workshop with Sue Johnson

2 x 2 hr workshop including:

  • Trauma, Resilience, and the Brain: From Neuroscience to Clinical Practice.
  • Integrating Couple Therapy & Sex Therapy in an Expansive Relational World.

4 Concurrent sessions including:

  • Learning to work with IBPoC Youth in this current climate: come and get your questions answered (Part 1 only)
  • Complex Trauma and Parenting
  • Addressing the needs of persons who experienced war & trauma
  • Re-Imagining Counselling: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Enhanced Therapeutic Practice

Lunchtime presentations

Lightning round presentations

Virtual Conference Pass
Member

$125 CAD + GST

Virtual Conference Pass
Non-Member

$200 CAD + GST

Our Gala Event!

We invite you to attend BCACC’s 35th anniversary gala celebration on November 3rd, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm.

As we approach our 35th year, the BCACC is excited to reflect on our history and look forward to our future, and we hope that you will consider joining us as we celebrate with a gala dinner, connection, networking and private concert.

Your gala ticket includes:

Cocktails from 6:00 to 7pm

One complimentary cocktail with a cash bar onsite.

Opportunity for network and connection

Dinner 7 to 8pm

Presentation and awards 8 to 9pm

  • BCACC 35th anniversary presentation
  • Joan Campbell award presentations

A private concert for gala attendees by Frazey Ford - begins at 9pm

GALA COST

Conference Attendees: $50 / pp + GST

Non-registered Attendees: $75/pp + GST

A private concert with Frazey Ford:

Vancouver-based Soul-Americana artist Frazey Ford released her critically acclaimed album U kin B the Sun via Arts & Crafts on February 7, 2020.

Ford is a founding member of the seminal folk band The Be Good Tanyas. She has previously released two critically acclaimed solo albums, including her 2014 album Indian Ocean which made the Polaris Prize long list and was nominated for a Juno in 2015 in the best roots album category. This album was recorded with Al Green’s band, The Hi Rhythm Section, the iconic architects of the Memphis soul sound. It was named one of the top releases of 2014, an acclaimed country soul gem inviting comparisons to Cat Power’s The Greatest.

The video for Frazey’s song Done from this album has now captured over 2.5 million view on YouTube and still counting.

Her new album has garnered incredible international reviews. At turns ecstatic and heavy-hearted, gloriously shambolic, and deeply purifying, U kin Be the Sun has been praised as “her best yet” (The Times) for its “dramatic and rather dazzling” (Uncut) blend of Ford’s mesmerizing vocals and percussion-soaked grooves. Performing live, Frazey Ford is a captivating presence supported by the intoxicating lilt of her band. Fans saw her in the fall 2022 and spring 2023 when she toured in the countries of Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Ireland and the UK.

Frazey’s live show for her U Kin B the Sun album gives fans the irreplaceable intimate, live experience featuring Frazey and her excellent band members showcasing songs from her new album as well as fan favourites.

We can’t wait for you to see

what we’ve got planned!

SIX 2-hour workshops

18 concurrent sessions

MANY perspectives
for A holistic approach

reconnect
in community

An evening gala
to celebrate our 35 yearS!

Keynote Workshop (2 hours)

 

Dr. Sue Johnson

Belonging Leads to Becoming:

The Alliance in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
_____________________________

In EFT – Emotionally Focused Therapy – whether it is used with distressed couples (EFCT) or EFIT with depressed and traumatized individuals, the essential pre-requisite for effective intervention is a safe haven alliance where the therapist is A.R.E. ( Accessible, Responsive and Engaged).

5 two-hour workshops by:

 

Dr. Stefanie Green

Counselling families
going through the MAiD process

Dr. Stefanie Green, MD will speak to her work in MAiD and her experience working with MAiD families.

This workshop will assist counsellors in understanding how best to support families going through the MAiD process. 

Dr. Lisa Gunderson

Learning to work with IBPoC Youth in this current climate: get your questions answered.

In this two-part session, Dr. Lisa Gunderson will bring forward an introduction as well as a deeper dive into working with IBPoC youth. This will include valuable resources and a practical strategy. Come with your questions and join us in this collaborative session.

suzanne Iasenza

Integrating Couple Therapy & Sex Therapy in an Expansive Relational World

Sexuality is ever present in couple therapy. Some couple therapists feel unprepared to raise sexual issues because they have not had sufficient training in human sexuality. This workshop will describe how to create safe rapport to inquire about sexuality in couple therapy.

Dr. Pia PEchtel

Trauma, Resilience, and the Brain: From Neuroscience to Clinical Practice

This workshop will review the latest research summarizing how childhood trauma impacts brain development that (a) increases vulnerability to clinical presentations commonly seen in our practice and (b) helps us to better understand resilience after childhood trauma.

Natasha Files

When there is no rope left: what to do when burnout is high and resources are low.

This workshop will be focused on providing practical tools to support therapists who are working with burnout or compassion fatigue and working with caregivers who also have little resources left.

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It’s time to come together.

After years of working remotely and in isolation, we warmly invite you to come and learn together with other Clinical Counsellors and allied health professionals. 

We look forward to providing you the opportunity to forge new relationships with your colleagues and to bring you all together for two days of fun, learning and connection.