Regional Workshop - Kelowna

Name: Regional Workshop - Kelowna
Start: 2026-04-10T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-11T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Coast Capri Hotel

Schedule

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Coast Capri Hotel | Kelowna, BC

BCACC'S Regional Workshops are back in 2026! Join us for 2 days of evidence-based trauma training, stakeholder dialogue, and opportunities to connect with fellow practitioners across 4 cities in BC.
This year, we're turning the spotlight on complex trauma so practitioners can understand it better and improve their transferable skills, but that's not all! Here's what we have in store for you.
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DAY 1
FULL DAY WORKSHOP: 'Beyond the Wound: Implementing Effective Trauma Interventions'
Presenter: Dr Carissa Muth , PsyD, RPsych
What you will learn:
> The neuroscience of trauma, including current theories on the etiology of PTSD and Complex PTSD.
> An overview of assessing trauma, including differential diagnoses, which is imperative to implementing effective treatments.
> How to match evidence-based treatment methods with presentations of trauma.
> A staged approach to addressing trauma that includes the integration of therapeutic methods such as narrative therapy, CBT, DBT skills, and positive psychology.
EVENING SOCIAL RECEPTION
A wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow RCCs from across your region. Deepen professional relationships, share insights from the day’s learning, and build connections within BC’s mental health community.
DAY 2
SHAREHOLDER ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Lend your voice to mental health policy. Join this dialogue with government officials, service partners, health authority representatives, and fellow practitioners to surface barriers, discuss emerging client needs, and co-create solutions that reflect front-line realities in your region.
HALF-Day WORKSHOP
'From Disruption to Dialogue: Strengthening Relationships After Adverse Events'
In this workshop, Dr. Carissa Muth will present an overview of the neuropsychological factors involved in both trauma and addiction and highlight the numerous contributing components involved in the development and treatment of substance use. This will include the impact of stressors, such as the impact of adverse environmental events, on risk for substance use and overall wellbeing. Grounded in the science of addictions, this workshop will then provide a framework for treating both individuals struggling with substance use as well as their support systems.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: April 10-11
TIME: 9 AM - 4:30 PM