Regional Workshop - Victoria
Schedule
Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria Bc, Canada | Victoria, BC
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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.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.
REGISTER - https://members.bcacc.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=266#home
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: 'Beyond the Surface: Understanding the Intersections of Trauma, Adverse Events, and Opioid Harms in BC'
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. 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: June 05-06
TIME: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
REGISTER - https://members.bcacc.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=266#home
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Where is it happening?
Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria Bc, Canada, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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