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Therapeutic Modalities Certificate Program

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August 11, 2025 - August 15, 2025
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CDT )
$2,099.00 (regular rate)
$1,799.00 (*early rate)
Location: Online Virtual
Trainers John Koop Harder, MSW, RSW, Nadine Groves, MEd, RCC
*early rate expires 07/14/2025
30
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

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Therapeutic Modalities Certificate Program - Live Virtual - August 11-15, 2025; 9am-4pm Central Time

Early rate expires 07/14/2025

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As a counsellor or helper, it’s no question that you care about people – but your role in your client’s lives is often marked by time constraints and limited resources. That is why it’s crucial to focus on developing meaningful goals and achieving practical changes in a way that benefits you and those you support.

This five-day certificate program provides an integrative approach to a variety of counselling modalities, so you can make significant impacts on the people you support.

You’ll learn the tenets of solution-focused therapy (SFT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy, along with practical ways to apply them in your practice.

We’ve chosen these frameworks because they provide a strong foundation for supporting diverse populations and age groups. But one important thread that will maximize your helping potential is the art of balancing curiosity and discernment, so you can ask more effective and transformative questions. Together, these counselling techniques offer a comprehensive, practical toolkit that you can use to encourage meaningful, lasting change in your clients

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Implement skills for asking more effective questions
  • Demonstrate steps to balance relationship-building with goal-setting
  • Explain strategies for matching the counselling process to client motivation
  • Understand the differences between DBT and CBT, including who each modality benefits
  • Explain and use skills from DBT, SFT, CBT, and narrative therapy
  • Identify issues that shape a person’s identity and story

Method of Delivery

Presentation, Personal Reflection, Small Group Discussions, Experiential Practice

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

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Some of the Topics Included

  • What Gets in the Way of Asking Good Questions?
  • Recognizing Power, Privilege, and Vulnerability in Your Questions
  • Problematic Questions
  • Guiding Ideology of SFT, CBT, and DBT Frameworks
  • Strengths and Cautions of SFT, CBT, and DBT
  • Practical Counselling Strategies
  • Building a Strong Therapeutic Relationship
  • Exploring the Client’s Story
  • Skills for Restructuring Cognitive Distortions
  • Strategies and Tools for Thinking and Behaving Differently

Target Audience

This is an introductory to intermediate level workshop for social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, school personnel, and anyone supporting people in their attempt to make meaningful or necessary life changes.

Terms & Conditions

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This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.

Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: John Koop Harder

MSW, RSW

John has been working as a therapist and trainer for over 20 years. He is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree. John is a contributing author of our Counselling Insights and Counselling in Relationships books. Much of John’s career has centred on working with children, youth, adults, and families dealing with crisis and trauma. While he has a diverse practice, he has particular interest and specialized experience in working with individuals and families impacted by mental health concerns, violence, post-war trauma recovery, gender/sexuality issues, and sexual abuse recovery. John’s work is also informed by his international experiences working with individuals and communities impacted by civil war and ethnic conflicts in Colombia, Albania, and Northern Ireland. John believes people are their own best experts and already have many of the skills, abilities, and competencies that will assist them to address the challenges influencing their lives. John is a warm and engaging facilitator who values interactive learning experiences. Read blogs written by John here.

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Trainer: Nadine Groves

MEd, RCC

Nadine has over 15 years of experience working as a clinician and educator in the field of mental health, crisis response, and trauma support. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a master's degree in Counselling Psychology. Highlights of Nadine’s experience include providing training and clinical supervision on the crisis line, contributing to a mental health outreach crisis response team, and working as a mental health therapist with the local health authority. Her therapeutic work centers on balancing acceptance and change with clients while developing skills to enhance capacity for both. Nadine believes that people build their resilience by strengthening self-awareness, self-compassion, and meaningful interpersonal connections. As a presenter, she brings her passion, experience, and warmth to ensure workshops are engaging, relevant, and practical. Read blogs written by Nadine here.

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