Presented by Carissa Muth, Psy.D., CCC, R.Psych and Caroline Buzanko, Ph.D., R. Psych and Daphne Fatter, Ph.D.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Canmore, ab
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026
8:30am – 4:00pm
Canmore Nordic Centre
1988 Olympic Way, Canmore, AB
Clinical Professionals: All mental health professionals including, but not limited to Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Hospice and Palliative Care Workers, School Counsellors, Youth Workers, Mental Health Workers, Addiction Specialists, Marital & Family Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants and all professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills.
8:30am - 11:45am July 7, 2026
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this transformative workshop, Dr. Carissa Muth challenges the traditional clinical focus on symptom reduction, inviting psychotherapists to explore the potential for profound positive change following adversity. “Post-Traumatic Growth” (PTG) is not about returning to baseline; it is about the paradoxical experience of gaining strength, wisdom, and purpose through the struggle with trauma. Dr. Muth guides participants through the theoretical and practical applications of PTG, moving beyond the medical model of “disorder” to a humanistic model of “transformation.” The session distinguishes clearly between resilience (bouncing back) and growth (bouncing forward), providing clinicians with the tools to identify the five domains of PTG in their clients. Through narrative reconstruction and existential inquiry, therapists will learn how to facilitate the “rumination to reflection” shift, helping clients mine their painful experiences for new meaning. This workshop equips providers to hold space for suffering while simultaneously illuminating the path toward a richer, more authentic life.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Beyond the Diagnosis – Defining PTG
Module 2: The Five Domains of Growth
Module 3: From Rumination to Reflection
Module 4: Narrative Reconstruction
Module 5: The Therapist as “Expert Companion”
Module 6: Closing & Application
Dr. Carissa Muth is a registered psychologist in Alberta and British Columbia and the Clinical Director at the Sunshine Coast Health Centre and Georgia Strait Women’s Clinic. She holds Doctorate of Psychology, Master of Arts in Counselling, and Bachelor of…
12:45pm - 4:00pm July 7, 2026
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this high-impact training, Dr. Carissa Muth demonstrates how to merge the two most established modalities in mental health—Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)—into a unified, transdiagnostic toolkit. While CBT offers powerful strategies for cognitive change and exposure, it often fails with clients who lack the emotional regulation skills to tolerate the work. Conversely, DBT provides excellent stabilization but may not sufficiently address the core schemas driving chronic disorders. This workshop bridges that gap. Dr. Muth will guide participants through a “Stabilize-Then-Process” framework, showing how to use DBT skills to widen the window of tolerance in clients with complex trauma, addiction, and chronic pain, before applying CBT interventions to restructure maladaptive beliefs and behaviours. Participants will learn to move fluidly between the “Change” focus of CBT and the “Acceptance” focus of DBT, specifically addressing the overlapping mechanisms of avoidance and dysregulation found in OCD, depression, and anxiety.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: The Dialectical Framework – Acceptance vs. Change
Module 2: Stabilization & Safety (Trauma & Addiction)
Module 3: The Anxiety & OCD Spectrum – Facing the Fear
Module 4: Depression – Moving from Inertia to Action
Module 5: Chronic Pain – A Special Application
Module 6: Complex Case Synthesis
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
8:30am - 4:00pm July 8, 2026
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Think you’ve mastered everything you need to know about anxiety management? Think again – you might be surprised!
When it comes to treating anxiety, even the most experienced professionals can unknowingly perpetuate ineffective methods. For instance, are you relying on reducing anxious feelings to gauge the success of your interventions? Do you use fear hierarchies? Do you advocate deep breathing or relaxation techniques as anxiety-busting strategies? If so, you may be unknowingly contributing to your clients’ cycle of anxiety.
If you’re committed to elevating your understanding of emotional health and improving outcomes for anxious clients, this workshop is indispensable. It is essential to revolutionize your approach to anxiety and emotional well-being. Go beyond the surface to explore the intricacies of anxiety and emotion regulation. Seamlessly blending the latest research with practical techniques, this workshop equips you with actionable insights that can be applied to real-world cases immediately.
Why Attend?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
TBA
Caroline Buzanko, Ph.D., R. Psych, is a psychologist. Mother. Professor. International Speaker. Yoda of Anxiety. ADHD Superhero. And Changer of Lives. With nearly three decades of experience, she is a recognized expert in resilience and the social, emotional, and behavioural well-being…
8:30am - 4:00pm July 9, 2026
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Every human being carries the psychological, emotional and biological imprint of ancestors that came before them. In this six-hour workshop, clinicians will learn how to assess and identify clinical indicators of both historical and intergenerational trauma. Current research on the transmission of trauma across generations due to historical trauma, the impact of colonization, and intergenerational trauma will be reviewed. Participants will learn trauma assessment measures for historical trauma and on-going racial trauma. Participants will be introduced to practical, accessible methods for providing psychoeducation on intergenerational trauma and integrating cultural strength-based resources into clinical practice.
Dr. Fatter will present evidenced-based approaches for working with intergenerational trauma in individual therapy, including using Narrative Exposure Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive-behavioral therapy for racial trauma. Participants will learn how to apply an intergenerational lens to case conceptualization, and how each modality approaches working with intergenerational trauma. Emerging practices such as parts work, ancestral lineage healing, and family constellation methods will also be explored. Group therapy interventions and multi-family therapy models will also be discussed. This workshop will combine didactic learning with experiential exercises.
COURSE OUTLINE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Daphne Fatter, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, international speaker and consultant in private practice in Dallas, Texas. Having trained under the direct supervision of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, MD., international pioneer in research on traumatic stress, Dr. Fatter is…
| Registration | Super Early Bird Fee | Early Bird Fee | Regular Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE DAY ENROLLMENT | -- | ||
| Individual 1 Day Enrollment | $299.00 | $319.00 | $339.00 |
| 1 Day Group 3-7 | $249.00 | $269.00 | $289.00 |
| 1 Day Group 8-14 | $224.00 | $244.00 | $264.00 |
| 1 Day Group 15+ | $199.00 | $219.00 | $239.00 |
| 1 Day Full-Time Student | $199.00 | $219.00 | $239.00 |
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| TWO DAY ENROLLMENT | -- | ||
| Individual 2 Day Enrollment | $539.00 | $559.00 | $579.00 |
| 2 Day Group 3-7 | $489.00 | $509.00 | $529.00 |
| 2 Day Group 8-14 | $464.00 | $484.00 | $504.00 |
| 2 Day Group 15+ | $439.00 | $459.00 | $479.00 |
| 2 Day Full-Time Student | $439.00 | $459.00 | $479.00 |
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| THREE DAY ENROLLMENT | -- | ||
| Individual 3 Day Enrollment | $719.00 | $739.00 | $759.00 |
| 3 Day Group 3-7 | $669.00 | $689.00 | $709.00 |
| 3 Day Group 8-14 | $644.00 | $664.00 | $684.00 |
| 3 Day Group 15+ | $619.00 | $639.00 | $659.00 |
| 3 Day Full-Time Student | $619.00 | $639.00 | $659.00 |
All fees are per person and in Canadian Dollars ($CAD)
Fees do not include applicable taxes (5% GST).
Super early bird cutoff date: May 7, 2026
To receive the super early bird rate, registration and payment must be received by Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Early bird cutoff date: June 7, 2026
To receive the early bird rate, registration and payment must be received by Sunday, June 7, 2026.
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