For Counsellors
Workshops, Training, and Supervision
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- Practicing Attachment with DMM
- IFS Basics Course, Online 8 weeks
- IFS Basics Course – 5 Day, Nanaimo
- IFS Consultation Group
- IFS Supervision Group
- Supervision Groups [Weekly Friday or Monthly Monday]
- Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) Free Online Workshop with Dr. Richard Bradshaw
- Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) Level 1 Training in Courtenay
Practicing Attachment using the Dynamic Maturation Model of Attachment and Adaptation
This is for people who want to understand better why they have the feelings, beliefs, impulses or reactions they do, how it impacts relationships, and to better understand why others do things that can frustrate or hurt us.
The afternoon session is for counsellors who want to understand how to identify attachment styles and how to adapt their counselling approach to build a therapeutic relationship and select effective approaches.
Date: Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Location: Online
Options
- Morning: 9:30 – 12:30 for everyone $70 + GST = $73.50
- Afternoon: 1:30 -4:30 for counsellors & other professionals $70 + GST= $73.50
- All day: 9:30 – 4:30 $120 +GST = $126.00
Facilitator:
Kate Pinsonneault, MACP, RCC-ACS, CIMH, CCTP, Certified IFS Therapist, IFS-1 Approved Clinical Consultant
IFS Basics Course, Online 8 weeks- The Theory and Practice of Internal Family Systems
This 8-week course focuses on the theory and practice of Internal Family Systems. You will learn the IFS model and have the added benefit of experiencing IFS as a clinician and a client. This online course is geared towards professional counsellors interested in becoming IFS-informed.
Accepting registration for October 11 – November 29, 2025
Online, Saturdays 10-12 PM (PST)
$800 + GST= $840.00
Facilitator:
Kate Pinsonneault, MACP, RCC-ACS, CIMH, CCTP, Certified IFS Therapist, IFS-1 Approved Clinical Consultant
IFS 5-Day Basics Course, Nanaimo
October 2–6, 2025, Coast Bastion Hotel, Nanaimo.
This course focuses on the theory and practice of Internal Family Systems. You will learn the IFS model and have the added benefit of experiencing IFS as a clinician and a client. This course is geared towards professional counsellors interested in becoming IFS-informed.
Facilitator:
Kate Pinsonneault, MACP, RCC-ACS, CIMH, CCTP, Certified IFS Therapist, IFS-1 Approved Clinical Consultant
$1200 + GST= $1260.00
Please note: After sending your registration and payment, we will contact you to confirm your registration.
IFS Consultation Group – 5 weeks
This group is specifically for IFS therapists who are planning to become certified with the IFS Institute. It covers the areas that will be evaluated and provides 7.5 hours of IFS group consultation hours that can be applied towards certification.
Facilitator:
Kate Pinsonneault, MACP, RCC-ACS, CIMH, CCTP, Certified IFS Therapist, IFS-1 Approved Clinical Consultant
$325
Sept 17 – Oct 15th, 2025
Wednesdays 10:30 – 12:00
Limited to 6 participants.
There is capacity for 6 participants on a first-to-register and pay basis. The site will be updated as soon as possible once we reach capacity. However, if you register after capacity is met, you will have the option to apply your payment to the next group session or receive a refund. Once you register, send payment of $325.00 via e-transfer to Seahorsecounselling@gmail.com.
IFS Supervision Group
This group is for those with IFS training who would like to receive clinical supervision and peer support.
Facilitator:
Kate Pinsonneault, MACP, RCC-ACS, CIMH, CCTP, Certified IFS Therapist, IFS-1 Approved Clinical Consultant
Sessions are Bi-Weekly, for 7 Weeks
$455
Sept 23 – Dec 16, 2025.
Tuesdays 3:30-5:00
There is capacity for 8 participants on a first-to-register and pay basis. The site will be updated as soon as possible once we reach capacity. However, if you register after capacity is met, you will have the option to apply your payment to the next group session or receive a refund. Once you register, send payment of $455.00 via e-transfer to SeahorseCounselling@gmail.com
Supervision Groups ( Weekly or Monthly )
These online groups focus on the needs and interests of individual participants, fostering in-depth discussions and peer support. We hope you’ll be able to join us and be part of a supportive group of professional colleagues.
Clinical Supervisor Kate Pinsonneault, MACP, RCC-ACS, CIMH, CCTP, IFS-1 Approved Clinical Consultant
Limited to 8 participants
Weekly – Friday Lunchtime Supervision Group – 8 weeks
- Dates: October 10 – November 28, 2025
- Time: 12:00 – 1:30 (bring your lunch :))
- Fee: $520
Monthly – Monday Morning Supervision Group
- Dates: Sept 8, Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 10, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11, June 8
- Time:10:30 – 12:00 pm
- Fee: $650.00
Free Online – OEI Workshop for Counsellors
Dr. Richard Bradshaw, psychologist and co-founder of Observed Experiential Integration Therapy (OEI), will offer a free online workshop to introduce you to this trauma-focused therapy. OEI evolved from EMDR and incorporates neuroscience of visual pathways to integrate both hemispheres of the brain to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, Online 9:00 -12:00 PST online
There is no charge for this workshop.
We hope you can join us to learn more about this effective approach.
Observed Experiential Integration – Level One
Dr. Richard Bradshaw will lead this 2-day Level 1 training, which focuses on the theory and practice of OEI. This trauma-focused approach utilizes eye positioning, visual pathways, and bilateral stimulation to integrate the brain hemispheres. This process helps reduce anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and emotional distress.
Facilitator: Dr. Richard Bradshaw, Licensed Psychologist.
Learn more about Dr. Richard Bradshaw, Licensed Psychologist at https://sightpsych.com/
September 20 & 21, 2025.
Saturday, September 20 – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 21 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fee
$775 + GST = $813.75 for professionals with more than one year of experience.
$575 + GST = $603.75 for students and recent graduates with less than one year of post-graduation experience.
Please note: After sending your registration and payment, we will contact you to confirm your registration.