MDPAC 35th Annual Conference 

VIRTUAL Conference - via ZOOM 

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this learning activity the learners will be able to:

• Identify new information that will improve their clinical assessment skills
• Apply improved techniques for their psychotherapy interventions
• Describe new developments in the field and their applicability to assessment and treatment
• Describe  the need for and reflect on the importance of clinical self-awareness and boundaries in working with clients in psychotherapy
• Identify areas for further personal learning and development

 

Featuring Keynote Presentations by:

Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld MD, MHCM, FRCPC
Psychotherapy with Older Adults: The more things change, the more they stay the same

Sheri Van Dijk MSW, RSW
Calming The Emotional Storm: Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dr. Courtney Howard MD
A Healthy Response to Climate Change

Francoise Mathieu MEd, RP, CCC
These Brightly Colored Threads: Lessons learned from the pandemic

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SCHEDULE

 

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23 2022

9:00 - 10:30       KEYNOTE: Psychotherapy with Older Adults: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
                         Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld MD, MHCM, FRCPC

10:30—11:00     Refreshment Break       

11:00 - 12:30    KEYNOTE: Calming The Emotional Storm: Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy
                         Sheri Van Dijk MSW, RSW

12:30 –13:30      Optional Group Lunch: Join the group for informal discussion while you enjoy your lunch! 

13:30—17:00 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

• Workshop A - Calming The Emotional Storm: Essential Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for Emotionally Dysregulated Clients
  Sheri Van Dijk MSW, RSW

• Workshop B - The Effective Group Psychotherapist
  Dr. Molyn Leszcz, MD, FRCPC, CGP, DFAGPA

• Workshop C - Family Therapy Evolution and Couples Therapy
  Dr. Yves Talbot MD, FRCPC, MCFP, MDPAC
  
  
• Workshop D - Stress Mastery: A Therapeutic Approach
  Dr. David Posen MD 

 

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 2022

9:00 - 10:30 KEYNOTE: A Healthy Response to Climate Change
                    Dr. Courtney Howard MD

10:30—11:00     Refreshment Break       

11:00 - 12:30 KEYNOTE: These Brightly Colored Threads: Lessons Learned From The Pandemic
                      Francoise Mathieu MEd, RP, CCC

12:30—13:30 Optional Group Lunch: Join the group for informal discussion while you enjoy your lunch! 

13:30—17:00 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

• Workshop E - Small and Often: Using Micro-strategies To Help Our Patients Refuel and Recalibrate After Disrupted and Challenging Times
  Francoise Mathieu MEd, RP, CCC
  
  
  
• Workshop F - What To Focus On! Emotional Management, Especially Anger and Rage
  Dr. David MacQuarrie MD(ret’d), PhD

• Workshop G - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) in Psychotherapy
  Dr. Kenneth Fung MD, FRCPC, MSc, FAPA, DFCPA

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REGISTRATION FEES

2 Day Registration

• MDPAC Members $300
• Non-Members $400
• Medical Student/Resident (with proof of status) $50

1 Day Registration

• MDPAC Members $150
• Non-Members $200
• Medical Student/Resident (with proof of status) $ 25

 

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. on September 1 2022 and is subject to a $50 administration fee. No refunds after September 15, 2022. No show - full fee.

E-Mail refund requests to: info@mdpac.ca 

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ACCREDITATION 

MDPAC ACCREDITATION

Approved for 6 hours MDPAC Group CE credits for the first day and 6 hours MDPAC Group CE credits for the second day or 13 hours MDPAC Group CE credits for 2 days and 1 hours of MDPAC CCI credits per day or 2 hours of MDPAC CCI credits for 2 days (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours).