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 12 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).

 

CFPC ACCREDITATION

This one-credit-per-hour Self-Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the McMaster University Continuing Professional Development Program for up to 12 Mainpro+ credits.  
 
RCPSC ACCREDITATION

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by McMaster University Continuing Professional Development Program.  You may claim a maximum of 12 MOC Section 1 hours (credits are automatically calculated).