In this issue
To cooperatively support excellence in competency-based counselling.
To create a community of registered and regulated counsellors who, working together, will support each other to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the professional development of competent counsellors, advancing the practice of competency-based counselling and nourishing respect for human dignity and diversity. The Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada is publicly recognized as the finest competency-based counselling association in Canada and ACCT is synonymous with excellence in counselling.
We believe, as our name implies, in moving and working within an atmosphere of collaboration and respect for diversity in both thought and expression.
We believe in working internally and with other organizations and government in the spirit of responsiveness and teamwork.
We believe in a cooperative model, based on equality and sharing.
We believe in competency-based criteria for counselling regulation.
We believe the combination of knowledge, experience, skill and compassion are keys to the counselling process.
We believe that the competency-based model recognizes real life experience and enriches the standard of counselling.
We believe in life-long learning and professional development.
We believe in transparency and financial accountability to our members.
September 2016 Newsletter 
AGM & CONFERENCE
This edition of our newsletter is all about our 4th Annual General Meeting and Conference. Focusing on the theme of ‘Nurturing Our Craft, Nurturing Ourselves,’ the two-day conference will include professional development sessions centring on skill building and self-care, and opportunities to meet and connect with fellow members.
Have you reserved your space yet? We encourage you to reserve your space today. There's still time to join us for two days of learning, exploration, camaraderie, and celebration, as we continue to grow cooperatively and support excellence in competency-based counselling. Deadline for registration is Saturday, September 24th......so don't hesitate!
Please note there is no charge to attend the AGM portion on Saturday, October 1st at 9:00 am but we do you require that you register.
Those who have already registered, we thank you and we look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks.
MEETING INFORMATION
Venue:
Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby
4201 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y6
http://www.executivehotels.net/burnaby-hotel.php
The hotel offered ACCT members a rate of $120.00 per room for those attending the AGM & Conference. If you wish to stay the night, please contact the hotel to see if they still have rooms available at our preferred rate. Room reservation can be made by calling 1-800-590-3932 or e-mailing [email protected], quote our Group Name, ACCT or Booking ID# 21588.
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Stay connected with free WIFI and Shaw Hot spots on site
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Plenty of parking for hotel and banquet guests
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Stay fit in our in-house Fitness Room
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Lounge at our heated Outdoor Swimming Pool and Hot Tub
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Business Centre
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Shuttle van to Grand Villa Casino Burnaby and Metro town Shopping Mall
Meeting Details:
Registration opens at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 30th and the activities begin at 3:00 pm with a Keynote Address and Professional Development Session. There will be a break prior to a buffet dinner at 6:00 pm followed by entertainment.
The meeting will re-convene at 8:00 am Saturday, October 1st with a deluxe breakfast buffet. Those attending the AGM only will join us at 9:00 am for the official part of the meeting. As part of the AGM there will be a facilitated discussion around supervision requirements starting at 11:30 am after a short break.
The afternoon will commence at 2:00 pm after a buffet lunch You will choose to attend one of the two concurrent sessions.
The meeting will end after some closing remarks at 4:00 pm.
More information about each session and official agenda can be found below.
Ticket Prices:
The Whole Shebang! This option is the BEST VALUE and includes Friday dinner and entertainment, $175.00 per person for all of Friday and Saturday
No Dinner Please! This option does NOT include the Friday evening dinner or entertainment, $138.00 per person for Friday and Saturday (days only)
The One Day'er!, $100.00 per person for Saturday only
AGM only, no charge
Guest Ticket, $49.00 Dinner & Entertainment Only!
Space to Display Products & Services or Promotional Material, $10.00
ACCT PEER COMMUNITY SERIES
Friday Afternoon Keynote Address and PD Session
"Know Thy Self" - Duane and Catherine O'Kane
Self-knowledge is essential to the process of safe and effective psychotherapy. Focusing on the concept of “self as an instrument”, this session will cover how self-awareness can be used to build rapport and foster the growth of your client. You cannot lead your client into territory you have not entered. The more deeply you connect to your own emotional experience, using your real time responses with your client, the greater the potential for positive change.
Qualifies for 2 Professional Development Hours
Meet your presenters:
Duane O'Kane, RCC, RCS, is founder and president of Clearmind International Institute Inc. Duane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Counselling Supervisor, family therapist, workshop facilitator, teacher and a dynamic and entertaining public speaker.
Catherine O'Kane, MA, RCC, RCS is co-founder and senior educational administrator of Clearmind International Institute. Catherine is a teacher, workshop facilitator and a gifted public speaker. Catherine is also a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Counselling Supervisor.
Friday Night Entertainment
Vancouver Playback Theatre helps individuals, communities and organizations develop and thrive by bringing people together to share stories, deepen dialogue, discover connections, and build positive relationships. Using improvisation, movement and music, our troupe spontaneously re-enacts real stories from the lives of audience members in dramatic, humourous, imaginative and deeply moving ways. The universality of our human experience is illuminated, building bridges of empathy and understanding.
Saturday Morning Facilitated Discussion
Facilitated Open Membership Discussion: Supervision Requirements for ACCT Counsellors - Facilitated by Joanie Tara and Sarah Lipsett
This session will explore the questions raised by members, who questioned: “Why is it important for competency based counsellors to continue with supervision for their entire professional life?’ Learn more about supervision, the definition of ‘competency based counsellors’ and help define the future for ACCT.
Qualifies for 1 Professional Development Hour
Saturday Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
You must choose one:
Professional Development III A
Somatic Awareness – Shoshana Allice
How integrating body wisdom into your practice can serve both you and your clients: Somatic Awareness is essentially becoming aware of the ‘experience of the body, from within.’ This 90 minute session will give participants a brief introduction to the principles of somatic awareness and how to apply them both in their counselling practice and for their own self-care. We will explore how to attune to and regulate both our own nervous system and the nervous system of our clients, and why that is so valuable. Based on the most current neuro-science research, this workshop will be both practical and fun. Please come prepared to move your body and refrain from wearing any scented products.
Meet your presenter:
Shoshana Allice is a Relational Somatic Therapist and Body-Centered Coach. She has been doing coaching and counselling work for over 10 years, with a focus on somatic awareness for the past five years. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Systems Intervention, is an ICF accredited coach and is in the process of finalizing her credential with ACCT. She has been actively involved in ACCT with the board and the membership committee since she joined last year.
Qualifies for 1.5 Professional Development Hours
Professional Development III B
Nurture our Nature – Keet Neville and Chew-Nyet Lee
Developing a sense of Self and ‘Well Being’ through Mind-Body Techniques: Drawing from training and experience in Hakomi therapy and mindfulness meditation, Chew-Nyet Lee and Keet Neville will, in this 90 minute workshop, guide participants through experiential exercises that can be integrated into both personal and professional practices. These practices help bring a sense of calm, emotional balance, as well as focus and healing in our lives and the lives of others.
Meet your presenters:
Keet Neville is an MTC and former nurse and has worked in intensive care, coronary care and psychiatry. Keet’s counselling methods include emotionally focused therapy, non-violent communication, and cognitive behavioural therapy. She lists her unique contributions as her years of experience working with people who use integrative healing methods to achieve mental health, and her deep compassion for each client.
Chew-Nyet Lee is an RTC, Hakomi Therapist and Yoga Instructor. She also teaches private and group yoga classes, meditation and specialized workshops on topics such as stress relief and self-exploration.
Qualifies for 1.5 Professional Development Hours
MEETING WELCOME PACKAGE
Thank you again to those who have registered for the AGM & Conference, here is your Welcome Package which includes the following files:
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WELCOME AND CONFERENCE AGENDA
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2016 AGM AGENDA
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2015 AGM MINUTES
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016
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MIKE STEPHAN - CURRENT BOARD MEMBER SEEKING RE-ELECTION
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DEBBIE BOWYER - NOMINATION
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FRANKI HARROGATE - NOMINATION
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JULIE SWEENEY- NOMINATION
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BOARD MEMBER JOB DESCRIPTION
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CODE OF ETHICS FOR BOARD MEMBERS
In keeping with ACCT's Green Mandate we will not have printed copies available at the meeting. We request you download and print your own copy to bring with you.
