Level 1 CBT-IA: Foundations – March 19-20 2025

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Foundational Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Identity-Affirming Training, Level 1 March 19th and March 20th, 2025

School Mental Health Ontario is pleased to offer Level 1 Foundational Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Identity-Affirming (CBT-IA) Training.

This 2-day foundational CBT-IA training is an introduction to theory and components of CBT from an identity-affirming practice. It prepares School Mental Health Professionals (SMHP) for CBT practice, working with students at Tier 2 and early Tier 3 levels (mild to moderate mental health challenges) in the following ways:

incorporating a blend of CBT theory, concepts, strategies and practicesupporting the SMHP in their own Cultural Humility journeyidentifying concerns, issues and considerations for applying identity-affirming practice to a CBT practiceproviding numerous ready to use worksheets for the SMHP to use in session with the studentproviding demonstration and application of CBT-IA through role plays & student examples, especially as it pertains to substance misuse/addictions

This foundational CBT-IA training is designed for SMHPs with minimal knowledge of CBT concepts, or those who have not consistently applied CBT in their work.

The goal is to prepare SMHPs to use CBT-IA with students while continuing their Cultural Humility journey. Continued knowledge exploration and participation in SMH-ON Community of Practice sessions can further enhance this 2-day foundational training.

Expectations:

It is expected that participants come prepared for a full 2-day training session where they are required to:

engage in pre-training preparatory readingparticipate in break out rooms, review student stories/examples providedpractice via role plays, specific CBT strategies using worksheets in a safe space

We recommend that Managers/Supervisors/Mental Health Leaders consider their service delivery model, Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, PPM 169 and system needs when considering this training for their board.

Audience: MHLs, Managers SMHP

Language:

The presentation will be delivered in English. Materials and breakout rooms will be available in English and French.

PEI Protocol Learning and Training Participant Expectations

This training session will be an interactive learning experience, involving both large and small group discussions. We respectfully request that you come prepared to have your camera on (unless this is not accessible for you) to actively engage with fellow colleagues and trainers.

We understand that circumstances can change as you hold this training date. In the event that you are unable to attend, please email Sherry Sim at sherry@innovative4you.com. We often have waitlists for our sessions and would like to be able to offer your spot to another participant.

To help you prepare for the learning experience, many of our training sessions require brief pre reading assignments and downloading resources before the training date. Please be aware of this and watch for this information and links in the emails after you register, closer to the training date.

Many of our sessions involve role play demonstrations by the trainers as well as role play between 2-3 participants in break out rooms. This is to assist you to be ready to apply the learning directly with students soon after the training is complete. Please come prepared for this.

The training is an active learning experience, and we therefore request that you engage in discussions and respond to questions that trainers ask in order to help you consolidate the learning and again, be more prepared to use the protocol directly with students.

We will provide you with a certificate of attendance identifying the name of the training session and the number of training hours if you have participated in and attended at least 80% of the training hours.

It is strongly encouraged that you take the time at the end of each training session to complete our evaluation. This provides valuable feedback to our team that will continue to shape future training sessions. We want to hear what you think and value how useful the training is to your work with students.

Note that your MHL and/or Manager supports you to take this training to better support students in your schools and that this training aligns with your board’s Mental Health and Addictions Strategy and PPM 169

Any questions, contact Sherry Sim, Event Manager at 1-866-655-8548 or sherry@innovative4you.com.

For more information or to register, contact your school board’s mental health leader.