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Bundle and SAVE!
Each webinar can be purchased individually, or save with our discounted 2-day bundle.
Join Dr. Zach Walsh for two comprehensive, research-informed one-day trainings exploring the science, safety, risks, and therapeutic potential of cannabis and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. This bundle is designed for health professionals and educators seeking clear, evidence-based guidance in two of the fastest-evolving areas of mental-health practice.
By registering for the bundle, you receive access to both live-streamed workshops, plus their corresponding recordings and course materials, allowing you to learn live or on your own schedule.
How Bundle Access Works
- All sessions are 8:30am – 4:00pm PST (Vancouver, BC)
- Attend both workshops live online
- Receive individual access to each workshop’s recordings and course materials after the live sessions
- Recordings available 1–3 business days after the live event
- Materials remain available until one month after course is aired
- All sessions include certificates, videos, and quizzes
- Please note: Extensions cannot be granted under any circumstances
Included Workshops & Dates
1. Cannabis and Mental Health Primer: Understanding Use, Risks, and Therapeutic Potential for Health Professionals and Educators
June 18, 2026
8:30am – 4:00pm PST
Cannabis is already woven into the daily lives of many Canadians, meaning most health professionals and educators encounter individuals who use cannabis or are considering it. This workshop provides a comprehensive, evidence-informed introduction to cannabis science, cannabis culture, and cannabis-related mental health considerations.
Spend a day learning the essentials: What are THC and CBD? What distinguishes sativa from indica? How do different strains and product combinations work? What separates recreational from medical use? What methods of delivery exist—and how do they differ? What’s available in dispensaries, clinics, or illicit markets? How do you talk to clients about cannabis use? What are the risks and benefits for anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, and more?
Understanding today’s evolving cannabis landscape will enhance your ability to engage meaningfully with clients and students—helping you ask informed questions, explore motivations and behaviours, and understand where cannabis fits within broader mental-health contexts. This workshop introduces cutting-edge research alongside practical information rarely covered in traditional training.
COURSE PAGE FOR FULL INFO
2. Psychedelics and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: Understanding the Science, Safety, and Therapeutic Potential
June 23, 2026
8:30am – 4:00pm PST
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is emerging as one of the most significant developments in modern mental-health treatment. As several psychedelic medicines move toward regulatory approval, clinicians are seeking clear, evidence-based guidance on how these substances work, their therapeutic potential, and how to navigate this rapidly evolving field.
This one-day online primer offers a comprehensive, research-informed introduction to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Participants will explore the historical and Indigenous roots of psychedelic use; gain an understanding of commonly discussed substances such as psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca, DMT, MDMA, and ketamine; review current evidence regarding clinical efficacy; and learn the core components of preparation, dosing sessions, and integration.
COURSE PAGE FOR FULL INFO
4. BONUS: Day 1 of The Healing and Treating Trauma, Addictions and Related Mental Health Disorders Conference
April 15, 2026
8:30am – 4:00pm PST
Join leading clinicians and researchers for a two-day virtual conference exploring evidence-informed, integrated approaches to trauma, addictions, and complex co-occurring mental health conditions. This conference brings together neuroscience, psychotherapy, medical perspectives, Indigenous healing frameworks, and skills-based interventions to support effective, individualized care.
This conference is designed for mental health professionals and allied health practitioners. Sessions emphasize practical tools, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contemporary clinical frameworks that move beyond rigid diagnostic models toward holistic healing and long-term recovery.
Remodeling Mental Health: Combining Multi-Disciplinary Advances
Presented by John Arden, Ph.D.
8:30am – 10:00am (90 minute session)
This session examines the major shift underway in mental health care as traditional diagnostic and treatment models give way to integrated, science-informed approaches. Drawing on advances in neuroscience and multidisciplinary research, Dr. Arden explores how mental health challenges emerge from dynamic interactions among brain networks, biology, environment, culture, and lived experience. Participants will be introduced to emerging frameworks that move beyond siloed therapeutic models toward a cohesive understanding of the brain–body system as an interconnected whole.
MID MORNING BREAK: 10:00AM – 10:15AM
Post-Traumatic Growth: Healing Emotional & Psychological Trauma
Presented by Carissa Muth, Psy.D.
10:15am – 11:45am (90 minute session)
This workshop introduces clinicians to Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), a framework that extends beyond symptom reduction to explore how individuals can experience psychological growth following adversity. Distinguishing resilience from growth, Dr. Muth outlines the five domains of PTG and offers practical strategies for supporting meaning-making, narrative reconstruction, and existential inquiry in clinical work. Participants will learn how to compassionately hold space for suffering while fostering transformation and deeper authenticity.
Lunch Break: 11:45AM – 12:30PM
Conquering Anxiety: Concrete Strategies for Helping Your Anxious Client
Presented by Caroline Buzanko, Ph.D.
12:30PM – 1:30PM (60 minute session)
This practical session provides evidence-based interventions to help anxious clients build an internal locus of control and effectively manage anxiety. Using a transdiagnostic approach, participants will gain specialized tools that go beyond foundational strategies, leaving with a versatile toolbox of concrete interventions applicable across anxiety presentations and levels of severity.
Break: 1:30PM – 1:45PM
Borderline Personality Skills Training
Presented by Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D.
1:45PM – 2:45PM (60 minute session)
This one-hour workshop introduces clinicians to skills-based approaches for working effectively with individuals who experience borderline personality features. Drawing on DBT-informed strategies and neurobiological insights, the session explores why traditional insight-oriented interventions often fall short and how targeted skills training can support emotional regulation, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve relational stability. Participants will leave with clear, teachable tools ready for immediate use in practice.
Break: 2:45PM – 3:00PM
Treating Young Adults with Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions in an Inpatient Treatment Setting
Presented by Dr. Johann Blignaut, M.B.Ch.B., CCFP & Craig Extine M.A., RCC
3:00PM – 4:00PM (60 minute session)
This session draws on research and clinical experience in treating young adults (19+) with complex co-occurring mental health conditions in inpatient settings. Presenters explore common presenting issues, unique developmental considerations, and the challenges and advantages of inpatient treatment within mixed-cohort environments. An interdisciplinary treatment approach is discussed, addressing trauma, substance use, addictions (including gambling), mood and anxiety disorders, and significant medical conditions such as persistent pain.
