Therapeutic Approaches 

• Attachment Therapy
  
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• EMDR
• Emotionally Focused Therapy/Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
• Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
• Expressive Art Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Approaches
• Motivational Interviewing (SUDS and ED)​

Certifications

• Professional Canadian Certified Counsellor and Psychotherapist
• Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)™ Certification 
• EMDR Certification
• ​Emotionally Focused Therapy Certification for Couples and Families
• Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor (in progress)
  
• SASSI Certification, Assessment and Interpretation of Substance Use Disorders in Youth and Adults
• Substance Addiction Counselling and Case Management Certification, Youth and Adults
• Trauma Certification, Treatment of Children, Youth, Adults, and Families​

Post Graduate Professional Development (6-CECs and above) 

• Attachment Theory in Practice
• Adult Attachment in Eating, Sex and Substance Use Disorders  
• Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Children, Youth and Adults
• Assessment and Treatment of Body Image and Body Dysmorphia in Youth and Adults 
• Treatment of Body-Focused Compulsive Disorders in Youth and Adults
• Assessment and Treatment of ​Depressive and Mood Disorders in Children, Youth and Adults
• Critical Incident Stress Management
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Youth and Adults with BPD and BD 
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders in Adults and Groups 
• Eating Disorders CEDS Training (iaedp™):
  • Overview of Eating Disorders  
  • Effective Assessment and Treatment Modalities for Eating Disorders 
  • Nutrition Guidelines for Treating Eating Disorders
  • Medical Aspects/Consequences of Eating Disorders, with 
  • 1000-Direct Supervised hours in the Treatment of Eating Disorders  
• Emotionally Focused Therapy Certification for Couples and Families
• Exposure Therapy for Treating Anxiety Disorders and Phobias in Children, Youth and Adults 
• Expressive Arts Therapy for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families
• Mindfulness-based Therapies
• Motivational Interviewing for Eating Disorders
• Motivational Interviewing for Substance Misuse in Youth and Adults
• Play Therapy for Children, Youth and Adults
• Application of Polyvagal Therapy in Counselling for Complex Trauma and PTSD
• Somatic Psychotherapy Interventions in the Treatment of Complex Trauma and PTSD:
  • ​Enhancing Embodiment in Trauma Treatment
  • Pain, Parts, Body, and Identity: Addressing Dissociative Symptoms 
  • Resiliency Informed Therapy for Trauma
  • Vagas Nerve Regulation and Trauma Recovery
• Sexual Addiction and Pornography Related Compulsive Disorders, Youth and Adults   
• Suicide and Self Injury Prevention and Treatment in Children, Youth, Adults, and Community
• Trauma, Applications for Treating Primary and Secondary Trauma in Children, Youth, Adults and Families

FAQ
What are the differences and similarities between the CCC and RCC Credential?

Though viewed and sometimes discussed by therapists and insurers as unique, these two Canadian-recognized counselling designations are more similar than different and, to promote safe, ethical and effective care, are important credentials to look for when searching for a professionally certified and insured therapist.   

CCC, National - Canadian Credential

• MA Degree must be in Counselling or related professional field (MC, MAC, MSW, MEd)
• MA must be attained within a government recognized and approved institution  
• Includes completion of 8-Core Counselling Courses in counselling/psychology per CCPA application outline
• Includes 150-hours of Supervision under a qualified on-site counselling Supervisor, and
• 75-hours of 'Direct Supervision' accrued during a practicum placement such as live observations, co-counselling, review of recorded sessions
• Submission of applications from 2, non-peer, professional references
• Sealed transcripts from MA institution
• Completion of a clear criminal record check
• Evaluation of credentials, practicum experience, and application
• Acquisition of Professional Liability Insurance
• Commitment to continued Professional Development in order to maintain CCC credential  
• Review and adherence to Code of Ethics

RCC, Provincial - BC Credential

• MA Degree must be in Counselling or related professional field (MC, MAC, MSW, MEd)
• MA must be attained within a government recognized and approved institution  
• Includes completion of 6-Core Counselling Courses in counselling/psychology per CCPA application outline
• Includes 100-hours of Supervision under a qualified on-site counselling Supervisor, and
• 25-hours of 'Direct Supervision' accrued during a practicum placement such as live observations, co-counselling, review of recorded sessions
• Submission of applications from 2, non-peer, professional references
• Sealed transcripts from MA institution
• Completion of a clear criminal record check
• Evaluation of credentials, practicum experience, and application
• Acquisition of Professional Liability Insurance
• Commitment to continued Professional Development in order to maintain CCC credential 
• Review and adherence to Code of Ethics

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