Compassion Fatigue Solutions

Three day coaching workshop in Ottawa: June 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2010
with Hélène Beauchemin, Professionally certified Integral coach

A great training opportunity for:

● Anyone intrigued by the possibility of having a positive impact on others through coaching;
● Managers, Human Resource professionals and Organizational Development practitioners who are regularly called upon to solve problems that could be more effectively handled by developing others’ competence;
● Independent professionals, consultants and coaches interested in bringing greater skill to their one-on –one conversations with clients;
● Therapists and social workers interested in building coaching competence;
● People considering applying for either the New Ventures West or the Canadian based Convivium© (www.convivium.com) Professional Coaching Course.

Here is information about this training from the presenter and organiser, Hélène Beauchemin (aka my mom!)

Coaching To Excellence

This coming June 21st, 22nd and 23rd, I will be offering a three-day coaching workshop here in Ottawa. Whereas Coaching To Excellence was previously a two day affair, the new three day format is much more complete and leaves participants with more capacities and confidence in applying coaching approaches in their every day relationships.

In this workshop participants are introduced to the principles and methods of James Flaherty’s New Ventures West successful approach to coaching and to human development (see www.newventureswest.com). The program allows for coaching experience that is applicable to the participants’ work place or current coaching practice, and their broader lives. Through structured exercises, demonstrations and simulations, we will explore together what it takes to evoke long-term excellence in others.

What Outcomes Will the Course Produce?

Developing excellence as a coach takes time, study and practice. Nonetheless, this three-day workshop will allow you to:

● Understand the key stages in any coaching relationship and the skills needed to guide clients through them;
● Recognize when someone is open to coaching and how to enroll them in a coaching relationship;
● Observe and listen to others in a profound way by paying attention, to their unique language, emotional mood, and way of interpreting the world;
● Assess your own competence as a coach and identify the next steps in your development;
● Open new possibilities for effective action in your work and in your life.

What Happens in the Course?
The course provides both conceptual frameworks and hands-on opportunities to put these frameworks into practice. After becoming familiar with New Ventures’ West unique methodology of Coaching, you will work individually with other participants in “trying on” the roles of coach and client. Then, through structured exercises, case studies and simulations, you will discover what is needed to intervene effectively in typical situations faced by coaches, managers and professionals each day. Finally, you will have the opportunity to work on a real- life “problem” situation from your life. You will learn to coach others in a way that results not only in resolving these problem, but also in them developing the competence to resolve it themselves in the future without your involvement.

Additional Benefit and Cost
This class satisfies the prerequisite for the Professional Coaching Course offered either in English or in French by New Ventures West and/or their associates, Convivium©. (www.convivium.com). The cost is $1200.00 plus taxes. Participants also receive a copy of the latest edition the James Flaherty’s book “Coaching To Excellence”.

Indication of Interest
Would you like to join us? Do you have a friend or colleague who would benefit from this offering? If so, I would appreciate you forwarding my message to them, or alternatively, sending us their email address so we can write to them directly.

An indication of interest by June 1, 2010 would be appreciated. Please write either to myself, Hélène Beauchemin at helenekathleen@rogers.com, or contact my assistant Barbara Best at barbara@hkbp.ca. A registration form including location information will then be sent to you.

Thank you for your interest, I look forward to getting your reactions, comments or questions about this workshop that I am anxious to share with colleagues in Ottawa.

What participants had to say after attending a Coaching To Excellence workshop:
“Very informative, enough material for everyone – experienced or rookies!”
“You made James’ book come alive.”
“A fantastic introduction to coaching and a solid methodology.”

Hélène Beauchemin, President HKBP Inc.

This interview stopped me dead in my tracks. Take a listen: Pt 3: The Global Forest -
"The potentially powerful and altogether untapped healing properties of trees. We all know trees give us oxygen, food and fuel. But according to Diana Beresford-Kroeger, some of them -- the Hawthorn for example -- have powerful healing properties."

(Public Service Announcement)

CCPA is now offering members a way to attend professional development opportunities by offering a series of webinars. All webinars are eligible for continuing education credits (CEU). Enrolment is limited and registration is required. Additional dates and courses will be added on an on-going basis.

Webinar: Social Justice Interventions: 10 Ways to Make a Difference

Presenter: Christina Schmolke

Language:English

Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
 Time: 12pm-1pm ET

Cost: $50 CCPA members | $60 non members 
# of CEUs: 1

Webinar Description: Across Canada, thousands of individuals face barriers to improving their mental, emotional, and economic status. In an effort to address the environmental factors (e.g., poverty) that impede client well-being, a growing number of counsellors have become interested in social justice interventions. For counsellors, social justice interventions involve actions that are designed to improve the equitable distribution of resources and services. This may include advocacy, outreach, and prevention. This webinar focuses on helping counsellors integrate social justice interventions into their roles.

Webinar: Le potentiel des groupes au service du counseling

Presenter: Dr Jacques Limoges

Language: French

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 
Time: 12pm-1pm ET

Cost: $50 CCPA members | $60 non members

# of CEUs: 1

Webinar Description: L’orientation et la gestion de carrière reposent, du début à la fin, sur l’interpersonnel. Même un bon bilan de soi ne peut se faire sans que le client réfère aux autres qui furent, qui seront ou qui sont. Logiquement donc c’est l’intervention groupale qui convient le mieux à ces enjeux, leur assurant une plus grande efficacité. Dans ce webinaire nous explorerons le potentiel groupal selon que l’objet de l’intervention ou du counseling groupal est l’extra (i.e. l’Information scolaire et professionnelle, la connaissance du marché du travail), l’intra (i.e. la connaissance de soi) ou l’interpersonnel (i.e. les compétences et l’action).

Webinar: Counselling in a Small World: Ethics in Rural & Remote Practice

Presenter : Judi L. Malone

Language: English

Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Time: 12pm-1pm ET 
Cost: $50 CCPA members | $60 non members 
# of CEUs: 1

Webinar Description: Rural communities and their counselling needs have been changing. Certain ethical dilemmas can be more common or more complicated when practicing in rural, remote, or small communities. This presentation will review some of these specific to managing professional boundaries, community pressure, generalist practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and attaining professional development. Join us to explore the context & ethical challenges of rural counselling practice, consider the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association’s Code of Ethics, and to share insight for dealing with the demographic and practice characteristics that may instigate ethical issues in rural practice.

Webinar: Exceptional Possibilities: Multiplying Client Exceptions Through Narrative Meaning-Making 

Presenter: David Paré, Ph.D.

Language: English
 Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
 Time: 12pm-1pm ET
Cost: $50 CCPA members | $60 non members 
# of CEUs: 1

Webinar Description: The “exception”—an instance when the problem is absent—is the cornerstone of Brief Solution Focused practice, a doorway into new realms of possibility where the problem is absent. This webinar explores how exceptions can be multiplied by joining clients in what Anthropologist Clifford Geertz called “thick description”. These practices are drawn from narrative therapy, which focuses on action, rather than behaviour—the difference being that actions are seen as expressions of agency, purposes, values, and intentions. These practices go beyond “do more of what works” to rich story development and the generation of multiple exceptions, the basis for future action.

To register or for more information go to www.ccpa-accp.ca/en/webinars or contact Roxanne@ccpa-accp.ca.

Cdn military chaplains suffering burnout, compassion fatigue at high rates - Brandon Sun

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My son turned 10 today...This led me to reflect on a ton of things, which I won't bore you with, but thinking about it all also made me look at the photo on my blog profile and think, yikes, it's time to age that photo a bit! I think it was taken when he was two.
Ahem. I will put that on my summer to do list. (yay)

Meanwhile, I am travelling a whole lot this month and am starting to plan a Compassion Fatigue Conference for June 2011. Stay tuned for that! In a week or so, there will also be an announcement of the launch of a new web-based resource for those of you wanting to start a private practice or improve your small business. This is very exciting but I can't tell you more until it's ready. So please come back or join my mailing list to hear all about it when it launches.

Meantime, if you are a nurse or a hospital worker, you must get your hands on the great new show Nurse Jackie. It's just brilliant (though if you are easily offended, you may wish to take a pass). Edie Falco is superb as Jackie - a senior ER nurse who hates bureaucratic BS and who puts her patients first, even though she leads a highly imperfect life.

PREVNet's 5th Annual Conference will take place at McMaster University in Hamilton May 28, 2010. The theme of this year's conference is "Healthy Relationships, Healthy Development, Healthy Communities".

This is Canada's foremost national bullying conference and we believe it will be an invaluable learning experience. You will have the opportunity to attend 3 workshops from a choice of 24. See attached brochure for more information.

Led by two of Canada's foremost experts in the field of bullying, Dr. Debra Pepler and Dr. Wendy Craig, PREVNet (Promoting Relationships Eliminating Violence) is a national network of 62 Canadian researchers from 27 universities and 50 national non-government and government organizations, dedicated to stopping bullying in Canada. Teachers, counselors, parents, volunteers, youth, and any others interested in bullying prevention will be able to network, and to learn of the latest knowledge and practical tips from Canada's foremost researchers and national community organizations: Over 500 participants are expected!

Click here to register

Please register early as space is limited!

The registration fees (tax include) are:
$240 CAD
$115 CAD for students

Note: Fees include lunch, breaks, workshop materials, and a copy of Volume 3 of the PREVNet Series

3rd Annual "Renewing the Spirit of Caregiving Conference" with Françoise Mathieu, M.Ed. CCC.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
8:30am-4:30pm
University of Utah, College of Social Work
Goodwill Humanitarian Bldg.
395 South 1500 East
Cost: $100 (Before May 17)
Group: $85 (5 or more)

Evening session for Caregivers
Wednesday May 19th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Cost: $35 or free with conference registration

Register online or call Wendy Anderson (801) 571-2111