The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors presents
Counselling
in a Changing World
Dynamic and
Interactive Sessions
GLOBAL
PERSPECTIVES
peer-to-peer
connectION
Call for abstracts
now open
BCACC is excited to bring together counsellors from around the world to discuss the many aspects of counselling in a rapidly changing world and globally connected communities.
Call for Abstracts Now Open!
Bring your passion, experience, and expertise to this one of a kind event.
Here’s what you’ll be asked for when you submit your abstract:

Which stream you are applying for

Optional samples of previous speaking engagements

Your comfort level with presenting in a virtual conference format

Experience as a speaker: novice, intermediate or experienced

Outline of your presentation
DR. Dixon Chibanda
Keynote speaker
DR. NICOLE REDVERS
keynote speaker
DR. Bruce Perry
Pre-conference workshop
The Impact of Trauma on the Developing Child: Implications for Working with Indigenous Populations
Registration opens Spring 2021.
More than ever counsellors are needed to bring compassion, hope and resilience forward and to hold space for the challenges and grief we are all experiencing.
Counselling in a Changing World will unite counsellors from around the globe in relevant discussions on advancements and innovation in mental health.
Three conference streams link overarching themes:
Current and emerging psychotherapies with an international lens
The changing nature of our relationships with others and self
Global response to an increase of collective crisis and trauma
Conference Streams
- International and cultural perspectives of counselling, mental health, and wellness.
- New approaches, tried and true practices, and what’s on the horizon
- How can cultural practice inform clinical practice
Changing Nature of Relationships with Others and Self
- Caring for others while caring for ourselves
- Therapeutic alliances
- The connection to work, technology, environment and spiritual well-being
Global response to an increase of collective crisis and trauma
- What are we learning from the pandemic and other world crises about our resilience?
- COVID-19 as a spotlight on other pandemics: loneliness, trauma, substance abuse
- Ethical considerations in relation to the use of technology and e-counselling
Questions about the Counselling in a Changing World conference?
Contact us:
Marci Zoretich, BCACC Director Member Services | marci@bc-counsellors.org