Workshops

Windz Centre 2024 Workshops

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The Use of Self in Therapy:
Meaningful Explorations of the Therapeutic Relationship

November 10th, 2023 from 9:00am-4:00pm EST
VIRTUAL

The therapist’s effective use of self and the therapeutic relationship are prerequisites to successful therapeutic outcomes whether in single sessions, brief, or long-term therapies. Research shows the therapeutic relationship to be the top factor in creating change, more than the specific therapy approach or model. It is the client’s perception of the therapeutic alliance that is responsible for most of the gains from therapy. For good reason then, the therapist’s use of self is one of the core competencies identified by many professional Colleges and regulating bodies for the student, beginner, and experienced therapist alike.

In this workshop, Shari will help you to understand what is meant by use of self from a strength-based, postmodern perspective and how an effective use of self involves therapist self-awareness, self-knowledge, and patterns of interacting with clients in the therapeutic process. Therapists need to be aware of and intentional in creating a posture that invites safety and is authentic and ethical. Shari will share ideas, concepts, personal experiences and examples from her 30 years of practicing therapy and engage participants in thoughtful discussion. Bringing her years of commitment and passion to explorations of the relationship between therapist and client, Shari will assist participants to understand how to bring their whole self appropriately, and with vulnerability and transparency, into the therapy room.

Registration Fee: $275 + HST 

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Level 2 Workshop Series

Narrative Maps: Guidelines for Developing Meaningful Questions
April 10th, 2024 from 1:00pm-4:30pm EST
VIRTUAL

This workshop will explore two central maps of narrative therapy that are frequently employed in brief and single session therapy, and used in longer-term therapies. One of the most impactful, novel and useful conversations therapists might have with people are externalizing of the problem. We will explore these ways of thinking and talking about problems more deeply. Together we will practice developing questions to deconstruct problem stories. We will deeply explore double listening for alternative or subordinate storylines and practice developing scaffolded questions that thicken these stories.

Registration Fee: $150 + HST 

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Multi-Story Listening: What We Are Intentionally Listening For
May 8th, 2024 from 1:00pm-4:30pm EST
VIRTUAL

In all therapy conversations, and especially in single sessions and brief work, therapists can engage with the narrative therapy concept of doubly listening—seeking two stories, to listen for and enquire into the stories of life that are outside of the problem story. We are listening for two stories, the explicit story, usually regarding something that is problematic, and the implicit story that is in the shadows of the problem story. The implicit listening we are doing is focused on hearing in people’s words, what matters to them, what they hope for and prefer for their lives. We can hear within these expressions reflections of people’s knowledge, qualities and values.

Registration Fee: $150 + HST 

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Brief Conversations with People Suffering from the Effects of "Trauma": What IS Possible
May 29th, 2024 from 1:00pm-4:30pm EST
VIRTUAL

The effects of trauma bring many people to therapy. Some people are available for multiple sessions while others might engage with a therapist once or sporadically. In this workshop Karen will offer some ideas and practices from narrative therapy that can be utilized in brief therapy or single sessions with people who are experiencing impacts from trauma. This workshop is an introduction to what narrative therapy can bring to conversations with people suffering from the effects of trauma.

Registration Fee: $150 + HST 

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When All The Time You Have Is Now:
Walk-In Clinics and Single Session Therapy

June 6th & 7th, 2024
from 9:00am-4:00pm EST each day
VIRTUAL

Walk-in clinics and other forms of quick access to services have become a key part of the landscape of service delivery in Ontario as outlined in the policy paper, “No More, No Less: Brief Mental Health Services for Children and Youth" (Duvall, J., Young, K.,Kays-Burden, A.,2012). Narrative therapy ideas and practices provide therapists with ways of quickly engaging people in deeply meaningful and useful conversations. These practices are a perfect fit for settings in which just a brief encounter with people is possible, such as walk-in clinics or other short-term services where we need to make the most of the session.

Karen will share discoveries made during her 17 years working at a walk-in clinic and providing brief therapy services, about what aspects of narrative practice are particularly useful in these settings. Remarkable conversations that are “enough” can take place in one meeting when the therapist has skills that allow for respectful engagement in meaningful conversation quickly.


Registration Fee: $450 + HST 

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Group Rate: Groups of 6 or more are eligible for a 10% discount off the total group fee. Contact us at windzcentre@gmail.com for more information.

Students: Students in University or College qualify for a 10% discount. Students must provide a copy of their student identification card to windzcentre@gmail.com with STUDENT CONFIRMATION in the subject line. Once confirmed, you will receive your coupon code via email to apply at checkout.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: Windz reserves the right to cancel workshops due to under-enrollment, instructor illness or inclement weather. If a workshop is cancelled, Windz is responsible for refunding only the tuition or registration payment. For a refund, a notice of cancellation must be received in writing 30 days prior to the workshop date. After that time, a credit may be issued which may be applied to a future workshop of similar value. This credit must be used within one year of date of issue. An administration fee of $40 will be charged for cancellations. We are not able to offer a credit or refund if you notify us on the day of the workshop.
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