L to r: Shanique Victoria Edwards B.Sc., M.Div.(c), Dr. Oren Gozlan, Dr. Chase Everett McMurren

Have you ever wondered how equipped you are to work with clients from a multiplicity of backgrounds, histories and lived experiences? So have we.

That’s why the OSRP Protect Subcommittee brought together three expert panellists with unexpected and unorthodox approaches, who so delighted us when we heard them speak individually elsewhere, to join each other and us for this Roundtable discussion. This inclusive space will allow for true conversation in a spirit of mutual respect in a desire to better understand.

Just in time for Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month!

And we heard you, so the Subcommittee is allowing much more time for members’ questions, discussion and sharing at this second PS: Protect Seminar with our eminent guests.

Here’s a link to a webcast interview (transcript included) with one of our esteemed speakers, just to give you a sense of how creatively they can approach this topic: CPSO invu Dr. Chase Everett McMurren 

AN INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY: WHAT IS IT? 

The CRPO has clearly mandated all Registrants to continue developing Cultural Competencies. This roundtable event discusses what this actually means in practice. 

Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM ET
Location: Central YMCA, 20 Grosvenor St, Toronto (Grosvenor Room) and online via Zoom 

Shanique Victoria Edwards, B.Sc., M.Div.(c), a member of Black Mental Health Canada’s Circle of Leaders and Founder and CEO of the Eden Legacy Foundation, works as knowledge translation coordinator for the Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Dr. Oren Gozlan, Psy.D., ABPP, FIPA, is a clinical psychologist and a psychoanalyst in Toronto. He is Chair of the scientific committee at the Toronto Institute for Psychoanalysis and a member of the Committee for Gender and Sexuality of the IPA. He is faculty at the University of Toronto (Applied Psychology and Human Development).

Dr. Chase McMurren (Spirit name: Water Song Medicine Keeper)is Michif/Metis(Turtle Clan) from Lethbridge, AB, located on traditional Siksikaitsitapi, Blackfoot Confederacy Territory and covered by Treaty 7. He currently lives and works in Tkarón:to |GichiKiiwenging and serves as the Indigenous Health Theme Lead in the MD Program and the Indigenous Practitioner Liaison within the Office of Indigenous Health in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

IS IT TOO LATE TO GET INTO A PS: SEMINAR???

No!

You still have a chance to buy a PS: Protect Seminars Flex Pass for $75 + HST. 

This member-only benefit gives you access to the April 6 video, PowerPoint and other valuable materials from this event, allows you to attend the June 15 event at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or get the video and material afterwards…and the next three seminars!

The OSRP Board wants all members to have access to this incredible “Risk Mitigation” session. It’s a must-watch for your practice. 

And we know the “Cultural Competency” June 15 roundtable will be memorable, fascinating, and eye-opening. 

So a $2,000+ legal consult + CBA Prep Session + A Cultural Competency Supervision Session – all for the cost of:

$20 per session, or 

$75 for all five seminars – whether you attend in person, online, or simply receive all materials sent to your inbox. 

“It’s the deal of the century,” as one satisfied member told us.

***Flex Pass – availability extended to JUNE 1***

Click HERE for more information & to register. 

THANK YOU to the 131 registered members, including 2 BIPoC bursary recipients  - your support makes it possible to continue offering these programs.

Protect yourself with five seminars offered throughout 2023. Starting with CRPO QA, take a dive deep into culture, sexuality, our cyber world, and then land with you. Yes, you. 

Can’t wait to see you, virtually or in person. 

Registration is open! Flex Pass available till June 1, 2023. 

Also - did you know that the OSRP has launched the second edition of its BIPOC Bursary Program?

See our HOME PAGE for details on how you can donate to help a fellow OSRP member, or someone who wants to join!

Or simply CLICK HERE TO DONATE

To attend/receive materials for all five PS: protect yourself Protect Seminars, if you would appreciate financial support and identify as BIPOC, please email edi@psychotherapyontario.org