Speakers
Conference Schedule and Flyer
View or download a copy of the 2025 Conference schedule or flyer below.
Speaker Biographies
Judith Beck, PhD (Exclusive pre-recorded session)
President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
An exclusive pre-recorded session is now available to all registrants. You can access it immediately upon registration and continue to view it for up to one month after the conference.
Title: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in 2025
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify several recovery-oriented strategies.
2. Describe several novel delivery formats.
3. List at least two techniques to strengthen the therapeutic relationship.About Dr. Beck
Judith S. Beck, PhD, is President of the non-profit Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which virtually trains health and mental health professionals nationally and internationally in CBT. She is also Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She has written over 100 articles and chapters as well as seven books for professionals and consumers. Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond has been published in over 20 countries and its third edition (2021) includes a recovery orientation. Her online CBT courses have been taken in 130 countries worldwide.
Lori Brotto, PhD., RPsych
The University of British Columbia
Opening Keynote: Approaching Intimacy and Sexual Health in Therapy
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the main symptoms of sexual dysfunction.
2. Review key aspects of a comprehensive psychosexual assessment.
3. To be introduced to the science of psychoeducation, CBT, mindfulness-based therapy in the treatment of sexual dysfunction.* Earn 1.25 CPA CE Credits (refer to FAQs for guidelines)
About Dr. Brotto:
Dr. Lori Brotto is internationally recognized as a leader in sexual health research. She has mentored 149 trainees and evaluated psychological interventions for sexual dysfunction and genital pain. Her work influences practice internationally, with mindfulness now implemented in sexual medicine centres and recommended as front line care in international guidelines. In recognition of her contributions, she holds a Canada Research Chair in women’s sexual health, has received recent awards in mentoring junior faculty, excellent public education through media, book awards, and is listed among the top 2% cited scientists by Stanford/Elsevier (SCOPUS citations).
Heather Fulton, PhD., RPsych
Wayfinder Wellness Centre, University of British Columbia, Fraser Health Authority
Clinical Skills Training: Inviting Change: Supporting Loved Ones with Substance Use Challenges
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the critical role of family involvement in enhancing substance use disorder outcomes, including treatment engagement and recovery.
2. Examine CRAFT and related evidence-based approaches, focusing on key strategies that enable family members to constructively support their loved one.
3. Identify and access resources for ongoing professional development and client support.* Earn 1.50 CPA CE Credits (refer to FAQs for guidelines)
About Dr. Fulton:
Dr. Heather Fulton is a Registered Psychologist focusing on complex concurrent disorders. She trains Psychiatry Residents in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing at Royal Columbian Hospital. As the founder and director of Wayfinder Wellness Centre, she provides CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)-based services. Dr. Fulton is certified in various therapeutic approaches, a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia.
Eli Lebowitz, PhD
Yale University
Workshop: Empowering Parents to Tackle Failure to Launch in Young Adults
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of "Failure to Launch" and the unique challenges faced by families navigating this issues.
2. Learn to apply SPACE-FTL, a parent-based intervention, to reduce family accommodation and promote independence in young adults.
3. Evaluate clinical evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of SPACE-FTL in reducing parental burden and improving client outcomes.* Earn 3.00 CPA CE Credits (refer to FAQs for guidelines)
About Dr. Lebowitz:
Professor Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on family dynamics and the role of parents in these problems. Dr. Lebowitz is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects, and is the author of over 100 research papers, books and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety including the bestselling Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD. He is also the father of three great boys.
Jennifer Coelho, PhD
University of British Columbia/BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Workshop: Relationships with Food and Body Image: Supporting Clients and their Families
Learning Objectives:
1. Apply screening tools and incorporate assessment for eating disorder symptoms as part of measurement-based care.
2. Evaluate strategies to support individuals with concerns about food and body image.
3. Reflect on clinician well-being in therapeutic relationships.* Earn 3.00 CPA CE Credits (refer to FAQs for guidelines)
About Dr. Coelho:
Dr. Jennifer Coelho is a registered psychologist, and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on predictors of treatment outcomes in eating disorders, and evaluating the impact of clinician training and consultation in evidence-based treatments. She strives to integrate and apply research findings to improve clinical care for youth, their families, and the clinicians who provide care for eating disorders. When she is not working, Jennifer loves to travel - both within beautiful British Columbia and further afield.
Kimberly Sogge, PhD., CPsych
Ottawa River Psychology & Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health Inc
Clinical Skills Training: Befriend All Your Parts Using Compassion Focused ACT
Learning Objectives:
1. Hands-on Learning: Experience the transformational power of CFT and ACT techniques firsthand, making this session as restorative for you as it is instructive.
2. Therapist Self-Care: Gain tools to increase psychological flexibility and self-compassion-valuable not just for your clients but for your own well-being.
3. Real-Life Application: Walk away with practical skills to help clients embrace their inner critics, perfectionists, or other difficult parts, turning them into sources of growth and connection.* Earn 1.50 CPA CE Credits (refer to FAQs for guidelines)
About Dr. Sogge:
Dr. Kimberly Sogge, CPsych, is a registered clinical and health psychologist who specializes in compassion-focused and mindfulness-based interventions and who works primarily with physicians and other health care providers. She is a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher and Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher. She is a dedicated meditation practitioner in both the Theravada and Plum Village Rinzai zen traditions. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Sogge is committed to supporting the growth of the profession and the next generation of psychologists. She is a mentor to supervised practice psychologists, a member of the Ottawa Academy of Psychology, the Ontario Psychological Association and is the Chair Elect of the Clinical Psychology section of the Canadian Psychological Association.
Aislin Mushquash, PhD., CPsych
Lakehead University
Closing Keynote: The Power of Co-Regulation in Strengthening Relationships
Learning Objectives:
1. Define and differentiate self-regulation and co-regulation.
2. Determine when and how to use co-regulation within the therapist-client relationship.
3. Practice supporting and teaching clients how to foster co-regulation within their relationships.* Earn 1.50 CPA CE Credits (refer to FAQs for guidelines)
About Dr. Mushquash:
Dr. Aislin Mushquash is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lakehead University. She teaches courses on child development, childhood mental health disorders, clinical interviewing, advanced psychotherapy, and research methods. Dr. Mushquash is an active researcher and director of the Coping Research Lab. Her research focuses on understanding and addressing maladaptive coping behaviours and innovative solutions to support emotion regulation and adaptive coping. Dr. Mushquash is also a Registered Clinical Psychologist, working at Dilico Anishinabek Fmaily Care, a First Nations-led organization supporting Indigenous children, youth, families, and adults within Northwestern Ontario. Dr. Mushquash provides consultation, training, and support to staff, and conducts psychodiagnostic, psychoeducational, and cognitive assessments, and individual and group therapy for children, youth, and adults.
CPA - Continuing Education Credits
The Canadian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies has approval by the Canadian Psychological Association to provide continuing education credits for those keynotes, workshops and clinical skills trainings that are indicated on the schedule with the symbol. The CACBT maintains responsibility for the program.
Refer to FAQs for guidelines. Attendees must attend the full session (partial credits not available), participate in real time as recorded sessions do not qualify, and complete the post-session evaluation using the session-specific code.
