Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy upcoming events

Certificate in Last Responder Mental Health (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Certificate in Last Responder Mental Health

September 11, 2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm EST Virtual Intensive

Specialized Training for All Registered Mental Health Professionals

A joint initiative between Funeral Professionals Peer Support (FPPS) and Ottawa Psychotherapy Services

Bridging the Clinical Gap

Providing mental health support to Death Care Professionals—including funeral directors, coroners, and embalmers—requires more than generalist care. This intensive equips you with the occupational sensitivity needed to treat this unique population effectively and ethically.

Working with last responders is not the same as working with first responders; this is an important and ethical distinction. To learn more about this training please click.

A One-Day Immersion Into the Foundations of Relational Life Therapy (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

A One-Day Immersion Into the Foundations of Relational Life Therapy

Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Montreal, Quebec

A Framework That's Changing Couples Therapy

Most therapists were never taught a complete framework for couples work. Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by Terry Real, gives you a clear map — the phases, the clinical moves, and the stance — so you stop getting lost session to session and start guiding couples somewhere.

Join RLI Director of Training, Desirae Ysasi, LPC-S, in Montreal for a one-day foundations training. You'll leave with a working map of RLT, the five core principles, and the clinical moves you can use in your very next couples session.

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Montreal

Seats are limited - Please click to register

When It Gets Personal: Self of the Therapist in Couples Work (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

EFT Group Supervision (EFIT, EFCT, EFFT) (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

EFT Group Supervision (EFIT, EFCT, EFFT)

Herman Chow, RP, RMFT-SM

Oct 3, Oct 17, Nov 7, Dec 5, Dec 12, 2026

9:30 - 12:30 ET

Supervision Description

Join us for a 3-hour online group supervision session designed for therapists utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based model developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. This interactive format allows you to:

Discuss clinical cases involving individuals, couples, and families.

Share your client recordings (video or audio) for direct feedback (not a must).

Receive constructive insights from a certified EFT therapist and supervisor, grounded in the EFT and attachment framework.

Limited Capacity: A maximum of 8 participants - only 2 can present recordings.

Please click to learn more and to register.

Emotion-Focused Family Therapy 2-Day Core Clinician Training (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A model aligned with community-based care, the essence of EFFT is to afford caregivers a role in supporting their loved one’s well-being, treatment and/or recovery, regardless of their age, level of motivation or involvement in formal treatment themselves.

Click here for more information and to register

EFIT: Out of the Pit of Depression (Saturday, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

EFIT: Out of the Pit of Depression

An Attachment Informed Approach to Working with Depression

November 21, 2026 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET

Presenter:

Dr. Herman Chow, RP, RMFT-SM

Certified EFT Therapist & Supervisor (EFIT, EFCT, EFFT)

“EFIT: Out of the Pit of Depression” is the 20th installment of the Online EFT Workshop Series, designed to deepen and hone your EFT skills.

Depression is one of the most common concerns therapists encounter in clinical practice. Whether it is the primary presenting concern or occurs alongside relationship distress, anxiety, trauma, grief, or other life challenges, most therapists will regularly work with clients struggling with depressive symptoms.

This workshop is suitable for:

· · Novice and experienced therapists

· · Registered Psychotherapists

· · Social Workers

· · Psychologists

· · Couple and Family Therapists

· · Pastors and Pastoral Counsellors

· Other mental health professionals seeking to strengthen their emotional process work

To learn more and to register please click here.

Supervisor Refresher (Sunday, November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

CACFT/ACTCF Supervisor Refresher

November 22, 2026

Virtual

Who should attend?

Any RMFT Supervisor or Supervisor Mentor who is due for a refresher course in the next 12 months. The course is also open to any RMFT Supervisor Qualifying that feels this refresher course would be helpful.

Details will be shared in September.

Start time may change.