Karen Young, M.S.W, Manager of Clinical Services and Manager of Training and Development ROCK in conjunction with Carol Logan, B.A. present:  Structuring a walk-in therapy clinic:  Narrative practices, and research at Catching the Winds of Change 4 Innovation in Brief Service Delivery, March 1 - 4, 2011 conference, Ramada Plaza, Toronto.

Join us for Catching the Winds Of Change 4, Innovations in Brief Service Delivery. In an era of dwindling resources, lengthy waiting lists, and increasing accountability for therapeutic outcomes more psychotherapists are turning to short-term therapy approaches. This special edition conference is devoted to exploring the latest innovations in practice and research in brief service delivery. Experienced therapists, teachers and researchers will share their ideas and practices relevant to this emerging field of knowledge. For more information and/or to register visit the website:  Catching the Winds of Change 4

by RICHARD E. TREMBLAY, CEECD DIRECTOR

Research on the developmental origins of mental health is on

a fast track. it was only four years ago that a committee of the

Canadian Senate1 published a report on mental health, mental

illness and addiction that stated: “The pre-school years present

two challenges. The first is to identify and provide services to those

children who are living with, or who are at risk of developing,

mental illness. The second is to manage effectively the transition

from early childhood (0-5 years) into the school system.”

interestingly, all of the recommendations that followed focused

on services to school children and adolescents..........

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CMHO  Conference, November 22, 2010

The spotlight has found our cause and unlike any time in our history, we're in the pages of the newspapers and the subject of much discussion at Queen's Park. Corporate philanthropy has turned its attention to us as well, with unprecedented announcements of millions of dollars to fund research and reduce stigma. Conference Presentations are available through the CMHO website read more