Sex, Death, and Money: difficult issues in psychotherapy

Certain subject areas may receive insufficient attention in training programs even though they can be central in the lives of the people we see in psychotherapy, and correspondingly in the dialogues between therapists and clients/patients. Among these subject areas are sex, death, and money. To be effective as therapists, it is very important for us to approach these topics with thoughtfulness, compassion, and skill. This continuing education event will provide focused presentations by three recognized presenters who are committed to our shared responsibility for continuing professional development.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This continuing education event is intended for psychotherapists and trainees of any mental health discipline or background. Psychotherapy educators, supervisors, and managers of mental health treatment programs are also very welcome.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Dr. Lori Brotto, a renowned sexual health expert and registered psychologist, is an Associate Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Head of the Division of Gynaecologic Specialties, and a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health. Full bio

Dr. David Kealy, RSW, is an Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Psychiatry. He has a background in public mental health service, and a clinical and research focus on psychotherapy and personality disorders. Full bio

Dr. Rene Weideman, a prominent mental health educator and registered psychologist, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the UBC Department of Psychiatry and maintains an active private practice as a psychotherapist. Full bio

SCHEDULE

- 9:00-9:30 am: Sign-in (coffee/tea & light breakfast items provided)

- 9:30-10:30 am: Lets talk about sex (baby) – part 1; Dr. Lori Brotto

- 10:30-10:45 am: Coffee

- 10:45-11:30 am: Lets talk about sex (baby) – part 2; Dr. Lori Brotto

- 11:30-1:00 pm: Lunch on your own/Explore UBC campus

- 1:00-2:00 pm: Dealing with death in psychotherapy; Dr. David Kealy

- 2:00-2:15 pm: Coffee

- 2:15-3:15 pm: Money in psychotherapy, on and under the surface; Dr. Rene Weideman

- 3:15-3:30 pm: Wrap-up & collection of evaluation forms

PARKING

Parking for the event can be found at the West Parkade, 2140 Lower Mall (Click HERE for map).

PLACES FOR LUNCH

A wide variety of eateries are nearby the continuing education event location, within easy walking distance (Click HERE for a list of what’s available).

UBC ATTRACTIONS

The beautiful and unique campus of UBC offers many wonderful attractions to visit including: Nitobe Japanese Gardens, Beatty Biodiversity Museum, and the world-famous Museum of Anthropology. Click HERE to see a list of attractions.