F/ACT – FEST 2022
Starting Friday Sept 16, 2022 at 11:00 am, ending Sunday Sept 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM
In person national ACT and FACT conference at Camp Tamarack in Muskoka, Ontario.
For directions and site information: https://camptamarack.info/
Weekend Highlights
Beautiful natural setting on a private lake.
3 days of plenary speakers on key topics.
Friday night: Open Mike Night – Bring your instrument and musical talent.
Saturday night: Open Talent Show – skits, songs, comedy, Shakespeare, all manner of entertainment welcome. Followed by high speed dancing with imported New York DJ.
Open waterfront: swimming, canoes and kayaks. Always swim with a buddy!
Plenary Program @ a glance
Friday
10:00 – 11:15 AM Arrival at Camp & Registration
11:15 – 11:30 Welcome & Land Acknowledgement
John Maher, President OAAF
Daniel Vigo, Medical Lead, BC Assertive Community Treatment Advanced Practice Initiative
11:30-12:00 PM Involuntary treatment in the Context of Complex Concurrent Disorders
Daniel Vigo, MD, Lic. Psych, DrPH
12:00 – 12:30 PM Understanding and Partnering with Supervised Consumption Sites
Kyle Jespersen
12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch
Housekeeping Information
1:30 – 3:30 PM Alcohol and other Drug Use Treatment Considerations for Individuals with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Ric Kruszynski MSSA (’93), LISW-S, LICDC-CS,
3:30 – 3:45 Stretch Break
3:45 – 4:45 PM Getting Unstuck: Do-It-Yourself Guide to Clinical Case Reviews
Ric Kruszynski MSSA (’93), LISW-S, LICDC-CS,
4:45 – 5:30 PM Addictions Panel Discussion
Kyle Jespersen, Ric Kruszynski, Daniel Vigo, ACT Clinician, Indigenous Teacher
5:30 – 6:30 PM Supper
Door Prizes Draw
8:00 – 11:00 PM Evening Entertainment Program
Saturday
8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast & Curbside Consultations
Experienced ACT Leaders ready to answer your questions.
9:00 – 10:00 AM Be Good on Purpose: Bringing Our Best to What Works in Treatment
Ric Kruszynski MSSA (’93), LISW-S, LICDC-CS,
10:00 – 11:00 AM COVID and F/ACT
Samual Law MDCM, MPH, Michaela Beder MD; Saadia Sediqzadah MD,
11:00 – 11:15 Stretch Break
11:15 – 12:00 PM Post-COVID: A Hybrid Work Model?
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch
Social & Rec Lightening Rounds
1:00 – 1:45 PM Cardiovascular Disease Risk in ACTT Patients
Gaurav Mehta MBBS DCP DLM MSc(Psych) MSc(Diabetes) FAcadMEd FRCPC FAPA CISAM CCSAM DAM CBE CAACP CHE FASAM DRCPSC
1:45 – 2:30 PM Forensic Issues in F/ACT
Presented by British Columbia Psychiatrists (Daniel Vigo et al.)
2:30 – 3:15 PM MAID for Mental Illness
John Maher MD FRCPC
3:15 – 3:30 Stretch Break
3:30 – 5:30 PM Flexible ACT in Europe: State of the Art, Innovations and Challenges
Dr. Hans Kroon
5:30 – 6:30 PM Supper
BC Awards Presentations
OAAF Awards Presentations
8:00 – 11:00 PM Evening Entertainment Program
Sunday
8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast & Curbside Consultations
Experienced ACT Leaders ready to answer your questions.
9:00 – 10:00 AM ACT & Community Safety
Helle Thorning PhD MS MCSW-R, Luis Lopez MA MS,
10:00 – 11:00 AM Who is The Boss? – The Art of Supervision
Part 1: Looking at Individual Team Roles
Helle Thorning PhD MS MCSW-R, Luis Lopez MA MS
11:00 – 12:00 PM Who is The Boss? – The Art of Supervision
Part 2: Looking at Team Dynamics
Helle Thorning PhD MS MCSW-R, Luis Lopez MA MS
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 PM Enjoy an afternoon at the beach!
3:00 PM Bon Voyage!
Full Plenary Program document is here:
Registration and conference details here:
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Virtual Training 2022
- Discipline Specific Meetings
Three 2 hour meetings annually for each discipline.
Timeslots: Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM or 1:00PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for all staff
There is one zoom link for all sessions.
- Case Workers: Jan 26 11-1; May 25 11-1; Sept 28 11-1
- TL/Managers: Jan 26 1-3; May 25 1-3; Sept 28 1-3
- Nurses: Feb 2 11-1; June 1 11-1; Oct 5 11-1
- OTs: Feb 2 1-3; June 1 1-3; Oct 5 1-3
- Peer Specialists: Feb 9 11-1; June 8 11-1; Oct 12 11-1
- Psychiatrists: Feb 9 1-3; June 8 1-3; Oct 12 1-3
- Social Workers: Feb 16 11-1; June15 11-1; Oct 19 11-1
- Voc/Rec Specialists: Feb 16 1-3; June 15 1-3; Oct 19 1-3
- Addictions Spec.: Feb 23 11-1; June 22 11-1; Oct 26 11-1
- Admin Assistants: Feb 23 1-3; June 22 1-3; Oct 26 1-3
Register by Jan 21, 2022 for all three Discipline meetings.
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2. Responsible Advocacy Across Community Agencies
Target audience: All F/ACT staff.
Course Director: Brendan Munden & Angela Kayira
One 2 hour session via Zoom.
Date: March 2, 2022
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: Feb 15, 2022
3. Early Signs/Symptoms of Common Medical Issues Experienced by ACT Clients
Target audience: All F/ACT staff.
Course Director: Dr. Steven Yau
One 2 hour session via Zoom.
Date: March 9, 2022
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian f/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: Feb 15, 2022
4. Introduction to CBT for all Staff
Target audience: All F/ACT staff.
Course Director: Dr. Heather Fulton
One 2 hour session via Zoom.
Date: March 16, 2022
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: Feb 15, 2022
5. CBT for Psychosis Informed Workshop
Target audience: All F/ACT staff doing CBT for psychosis (individual or group)
Course Director: Nicola Wright PhD CPsych
Five 3 hour sessions via Zoom.
Dates: March 23, 30 April 6, 13, 20 2022
Wednesdays 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: Feb 15, 2022
6. ACT Clients Living with Borderline Personality Disorder
Target audience: All F/ACT Staff
Course Director: Dr. John Maher
One 2 hour session via Zoom.
Date: April 27, 2022
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: March 15, 2022
7. Introduction to Cognitive Remediation
Target audience: All F/ACT staff
Course Directors: Dr. Mahesh Menon
One 2 hour session via Zoom.
Dates: May 4, 2022
Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: April 15, 2022
8. Addictions Care and Treatment for Complex Concurrent Disorders
Target audience: All F/ACT staff
Course Directors: Dr. Adam Chodkiewicz
One 3 hour session via Zoom.
Date: May 11 2022
Wednesdays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: April 15, 2022
9. Addictions Updates for Psychiatrists & Addiction Specialists
Target audience: Psychiatrists & Addiction Specialists
Course Directors: Dr. Pouya Azar and Dr. Adam Chodkiewicz
One 2 hour session via Zoom.
Date: May 18 2022
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: April 15, 2022
10. F/ACT- FEST 2022
In person OAAF conference at Camp Tamarack in Muskoka, Ontario.
Accommodation in shared cabins or personal tents.
3 days of plenary speakers on key topics.
Live music, campfires, open waterfront with canoes & kayaks.
Registration and cost details to be announced separately.
Hold the dates: Fri, Sat, Sun Sept 16,17,18 2022
11. Introduction to Essential F/ACT Principles and Practices
Target audience: New ACT and FACT staff working on a team for less than 2 years. (More experienced staff wanting a refresher course in basic ACT & FACT best practices are also most welcome.)
Course Directors: John Maher, Lisa Appleby
Four 2 hour sessions via Zoom.
Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 2022
Wednesdays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams.
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: Oct 15, 2022
12. Motivational Interviewing and Supportive Counselling
Target audience: All F/ACT Staff
Course Directors: Dr. Heather Fulton & Dr. Mahesh Menon
One 2 hour session via Zoom.
Date: Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams.
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: April 15, 2022
13. Supporting Clients Living with Acquired Brain Injury or Developmental Delay on ACT
Target audience: All F/ACT Staff
Course Directors: TBA
One 2 hour session via Zoom.
Date: Dec 7, 2022
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: Nov 15, 2022
14. Strengthening Indigenous Culture and Safety
Target audience: All F/ACT Staff
Course Directors: VCH Aboriginal Health Team
One 2 hour session via Zoom.
Date: Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for staff on Canadian F/ACT Teams
($100 per person for all others)
Deadline for registration: Nov 15, 2022