F/ACT – FEST 2022
Starting Friday Sept 16, 2022 at 12:00 noon, 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 Speaker Topics (no breakout sessions)
COVID in the Rearview Mirror
F/ACT Across Canada
F/ACT Across Europe
MAID for Mental Illness
New York Wisdom
Mandated Addictions Treatment
Client Entrepreneurship
Addictions Challenges
Treatment Resistant or Wrong Treatment?
CT-R: Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy
Forensic Issues in F/ACT
Marijuana and Psychosis
IPS: Individual Placement and Support
Creative Social & Recreational Groups: Lightening Rounds
Police Embedded on ACT Teams
Partnering with Supervised Injection Sites
Homelessness and Housing
Expert panels on Hot Topics TBA with Curbside Consultations
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