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100% of our 2021 workshops will be held online. Sure, we'd all love to start travelling again—but let's be patient & prudent with the end of the pandemic now in sight. Mid-2021 we'll begin bookings for our 2022 vacation CME. In the meantime, stay safe—and please consider our Zoom trainings. They have some pluses over in-person workshops.
We're always adding new destinations
COVID-19 updates. Unfortunately, our annual Vancouver, Toronto, Scottsdale, Kitchener-Waterloo, Disney Caribbean cruise, Disney World, Whistler, and Kauai workshops have all been officially cancelled. All pre-registrants have been given their choice of either a 100% refund, or a credit for two future workshops (live and/or online).
Greg Dubord, MD is the CPD Director of CBT Canada, and the leading advocate of medical CBT—the integration of cognitive behavior therapy's tested
techniques into normal family practice appointments.
Greg has given over 500 full-day CBT workshops. His teaching has been sponsored by a wide variety of institutions, including several dozen times by the University of Toronto's
Department of Family and Community Medicine and over fifty times by the College of Family Physicians of Canada at their annual Family Medicine Forum.
Greg has been honored with top CME teaching awards, including from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, where he is an Assistant Professor. He recently received the CME Teacher of the Year award from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine.
Greg completed his orthodox CBT training under its founder, Dr. Aaron T Beck, and was the first Canadian Fellow of the Beck Institute. In the late 90s, the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry (now CAMH) recruited Greg to establish the Intermediate and Advanced CBT Institutes for the training of full-time cognitive therapists. He led both courses for over a decade, and was Director of the University of Toronto's CBT Certificate Program.
Greg is Director of the Toronto Center for Cognitive Therapy, one of Canada's oldest CBT clinics. To help disseminate bona fide CBT in primary care, the Center sponsors a variety of electives for family practice residents.
When he's not busy advocating for medical CBT, Greg's passions include mountain biking, kayaking, and skiing—but most importantly, being the best husband and dad he can be.
greg.dubord@cbt.ca
416.777.6699
The University of Calgary's Medicine Hat workshop has come & gone. See below for information about the University of Calgary's January 30, 2020 workshop in Lethbridge.
AFTERNOON | 1:00PM-4:15PM | 9.0 Mainpro+ credits
YES, "good enough" CBT can be integrated into ten-minute primary care appointments. In this three-hour afternoon session, Dr. Greg Dubord and CBT Canada faculty teach you the essentials of a skill that may fundamentally change your management of many vexing behavioral problems.
You’ll learn flexible medical CBT tools to enhance your existing approaches to common psychiatric disorders (e.g., addictions, anxiety, depression), chronic medical conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, chronic pain), and disease risk factors (e.g., obesity, lack of exercise, poor stress management).
We examine how to pinpoint the pathogenic beliefs (cognogens) at the root of common emotional and behavioral problems. We continue on to explore the missing piece in most practices: the core clinical skill of persuasion.
Although every physician will reply that s/he knows persuasion is central in clinical medicine, few can name and describe which specific tool(s) of persuasion they’re using at any given moment. The common consequences of literally not knowing what one is doing are patient stagnation and physician frustration.
1. Learn a "deck" of tools of persuasion with broad clinical applications
2. Learn to structure ten-minute appointments to maximize impact
3. Learn the vital importance of not working harder than most patients
MORNING | 9:00PM-12:15PM | 9.0 Mainpro+ credits
“Empathy addiction” (Dubord, 2010) is a condition wherein the patient demands counterproductive levels of empathy. The mismanagement of empathy addiction is a leading cause of patient stagnation, professional dissatisfaction, and physician burnout.
Empathy addicts are earnest but misguided. Although most sincerely want to improve their lives, they put too much faith in “the drug called empathy” as a solution to their problems. Their pathogenic beliefs (cognogens) drive their empathy-seeking behaviors, making them feel compelled to regularly elaborate (& re-elaborate) upon their multitudinous complaints. The result for physicians is a treadmill of emotionally-exhausting clinical encounters that never seem to progress. As a rule of thumb, if the sight of a given patient’s name on your schedule makes your heart sink, odds are high that patient suffers from an empathy addiction.
This workshop—vital to both patient care and physician well-being—begins with a review of the causes & consequences of empathy addictions. Iatrogenesis is a key discussion, because many well-meaning physicians have been inadvertently contributing to today's empathy addition epidemic. Finally & most importantly, we review & practice sensitive but concrete medical CBT tools to motivate empathy-addicted patients to cut back on their complaining, and to take greater responsibility for their own health.
1. Learn how to rapidly identify empathy addicted (EA) patients
2. Learn to recognize signs that you are being an empathy “co-dependent”
3. Learn concrete tools to break patients of their empathy additions—thereby decreasing "e-waste" and improving their lives (and yours as well)
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| Residents | Allied health | Physicians | |
| Earlybird | $495.00 | $695.00 | $895.00 |
| Regular | $695.00 | $895.00 | $1,195.00 |
| On-site | $895.00 | $1,095.00 | $1,495.00 |
Ice Kingdom is a magical world of ice & snow located at the Whistler Golf Club, just across from the Westin. There are over 30 different attractions at the 40,000 square foot outdoor site, including jaw-dropping ice sculptures and ice-slides for children. Ice Kingdom is the brainchild of master carver David Xu Rui, and it requires 20 artisans over a month to create.
The resort's recent $18 million expansion opened up virgin terrain with the new Blackcomb Crystal high-speed quad, and a new Whistler Harmony high-speed six-pack. And also new are $6 million worth of new Whistler Gondola cabins, ultra-convenient RFID passes, and much more.
Super-earlybird registration for the March 16-18, 2020 CBT for Depression module at the Fairmont is now open. Register now to save $300 on tuition ($895 vs. $1,195)—and Fairmont Rooms are only $309/night.
Register now and you save $300
- $1,195.00 tuition until midnight March 17, 2019
- $1,495.00 tuition at the door on March 18, 2019
Assistant faculty includes Harry Vedelago, MD, FCFP, ABAM, CMCBT, former Chief of Addiction Medicine at Homewood Health Centre.
Assistant faculty includes Alenia Kysela, MD, Behavioural Medicine Director for the Department of Family Medicine at Queen's University.
McMaster University's brand-spanking new Waterloo Health Sciences Campus is located at 10B Victoria Street South in Kitchener (map). The workshop is in the high-tech main auditorium on the 2nd floor.
Earn valuable 36.0 Mainpro+ credits from the winners of the CFPC's National CME Program Award while relaxing in the sun & warmth of the Caribbean on the magical Disney Fantasy.
Register today and you'll save $600
Tuition today = $895 | ≥ March 1 = $1,195 | ≥ April 8 = $1,495 USD
Register today and you'll save $600
Tuition today = $895 | ≥ March 1 = $1,195 | ≥ April 1 = $1,495 USD
April 1-3, 2019 | 36.0 Mainpro+ credits | $895 earlybird tuition
REGISTER NOW & SAVE $600!
$895.00 tuition until February 14, 2019
$1,195.00 tuition starting February 15, 2019
$1,495.00 tuition at the door on March 18, 2019
CBT Canada is pleased to announce ten (10) university collaborations, including the medical schools of Dalhousie University, McGill University, McMaster University, Memorial University, Queen's University, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Toronto, and Western University.
Assistant faculty includes the inimitable emergentologist Pankaj Chand, MD, CCFP(EM), along with Kelly Fenn, MA, MD & Clea Machold, MJ, MD.
Olympian Hugh Fisher, MD will be giving a keynote presentation on goal-setting, with implications for clinical practice and personal life. Hugh is a Whistler family doc, Olympic gold medalist in canoeing, and a winner of Hawaii's grueling Molokai Hoe outrigger canoe race. Workshop participants will have the option for some outrigger paddling with Hugh in the warm tropical waters of Kauai.
Thu, Nov 15 | 1:30PM to 5:00PM | 9.0 Mainpro+ | $495 tuition
Chronic loneliness corrodes both emotional and physical health. The “loneliness epidemic” leads many patients to (mis)use your office as their primary source of social support. The physician’s burden can be very heavy. State-of-the-art cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) provides the family physician with much more than the typical advise of “join a club”. Upon completing the Social CBT workshop you’ll have dozens of practical tools to improve the relations between friends, colleagues, and couples. Special topics include ten-minute couples counseling, tips for overcoming social anxiety, scientific determinants of friendship, bereavement in DSM-5, and the art & science of forgiveness.
1. Learn over 25 CBT tools useful for improving any relationship
2. Learn tools to help patients overcome social anxiety, real & perceived transgressions, and bereavement (DSM-5).
3. Learn the ten-minute couples counseling technique
NEW LOCATION! For 2018, we're moving from our old location of the Grand Floridian (near the Magic Kingdom) to the Yacht Club Resort. The Yacht Club has by far the largest pool complex of any resort in Disney World, and all rooms were massively renovated just last year. Best of all, it's a short walk to both Epcot & Hollywood Studios!
Bilingual (Japanese-Canadian) CBT Canada staff who have lived in the Ginza District will be in attendance.
Earn 36.0 Mainpro+ credits from the euthymogenic winners of the CFPC's National CPD Program Award—and explore Disney World, the "Happiest Place on Earth".
Assistant faculty includes Lori Montgomery, MD, FCFP, Medical Director of the Calgary Chronic Pain Center, and one of Canada's leading authorities on CBT for pain.
Assistant faculty includes UBC's Lloyd Oppel, MD, MHSc, FCFP(EM), with a scientific critique of widely-touted alternative treatments for depression.
Assistant faculty includes Ole Rikard Haavet, MD, PhD from the University of Oslo, who will be giving a brief presentation on recent advances in CBT in primary care in Norway.
CBT Canada's latest Feedback Summary Report is now available for PDF download (47pg). Average scores for “workshop overall” and subscales for “relevance”, “currency”, “expertise”, and “presentation style” all averaged over 90%.
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Delta Whistler Village Suites will be our home for the workshop. We like it there—and so does Delta's senior management: they recently voted it the best managed in their entire 40 hotel chain.
Brand-spanking new rooms await us, with the Delta's massive renovation wrapping up just last year. In many ways, the Delta is now the "newest" hotel in Whistler. All rooms now have a very clean & modern design, with innovative tech features and thoughtful touches throughout (photos).
One night homecook and relax with a glass of wine beside your personal fireplace (all suites include shiny new kitchens, and it's only a five-minute stroll to a gourmet grocery store in the Village MarketPlace). The next night treat yourself to a meal at first-class restaurants like Araxi, Bearfoot Bistro, RimRock, Tratattoria di Umberto, or Wildflower.
This workshop is dedicated to iconic ski movie director Warren Miller (October 15, 1924 to January 24, 2018). The annual Warren Miller movie was the ritualistic start to the ski season for many. His mischievous sense of fun will be dearly missed.
A "classic Canadian winter". The Weather Network's chief meteorologist Chris Scott advises us to "buckle up, because it looks like a stormy winter... expect a wild ride from start to finish." You can blame that naughty little girl La Niña again.
Albatross Alert (Dec 24). Kauai's albatross have landed and are laying their eggs! According to the Garden Island News, there are now 161 Laysan albatross nests on the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, a 20% increase from last year. Chicks begin hatching in late January, and by March should be big and fluffy.
Choose from three Princess CME cruises: one Mediterranean & two Japanese. The new Princess Anniversary Sale provides for up to $300USD onboard credit per cabin, plus one specialty dining selection per guest. Contact Arlene at (877) 466-8228 x 333 or vacation@cbt.ca for details. The offer expires on Valentine's Day (this upcoming February 14)—and indeed, an exotic vacation would make a great gift!
Earn 36.0 Mainpro+ credits from the all-singing-all-dancing winners of the National CME Program Award of the College of Family Physicians of Canada—and make some memories in exciting Las Vegas
Assistant faculty includes Angie Hong, MD who will be presenting on CBT for obesity, with a focus on the management of cravings & urges, along with Ivan Ratnayake, MBBS, MRCGP, FRCS with a British perspective on medical CBT.
Assistant faculty includes uOttawa child psychiatrist Helen Spenser, MSW, MD, CCFP, FRCPC, one of Canada's leading authorities on CBT for pediatric anxiety.
Assistant faculty includes the inimitable Glaswegian health psychologist Dougie Marks (& respectable snowboarder... for a Scotsman).
Consider staying a few nights at reduced rates ($235/night vs. usu. $506/night) at Disney World's wonderful Animal Kingdom Lodge prior to your cruise (30min by Magical Express). You'll have a chance to de-stress from your journey—and tour Disney World. And please join our group for CBT Tools at the Yacht Club after the cruise!
Resolutions Lab. The CME on the auspicious date of Monday, January 1 will review the art & science of New Year's resolutions and other self-initiated behavior change projects. A major component of the afternoon will be guided self-improvement exercises. The Resolutions Lab begins mercifully late (1:00PM) and wraps up at 3:45PM sharp.
AFTERNOON. CBT Solutions to Problems of Living. It's not easy doing a life. Unfortunately, unskillful responses to common problems of living put our patients at risk for clinically-significant anxiety and depression. In this refreshingly accessible workshop, we review case studies of marital discord, bereavement, poor time management, indecisiveness, insomnia and issues of forgiveness. The emphasis is on ten-minute-or-less techniques for incorporation into routine primary care appointments.
1. Learn to appreciate the role of daily challenges in psychopathology
2. Acquire helpful clinical pearls for overcoming problems of living
3. Decrease the odds of personal burnout
For a limited time we're able to offer discounted hotel rooms at the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport Hotel. Traditional Rooms are $199/night, and Club Floor Rooms are $249/night. Arrive up to three days early and/or stay up to three days after the workshop, and the same great rates will apply. To reserve, call 866-932-7742.
In commemoration of Canada's 150th birthday, admission to all national parks will be free in 2017. The savings are substantial. The normal fee for a family all-parks pass is $136.40 + GST.
We're delighted to offer special 1/2 day park passes for workshop attendees and their travelling companions. Participate in CME in the morning, and enjoy the theme parks thereafter. To reserve, click this magic link.
Kimberley Alpine Resort options include Mountain Spirit Resort (1bdrm = $105; 2bdrm = $161) and Lodges at Kimberley Ridge (2bdrm = $225), both just a three-minute walk away.
Earlybird registration for next year's CBT for Anxiety workshop is open. The "3:1" workshop will be held Aug 18-19, 2017 back at the Westin Vancouver Airport. Register online & call (604) 303-6565 if you need a room reservation. Don't delay!
Earlybird registration for next year's CBT for Anxiety workshop is open. The "3:1" workshop will be held Aug 18-19, 2017 back at the Westin Vancouver Airport. Register online & call (604) 303-6565 if you need a room reservation. Don't delay!
Register today and you'll save $100 on your tution for the 2017 CBT for Anxiety module! The workshop will be held August 18-19 back at the Westin Vancouver Airport and is "3:1" certified by the CFPC for 36.0 Mainpro+ credits. Offer expires Friday, September 30.
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BANFF
Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountain town, the 4.5 star Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge is quintessentially Canadian, with an elegant Rundle Rock fireplace and ubiquitous Canadian artwork.
We're pleased to offer Premier Rooms for just $209/night. They're handsomely appointed with Canadiana furnishings and a gas fireplace, along with your choice of a king-sized bed or two queens. They have oversized bathrooms with granite countertops, a full tub, and a separate shower. WiFi is free when you're part of our group.
Call 800.661.1225 to reserve your room at the Royal Canadian Lodge for this July 11-13, 2016 event. Quote CBT Canada to qualify for our group rates. Consider arriving a bit early and/or staying a bit longer: the same great rates will apply.
Head instructor Greg Dubord, MD is limber like a monkey from giving over 300 workshops, and a recent University of Toronto CME Teacher of the Year. Assistant faculty includes the inimitable addictionologist Leo Lanoie, MD, FCFP, DABAM and polymath alliance-ologist Ivan Ratnayake, MBBS, MRCGP, FRCS.
There are dozens of hotels a pleasant walk away from the conference at the Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge. That's fortunate, because your earlybird colleagues snapped up all the Delta's guest rooms!
One good alternative is the High Country Inn, a 250m (3min) walk down Banff Avenue from the Delta (map). Rates there start at $209/night, with free parking, WiFi, and breakfast all included. Other options at the High Country Inn include one-bedroom suites ($249/night) and large family suites ($239/night). Call 800.293.5142.
Banff is sublime in the summer and accommodation is limited, so please don't delay in making your reservation.
JAPAN
CME summary (15hrs total)
- Sheraton Miyako on Thu Aug 3 from 8:45AM to 12:00PM
- Diamond Princess on three sea days (Sat Aug 5, Tue Aug 8 and Fri Aug 11) from 8:00AM-12:15PM each time
For a limited time only we have rooms at the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo for just $xxx.00/night. If you arrive a few days early and/or stay a few days after the workshop, the same great rate will apply. Book soon to avoid weeping and gnashing of teeth. To reserve, call 888.888.8888.
Also within walking distance are the Matsuoka Museum of Art, the Teien Art Museum, the Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art, many high-end clothing boutiques, the mind-blowing Inageya grocery store, a top-notch "conveyor belt" sushi restaurant... and several of Japan's famous "100 yen" shops.
KAUAI
Although the Grand Hyatt is already sold out, do not despair! There are many other first-class resorts within walking distance, including the Wyndham (2.9km), Marriott (1.6km) and Sheraton (2.6km). To explore your options and book your package, call Pauline at Expedia at (888) 739-3117 or email her at travel@cbt.ca. But don't delay—your options will grow fewer by the day.
Some of the many films shot on Kauai include Gilligan's Island, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Blue Hawaii, South Pacific, Amazing Race, Thorn Birds, King Kong, Six Days/Seven Nights, Donovan's Reef, Soul Surfer, Tropic Thunder, Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Descendants. Book tours here.
LAS VEGAS
CBT Las Vegas will be held Friday, January 29 to Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the five-star Bellagio in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Workshop hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM both days, with a catered lunch included from 12:00PM to 1:00PM.
For a limited time only we have rooms at the five-star Bellagio starting at just $159.00/night. Consider arriving a few days before the workshop and our group rates will still apply (rate varies by night). Book soon to avoid weeping and gnashing of teeth. Make your hotel reservation online or call 888.987.6667.
The Bellagio is arguably the most iconic resort in Las Vegas. The luxurious complex is renowned for the Fountains of Bellagio, submerged under an 8-acre lake. The gigantic nighttime water show is exquisitely synchronized to music and is truly mesmerizing.
The Bellagio has won the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award every year for over a decade, putting it in the top one-third of one percent of hotels. Travel Weekly readers (i.e., travel agents) have rated it the Best Hotel in Las Vegas every year since 2008. And the users of TripAdvisor ranked its fountains the #1 American landmark in 2013 (so much for the nearby Grand Canyon).
The Bellagio’s shops include a variety of nice-smelling places you hope your spouse won’t frequent, including Bottega Veneta, Breguet, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Fred Leighton and Giorgio.
For a limited time only we have rooms at the five-star Bellagio starting at just $159.00/night. Consider arriving a few days before the workshop and our groups rates will still apply (rate varies by night). Book soon to avoid weeping and gnashing of teeth. Make your hotel reservation online or call 888.987.6667.
MAUI
Sheraton Maui is the premier location for a dream Hawaiian vacation. The beach is heavenly, with calm seas almost every day. And with 23 acres of lush Hawaiian grounds, you'll never feel crowded. Nearly every room directly faces the tropical ocean, with a private, breezy lanai for contemplating the view. Inside, you'll appreciate the aloha of old Hawaiian craftsmanship. And as the sun sets over Black Rock, you'll experience the magic of Polynesia with the torch-lighting & cliff-diving ceremony.
Reservations may be made directly with the Sheraton Maui at 808.921.4645 (note: our discounted rooms are completely sold out). For assistance putting together a package (hotel, air, +/- car) email Pauline at travel@cbt.ca or call her at 888.739.3117. She'll treat you right.
MUN2016
CBT Canada and Professional Development and Conferencing Services, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland are pleased to present a Medical CBT Day on Saturday, June 4, 2016. A foundational pre-conference workshop for those new to medical CBT will be held during the afternoon of Friday, June 3.
Head instructor Greg Dubord, MD is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and the prime developer of medical CBT. He has presented over 400 workshops, including over 50 for the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and is a University of Toronto CME Teacher of the Year. Assistant faculty includes Roxanne Cooper, MD and Christine Uchida, MSW.
All events will be held at MUN Medical School in Room 1M102 of the New Medical Centre.
Pre-conference workshop
Ten-Minute CBT: High-Impact Techniques for Real Doctors
Fri, Jun 3 | 2:00PM-5:15PM | 3.0 Mainpro-Cs | $295 tuition
YES, "good enough" CBT can be integrated into ten-minute primary care appointments. In this three-hour afternoon session, Dr. Greg Dubord and CBT Canada faculty teach you the essentials of a skill that may fundamentally change how you deal with mental health issues. The flexible medical CBT tools you'll learn can be very helpful in dealing with major depression, persistent depression (“dysthymia” until DSM-5), chronic worry, chronic pain, panic disorder, non-compliance, substance abuse, and much more.
1. Learn to break patients away from their "empathy addictions"
2. Learn to structure ten-minute appointments to maximize impact
3. Learn the vital importance of not working harder than most patients
Main event
Medical CBT Day 2016
Sat, Jun 4 | 9:00PM-4:15PM | 6.0 Mainpro-Cs | $495 tuition
PART ONE
"Difficult" Patients
Techniques for Managing the Patients Who Drain You
When you review your appointment list for the day, do some names lead to a “heart sink” feeling? Odds are some patients disproportionately drain you—that is, until you get the appropriate training in CBT’s “psycho‐judo”. At this year’s Medical CBT Day, we review practical and powerful tools to supplement your existing approaches to two conditions that needlessly deplete the caring physician: borderline personality disorder and suicidality. You’ll learn many techniques that can significantly improve patient outcomes—while making your life a lot easier.
1. Learn to break patients away from their "empathy addictions"
2. Learn the principles of affect regulation coaching with BPD
3. Learn 25 tools for helping the suicidal
PART TWO
Enhancing Personal Effectiveness
Leveraging CBT Tools to Live a More Successful Life
Today’s cognitive behavior therapy provides many scientifically‐tested tools to help growth‐oriented individuals “self‐actualize” (i.e., optimize their personal potential). State‐of‐the‐art CBT includes a collection of powerful techniques for overcoming procrastination and silencing self-criticism. This module will equip you with versatile CBT tools to boost the functioning and improve the mental health of patients, dependents—and the ongoing project called “you”.
1. Learn some common psychological barriers to optimizing personal performance.
2. Learn over one dozen CBT tools for overcoming common performance barriers.
3. Gain first‐hand experience with success‐enhancing techniques within the workshop.
PART THREE
Social CBT
High-Impact Tools for Improving Social Satisfaction
Chronic loneliness corrodes both emotional and physical health. The “loneliness epidemic” leads many patients to (mis)use your office as their primary source of social support. The physician’s burden can be very heavy. State-of-the-art cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) provides the clinician with much more than the typical advise of “join a club”. Upon completing this module you'll have many more practical tools to improve the relations between friends, colleagues, and couples.
1. Gain more appreciation for the impact of the "loneliness epidemic"
2. Learn tools to help patients build their sense of connection to others
3. Learn the ten-minute couples counseling technique
MedWest
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Sorry, this workshop is sold out. But please do not despair.... other options for the CBT for Depression module include Atlantis (Feb 4-6, 2016), Blue Mountain (Jun 29-Jul 1, 2016), Whistler (Jul 18-20, 2016), Toronto (Aug 26-27, 2016), and on a South Pacific cruise (Apr 15-29, 2017).
Founded a millennium ago, the magnificent city of Venice is a mecca for romantics. Enjoy a gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Make your love eternal with a kiss under the Bridge of Sighs. Soak up the lively Italian atmosphere of Piazza San Marco. And shop for Murano glass, Burano lace, and a couple of naughty Venetian masks.
Kotor is the best preserved medieval town in the Adriatic Sea. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an international yachting destination. Montenegro's most famous town has cobblestone streets, intriguing shops, and romantic cafes, all defended by ancient walls 4.5km long. Climb 1,350 steps to see it all from the castle!
| Day | Date | Location | Arrive | Depart | ||
| Mon | Oct 19 | Barcelona, Spain | 5:00PM | |||
| Tue | Oct 20 | Villefranche (Nice), France | 10:00AM | 7:00PM | ||
| Wed | Oct 21 | Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy | 7:00AM | 7:00PM | ||
| Thu | Oct 22 | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | 7:00AM | 7:00PM | ||
| Fri | Oct 23 | Salerno (Capri/Amalfi), Italy | 7:00AM | 6:30PM | ||
| Sat | Oct 24 | Cruising | | |||
| Sun | Oct 25 | Venice, Italy | 3:00PM | | ||
| Mon | Oct 26 | Venice, Italy | | 3:00PM | ||
| Tue | Oct 27 | Kotor, Montenegro | 12:30PM | 8:30PM | ||
| Wed | Oct 28 | Cruising | ||||
| Thu | Oct 29 | Cruising | ||||
| Fri | Oct 30 | Barcelona, Spain | 6:00AM |
Vision of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's mid-sized ships, with a capacity of 2,514 passengers. She underwent a massive dry-docking in fall 2013, which included adding the following:
- R Bar
- Chops Grille
- new bathrooms
- stern-to-bow Wi-Fi
- Centrum aerial show
- Izumi Asian-fusion cuisine
- Complimentary Park Café
- Royal Babies and Tots Nursery
- Outdoor poolside movie screen
- Giovanni's Table Italian Restaurant
- Concierge Club and Diamond Lounge
- Chef's Table intimate dining experience
SCOTTSDALE
Experience Arizona's newest destination sensation at the W Scottsdale. ?????? The AAA Four Diamond hotel is conveniently located in the center of it all. Within walking distance you'll find the Entertainment District, Old Town Scottsdale, exhilarating art, and sophisticated shopping. Alternatively, stay in and enjoy the many features of this luxurious and uber-stylish hotel:
- Spend a day poolside at WET on a private cabana, with a flat-screen TV, high-speed internet, and personal poolside server
- Shape up your body and wake up your mind at the state-of-the-art Fitness Center
- Retreat to the fashionable Living Room Lounge for innovative drinks and signature cocktails
- Enjoy dinner at Scottsdale's famous Sushi Roku
- Renew yourself at the Bliss Spa
- Mix at Shade Lounge, the sophisticated indoor/outdoor bar
Consider treating yourself to one of the W Scottsdale's new VIP Suites. The fabulous new digs are located on a private wing of the hotel's sixth floor, accessible only by guests of these suites. Each features a separate living room, high-tech kitchen, ensuite laundry, oversized balcony, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
TORONTO
Thu, May 5 | 4:30PM-7:30PM | 3.0 Mainpro-Cs | $395 tuition
Today’s cognitive behavior therapy provides many scientifically‐tested tools to help growth‐oriented individuals “self‐actualize” (i.e., optimize their personal potential). State‐of‐the‐art CBT includes a collection of powerful techniques for overcoming procrastination, optimizing time management, decreasing rumination, letting go of the past, silencing self‐criticism—and improving decision‐making. This module will equip you with versatile CBT tools to boost the functioning and improve the mental health of patients, dependents—and the ongoing project called “you”.
1. Learn the common psychological barriers to optimizing personal performance.
2. Learn dozens of CBT tools for overcoming common psychological performance barriers.
3. Gain first‐hand experience with success‐enhancing techniques within the workshop.
Enhancing Personal Effectiveness: Leveraging CBT Tools to Live a More Successful Life
Social CBT: High-Impact Tools for Improving Social Satisfaction
“Difficult” Patients: Techniques for Managing the Patients Who Drain You
Social isolation corrodes both emotional and physical health. The “loneliness epidemic” leads many patients to (mis)use your office as their primary source of social support. The physician’s burden can be very heavy. State-of-the-art cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) provides the family physician with much more than the typical advise of “join a club”. Upon completing the Social CBT workshop you’ll have dozens of practical tools to improve the relations between friends, colleagues, and couples.
Special topics include ten-minute couples counseling, tips for overcoming social anxiety, scientific determinants of friendship, bereavement in DSM-5, and the art & science of forgiveness.
Head instructor Greg Dubord, MD is nicely warmed up after giving over 300 CBT workshops, and a University of Toronto CME Teacher of the Year.
Thu, May 7 | 1:00PM-4:00PM | 3.0 Mainpro-Cs | $395 tuition
Chronic loneliness corrodes both emotional and physical health. The “loneliness epidemic” leads many patients to (mis)use your office as their primary source of social support. The physician’s burden can be very heavy. State-of-the-art cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) provides the family physician with much more than the typical advise of “join a club”. Upon completing the Social CBT workshop you’ll have dozens of practical tools to improve the relations between friends, colleagues, and couples. Special topics include ten-minute couples counseling, tips for overcoming social anxiety, scientific determinants of friendship, bereavement in DSM-5, and the art & science of forgiveness.
1. Learn over 25 CBT tools useful for improving any relationship
2. Learn tools to help patients overcome social anxiety, real & perceived transgressions, and bereavement (DSM-5).
3. Learn the ten-minute couples counseling technique
Thu, May 5 | 1:00PM to 4:00PM | 3.0 Mainpro-Cs | $395 tuition
When you review your appointment list for the day, do some names lead to a “heart sink” feeling? Odds are some patients disproportionately drain you—that is, until you get the appropriate training in CBT’s “psycho‐judo”. In this year’s “Difficult” Patients workshop, we review practical and powerful tools to supplement your existing approaches to three conditions that needlessly deplete the caring physician: borderline personality disorder, hypochondriasis (“illness anxiety disorder” in DSM‐5), and suicidality. You’ll learn many techniques that can significantly improve patient outcomes—while making your life a lot easier.
1. Discover key changes in DSM‐5 criteria.
2. Acquire modular tools for helping many “difficult” patients.
3. Reduce your odds of personal burnout.
WHISTLER
Sunday, April 15, 2018 is the earybird deadline for passes for the 2018/19 season. Choose (quickly!) from an EDGE Card, an Unlimited Season Pass, and the new EPIC Pass (now valid at 61 resorts internationally & counting). But don't delay!
Delta Whistler Village Suites will be our home for the week. We like it there: Delta's senior management recently voted it the Best Managed in their entire chain of 40 hotels.
Brand-spanking new rooms await us, with the Delta Whistler having wrapped up a massive renovation just last year. In many ways, the Delta is now the "newest" hotel in Whistler. All rooms now have a very clean & modern design, with innovative tech features and thoughtful touches throughout (photos).
Happily, we’ve negotiated some fantastic rates, including ModeRooms ($99), 1bdrm ModeSuites ($159) and 2bdrm ModeSuites ($189). Both WiFi and secure underground parking (normally $30/night) are complimentary. All suites include kitchens, and it’s only a five-minute stroll to a gourmet grocery store in the Village MarketPlace. But note: these room rates are only while supplies last.
Whistler is the top ski resort according to the 2015 ULTRA Awards of the British newspaper The Telegraph. Runners-up? Aspen, Méribel, Val d’Isère, and Verbier.
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Join us for tips on how to restore some calmness to your practice—and to your life in general. Register today!
Accommodations to consider include the reasonably-priced Sheraton (888.627.7175), the ultramodern Hôtel Le Germain (866.345.9501) and the loud & proud Trump (855.888.7867).
the Chinook Regional Hospital. Workshop hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM. A catered lunch is included.
The workshop will be held in the County Hall of Chinook Regional Hospital, located at 960 19 Street S (map). Check-in begins at 8:30AM. For parking options, click here. For some final turn-by-turn directions, call the hospital switchboard at 403-388-6111.
| Day | Date | Location | Arrive | Depart | ||||
| Sat | Dec 12 | Port Canaveral, Florida | 3:45PM | |||||
| Sun | Dec 13 | At sea / morning CME | ||||||
| Mon | Dec 14 | Cozumel, Mexico | 8:30AM | 3:45PM | ||||
| Tue | Dec 15 | Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 10:30AM | 5:30PM | ||||
| Wed | Dec 16 | At sea / morning CME | ||||||
| Thu | Dec 17 | At sea / morning CME | ||||||
| Fri | Dec 18 | Castaway Cay, Bahamas | 8:30AM | 4:45PM | ||||
| Sat | Dec 19 | Port Canaveral, Florida | 7:30AM |
On May 22 rates increase:
- Oceanviews increase from $3,434 to $4,137
- Balconies increase from $5,214 to $6,927
To book a package
(CME ± air ± hotel ± cruise)
email Pauline at travel@cbt.ca or phone 888.739.3117
Should you wish to register for the CME only, please click here
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To book a package
(CME ± air ± hotel ± cruise)
email Pauline at travel@cbt.ca or phone 888.739.3117
Should you wish to register for the CME only, please click here
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To book a package
(CME ± air ± hotel ± cruise)
email Pauline at travel@cbt.ca or phone her at 888.739.3117
Should you wish to register for the CME only, please click here
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To book a package
(CME ± air ± hotel ± cruise)
call Pauline at Expedia at 888.739.3117
or email her at pramsbottom@cruiseshipcenters.com
Should you wish to register for the CME only, please click here
CBT Canada is pleased to announce seven university collaborations, including the medical schools of Dalhousie University (Nov 22), McGill University (Dec 2), Memorial University (May 3), Queen's University (Nov 7), the University of Alberta (Apr 16), the University of Calgary (Apr 10), and the University of Toronto (May 8-9).
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Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) has been proven helpful in treating many psychological conditions common in primary care, including generalized anxiety disorder, major depression, chronic pain, insomnia, non-adherence, and bereavement. In this six-hour workshop, you'll be introduced to the “ten-minute CBT” paradigm and medical CBT skills that may fundamentally change how you deal with mental health issues.
The workshop is oriented around a series of case studies:
- Fred, 57 y/o, is chronically anxious about the future
- Janice, 77 y/o, has given up emotionally and is very depressed
- Claude, 82 y/o, refuses to take antidepressant medication
- Ted, 62 y/o, feels guilty for not doing more for his dying wife
- Joanne, 72 y/o, has been widowed for nearly five years, but still feels it would be wrong to create a new life for herself
- Rex, 52 y/o, feels he is never doing enough for his patients
Register today and you'll receive an automatic $100 onboard credit. In addition, if you book an oceanview or higher, you can choose one of the following four perks:
- up to $600 off cruise fare when booking Celebrity Choice Air;
- free “classic beverage package” (valued to $88/cabin/day);
- free prepaid gratuities (valued to $30/cabin/day);
- an additional $300 onboard credit.
Deadline: Tuesday, April 15
Register today and you'll receive an automatic $100 onboard credit. In addition, if you book an oceanview or higher, you can choose one of the following four perks:
- up to $600 off cruise fare when booking Celebrity Choice Air;
- free “classic beverage package” (valued to $88/cabin/day);
- free prepaid gratuities (valued to $30/cabin/day);
- an additional $300 onboard credit.
Deadline: Tuesday, April 15
Mariner of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean's Voyager class of cruise ships, which have the highest public space-per-guest ratio in the cruise market. This spectacular ship has enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options, and state-of-the-art recreational facilities:
- Chops Grille
- Casino Royale
- In-line skating
- Golf simulators
- Café Promenade
- Ice-skating rink
- Vintages wine bar
- Rock-climbing wall
- Ben & Jerry's ice cream
- Full-size basketball court
- Portofino Italian Restaurant
- Themed bars and lounges
- Day Spa and Fitness Center
- 9-hole miniature golf course
- Boleros Latin-themed lounge
- Johnny Rockets '50s-style restaurant
- Youth facilities, incl. teen-only areas, Fuel and Living Room
Friday's Challenging Patients workshop will be the 18th medical CBT Mainpro-C workshop by Dr. Greg Dubord and CBT Canada colleagues that Primary Care Today has sponsored since 2004.
Accreditation | Curriculum | Earlybird benefits | In-house workshops | Newsletter | Suitability | Travel
Valentine's Day 2015 can be your best ever! Please join us aboard the spectacular Ocean Princess for a romantic South Pacific adventure. You’ll be completely enchanted as we explore the exotic French Polynesian islands of Tahiti, Rangiroa, Mo’orea, Ra’iatea, Huahine and Bora Bora. But do pack with care—because you may never want to return home!
| Earlybird reward #1 | Earlybird reward #2 | |||||||
| TUITION SAVINGS | CRUISE CREDITS | |||||||
| * | Regular tuition $895 | * | $100 onboard credit | |||||
| * | Earlybird savings $200 | |||||||
| * | Total tuition $695 (tax-free) |
Earlybird reward #1
TUITION SAVINGS
- Regular tuition $1,295
- Earlybird savings $300
- Total price $995 (tax-free)
Earlybird reward #2
CRUISE CREDITS
- $100 onboard credit plus
- Free pre-paid gratuities
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Earlybird reward #2
CRUISE CREDITS
- $100 onboard credit
REGISTER EARLY FOR THE BEST RATES
Earlybird reward #1
TUITION SAVINGS
- Regular tuition $895
- Earlybird savings $200
- Total price $695 (tax-free)
Earlybird reward #1
TUITION SAVINGS
- Regular tuition $895
- Earlybird savings $200
- Total price $695 (tax-free)
Earlybird reward #2
CRUISE CREDITS
- $100 onboard credit
... PLUS an earlybird tuition rate of $995 (tax-free)—a $300 savings.
EARLYBIRDS booking by Oct 6 may select one of these perks:
- $300.00 onboard credit (if oceanview or higher)
- Free gratuities for two people (valued at $30/d)
- Classic Beverage Package for two people (valued at $88/d)
The Blue Mountain workshop (i.e., CBT for Anxiety) has been very positively reviewed by participants; e.g., at Family Medicine Forum and Primary Care Today.
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