Upcoming Events

Our 2025 Fall Advancing Post Traumatic Growth Event

The dates:
October 16 – 17, 2025
Location:
Horseshoe Resort
Oro-Medonte  ON

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Horseshoe Resort

Our fourth annual “Advancing Post-Traumatic Growth Event” will be held at the beautiful Horseshoe Resort in Oro-Medonte (Ontario), just north of Barrie, on October 16 and 17, 2025, featuring an expert line up of presenters and panelists.

More information coming in soon

Executive Director Laura Kloostermand and Badge of Life Canada Canine Assisted Intervention dog Flanders will be attending the next meeting of Chapter 18 of the Ontario Provincial Police Veterans’ Association at the Vespra Hills Golf Course in Minesing on Thursday April 17th, 2025 at 13:00 hours.

Laura will explian the unique power of connection that Flanders brings to comfort, spark conversations and create moments of joy for those he meets, especially withing the law enforcement community, including retirees.

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Book-Signing

Executive Director Laura Kloostermand will be attending the book launch – book signing for the new “Testimony After Trauma” book that has just been published. She will be performing a dual role of  representing Badge of Life Canada, as well, as being one of the authors of the book.

The event will take place on Wednesday 23 April 2025 from 13:00 hours – 16:00 hours at the following location:

York Regional Police Association
The Shed’s Memorial Room
63 Eric T. Smith Way
Aurora  ON

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Certifications

A short description of the various therapist certifications in Ontario.

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Clinical Psychologists

Clinical Psychologists are required to complete a related Masters and Ph.D. program to practice in the province of Ontario that must be research-based and subsequently have a thesis component. They are governed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO).

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Registered Psychotherapists

Registered Psychotherapists (RPs) are registered by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and, like Registered Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists, are permitted to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.

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Registered Social Workers

Registered Social Workers (RSW) are helping individuals to enhance their well-being. They are governed by the Ontario College of Social Workers.