Mastering Case Conceptualization

In today’s demanding therapeutic landscape, clinicians often find themselves navigating complex caseloads in overworked and sometimes understaffed conditions. This workshop offers practical tools for clinical counsellors grappling with burnout, intricate client needs, and the challenges of maintaining efficacy regardless of practice setting.

Who this workshop is for:

• Agency-based clinicians and new professionals managing complex caseloads in resource-constrained settings
• Private practitioners working with clients presenting emotionally demanding issues
• Therapists transitioning between agency work and private practice
• Experienced therapists seeking renewed efficacy

By participating in this workshop, you will:

• Enhance clinical conceptualization skills to improve therapeutic efficacy while preventing fatigue
• Identify common root causes of burnout and fatigue in demanding clinical practice
• Develop self-awareness strategies to navigate counter-transferences and personal triggers
• Master tools for navigating complex client interactions in high-pressure environments
• Build confidence in handling complex cases and therapeutic impasses
• Implement effective self-care strategies for sustained therapeutic efficacy
• Create a personalized toolkit for burnout prevention and maintaining well-being
• Enhance awareness of personal and professional boundaries in challenging work conditions
• This workshop blends evidence-based practices with practical, immediately applicable strategies to revitalize your clinical work.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Natasha Files MSW, RSW

Natasha holds a Master of Social Work (Clinical Specialization) from the University of Calgary, is a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers, and is a member of the BC Association of Social Workers. She is a founding Board Member for the International Institute for Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, and Co-Founder and Co-Director of Mental Health Foundations. Natasha is also involved in research, with publications varying from the topics of the impact of carer emotions on recovery, the ceremonial use of ayahuasca in the treatment of eating disorders, and is currently involved in a pilot study exploring the use of MDMA psychotherapy in the treatment of eating disorders.

Along with family therapy, Natasha loves working with individuals in the process of recovery from eating disorders, mental health concerns, addictions and other life struggles. With specialized training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT Level 1 and 2), and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT Clinical Supervisor and Trainer), Natasha is excited about facilitating a therapeutic experience that is both tangible and sustainable. Please note that Natasha is no longer working with individual clients at this time.

You can learn more at: http://www.natashafiles.com/