Save the date! FACTBC is hosting a Lunch and Learn on Friday, February 26 for individuals to learn more about the regulation of counselling therapists in BC. Bring your own lunch and learn online. An opportunity to confirm your attendance and receive the Zoom link will be sent the day before the event. Questions? Contact […]
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This morning FACTBC submitted an Application Under Sections 7 and 10(1) of the Health Profession Act. As of noon today, FACTBC had been copied on nearly 600 emails from counselling therapists, stakeholders, and concerned members of the public who have written in to their respective MLAs, Honorable Minister Adrian Dix, and/or Honorable Premier John Horgan. Thank you
The new BC cabinet was sworn in on November 26. FACTBC confirmed that it will be submitting an application on Monday, December 7 to have counselling therapy designated as a regulated health profession under BC’s Health Professions Act. Between 8:00-8:30 AM on Monday, December 7, 2020, FACTBC is requesting that you send a letter of
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As many are aware, it was FACTBC’s intention in early 2020 to submit formal application to have counselling therapy designated as a regulated health profession under BC’s Health Professions Act. When the pandemic became a reality in BC in March, the application was put on pause to allow the Ministry of Health to focus on
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During a pandemic we’re in a very different psychological situation. Many of us have been going through uncertainty that doesn’t get resolved quickly. Learn some tactics for keeping your mental health in good shape.
Thoughts on Anxiety from a Counselling Therapist Read More »
What’s the best way for you to share your inner life? On the FACTBC website you’ll find a variety of counsellors — online therapist are available through talking and other modalities such as art, music, movement, and drama. Learn more about the associations that comprise FACTBC »
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When do I know whether I’m just having hard time getting through the day or whether I really need to be able to see a therapist in order to get through something? Dr. Glen Grigg, Chair of FACTBC, shares some thoughts about when you might need to see a counselling therapist.
Having a Difficult Time? Read More »
Looking for mental health support? Counselling therapists are here for you. Visit http://factbc.org/member-associations/ to find a counselling therapist in BC.
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Dr. Glen Grigg, Chair of FACTBC, shares about dealing with stress and anxiety surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
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[ Versión en español aquí ] VANCOUVER, March 16, 2020 — Federation of Associations for Counselling Therapists in British Columbia (FACTBC), a society of 14 professional associations that collectively represent over 6,000 counsellors and therapists practicing throughout British Columbia, encourages the public to be aware of their mental health and be intentional about self-care. While
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