The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share that the 2025 Educational Forum is now available to watch by visiting the College website or YouTube channel.
The College’s Director of Professional Practice, Christina Van Sickle, MSW, RSW, facilitated a panel discussion entitled The Greatest Risk Requires the Greatest Competence – Private Practice and Psychotherapy. The expert panel explored what competencies are needed to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy, and why this competence is required before engaging in a counselling or mental health support private practice. The panel session also provided insights to registrants on the different skills and resources required before beginning a private practice, including how to stay current in their practice.
The panelists represented a variety of perspectives and practice areas and included:
- Bianca Stefina, CYCP, BA, RSSW, CCTS-A, CMEMIP-1
- Cate Creede-Desmarais, PhD, CPCC, ACC
- Natalie Blake, MSW, RSW
- Nikki Healey, MSW, RSW
College registrants can use viewing this recording towards the completion of their 2026 Continuing Competence Program (CCP).
For questions about the Educational Forum, contact the College’s Communications Department at communications@ocswssw.org.