WCCDA MONTHLY WEBINARS

The desire to help is a wonderful, motivating force for good in the world, but it can also be heavy and overwhelming. How do we let go of the need to fix, save, and rescue while still making a difference? This will help career development practitioners learn how to effectively support others, while also finding balance and joy within themselve 

Participants will gain tools to:

• Examine and shape their own beliefs and values around helping others

• Strengthen those beliefs that support them in their roles

• Learn evidence-based practices to protect against burnout and compassion fatigue

Speakers: Malorie Moore & Lindsay Faul 

Malorie Moore is a Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Career Development Practitioner with over 15 years' experience in the fields of mental health and non-profit management. 

Lindsay Faul is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with a master's degree and over 15 years of experience serving clients in the mental health field. 

With all CCDP holders now transitioned to the national certification system, it’s essential for practitioners to feel confident navigating their new maintenance and renewal requirements. This webinar, led by the Career Certification team, will walk participants through the full process of managing CCDP maintenance within the national portal.

In this session, you will learn:

• How to submit your professional development credits in the national system

• What types of activities qualify for credits

• How to track your progress throughout the three-year renewal cycle

• Key timelines, requirements, and tips for staying on track

• Where to find support and resources within the national platform

Join us for this practical, step-by-step walkthrough and bring your questions!

Speakers:

•  Ashley Halverson, Program Advisor

• Tara Deveau, Program Assessor

• Lindsay Guitard, Registrar and Certification Manager

Career development practitioners are increasingly supporting clients whose career paths are shaped by trauma, mental health challenges, and neurodivergence. Coaching skills are essential to a trauma-informed approach, integrating safety, choice, and collaboration into inclusive practice. This workshop introduces foundational coaching skills that strengthen ethical, culturally responsive career conversations. Participants will explore how trauma and systemic barriers influence motivation and decision-making, and practice micro-skills such as attuned listening, pacing, and autonomy-supportive inquiry.

In this session, you will learn:

• Describe how trauma, mental health, and neurodivergence can influence career development and practitioner-client dynamics, using inclusive and culturally responsive language.

• Apply foundational coaching skills—such as attuned listening, pacing, and autonomy-supportive inquiry—within trauma-informed career coaching conversations.

• Integrate trauma-informed principles (e.g., safety, choice, collaboration) into coaching practice aligned with career development frameworks and coaching theory.

• Reflect on their own practitioner stance and identify ways to foster culturally competent, emotionally attuned, and ethically grounded relationships with diverse client

Speaker: Taamisah Mitha

Taamisah Mitha is a trauma-informed coach educator, holistic coach, and certified health coach with a background in psychology, education, and yoga. She holds an ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation and completed the Career Development Practitioner Certificate at Simon Fraser University. Taamisah trains Level 1 ICF coaches at Radiant Health International, supporting emerging practitioners in developing ethical, inclusive, and emotionally attuned coaching skills. She creates scenario-based learning that helps career development professionals build emotional presence, recognize ethical boundaries, and practice autonomy-supportive communication. As AI automates tasks like resumes and job search, she emphasizes the need for human-centered coaching focused on reflection, values alignment, and emotional attunement. Known for her clarity and warmth, her workshops offer practical tools for inclusive, trauma-informed career development.