Our Certified Facilitator Resource Library continues to grow this month - it is spring, after all! In consideration of Mental Health Week, we've shared a list of our favourite, easily accessible mental health resources. You will also revitalize your workshops, individual sessions or follow-up groups when you use the new 'All-or-Nothing' quiz, Thought Replacing worksheet and fresh ideas for the HALT Acronym Activity. … [Read more...] about More New Resources for Certified Facilitators
What’s New
Two New Licensed Organizations
We are pleased to announce that two more organizations have become licensed with Craving Change Inc. Congratulations to Cypress Regional Health Authority in Saskatchewan and to North York General Hospital in Ontario. … [Read more...] about Two New Licensed Organizations
Regional D of C Conference
Despite frozen toilets on the plane and frigid temperatures, we received a very warm welcome at the Regional Dietitians of Canada Conference last week in Winnipeg. Our half day workshop entitled, "What were you thinking?!" was fun and inspiring. Dietitians left with new techniques and resources that they can start using this week to help their clients change their thinking habits in order to change their eating habits. … [Read more...] about Regional D of C Conference
Two Individual Insights Workshops Just Announced!
Kitchener, Ont. June 9 2014 The Centre for Family Medicine Ottawa, Ont. June 11 2014 The Ottawa Hospital Applying the core Craving Change® concepts in your one-on-one practice! "I don't usually talk to my patients about their thoughts and feelings – I need more direction to help me initiate a cognitive-behavioural discussion with confidence!" "My patients think it's corny to talk about an iceberg! Help!" "I'm familiar with the Craving Change® approach...but it would be … [Read more...] about Two Individual Insights Workshops Just Announced!
New Additions to Resource Library
Introduced in 2013, the list of Certified Craving Change® Facilitators is growing rapidly. The password-protected Certified Facilitators Resource Library has expanded yet again with a Facilitation Tips Supplement for individual clients and groups and some new downloadable worksheets. Both the research literature and clinical feedback from health care professionals clearly indicate that follow-up is critical for sustained behaviour change. Consider organizing monthly support groups or … [Read more...] about New Additions to Resource Library
6 Months – 64 Certified Facilitators!
There are now 64 Certified Craving Change® Facilitators across Canada. We'd like to congratulate each and every one! Reading over their Final Experiential Assignments that conclude the certification process is incredibly rewarding for us. Certified clinicians share a very specific experience using the Craving Change® approach with groups or individual clients. The feedback regarding this experience is charged with excitement and overwhelmingly positive. To keep the Craving Change® … [Read more...] about 6 Months – 64 Certified Facilitators!
Carol Clarke Receives Gold Medal Award
We'd like to congratulate our Workshop Coordinator Carol Clarke on graduating with a Masters degree in Health Science from Ryerson University. Carol was also recognized for her high academic standing and body of volunteer professional work and awarded the Ryerson Gold Medal. Carol does much more than her title with Craving Change® indicates. Her expertise and skills add immensely to our success. … [Read more...] about Carol Clarke Receives Gold Medal Award
Visit Us at the AFHTO Conference
We are pleased to have been asked to have an exhibit at the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) Annual Conference on October 22 & 23 in Toronto. Come by our booth and tell us about your experiences with Craving Change. Learn about our new 2013 products and services. See you there! … [Read more...] about Visit Us at the AFHTO Conference