About this webinar
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Adele Lafrance, PhD, C.Psych.
This training is suitable for:
- Mental Health Professionals: psychotherapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers
- Medical Professionals: nurses, psychiatrists, pediatricians, family doctors
Level of training: Introductory
Client age category: For professionals who work with clients aged 16 to adulthood
Trigger warning: Triggers are always possible when discussing trauma.
Description: This workshop will introduce simple theory and efficient emotion-focused interventions to support transformation in individual therapy, including but not limited to the differentiation of blended emotions, the use of energy to transform maladaptive emotions, and using chair-work scripts specific to self-criticism and emotional avoidance. Time permitting, underlying theory and demonstration of a third and final chair-work script relating to the cultivation of assertive anger - and resolution vis–vis a primary attachment figure will be presented.
Informed by theory and techniques from emotion- and somatic-focused therapy models, participants will be provided with opportunities to engage with theory experientially, as well as to observe interventions in action via video demonstration. Resources and scripts will also be provided to support the integration of the material in one’s practice. Participation can be active or passive and no prior training required.
Learning objectives:
- Apply emotion-focused interventions in individual therapy
- Describe theories for the development of self-critical and self-interruption processes
- Explain emotion-focused change mechanisms
Join Dr. LaFrance for this introductory, experiential workshop introducing emotion-focused chair-work scripts clinicians can integrate directly into individual therapy.
What our learners have to say about this course
"Dr. LaFrance's training was excellent. Her presentation on the theory and practice behind chair-work was thoughtful, engaging, and highly impactful. I will definitely integrate my learning from today in my practice, and my personal life as well."
- Attendee, Using emotion theory and chair-work scripts for transformation in individual therapy, Spring 2026.
"Truly one of the best trainings I've attended. This is what I've been missing in my practice for years, and you presented it in such a digestible, practical way. Thank you!"
- Attendee, Using emotion theory and chair-work scripts for transformation in individual therapy, Spring 2026.
Continuing Education (CE) Information: SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) to offer continuing education (CE) hours. Full-day programs equal six CE hours; half-day programs equal three CE hours; for less than half-day programs, one hour of programming equals one CE hour. SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute maintains responsibility for the programs.
Other licensing boards and professional organizations will grant continuing education credits for attendance at their own discretion; participants will need to submit the course outline and Certificate of Participation for their consideration.
Registration closes
If registration has closed and you're still interested in joining this course, please contact Mary Anne at mvanrooyen@sickkidscmhlearning.ca
Accessibility
We strive to ensure our online learning programs are easy for everyone, everywhere. If you have any accessibility requirements (automatic transcripts, closed-captioning, ASL interpreters, advanced access to program materials), please email Mary Anne Van Rooyen at mvanrooyen@sickkidscmhlearning.ca to let us know how we can best support your learning experience.