Please note, if you have registered for the Career Development Conference 2025 FULLY LOADED BUNDLE that includes this workshop, you don't need to register for this session again. 

Western Canada's Career Development Conference 2025

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP TICKET

Includes: PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP  - Deconstructing Clients’ Career Anxiety

Pricing for Members: Early Bird $350 + tax | Regular $375 + tax

*Pricing for Non-Members: Early Bird $450 + tax | Regular $475 + tax

*Get a $108 annual membership with BCCDA to access member price

Early bird expires February 28, 2025

Group tickets of 5 or more may be eligible for additional discounts, contact us at admin@bccda.org for more details.

Elevate your career counseling skills by attending our pre-conference workshop, held a day before the 2025 Career Development Symposium! 

This live, comprehensive session at SFU Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver is designed to refine your approach to single counseling sessions, enabling you to meet your clients' needs more effectively. 

For the first time, we’re integrating a pre-symposium workshop into our conference structure to expand our offerings and address key sector needs, ultimately increasing the value of the entire event. 

With limited space available, early booking is essential.

How can this seminar enhance your career development practice? 

Master the art of impactful counseling in a single session by honing in on your clients' core needs. This comprehensive, full-day workshop will empower Career Development Professionals (CDPs) to shift from problem-focused counseling to a solution-driven approach, enabling clients to overcome career anxiety and experience post-traumatic growth following job loss. 

Participants will gain essential skills, including:

• Crafting positive, creative questions that steer conversations away from problems and toward solutions.

• Maintaining a solution-oriented focus to help clients build constructive narratives, reducing their career-related anxiety or crisis.

• Recognizing when to employ consultation teaching versus therapeutic counseling to ensure productive, positive sessions.

This seminar will equip you with the tools to support your clients' career well-being without engaging in mental health counseling. Walk away with the confidence to foster lasting, positive change in your clients' careers.

About Your Instructor Sonny Wong, M.Ed.

In 2024, Sonny presented at the Career Development Conference on addressing clients' anxiety—a presentation that quickly became one of the most popular sessions of the event. Due to overwhelming demand, we are thrilled to bring him back to offer deeper insights and practical tools on this vital topic.

Sonny Wong, M.Ed. in Counselling/Psychology with a focus on Work and Career from the University of Toronto/OISE, is a highly respected Registered Psychotherapist and a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario. With a unique approach that combines career development theories with psychotherapeutic modalities, Sonny specializes in treating clients' career anxiety and enhancing their overall well-being.

Sonny's expertise lies in utilizing Applied Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Counseling, and Narrative Counseling to help clients develop a healthy career identity. He is also a Certified Clinical Supervisor for Career Development Practitioners.

Sonny's professional achievements are numerous, including the Leadership Award and the Counsellor of the Year Award from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), and the Jason Kelly Leadership Award for excellence in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy from the University of Toronto. He was also a Top Finalist for the CharityVillage.com Individual with Most Impact in the Community Award and a Finalist for TalentEgg’s Career Educator Award.

With over 20 years of experience in therapy, counseling, training, publications, and keynote speaking, Sonny Wong continues to be a leading figure in the field of career development and psychotherapy.

Western Canada's Career Development Conference 2025 Full Overview

To provide the best and most diverse experience for all participants, the 2025 event will be structured as follows:

All-Day Workshop - May 8, 2025

An all-day workshop will be held on May 8, 2025. This workshop aims to deliver a deeper, hands-on learning experience while offering additional opportunities for in-person interaction. Participants will engage in skill refinement, explore new tools, and collaborate with peers.

Career Development Symposium - May 9, 2025 - Vancouver

The Career Development Symposium will take place on May 9, 2025. Attendees can join this one-day conference either in person in Vancouver or via online streaming. The symposium will feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and sessions, covering a wide range of topics relevant to career development.

Career Development Webinar Collection

Starting on May 15, 2025, a series of inspiring and informative webinars will follow the symposium, running through June, 2025. These webinars will provide flexibility, allowing participants to build their experience in a way that suits their schedules, budgets, and interests. Specific dates and topics for the webinars will be announced soon.

This format ensures that all attendees can benefit from an enriching experience, whether they choose to participate in person or remotely.