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Some In-House Events (closed to public)
UPCOMING IN-HOUSE EVENTS:
“The Teenage Brain” with Magee Secondary School in-person in Vancouver, April 21, 2026
“Managing Change: Relationship Matters” (at the Stand Together Conference in-person in Coquitlam, BC on April 23, 2026
RECENT PAST EVENTS:
Empowering Students and Educators in ASD Classrooms’ with Toronto and District School Board, online, September 2025
‘Neurodiverse-Affirming Behavioural Detective: the Early Years’ with YMCA BC in Coquitlam, BC, September 2025
“Conscious Parenting: Understanding Yourself Supports Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being” with DePaul Community Resources, held on Zoom, April 15, 2025
‘Becoming a Behavioural Detective’ with Caring Families Society, online on April 16th, 2025
Kim’s Recent Past Events
This two-day workshop explores the dynamic changes in the adolescent brain, focusing on anxiety, addiction, and learning challenges, while offering practical tools for regulation and resilience.
IN PERSON, Hosted by BOOST in collaboration with Hong Kong School Counseling Network
Join Kim Barthel, OTR and Dr. Stephen Chan for this two-day in-person course offering clinicians, therapists, and allied health professionals an in-depth introduction to the use of biometric data to enhance therapeutic insight and improve clinical outcomes. As technology becomes more integrated into healthcare, understanding and interpreting biometric signals (such as heart rate variability, electrodermal activity, respiration, and sleep patterns) is an emerging competency for trauma-sensitive, evidence-based care.
IN PERSON, Hong Kong - hosted by CREST
Between November 28th and December 5th, use code BFWELL20 at the registration links for your chosen courses.
This workshop invites participants to expand their focus away from “managing behaviour” to a lens of self-understanding. Why am I triggered by this person’s behaviour? How do I regulate my own nervous system in the presence of behaviours I experience as difficult? Through a blend of lecture, storytelling, video analysis and group discussions this day will be one to remember - both as professional development and personal empowerment.
IN PERSON, Auckland, NZ - Hosted by Mind2Mind Courses
2-Day Workshop in Sydney – new course! In this innovative and practical course, you’ll explore how attachment adaptations shape our sense of self, relationships, and interactions throughout life. More importantly, you’ll gain strategies to foster co-regulation, helping you build attuned, meaningful connections with those you support.
IN PERSON, Sydney, Australia - Hosted by Seed Paediatric Services
2-Day Workshop in Melbourne – The World-First Launch! In this innovative and practical course, you’ll explore how attachment adaptations shape our sense of self, relationships, and interactions throughout life. More importantly, you’ll gain strategies to foster co-regulation, helping you build attuned, meaningful connections with those you support.
IN PERSON, Melbourne, Australia - Hosted by Be & Belong
Velkommen til Samrådets internationale autismekonference i Skive, som i år har overskriften "Autism matters". Her vil vi igen samle fagpersoner, forskere og mennesker med autisme og deres pårørende fra nær og fjern for at skabe et forum, hvor den nyeste viden og konkrete erfaringer deles og omsættes til praksis. Konferencens fokus er at forene indsigt fra forskningsfronten med praktiske løsninger, der kan gøre en reel forskel i hverdagen for mennesker med autisme og deres familier.
IN PERSON, Skive, Denmark - Hosted by Fonden Samrådet
Denne 2-dages workshop afdækker essensen af regulering og sam-regulering ved at integrere indsigt fra polyvagal teori, interoceptiv bearbejdning og følelsesmæssig integration.
This 2-day workshop uncovers the essence of regulation and co-regulation by integrating insights from polyvagal theory, interoceptive processing, and emotional integration.
PRESENTED IN ENGLISH with OPTION FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE!
Hosted by: Ergoterapi
Experience a unique two-day practical seminar, "Trauma-sensitive practice," in Lithuania, presented by internationally recognized occupational therapist, lecturer, and author Kim Barthel. Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of how trauma affects the human nervous system and behavior? Are you seeking to learn practical tools to create a safe and supportive environment for clients who have experienced trauma? Save the date!
IN PERSON, Vilnius, Lithuania - Hosted by Sensorikos ypatumai
🎉A VERY, VERY SPECIAL OFFER in honour of World Occupational Therapy Day! We rarely do this, so be sure take advantage of this limited-time offer! We are offering a tiered 30-75% discount to anyone around the world for the courses listed below! 🎉:
Join Kim and Hand in Hand for a transformative learning experience suitable for all Allied health professionals, OT,s, SLT’s, Physiotherapist, Psychologists, social workers, nurses, educators etc. Living with trauma is a universal experience. As health professionals and educators, we are most effective supporting others when we understand how personal trauma experiences influence overall function and healing processes. This two day trianing will help us develop new skills in working mindfully and effectively with other people. and support ourselves also.
IN PERSON, Cork, Ireland - Hosted by Hand in Hand Children’s Occupational Therapy
Questo workshop immersivo, che si svolge in due giorni interi a Santhià, in Italia, ti condurrà alla comprensione di cosa sia la pratica clinica volta alla regolazione. I partecipanti esploreranno l'intersezione tra la teoria polivagale, l'elaborazione interocettiva e l'integrazione emotiva, acquisendo strumenti pratici per migliorare la coregolazione, le relazioni, la resilienza, sostenendo il proprio bambino/adulto negli aoucomes di risposte funzionali.
IN PERSON, Santhià VC, Italy - Hosted by Liberamente
Our event is designed for professionals dedicated to nurturing the well-being of children and families. Whether you work in healthcare, education, mental health, or community advocacy, this conference offers valuable insights and connections. We invite a wide range of practitioners: from psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, educators, and nurses to child welfare staff, developmental specialists, and early childhood educators.
Hosted by: ECMH
14 Total Hours - Live-on-Zoom Sessions (Recorded) - hosted by Relationship Matters
This live-online workshop equips therapists with essential coaching skills to strengthen communication and foster collaboration. By empowering the key people in our clients’ lives, we can extend the benefits of therapy well beyond clinical settings and into their daily lives.
In partnership with Unyte Health, the leader in evidence-based listening therapies for nervous system regulation, this powerful summit bridges science and practice—giving you the tools to foster deep, lasting transformation with your clients!
Hosted by: Unyte & PESI