ABCT Conference: Increasing the Joy of Delivering CBT

November 14, 2023

Implementing a new mental health program during the pandemic is not an easy task. But thanks to our amazing team and partners, we have gone from launching the OSP program in 2022 to a full-fledged team that works hard to support communities in the Brampton, Halton, Mississauga, and South Etobicoke region.


Dr. Nancy Bahl, our Equity & Clinical Consultant and Psychologist, recently showcased this journey in a research poster at the Annual Conference for the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) in Seattle.


The poster highlighted some of our initial implementation challenges, and how we worked through these to increase the joy of delivering cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to our clients.

a woman stands in front of a poster titled ways to increase the joy of delivering cbt

Clinician Support

A foundational part of the OSP model is the role of clinical consultation and support. This includes:

  • coaching clinicians within an anti-oppressive anti-racist framework
  • supporting them in managing microaggressions from clients
  • addressing anxiety in using trauma-focused treatments
  • clinician wellness and fostering time for connection


It was a particular highlight, and moment of joy, for our network to meet in person at our annual retreat for some time to connect and to celebrate our achievements.


Note: While CarePoint Health was pleased to partially support Dr. Bahl’s participation at this conference, much of her participation was self-funded. We thank Dr. Bahl for her commitment to learning and knowledge sharing with her peers.

a poster titled ways to increase the joy of delivering cbt

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The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program offers free, evidence-based, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to adults (18+) in Ontario who are experiencing depression or anxiety related concerns.


CarePoint Health leads and coordinates access for Ontarians to the free OSP program for the regions of Brampton, Halton, Mississauga, and South Etobicoke. In collaboration with our partners, we deliver mental health services and improve access to care.

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