Friday, January 30, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET | Online
Presented by David Archer, Professional Social Worker (OTSTCFQ), Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (OTSTCFQ), Psychotherapist (OPQ)

Description:

This full day workshop will provide an introduction to Rhythm and Processing (RAP) strategies namely the RAP technique. 
Attendees will learn about a technique that can be used for client stabilization and social worker self/community care.
This is an experiential workshop that is designed to increase awareness about reducing compassion fatigue while also teaching a portable technique to improve wellbeing.

Presenter Bio:

David Archer, a professional social worker, couple and family therapist, and author from Montreal, Canada, is an EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Certified EMDR therapy trainer and the developer of the Rhythm and Processing (RAP) therapeutic framework. He provides trainings and workshops relating to EMDR therapy and culturally responsive interventions for culturally diverse and oppressed people worldwide.
Currently a PhD student at Concordia University, he is currently seeking to develop scientific support for the RAP approach. Inspired by decolonial and revolutionary scholars, he specializes in treating complex trauma-based disorders using visualizations, online videos, and advanced neuroscientific-informed strategies. An award-winning researcher known for engaging presentations and insightful books, which include Anti-Racist Psychotherapy and Racial Trauma Recovery, he is an emerging leader in the world of EMDR therapy.

Pricing:

• Early-bird until January 14, 2026 OASW Members: $180 + HST (OASW member ID # required)
• Non-Members: $300 + HST 

 NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:
OASW is committed to inclusion and promoting a diverse range of identities, experiences, perspectives, and voices across all areas of the Association. As such, the registration contains some optional questions that are intended to assist us to better understand our social work community and ensure that our work is reflective of the diverse membership of OASW and our profession.

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