Special offerings

Professional Ethics

Ethics are significant in any profession, especially the helping professions. Ethics provide a framework of actions and choices, examining what should be done. Human behaviour can be directed and shaped by ethics. It helps professionals carry out their responsibilities. Ethics serve as a standard for behaviour in personal and professional settings, preventing actions harmful to society or ourselves.

Values are powerful influences that guide a person’s behaviour and determine their priorities in life. They are the significant concepts or beliefs that direct our decision-making abilities. They serve as the focal point of our life and a code of conduct. They have a profound impact on a person’s emotional state of mind. Our values guide how we are and act, even when no one is watching.

In this 12 hour on-line course you will learn:

  • What are your core values
  • Ethics in the Helping professions.
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Client – Practitioner Relationship
  • Informed Consent
  • Boundaries – Personal and Professional
  • Boundary violations
  • Critical ethical thinking

This course is open to anyone in the Helping professions including but not limited to: Holistic Health Practitioners, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Coaches, Clergy, Social Workers.

Course Code:
HSC-ETH On-Line – Instructor Led

Instructor : Gord Riddell, RP, BSSc, Registered Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Spiritual Director and President of Transformational Arts College

Dates: Monday May 26 for 4 weeks
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Fee: $250.00

Business Practices

This course is open to anyone in the Helping professions including but not limited to: Holistic Health Practitioners, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Coaches, Clergy, Social Workers.

Business Practices is designed to help you navigate the legal, government, regulatory bodies, in establishing your Practice. You will be taken through establishing a vision for your business. Name, branding and determining who are your clients. Whether starting out or needing a refresher, this 12-hour course provides valuable information.

  • Envisioning your Practise
  • Naming your Practise – legalities
  • What type of business structure – sole practitioner, partnership, corporation?
  • What services are you offering?
  • Establishing your fee structure
  • Are you also selling Products?
  • HST, PST and Taxation
  • Business Insurance
  • Bookkeeping
  • Client Records Keeping
  • Branding your Practise
  • Developing a marketing plan
  • Advertising

Course Code: HSC-ETH – B On-Line – Instructor Led

Instructor : Gord Riddell, RP, BSSc, Registered Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Spiritual Director and President of Transformational Arts College

Fee: $ 250 – 4 weeks
Dates: June 23, No class on June 30, Classes on  July 7, 14, 21
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 PM


Register for both courses for $450.00 Save $50.00

Contact us for your questions!

Linda Kuschnir
Registrar, Managing Director

Email: lindak@transformationalarts.com

 CALL 416-484-0454 ext. 1