Business & Personal Development Professional Integration Labs

Professional Counsellor Diploma | Semester 5 & 6 Students

Preparing to graduate and launch your counselling career? Join our Business & Personal Development Professional Integration Labs, a series of optional, interactive workshops designed to help you confidently transition from student to professional.

Whether you're planning to start your own private practice, explore employment opportunities, or simply want to strengthen your professional readiness, these labs provide practical guidance and individualized support to help you take your next steps.

Who Can Attend?

These labs are open exclusively to students in the Professional Counsellor Diploma (PCD) program who are in their Semester 5 or Semester 6.

How the Labs Work

• Labs are optional and highly encouraged.

• Attend any lab(s) that interest you—there are no prerequisites, and the sessions do not build on one another.

• Each lab focuses on a different topic and is designed to stand alone.

• Participation is optional but highly encouraged to support your career planning and professional development before graduation.

Lab Schedule

Monday, July 20 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Values, Your Why & Professional Bio
Clarify your professional identity, explore your core values and purpose, and begin crafting a compelling professional bio.

Friday, August 7 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Digital Resources
Discover digital tools and resources that can support your counselling practice, organization, productivity, marketing, and ongoing professional growth.

Monday, August 17 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Scope of Practice & Finding Your Niche
Learn about ethical scope of practice, identifying your ideal client population, and developing your unique professional niche.

Monday, August 31 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Business Planning
Explore the foundations of creating a sustainable counselling business, including goal setting, service planning, and long-term vision.

Monday, September 14 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Accounting & Business Logistics
Gain practical knowledge about business finances, bookkeeping basics, taxes, record keeping, insurance, and other key administrative considerations for running a professional practice.

We look forward to supporting you as you prepare for the next stage of your professional journey!

About Your Lab Facilitator - Amanda Kingsmith

Amanda Kingsmith is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, author, podcast host, and business coach. She blends her background in business with her love of yoga and is passionate about helping yoga teachers and young professionals create sustainable careers that they are passionate about. Amanda is the host of Mastering the Business of Yoga, the co-host of The World Wanderers, and the author of “How to Master the Business of Yoga". When she’s not practicing or teaching yoga, you can find Amanda traveling the world with her husband and daughters, hiking mountains, or curling up with a cup of tea and a good book. You can learn more about Amanda at www.mbomyoga.com.