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Have you ever recommended a mobile application to your patients? Members can take The Use of Digital Tools in Psychotherapy, a free webinar coming 07 June for 1 CE credit. Register here. This webinar aims to inform psychotherapists of the latest advances in digital health tools and evidence-based practice, in addition to helping them identify…

Psychologists are the voice of psychology. At times you as a psychologist might be asked to give an interview or provide commentary for the media about a psychological topic. We prepared a brief video for you to view when preparing for an interview or media appearance.  If you need more tips, you can view the…

Counsellor, Psychologist, Psychiatrist….What’s the difference, and who’s right for you? This video walks you through some of the key differences you can expect from these mental health professionals in Alberta.

Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people fearing for their lives and the sovereignty of their country. And Canadians fearing for the lives of their loved ones. PAA works to collect resources for global crises. Visit the page for Ukrainian-Canadian Support page  PAA stands with Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) “The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is…

  This year, PAA celebrates Psychology Month virtually: Quick Facts highlighting interesting tidbits about the profession, including figures such as Sigmund Freud, locations such as Dalhousie University, techniques such as hypnosis, and fields such as forensic psychology. Videos from Alberta psychologists sharing how the profession became the right path for them. Biographies from Alberta psychologists…

Albertans seek access to mental health support, and they want that access to be secure and protected. As part of PAA’s ongoing work to support the technology needs of our members, we have renewed our partnership with Brightsquid Secure Communications Corp. Brightsquid Secure-Mail is the secure messaging service of choice for PAA members. As a…

Specialized Legal Advice for PAA Members Did you know? Specialized legal advice for personal and business matters is just a phone call away. Members participating in the CPA/CPAP Liability Insurance Program now have access to a cost-effective solution for legal services. For as little as $30 you can gain access to the following Legal Services:…

Do You Know the Differences Between Mental Health Professionals? Mental health professionals go by many titles and are referred to with different names by professionals and nonprofessionals. It can get tricky to differentiate between the many names and titles. PAA would like to share these infographics with you as a way for you to recognize…

PAA has launched an online formatted supervision course. The course is designed for psychologists looking to start supervising provisionals or seeking a thorough understanding of foundational knowledge required for competent supervisory practice, including an introduction to the theory, practice, ethics, and responsibilities of clinical supervisors. Special Pricing is available for PAA members. Email Jess for…

Psychological Services Fund Access Information About the Psychological Services Fund The Psychological Services Fund, initiated by a donation from Ms. Amina Beecroft to the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, has been invested into endowed funds with the Edmonton and Calgary Community Foundations. Annual returns from the investments are being distributed through the Canadian Mental Health Association’s…