Continuing Education

Assessment and counselling are integral components of the psychotherapy process. Assessment occurs in the initial stages and is often ongoing to inform the psychotherapy process. Topics for this workshop will include mental status examinations, psychometrics, screening measures, and limitations of self-report. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a broader understanding of general assessments for psychotherapists.

This workshop will have both a professional and personal emphasis. Professionally, it is intended for those who are interested in learning more about working with older clients and their families. Personally, it will explore participants’ own planning for future aging and negotiating age-related transitions such as retirement

Clinical supervision is the cornerstone in developing Clinical / Counselling Psychologists. Most supervisees report receiving adequate supervision; however, shouldn’t we strive to provide exceptional clinical preparation in supervision?

DBT is the gold standard treatment for severe emotion dysregulation, particularly for clients who are at high risk for suicide or who have multiple comorbidities. This workshop will begin with a description of the transdiagnostic biosocial model of emotion dysregulation and how this theory informs case conceptualization and treatment

The workshop provides an overview and practical application of the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP). Three major aspects of EBP will be emphasized: (1) empirically supported treatments (e.g., manualized and principle based protocols), (2) evidence-based psychotherapy relationships and responsiveness, and (3) routine outcome/progress monitoring. Clinical application of each aspect of EBP will be illustrated via case examples, role play, and demonstration. There will be opportunities for discussion of challenges and means of incorporating evidence-based principles into your practice.

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PAA Disaster Response Network (DRN) activates when an Alberta emergency is determined to be a disaster. Psychologists are invited to join this lunch and learn to get the most up-to-date information about PAA DRN protocols, logistics, and disaster trauma treatment basics.

This is a two part webinar. Part 1: 27 June 2023 and Part 2: 28 June 2023 1:00-4:00 PM.

This seminar will provide a broad overview of the CAP registration process and the licensing exams required to practice as a psychologist in Alberta.

While the field of psychology continues to move toward greater cultural sensitivity, research, education, and practice remain grounded primarily in dominant Euro Western approaches.