The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta maintains responsibility for the program.
Abstract An ever-evolving group of communities, the 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families have become more of our therapeutic and political focus over the years. There is more research now than ever before about this group of people and their needs, and yet there is much that is not yet known about them. We, as therapists, […]
Personality. How often have you heard someone say: “It's just the way I am/She/He is/They are.”? What do you find first comes to mind for you? A word used but often misunderstood and even misapplied at times. A model for the New Big Five is used to zoom in on personality, and four of the five major sections are unpacked. This six-session composition is designed to unpack, educate, reorganize, and vitalize the perception of how to work with your clients.
Abstract This workshop will cover Assessment of Children: Cognitive Foundations and Applications (Seventh Edition) BY Jerome M. Sattler. It will (a) provide an overview of the 20 chapters in the main text and the16 appendix chapters (b) discuss issues related to the construct and measurement of intelligence, and (c) discuss how cognitive tests are useful […]
Ethical decision-making can be complex at times. This interactive workshop focuses on the how and what of the ethical decision-making process.
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
This interactive, full-day workshop delves deeper into four critical areas: client/patient documentation requests (disability, medical leave and/or accommodations), multidisciplinary collaboration, multiple relationships, and effective advocacy.
Times of change are times of opportunity, and we need your help to ensure effective leadership.
01 March 2024 the Ministry of Addiction and Mental Health announced that the College of Alberta Psychologists will regulate counselling therapists.
This workshop will introduce participants to the foundational knowledge and concepts related to culture, diversity, and clinical practice and supervision.
Times of change are times of opportunity, and we need your help to ensure effective leadership.
01 March 2024 the Ministry of Addiction and Mental Health announced that the College of Alberta Psychologists will regulate counselling therapists.
Times of change are times of opportunity, and we need your help to ensure effective leadership.
01 March 2024 the Ministry of Addiction and Mental Health announced that the College of Alberta Psychologists will regulate counselling therapists.
PAA Ethics Round Tables (PERT), is a peer-support program to enhance ethical professional practice and decision making.
This program is not intended to provide clinical supervision nor to offer an expert opinion or detailed consultation on one specific case. This program is not personalized professional guidance such as that offered by the PAA's Professional Guidance program. These sessions will not be recorded, and minutes or notes will not be taken.
Times of change are times of opportunity, and we need your help to ensure effective leadership.
01 March 2024 the Ministry of Addiction and Mental Health announced that the College of Alberta Psychologists will regulate counselling therapists.
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