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The PAA Practice Advisor Program provides full and life members of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) with free, confidential advice regarding professional practice and/or ethical issues.

(Access via the PAA Professional Guidance Program )

Join peers here in our online community for discussions, libraries of shared resources, blogs, events calendars, member directory, polls, and much more. Together we can discuss issues, plans, & share ideas – and better support your needs as members. Psychologists are in the business of relationships and we are providing you with a secure setting to stay connected as colleagues in this ever-changing environment.

The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) has always strived to connect individuals seeking psychological assistance with the most qualified professionals. We understand the challenges faced by both clients and psychologists when it comes to finding the perfect match. With this in mind, we are thrilled to announce launch of our new and improved referral service that promises to optimize how psychologists and clients connect.

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A collection of On-Demand Continuing Professional Development opportunities. PAA Members have free access to members-only recordings.

PAA offers Continuing professional development opportunities for members and non-members. Exclusive rates are provided to PAA members.

The official newsletter of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, published 5 times a year to over 2,500 members to foster communication between psychologists and to support the goals of the Association and the profession of psychology. Psymposium is available to all members of the PAA on our website or by subscription, as well as to public subscribers and selected individuals and organizations with interests in the practice of psychology.

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Mentor Match is a PAA members-only matching service for prospective mentors and mentees. The Mentor Match platform is intended to connect mentors and mentees who share similar interests and goals to form long lasting and rewarding mentorship relationships. We are stronger together, and the sharing of expertise and support of one another benefits us all.

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PAA Student and Provisional members can access a list of qualified supervisors

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TherAppX provides reliable information on health apps in AppGuide PRO, where patients and psychologists go for health apps. You’ll find the 13 300 apps with a TherAppX Trust Report to help you determine if an app can be trusted to use with your patients based on evidence & endorsement, privacy, cybersecurity and usability.

The platform is now free for psychologists, who can access a sharing module to formalize the inclusion of apps as part of patient care and show their commitment. With this module, you can send a download link containing reliable information about a given tool to any of your patients. You can also find app collections of associations or affiliated healthcare organizations if they are available.

Offers members exclusive group rates, personalized coverage and exceptional customer service for all your home and auto insurance needs.

Offers you the opportunity to receive direct referrals to your private practices through their evidence-based assessment tool – the Mental Health Check.

The Mental Health Check (MHC) utilizes a battery of evidence-based measures to produce a mental health picture of an individual and provides suggestions to health professionals on whether or not the client would benefit from psychological intervention. Life Support Mental Health facilitates accurate referrals to regulated mental health professionals in their Referral Network.

A habit-formation support platform consisting of a client-facing app paired with a professional-facing Pro Portal. The GGF platform enables you to provide clients with the necessary support to successfully implement recommendations when they are navigating day-to-day challenges. GGF is designed to be the bridge between best intentions and establishing long-term healthy habits and behaviors

PAA members can purchase psychology books at a 5% discount.

Secure-Mail, secure messaging service of choice, is a privacy-compliant way to share information with or about patients. You can use Secure-Mail to safely exchange messages with patients about their care (including appointment preparation and follow-up), and you can connect with referring clinicians or other members of your patients’ health care team.

Online platform for health and wellness practitioners that makes it simple to book, chart, schedule, bill and get paid. Available online and on any device, Jane offers branded online booking, beautiful scheduling, insurance management, customizable charting, online intake forms, patient reminders, integrated payment processing, online appointments (telehealth) and more.

PAA members can use the basic version for free to try (unlimited minutes, unlimited number of calls, fully encrypted), and can upgrade to a clinic or professional plan with more features. You also gain access to monthly live training sessions, dedicated training, and support for PAA members.

Exclusive professional liability insurance for members of PAA. This CPAP/CPA BMS program brings a new member-centric perspective to the design and delivery of the psychology insurance program, including significant immediate and long-term benefits to policyholders, and access to pro bono legal services from one of the most highly recognized legal defence firms in medical defence and professional liability in Canada.