12 November 2021 PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENTS IN NEED OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Dear Registered & Provisionally Registered Psychologists of Alberta, This letter is a plea and call to action on behalf of psychology graduate students in Alberta. Psychology graduate students are in significant need of accessible psychological care. Here we are sharing an overview of the…
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PAA Supervision Course
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…
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Psychological Services Fund
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…
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TherAppX
NEW PAA Affinity Partner! TherAppX New tools for psychologists to assist Albertans using mental health apps Launching this month (31 August 2021), TherAppX is the latest affinity partner program of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA), offering a 20% discount for PAA members. These days, many Canadians are seeking to improve their mental health, and…
read morePsychological Services Fund at PAA’s Annual Banquet
We support Psychological Services Fund at PAA’s Annual Welcome to the Profession and Awards celebration. A PAA Member, Sharon Yeung, is graciously donating her time to take pictures at our event. All Newly Registered Psychologists and Awards Winners are invited to get a complimentary professional headshot taken by Sharon. Guests may purchase headshots at $50…
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2021 Annual Welcome to the Profession and Awards Celebration
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta would like to invite you to join our 2021 Annual Welcome to the Profession and Awards Celebration 17 September 2021, at 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The 2o21 Welcome to the Profession and Awards Celebration was recently changed into an online format to ensure the health and safety of all guests…
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2021 PAA Annual General Meeting
Notice of the annual general meeting of the membership of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta Dear PAA Members! As the 2020-2021 Fiscal year has come to an end, it is the duty and joy of our association to come together in an Annual General Meeting. The PAA Board of Directors is hereby providing notice…
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Health Restriction Resources
PAA office has received questions regarding the masking requirements in private practice. We collected some resources that can be helpful for psychologists in private practice in Alberta to navigate the changes. Review the Alberta health care orders below: Health care facility requirements CMOH order 10-2020 CMOH orders PDF
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We Grieve the Loss of Indigenous Children
It is with great sadness that we grieve the loss of well over 1000 Indigenous children. We honour their lives and those of all children impacted by Canada’s residential school system. The genocidal legacy of Indian Residential Schools (and Indian Day Schools) is an ongoing Canadian responsibility. Consistent with the national report on Psychology’s Response…
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Liability Insurance Renewal
Dear Members, In early May, you will receive the 2021-2022 CPA/CPAP Liability Insurance Program renewal from the program’s broker, BMS. You will see that Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) premium has increased this year. This increase is a direct reflection of increased claims, where millions of dollars of claims costs have been paid under the psychology…
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