The CPA Board of Directors recently approved the release of new Guidelines on Telepsychology. The intent of the guidelines is to provide direction and support to Canadian psychologists in order to enable them to practice, ethically, competently, and reflectively while engaging in a virtual environment. The guidelines replace the Interim Ethical Guidelines for Psychologists Providing Psychological Services Via Electronic Media, approved in 2020.
Month: October 2023
Break the Cycle: Dr. Alex DiGiacomo Completes her Cross-Canada Ride
A month ago, we spoke to Dr. Alex DiGiacomo while she was at the halfway point of her cross-Canada cycling trip. She was raising money and awareness for kids’ mental health in this country, and the major gaps youth have in accessing that care. She has now completed the entire journey, so we invited her back to talk about the big picture, the fundraising effort, the pool noodle, and the incredible community she met and created along the way!
Cash Transfers Reduce Homelessness with Dr. Jiaying Zhao and Amber Dyce
Researchers from UBC teamed up with Foundations for Social Change to conduct a study where they gave a one-time cash transfer of $7,500 to people experiencing homelessness. The results of the study are a first step toward transforming the way we see, and approach, homelessness. We spoke with study lead author Dr. Jiaying Zhao and Foundations for Social Change CEO Amber Dyce about the study itself and the possibilities for ending homelessness.
CPA’s Indigenous Psychology Student Award Program
The purpose of this program is to encourage and support Indigenous (Inuit, First Nations, or Métis) students in psychology in Canadian universities. This is an academic merit-based award that also takes into consideration life factors such as motivation to excel in the field of psychology and level of need in overcoming barriers to attending university.
Application requirements include official transcript, CV or resume, personal statement, and one letter of support.
This year, the CPA welcome applications for one (1) graduate scholarship. Eligible students must be:
- Indigenous;
- a CPA student affiliate in good standing at time of application, and if successful for the duration of the scholarship length; and
- entering graduate studies or be a current graduate student at a Canadian university.
Value of the scholarship is $4000.00 per year, renewable for up to five additional years.
Deadline for applications is May 10th, 2025.
Click here to apply: https://cpa.ca/machform/view.php?id=93738
Click here for full instructions: Instructions_Indigenous Bursary Application_April2025.pdf