By now, members eligible to vote should have received an email with the subject line, Ballot Special Members Meeting of CPA Members December 2025. Please use the link and PIN in that email to vote on the proposed changes to the CPA’s By-laws. Some members may have received a second email with the subject line, Special Meeting of CPA Members December 2025, please disregard this email. If you have technical difficulties exercising your vote, please contact us at membership@cpa.ca.
Year: 2025
Mind Full, a CPA Podcast: Training standards for psychologists in Ontario with Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker
As the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) has proposed a number of changes to their entry-to-practice standards for psychologists, the CPA and other psychology organizations around Canada are raising concerns about those changes. Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker, CPA CEO, joins the CPA podcast Mind Full to lay out those concerns, and what she sees as the dangers inherent in reducing entry-to-practice standards.
Training standards for psychologists in Ontario with Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker
As the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) has proposed a number of changes to their entry-to-practice standards for psychologists, the CPA and other psychology organizations around Canada are raising concerns about those changes. Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker, CPA CEO, joins Mind Full to lay out those concerns, and what she sees as the dangers inherent in reducing entry-to-practice standards.
2026 Student Research Grants – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The CPA, along with the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS), the Council of Professional Associations of Psychologists (CPAP), and BMS wish to support student research in all areas of psychology through annual funding.
For information on the research grants including application requirements, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, click here: https://cpa.ca/student-research-grants/
The deadline to apply is Monday, February 2, 2026
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Please note, applications for the student leadership grant will open spring 2026
The CPA Responds to the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario’s (CPBAO) Proposed Entry-to-Practice Changes.
The CPA has responded to the request for comment by the CPBAO regarding proposed entry-to-practice changes for psychologists and psychological associates. Click here to read the CPA’s response.
New “Psychology Works” Fact Sheet
Call for Nominations for Editor of CJEP (2026-2030)
The Board of Directors of the CPA has opened nominations for the Editorship of the Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology for the years 2026 through 2030. Candidates should be available to start receiving manuscripts no later than July 1, 2026, to prepare for issues to be published in 2027.
Nominations (including self-nominations) will be accepted until January 19, 2026, and should include (1) a cover letter and (2) the nominee’s current CV.
Click here for more information.
Call for Nominations for Editor of CJEP (2026-2030)
The Board of Directors of the CPA has opened nominations for the Editorship of the Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology for the years 2026 through 2030. Candidates should be available to start receiving manuscripts no later than July 1, 2026, to prepare for issues to be published in 2027.
The Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology is published in collaboration with the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS) within a printing agreement with the American Psychological Association (APA).
Editors are members of both the CPA and the CSBBCS.
Nominations (including self-nominations) will be accepted until January 19, 2026, and should include (1) a cover letter and (2) the nominee’s current CV.
Please email your nomination package to Dr. Lauren Thompson, the CPA’s Science Director, at science@cpa.ca.
Interested individuals may obtain more information directly from the current Editor, Dr. Debra Titone, via email at debra.titone@mcgill.ca.
Click here to access the call for nominations flyer.
National Credential Harmonization Position Statement Released
The CPA’s Board of Directors released their position statement Breaking Down Barriers – A National Approach to Improving the Credentialling and Licensure of Psychologists, and their Mobility in Canada. The statement addresses the need to harmonize entry-to-practice and registration/licensing requirements for psychologists across the country with the goal of increasing their labour mobility. You can read the full report HERE
Psynopsis Vol.47, Issue 3 now available online
Psynopsis Volume 47, Issue 3 on Evidence-based Psychological Intervention And Assessment: Mental Health and Health Psychology Applications is now available.
PSYCHOLOGY WORKS Fact Sheet: Executive Functioning
What is Executive Functioning?
Executive functioning refers to mental skills that help you carry out day-to-day tasks. These skills include:
- Inhibition control: the ability to think before acting.
- Working memory: the ability to hold and juggle a small amount of information while performing another task.
- Cognitive flexibility: the ability to adjust your thinking or approach when situations change, so you can find new ways to solve problems or respond.
These executive functions work together to produce skills such as problem-solving, reasoning, planning, and self-control. Executive functioning also supports the ability to communicate and socialize, manage tasks, and engage in moral reasoning. Executive functions are developed throughout childhood into young adulthood. Family environment, stress, and social connections can shape the development of executive functions across stages of growth.
What Areas of My Brain Are Responsible for Executive Functioning?
Research suggests that executive functions are not localized to a single brain area. For example, executive functioning relies on several parts of the brain simultaneously to support decision-making processes. Several areas of the brain’s cortex—the outer layer involved in thinking and decision-making—support inhibition control. The prefrontal cortex, located just behind the forehead, is involved in thinking about and using information, working toward goals, and managing emotions. This brain area also plays an important role in switching between tasks and adjusting one’s thinking when a situation changes.
What Does Executive Functioning Look Like in My Daily Life?
Typical executive functioning in adults can look like:
- Being able to plan and organize tasks at work and in your personal life
- Being able to meet important deadlines
- Making decisions based on reasoning and anticipated outcomes
- Regulating emotions
- Adapting to new situations or unexpected challenges
- Managing time effectively to fulfill daily responsibilities
- Being able to balance multiple tasks or priorities
What Does Executive Functioning Look Like in My Child’s Daily Life?
Typical executive functioning in children can look like:
- Being able to focus on tasks appropriate for their age
- Being able to follow multi-step instructions
- Being able to plan and execute simple tasks, like getting ready for school
- Controlling impulses, like being able to wait for their turn in a game
- Shifting from one activity to another without extreme difficulty
- Remembering rules or routines
What Can Executive Functioning Difficulties Look Like in My Everyday Life?
Common difficulties with executive functioning in adulthood can look like:
- Inhibition Control Difficulties, for example:
- Interrupting others in conversation
- Struggling with impulsive behaviours, like overspending or overeating
- Finding it challenging to focus on a task when distractors are present
- Feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions
- Acting or speaking before thinking, then regretting it
- Working Memory Difficulties, for example:
- Forgetting instructions that you just read
- Losing track of steps when following instructions, like when following a recipe
- Struggling to plan ahead or keep appointments straight
- Relying heavily on reminders, lists, or other people to stay organized
- Experiencing the recurring sense that you are forgetting something important
- Cognitive Flexibility Difficulties, for example:
- Finding it hard to adapt when routines change
- Getting stuck on one way of doing something, even if it is not working
- Having difficulty switching between tasks at work or home
- Feeling overwhelmed by unexpected problems
What Can Executive Functioning Difficulties Look Like for My Child?
Common difficulties with executive functioning in children can look like:
- Inhibition Control Difficulties, for example:
- Fidgeting excessively in class
- Being easily distracted or being disruptive in class
- Finding it challenging to focus on one task
- Feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions
- Not thinking through actions before taking them
- Working Memory Difficulties, for example:
- Difficulty with following multi-step instructions independently
- Losing track of belongings easily
- Difficulty understanding complex texts/reading comprehension texts
- Cognitive Flexibility Difficulties, for example:
- Difficulty connecting different ideas when learning a new topic in school
- Difficulty switching between tasks
- Difficulty solving problems creatively
- Unwillingness to try new ways of completing a task
When Should I Be Concerned?
In both children and adults, some difficulties may be developmentally appropriate and not cause for concern. Consistent struggles that significantly interfere with daily life, learning, or work may indicate abnormal executive functioning.
What Causes Executive Functioning Difficulties?
Executive functioning can be affected by a combination of neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, autism, learning disabilities), genetic factors, and environmental factors. Various factors can affect executive functioning because it involves the coordinated development of multiple vulnerable brain areas and depends partly on how long a particular region of the brain takes to develop. For example, injury to some brain areas can affect planning and goal-directed behaviours, whereas damage to other brain areas might affect impulse control.
Genetic predispositions, such as Down syndrome, can contribute to difficulties with executive functioning. Developmental sensitivity and the timing of exposure to environmental factors—such as traumatic brain injuries, infections, or co-occurring conditions (e.g., ADHD, learning disabilities)—can also significantly affect executive functioning. The brain regions responsible for executive functions are still developing during childhood, so exposure to brain injury or infections may be especially impactful during this period. Chronic cannabis use in adolescence is also associated with poorer executive functioning in adulthood.
In adults, executive functioning can be substantially affected by traumatic brain injury, stroke, and dementia. Psychiatric disorders like ADHD, OCD, anxiety, schizophrenia, and PTSD, all affect different aspects of executive functioning. For example, individuals with OCD typically experience cognitive inflexibility, and individuals with PTSD may experience difficulties with inhibitory control and working memory. Small declines in executive functioning are typical in seniors, and hormonal changes during menopause have been linked to disruptions in executive functioning as well.
How Can Executive Functioning Difficulties Be Treated?
There is not one stand-alone option for treating difficulties with executive functioning. Instead, research shows a multifaceted approach to addressing cognitive, behavioural, and emotional regulation challenges is most effective. Key strategies and interventions for both children and adults include:
- Therapeutic approaches: Structured interventions such as working memory training, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focusing on improving executive functioning processes like planning, organization, and problem-solving.
- Behavioural interventions: Programs focused on managing specific behaviours (e.g., impulsivity or inattention), using reinforcement strategies to develop self-regulation and adaptive functioning.
- Technology and tools: Utilizing tools like task organizers, time management apps, and visual reminders to support planning and time management.
- Environment modifications: Structuring physical and social environments to reduce distractions and improve focus and organization.
How Can I Help My Child with Executive Functioning Difficulties?
It is important to share your concerns with your child’s teachers and school. Teachers can often provide insight, suggest resources, and work with you on strategies to support your child’s learning needs. You may also want to consult with the school psychologist, who can offer behavioural observations, collaborate with parents and teachers, and conduct assessments that provide deeper insight into your child’s strengths and challenges. They may also be able to recommend local services in your area.
Together, these professionals can recommend strategies and interventions tailored to your child.
Parents and teachers can help by creating consistent routines at home or in the classroom, which give children a sense of predictability. Break tasks into smaller steps and encourage children to focus on one step at a time before moving on. Visual supports, such as checklists and calendars, can also help children stay organized with homework and chores. Finally, playful activities like Freeze Dance or Simon Says give kids a fun way to practice self-control. If challenges persist, consider a formal assessment from a licensed psychologist/therapist in your area. Identifying needs early can lead to more effective support and better outcomes.
Where Can I Go for More Information?
For more information about executive functioning and useful resources, visit:
- Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario: https://www.ldao.ca/faq-items/improving-executive-function-skills/
- Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada: https://caddac.ca/
- Brain Injury Association of Canada: https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/
You can consult with a registered psychologist to find out if psychological interventions might be of help to you. Provincial, territorial, and some municipal associations of psychology may make available a referral list of practicing psychologists that can be searched for appropriate services. For the names and coordinates of provincial and territorial associations of psychology, go to https://cpa.ca/public/whatisapsychologist/PTassociations/.
This fact sheet has been prepared for the Canadian Psychological Association by Michaela Ritchie, MA, PhD Candidate, University of New Brunswick Saint John and Veronica Wood, University of Guelph-Humber.
Created: October 2025
Your opinion matters! Please contact us with any questions or comments about any of the PSYCHOLOGY WORKS Fact Sheets: factsheets@cpa.ca
Bursary for Equity Deserving Graduate Psychology Students
The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is committed to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in psychology education and strives to support the CPA’s Student Affiliates in different ways, including but not limited to specific benefits, discounted convention rates, research grants, and bursaries for Indigenous psychology student affiliates. This year, the CPA is pleased to provide an additional form of support:
- four grants valued at $2500.00 each for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and
- two grants valued at $2500.00 each for black psychology student affiliates.
To qualify for this bursary, students must be enrolled in, or have been accepted into, a psychology graduate program at a provincially or territorially chartered Canadian University as a full-time student and be student affiliates of the CPA in good standing, at the time of application and if successful, for the duration of the bursary. The purpose of this bursary is to off-set personal living expenses and/or tuition fees.
Note: Applicant’s can only be funded once from one type of grant from the CPA.
Deadline for applications is January 19, 2026.
Click here to apply: https://cpa.ca/machform/view.php?id=147147
Click here for full instructions: https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Funding/EDIA.Bursary_ApplicationInformation.pdf
Make the Sensory Connection: A Human Approach to Self-Regulation
Ongoing – On Demand
Location: Online
Contact Phone Number: (514) 436-0672
Contact E-Mail: michael@thesensoryconnection.com
Event Link: https://cynthiamillerlautman.com/psychology
Contact Phone Number: (514) 436-0672
Contact E-Mail: michael@thesensoryconnection.com
Event Link: https://cynthiamillerlautman.com/psychology
Do you have clients who struggle with sensory regulation? Many psychologists know that sensory body-based work is important, but struggle to recognize exactly where their clients need support and how to help. Learn how to think about and analyze the senses in a simple, and concrete way that is easily implemented in your practice and explained to clients and their families.
Learning Objectives:
– Understand the 8 sensory systems and how they influence behaviour, learning and emotional regulation in daily life
– Recognize the signs of sensory dysregulation and identify how it may present in children and adults
– Analyze case examples to determine which sensory systems may be under- or over-responsive
– Discover how to use a sensory regulation approach to help reveal the causes of problem behaviours like inattention, aggression, withdrawal, and meltdowns
– Promote a sensory-friendly clinical environment for your clients.
What’s Included:
4 hours of on-demand video
Downloadable handouts
6 months of access to the course
Certificate of completion provided for CE purposes.
This course is recognized by the OPQ (Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec) RA07281-25.
CPA Comments on 2025 Federal Budget (November 2025)
The CPA responded to the recent federal budget noting that it does not go far enough in terms of dedicated funding for mental health. See news release here.
Bursary for Equity Deserving Graduate Psychology Students – Call for Applications NOW OPEN
The CPA is pleased to offer four grants valued at $2500.00 each for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and two grants valued at $2500.00 each for Black psychology student affiliates. To qualify for this bursary, students must be enrolled in, or have been accepted into, a psychology graduate program at a provincially or territorially chartered Canadian University as a full-time student; be student affiliates of the CPA in good standing, at the time of application and if successful, for the duration of the bursary; and must not have received this bursary before. The purpose of this bursary is to off-set personal living expenses and/or tuition fees.
Deadline for applications is January 19, 2026.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Update on advocacy with the CPBAO
Following the joint letter sent to the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) by the CPA and the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) (CPA/OPA Letter -September 2025), the CPA has continued to liaise with partners in the training, regulatory, and practice communities regarding the CPBAO’s proposed changes to entry-to-practice standards, and their potential impact on the profession of psychology in Ontario and across the country. The CPA will be submitting a response to the CPBAO’s request for comments by their December 9th deadline, and the response will be publicly shared with the membership of the CPA.
ACPRO Call for Training Summit – 17 October, 2025
The Association of Canadian Psychology Regulatory Organizations (ACPRO) calls for a summit of psychology regulators, educators, and associations to explore models of professional training and to chart a path to increased access to appropriate professional training in psychology and increased access to competent and safe psychological services for Canadians.
A steering committee established by ACPRO and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) would create an action plan, manage logistics and funding, create a process to identify and invite participants, identify Canadian and international resources for pre-summit engagement, and facilitate follow-up actions.
Notice of Special Meeting of CPA Members
A special meeting of members of the Canadian Psychological Association will be held virtually, on Thursday December 11, 2025, at 1 pm (EST) for the purposes of voting on the proposed revisions to the CPA By-laws that have been approved by the CPA’s Board of Directors. All CPA members will be eligible to vote by electronic advance voting prior to the meeting.
We encourage all CPA members to review the proposed revisions. The proposed By-law revisions are administrative in nature to help the CPA best meet the needs of its membership and achieve best practice in governance in compliance with Canada’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (CNCA).
Click here for more information and to view the proposed revisions to the CPA By-laws: https://cpa.ca/aboutcpa/annualgeneralmeetingsandreports/
Why we need to stop gambling ads in Canada: Bruce Kidd and Dr. Steve Joordens
In the wake of the NBA gambling scandal, and with Canadians watching televised sports more often, how is the time to curtail the ads that normalize gambling – especially for children. Bruce Kidd and Dr. Steve Joordens from the University of Toronto return to Mind Full to reiterate their warnings about the harms inherent in advertising gambling. Bruce is a Canadian Olympian and a recipient of the Lou Marsh award as Canada’s top athlete. Steve is a psychologist and professor who has written about the “weaponization of psychology” in encouraging addictive gambling behaviour.
Mind Full, a CPA Podcast: Why we need to stop gambling ads in Canada: Bruce Kidd and Dr. Steve Joordens
In the wake of the NBA gambling scandal, and with Canadians watching televised sports more often, how is the time to curtail the ads that normalize gambling – especially for children. Bruce Kidd and Dr. Steve Joordens from the University of Toronto return to the Mind Full podcast to reiterate their warnings about the harms inherent in advertising gambling. Bruce is a Canadian Olympian and a recipient of the Lou Marsh award as Canada’s top athlete. Steve is a psychologist and professor who has written about the “weaponization of psychology” in encouraging addictive gambling behaviour.
Resilience, culture, and living with war – Tomas Vanderkam and Ukraine
The world is paying attention to the current war between Russia and Ukraine. While it is devastating and horrific for the Ukrainian people, it is just the latest in more than a century of war, occupation, oppression, and resilience. What makes a person resilient? What makes a people resilient? And how does that come through in a country where violence and threats from all sides have been ongoing for lifetimes? Tomas Vanderkam joins the CPA’s Mind Full podcast to explore both his Ukrainian heritage and his research into resilience.
Psychologist Social Meetup – ONGOING
ONGOING – dates TBD
Event Link: https://ocdontario.com
Connect, Collaborate & Celebrate: Bi-Monthly Psychology Professionals Social Meetup
Hosted by:
Counselling Services for York Region
7845 Kipling Ave,
Vaughan, ON
L4L 1Z4
csyorkregion.com
and
The OCD and Anxiety Clinic of Ontario
205-4000 Steeles Ave W
Vaughan, ON
L4L 4V9
ocdontario.com
Join fellow psychology professionals from across Ontario for an engaging and dynamic social meetup that happens every other month! Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, share insights with colleagues, or simply unwind with like-minded professionals, this event offers the perfect blend of meaningful connection and genuine fun.
What to Expect:
- Networking opportunities with psychologists from diverse specialties and practice settings
- Interactive activities designed to spark conversation and collaboration
- Professional development through informal knowledge sharing and peer discussions
- Relaxed atmosphere where you can step away from the clinical setting and connect on a personal level
- Rotating themes and activities to keep each meetup fresh and engaging
Who Should Attend:
Registered psychologists, psychology residents, and mental health professionals practicing in Ontario who are looking to build community, share experiences, and enjoy quality time with colleagues who understand the unique rewards and challenges of our field.
Event Details:
Frequency: Every other month (bi-monthly)
Location: [Venue details to be announced with each event]
Duration: [Time details to be announced]
Cost: $0
Come ready to laugh, learn, and leave feeling energized by the amazing community of psychology professionals in Ontario! Light refreshments and good company guaranteed.
Registration required. Space is limited to ensure intimate, meaningful connections.
Questions? Contact: Robert Roopa at (just broke it up to prevent spam) info @ csyorkregion.com
This is an event hosted by a Clinical Psychologist, located in Vaughan, Ontario. Most of the meetups occur in Vaughan, Ontario.
A division of ‘psychologist near me’ affiliated companies.
EMDR Basic Training – Fall 2025
November 14-16, 2025 and January 23-25, 2026
Location: Live Online Webinar
Contact Phone Number: (877) 421-0761
Contact E-Mail: info@envisionservices.ca
Event Link: https://www.envisionworkshops.com/basicemdrtraining
Contact Phone Number: (877) 421-0761
Contact E-Mail: info@envisionservices.ca
Event Link: https://www.envisionworkshops.com/basicemdrtraining
This EMDR training package is not only designed to meet the standards set by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) but also offers hands-on practice and real-time feedback, so you can confidently implement EMDR protocols with your clients. You’ll learn how to tailor EMDR interventions to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring effective and personalized treatment outcomes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
November 18 – December 10, 2025
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Contact Phone Number: (416) 855-2624
Contact E-Mail: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com
Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-for-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-tickets-1092401475219?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact Phone Number: (416) 855-2624
Contact E-Mail: cmbhworkshops@gmail.com
Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-for-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-tickets-1092401475219?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 18+19, 25+26, December 2+3, 9+10, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (ET)
Live Online via Zoom
Facilitated by: Dr. Martin Bohus, M.D., & Dr. Shelley McMain, C.Psych.
This course, offered through the Centre for MindBody Health over a four-week period, provides a comprehensive examination of DBT-PTSD based on a psychosocial model. Dysfunctional behaviors are understood as strategies to avoid or escape from trauma-associated primary emotions like powerlessness, threat, anxiety, disgust, humiliation, or sexual arousal. DBT-PTSD proposes that these emotions are corroborated by dysfunctional cognitive assumptions and dysfunctional behaviors such as self-injury, suicidal ideation, dissociation or intoxication. It further proposes that problematic secondary emotions such as shame, guilt, self-hatred, or chronic anger develop over time into problematic self-concepts which impair quality of life.
DBT-PTSD helps clients: a. Revise their fear of trauma-associated primary emotions, b. Question whether secondary emotions like guilt and shame fit the facts, and c. Radically accept the fact of trauma in their lives to establish a life worth living. The treatment program is designed to be delivered in a residential program (three-months) or in an outpatient setting (45 weeks).
This course provides comprehensive training in DBT-PTSD including a manual.
The course also fulfills the prerequisite for enrolling in the Advanced DBT for Complex PTSD course that is offered alongside this foundational training course.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS TRAINING, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
• Describe the basic psycho-social and neuro-behavioral principles of complex PTSD
• Implement the principles of DBT-PTSD within your clinical practice
• Develop an individualized trauma model
• Teach your client skills for dissociation, distress tolerance, and regulation of trauma-related emotions
• Conduct in-sensu exposure
• Help your clients create a life worth living
Target Audience
Multi-disciplinary mental health professionals interested in treating complex PTSD using evidence-based principles and procedures. Basic knowledge of DBT is recommended.
Webinar Recording
This webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants and made available for 60 days once released.
For more information and to register, please click HERE.
Please contact us with any inquires at cmbhdbtworkshops@gmail.com
2025 Virtual Career Fair: Registration Open
The CPA, in collaboration with the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS), will be hosting its sixth annual Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, from 12-3pm EST.
By participating in this event, you will learn about various career paths and positions for psychology graduates outside of the health services and academic settings directly from individuals in those positions. You also will have the opportunity to connect with these individuals via virtual breakout rooms where you can ask them about their experience, advice, or anything relevant to your job search!
Click here to REGISTER and here for more INFORMATION.
2025 Virtual Career Fair Flyer
Exploring Mental Imagery within Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
January 9, 2026
Location: Online
Contact Phone Number: (604) 738-7337
Contact E-Mail: bespokemantalhealthcanada@gmail.com
Event Link: https://www.bespokementalhealth.ca/live-events
Contact Phone Number: (604) 738-7337
Contact E-Mail: bespokemantalhealthcanada@gmail.com
Event Link: https://www.bespokementalhealth.ca/live-events
Join Bespoke Mental Health Canada for a workshop delivered by Dr. Emily Holmes
Friday January 9, 2026
9:00 am – 10:30 pm (PT), 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (ET)
To register for this event, click here
Can’t attend on that date? The “On-Demand” video is available 2 weeks after the live event.
This workshop will explore the science and practice of imagery-based cognitive therapy. From a cognitive science perspective, mental imagery involves an experience like seeing in our mind’s eye. We will consider the assessment of mental imagery, and imagery ‘micro-formulation” will be introduced, putting imagery in the centre to understand its impact on individuals. We will also introduce techniques to work with troublesome imagery: (1) meta-cognitive techniques, (2) imagery rescripting, (3) positive imagery and (4) imagery competing tasks. This workshop will further introduce the imagery-competing task intervention (ICTI), a technique to reduce intrusive memories after trauma.
Bespoke Mental Health Canada is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Bespoke Mental Health Canada maintains responsibility for the program.
Participants completing this workshop, live or on-demand, are eligible to receive 3 CE credits.
Price
Professionals: $60.00 CAD + tax Students: $48.00 CAD + tax
Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD 4-Day Intensive Online Training Workshop
February 19-22, 2026
Location: Online (live) via Zoom
Contact Phone Number: (780) 800-5585
Contact E-Mail: training@cpsat.ca
Event Link: https://www.cpsat.ca/workshops/pe-4-ptsd-feb-2026
Contact Phone Number: (780) 800-5585
Contact E-Mail: training@cpsat.ca
Event Link: https://www.cpsat.ca/workshops/pe-4-ptsd-feb-2026
The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment is pleased to announce a four-day intensive online training workshop in Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
PE is a manualized cognitive-behavioural treatment for PTSD with an extensive base of empirical support. Numerous controlled studies have shown that PE significantly reduces the symptoms of PTSD in a wide range of trauma survivors. PE is strongly recommended by every major U.S. and international clinical practice guideline for the treatment of PTSD.
Topics covered:
• Assessment, diagnosis and psychopathology of PTSD;
• Empirically-supported psychotherapeutic treatments for chronic PTSD and their comparative efficacy;
• Emotional Processing Theory and its relation to PE;
• Implementation of the components of PE, including psychoeducation, breathing retraining, in vivo exposure to trauma reminders, imaginal exposure to trauma memories, and processing of exposures;
• Identification and management of obstacles to effective emotional processing, including avoidance, over-engagement, and under-engagement;
Video vignettes will illustrate the various components of PE, and participants will have an opportunity to practice selected interventions in pairs during break-out sessions.
Intended audience:
Licensed mental health professionals or those working under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Previous training and experience with cognitive-behavioural therapy is strongly advised.
Dates: February 19-22, 2026
Location: Online (live) via Zoom
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time)
Cost: $950.00 CAD plus G.S.T.
Cost includes electronic copies of workshop slides and assessment materials, and a certificate of completion from the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania. Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase the Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD Therapist Guide and Workbook (Second Edition) prior to the workshop.
Continuing Education:
The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment, Ltd. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment, Ltd. maintains responsibility for the program. Completion of the entire Four-Day Prolonged Exposure Therapy Workshop will earn participants 25 CE credits. Credit for partial completion is not available. CE certificates will be provided to eligible participants on their completion of a post-workshop evaluation questionnaire. For additional information: https://www.cpsat.ca/s/PE_CE_stmt_general.pdf
Registration: https://www.cpsat.ca/workshops/pe-4-ptsd-feb-2026
Deadline February 5, 2026
Space is limited to 30 participants
Cancellation:
Fees are fully refundable (less an administration charge of $50 plus G.S.T.) for cancellation requests received prior to February 5, 2026.
More information: www.cpsat.ca
training@cpsat.ca
780. 800. 5585
About the trainer:
David Paul, Ph.D., is a Registered Psychologist and Co-director of the Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment in Edmonton, Alberta. He is certified as a Prolonged Exposure Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) at the University of Pennsylvania. This workshop is recognized by the CTSA, and qualifies toward CTSA certification as a PE Therapist for participants who complete the required additional case consultation.
Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Ongoing from 01 July 2025
Location: Online 24/7
Contact Phone Number: (140) 833-2765
Contact E-Mail: george@dualdiagnosistraining.com.au
Event Link: https://www.dualdiagnosistraining.com.au/contact-us/
Contact Phone Number: (140) 833-2765
Contact E-Mail: george@dualdiagnosistraining.com.au
Event Link: https://www.dualdiagnosistraining.com.au/contact-us/
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2025 Virtual Career Fair: Registration Open
The CPA, in collaboration with the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS), will be hosting its sixth annual Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, from 12-3pm EST.
By participating in this event, you will learn about various career paths and positions for psychology graduates outside of the health services and academic settings directly from individuals in those positions. You also will have the opportunity to connect with these individuals via virtual breakout rooms where you can ask them about their experience, advice, or anything relevant to your job search!
Click here to REGISTER and here for more INFORMATION.
2025 Virtual Career Fair Flyer
ASPPB, APA, and CPA Convene at North American Psychology Leadership Summit
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) met at a trilateral leadership summit in Toronto on October 9, 2025, to examine the shared challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the future of professional psychology across North America.
Read the Joint Statement (PDF)
Correspondence with killers – in conversation with Jeffrey Smalldon
Forensic psychologist Jeffrey Smalldon spent decades corresponding, conversing, and probing the minds of some of America’s most notorious killers, from John Wayne Gacy to the Manson family. Why are we, as a society, so fascinated with history’s most violent and depraved acts and events? Are Canadians different from Americans in our fascination with such horror?
Before the budget: Federal considerations with Glenn Brimacombe
The 2025 federal budget will be delivered November 4th. Glenn Brimacombe, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the CPA, joins Mind Full to discuss the advocacy approach to the budget process. We know many things that Canadians and mental health professionals want – parity between healthcare and mental health care, for example. How are we doing in advancing those priorities, and what can the rest of us do?
First Light
The recipient of a donation from the CPA’s Orange T-shirt sales at our 2025 convention is First Light, an Indigenous-led organization in St. John’s, Newfoundland. First Light has seven locations in St. John’s that assist urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who are experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, and who require supports in the St. John’s area.
CPA/OPA joint letter to Ontario College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts re: proposed regulatory changes in Ontario
Indigenous culture and community in St. John’s – First Light with Stacey Howse
Every year at the CPA convention, we sell orange T-shirts designed by Betty Albert to raise money for an Indigenous-led charity. In 2025 the convention was held in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and the recipient of the T-shirt proceeds is First Light, an organization that works with urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in the city.
Stacey Howse is the Executive Director of First Light, and she joins Mind Full to tell us about the organization, their wraparound services, and the unique challenges facing urban Indigenous people in St. John’s today.
September 30th Rally for Reconciliation in St. John’s: firstlightnl.ca/community-events/orange-shirt-day/
New Booklets Released – Phonological Awareness Activities for the Kindergarten-Age Child
The CPA is pleased to announce the release of two research-based booklets designed to help kindergarten children with phonological awareness.
These booklets were created in response to recent endorsements of kindergarten reading programs that emphasize the phonics approach over the whole-language approach. The first booklet, titled, Promoting Reading Success: A Teacher’s Guide to Phonological Awareness Activities for the Kindergarten Child, is intended for use by teachers and can be purchased on the Publications page of the CPA website. The booklet is available in both English and French. To learn more about this booklet, you can read the Preface here. The second booklet, titled, Promoting Reading Readiness: A Parent/Caregiver’s Guide to Phonological Awareness Activities for the Kindergarten-Age Child, is intended for use by parents and caregivers, and can be downloaded for free by clicking here – you also can find the link to this booklet on the Publications page of the CPA website.
If you know of any teachers, parents, or caregivers who may benefit from these booklets, please share this information with them.
The Path to Graduate School In Psychology In Canada
Applying to grad school is a competitive and often confusing process. Use our roadmap to help you understand what programs are looking for and how to effectively prepare.
Student Research Grants
The CPA, along with the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS), and the Council of Professional Associations of Psychologists (CPAP; funding provided by BMS Canada) wish to support student research in all areas of psychology through annual funding.
Please direct any questions to science@cpa.ca.
Call for applications is now OPEN.
Please see below for a description and eligibility criteria for the four research grants currently offered. You only need to fill in one application form to apply for the four grants.
Click here to read about the application requirements and detailed eligibility criteria for the research grants. You should read this document thoroughly before you apply for the grants.
Research grants application form: https://cpa.ca/machform/view.php?id=61626
Research grants application deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026.
| Grant Name and Amount | Description | Eligibility Criteria |
| CPA’s Scientific Affairs Committee Student Research Grant
Up to $1,500 |
Grant sponsored by the CPA, and administered by the CPA’s Scientific Affairs Committee, to support graduate student research in all areas of psychology (conference registration/attendance fees excluded) |
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| CPA Student Section Research Grant
Up to $500 |
Grant to support graduate student research in all areas of psychology (conference registration/attendance fees excluded) |
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| CPA-CSBBCS Research Grant
Up to $1,500 |
Grant co-sponsored by the CPA and the CSBBCS to support graduate student research in the brain and cognitive sciences (conference registration/attendance excluded) |
*between you and your supervisor, there must be a member in good standing in both organizations |
| BMS Student Research Grant
Up to $2,500 |
Grant sponsored by BMS to support student research in all areas of psychology (conference registration/attendance excluded) |
*between you and your supervisor, there must be a member in good standing in both organizations |
To read about how the research grant applications are evaluated, rules governing the release of funds, what constitutes eligible and not eligible expenses, and the responsibilities of grant holders, please click here
Student Leadership Grant
BMS Canada, the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and the Council of Professional Associations of Psychology (CPAP) wish to support student leadership in all areas of psychology through annual funding.
Please direct any questions to science@cpa.ca.
Call for applications is now CLOSED
We currently offer one leadership grant, please see below for a description of the grant and the eligibility criteria.
Click here to read about the application requirements and detailed eligibility criteria for the leadership grant. You should read this document thoroughly before you apply for the grant.
Leadership grant application form: https://cpa.ca/machform/view.php?id=30405
Leadership grant application deadline: Sunday, July 6, 2025.
| Grant Name and Amount | Description | Eligibility Criteria |
| BMS Student Leadership Grant
Up to $500
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Grant sponsored by BMS to support training, practice, or leadership-focussed development in all areas of psychology. Examples of activities that would qualify for this grant include: course/workshop (in-person or virtual) through an existing Leadership Institute or recognized program, attending a conference with a specific focus on leadership development, and course/workshop (in-person or virtual) on leadership development. |
*between you and your supervisor, there must be a member in good standing for both organizations |
To read about how the leadership grant applications are evaluated, rules governing the release of funds, what constitutes eligible and not eligible expenses, and the responsibilities of grant holders, please click here.
CPA Provides input into 2025 Federal Budget (August 2025)
Now that the federal government has committed to a Fall budget, the CPA provide its views via a Brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. As part of its strategic alliances, the CPA has also contributed and shaped the Briefs of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH), the Canadian Consortium for Research (CCR), and the Extended Healthcare Professionals Coalition (EHPC) that were also submitted. The CPA has also requested to appear as a witness to the Committee hearings.
Criminal profiling on TV and in real life with Dr. Alexandra Zidenberg
Criminal profiling, in the sense that we see it on TV, has less than a 50% success rate. As a tool of law enforcement, it is the equivalent of a coin flip. But seeing law enforcement use it successfully on television gives us, the viewers, a sense that these methods yield tremendous results in real life. And, maybe, makes us believe that we would be successful should we be given a similar task. Dr. Alexandra Zidenberg from the University of Montreal joins Mind Full to talk about a recent study she did with grad student Vivian Mullins in RMC’s Department of Military Psychology and Leadership. How much does binge-watching Criminal Minds enhance our ability to profile a suspect? Do true-crime podcasts (which usually deal with crimes that have been solved) skew our beliefs about the effectiveness of law enforcement?
Thinking beyond academic achievement with Dr. Linda Iwenofu
A lot of the time, awards given out in school reflect academic achievement – marks and grades are quantifiable, and it’s easy to determine which students are the top academic performers. But does this create too much pressure on those students who compete for those accolades? And where does it leave the students who excel in other, less quantifiable areas? Today’s guest, Dr. Linda Iwenofu, suggests a restructuring of our reward systems, from primary school to post-secondary institutions.
CPA Congratulates the Federal Government Post-Election (May 2025)
Now that the federal election has come and gone, the CPA congratulated Prime Minister Carney and select number of Ministers, reminding them of the importance of investing in the mental and behavioral of Canadians, which can pay many health, social and economic dividends to this great country. See letters to Prime Minister Carney, Minister Michel, Minister Joly, and Minister Valdez.
CPA Announces recipients of the Bursary for Equity Deserving Graduate Psychology Students
The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is committed to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in psychology education and strives to support the CPA’s Student Affiliates in different ways, including but not limited to specific benefits, discounted convention rates, research grants, and bursaries for Indigenous psychology student affiliates. This year, the CPA is provided an additional form of support:
- four grants valued at $2500.00 for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and
- two grants valued at $2500.00 each for black psychology student affiliates.
To qualify for this bursary, students must be enrolled in, or have been accepted into, a psychology graduate program at a provincially or territorially chartered Canadian University as a full-time student and be student affiliates of the CPA in good standing, at the time of application and if successful, for the duration of the bursary. The purpose of this bursary is to off-set personal living expenses and/or tuition fees.
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Marisa Nelson
Noor Hadad
Harshita Pancholi
Kevin Prada
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Contingent work in Canada with Dr. Catherine Connelly
Contingent workers, a group which includes gig workers, contract workers, and temporary foreign workers, are a growing segment of Canada’s workforce. This trend shows no signs of slowing, and as a result there is an increasing need to protect those workers, who are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. Today’s guest, Dr. Catherine Connelly, tells us about the current state of contingent work in Canada, and suggests some ways we can ensure the safety and security of Canadian contingent workers going forward.
Music and Memories with Dr. Myra Fernandes
Popular music, and the music we heard often in our formative years, can hold memories for us, and hearing a certain tune can unlock memories we might not otherwise access on a regular basis. Today’s guest, Dr. Myra Fernandes, recently published a study with Pelin Tanberg and Ryan Yeung at the University of Waterloo that tells us even more about music and memory, and the specific relationship between the two.
Satanic Panic Revisited: 35 Years of Learning With Dr. Randy Paterson
It has been more than 30 years since the Satanic Panic gripped popular culture. Millions were convinced there was an epidemic of child abuse stemming from satanic beliefs and rituals. There was no evidence to support these claims. There were TV specials, arrests, prosecutions, and even convictions – all based on something that never happened. Dr Randy Paterson joins Eric to look back at this phenomenon. He draws a parallel to today’s QAnon beliefs, and points out psychology’s role not only in explaining the panic in retrospect, but in fueling the flames in the first place.
Is my dog angry or scared? Psychology and animal behaviour with Hannah Burrows
In this week’s episode of the Mind Full podcast we talk to Hannah Burrows, a Master’s psychology student specializing in animal behaviour. Specifically, the relationship between dogs and people. We talk about dogs, research, and the incredible things we have learned about animals over the years – crows, cuttlefish, and of course our own furry companions
CPAP Group Benefits Survey
The Council of Professional Associations of Psychology (CPAP), in collaboration with the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), is seeking input on a potential group benefits plan for psychologists.
We ask that you please complete the brief survey below which asks whether you’re interested in a group benefits plan and if so, the coverage and features you would like offered/implemented.
English – https://web2.cpa.ca/membersurveys/index.php/415456?lang=en
French – https://web2.cpa.ca/membersurveys/index.php/415456?lang=fr
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
PSYCHOLOGY WORKS Fact Sheet: Teens and Screens
Effects of Screen Use
It is well-known that screen use, and social media, are particularly interwoven into the lives of adolescents in modern society. Due to early access to smartphones, design features meant to keep youth on games and sites, and adolescents’ affinity for feedback from their peers, it is difficult to monitor their screen use and the impact on their mental health. Like younger children, teens who spend a great deal of time on screens tend to spend less time doing healthy activities that promote their development, such as socializing in-person, exercising, and reaching their academic potential. While technology provides access to helpful information, tools to get things done, and entertainment, it can also have a negative impact on teens. Here is a sample of some of the most common effects we have discovered so far:
- Social media can support connection and sense of community, particularly for youth who feel marginalized.
- Video game use can provide positive socialization and improve some cognitive skills.
- Excessive, problematic, or passive viewing such as scrolling, is associated with:
- symptoms of depression and/or anxiety
- reduced self-esteem
- sedentary lifestyle and possible weight gain
- distraction from school
- addictive use leading to increased interference with daily functioning such as getting enough sleep, eating well, and getting to school on-time
Recommendations for Use
Here are some recommendations to help reduce the likelihood of the negative effects of screen use. Remember, screen and social media use are developmental skills, like many other tasks of adolescence, your teen will make mistakes and need support to learn and grow in this area.
- First, watch for signs of problematic or excessive use. Examples of signs include:
- inability to put devices away or unplug
- not engaging with others in-person and/or social isolation
- not engaging in physical activities
- grades dropping or other signs of academic difficulties
- lying to get more access
- difficulty sleeping or reduced sleep
- Because of the serious effects of social media on many young adolescents’ mental health, it is critical to monitor their use of social media – protect from harmful and hateful behaviour.
- Due to positive social support and sense of connection, do not completely remove access to devices. Instead work towards setting age-appropriate limits both to content and amount of time on screens.
- As most adolescents are students, it is important to support them in their study habits. For example, teaching them to avoid “digital multi-tasking,” such as surfing while studying by placing their phone away from their study area.
Caregiver Strategies
It can be challenging to know how best to implement screen limits with teens. Here are some parenting strategies that can help:
- Role model healthy screen behaviour: Caregiver screen use is associated with child screen use and more negative effects.
- Have whole family, regular screen-free time: Everybody Unplug!
- Develop proactive structure and limits around screen use. Start when children are young.
- Teach adolescents social media literacy include who is safe to talk to and what is appropriate to post.
- Allow screen time only after completing other necessary tasks, for example, homework, physical activity, social activities.
- As teens display appropriate behaviour, provide intermittent periods of unsupervised access – with time limits and content monitored for young adolescents. Timing and tracking devices may be of use here.
- Do not extend the screen time in response to protests – validate their feelings of sadness and disappointment, coach them through regulating their emotions if upset and stick to the limit.
- Learn and practice emotion self-regulation strategies to cope with teen protests, for example, mindfulness, self-compassionate statements, and calm breathing.
- Teens may need to be reminded that screen and device access is a privilege, not a right and as the adult you are in charge and their well-being in your top priority.
- As older teens show ability to manage their screen use and literacy, more freedom is earned. Caregivers can gradually reduce content surveillance and screen time limit monitoring.
- Even with more freedom, check-in monthly to review the rules and how things are going. Praise youth for appropriate behaviour. If signs of problematic use emerge, time and content limits should be reinstated.
- Make sure to stay calm and approachable around discussing screen use so that teens feel comfortable to come to you if a mistake is made or a rule is broken. It is most helpful if teens come to you so you can problem-solve collaboratively how to move forward in a healthy way.
- Continue to monitor for signs of cyber-bullying as well as social exclusion. These may be similar to the signs of problematic or excessive screen use described above. Additional signs may include more serious mental health symptoms such as sudden changes to participation in activities, mood, and self-care. Similar to other times when your teen needs help, get involved in an active way, seek out mental health supports if needed, and work with your teen to set-up increased safety protocols using other strategies suggested here.
- Establish a safety and support protocol so that if they get into a risky situation or an incident occurs (much like “call home if you or your driver is unsafe to drive”) they will connect with you. This way your teen is able to get the timely support they need and problem-solve for the future, rather than hiding/making things worse due to fear of having phone/social media use removed.
- No screens in the bedroom/overnight (or ensure all notifications are turned off, and overnight usage monitored). Ideally all household electronics (parents too) go to a central location for charging overnight.
Additional Resources
We know that parenting around screen time and digital media use can be hard. Technology and programs are designed to be rewarding and make it hard to stop. Using these strategies will take time and practice but are worth the effort. Below are some additional resources to help. If you are concerned about the mental health and wellbeing of anyone in your family, please seek out additional professional support.
- Canadian Pediatric Society Digital Media Resources
- American Pediatric Society Family Media Plan
- Media Smarts: Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy
You can consult with a registered psychologist to find out if psychological interventions might be of help to you. Provincial, territorial, and some municipal associations of psychology may make available a referral list of practicing psychologists that can be searched for appropriate services. For the names and coordinates of provincial and territorial associations of psychology, go to https://cpa.ca/public/whatisapsychologist/PTassociations/.
This fact sheet has been prepared for the Canadian Psychological Association by Dr. Jo Ann Unger, C. Psych. and Dr. Michelle Warren, C. Psych., University of Manitoba.
Revised: May 2025
Your opinion matters! Please contact us with any questions or comments about any of the PSYCHOLOGY WORKS Fact Sheets: factsheets@cpa.ca
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