Canadian Psychological Association | Société canadienne de psychologie

10/21/2026

Read It Forward: The Free Book Fair

Nov. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Loeb Lounge, Carleton University. Everything is free!

https://carleton.ca/mental-health/event/read-it-forward/

10/21/2026

NEW Continuing Education course:

'Working with your patients’ values to increase change in psychotherapy' presented by Prof. Marilyn Fitzpatrick

Master evidence-based values assessment and activation strategies to reduce client anxiety, resolve relationship conflicts, and increase meaningful action.

ASADIS offers more than 250 courses on a wide range of continuing education courses, in both English and French, developed and delivered by psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists from across Canada. Their courses are designed in short, 5–10 minute segments, making it easier to engage with the material in a way that fits into busy professional schedules.

Through this partnership, CPA members receive a 25% discount on the entire ASADIS course catalogue.

https://asadis.net/en/?via=c76c4a16-44cd-4591-bc0a-a6c27d0e17e9%22

10/21/2026

As Canadians continue to struggle with high rates of mental illness & shortages of specialists such as psychologists, the CPA released the report “Increasing Access, Reducing Costs and Improving Outcomes: maximizing psychologists’ contributions to Canada’s publicly funded health care systems”. Dr. Lesley Graff & Dr. Sean Kidd join the Mind Full podcast to talk about the current state of psychologist involvement in the healthcare system, and where we can go from here.

https://soundcloud.com/user-389503679/increasing-access-to/s-73lndpk0bf8?si=f66ce680c60e42cdb2f764b50010b996&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

10/20/2026

Join us and the CSBBCS on November 25th from noon-3 for our virtual career fair, where you can learn about the wide variety of career paths available with a psychology degree from mentors like Eve-Marie Blouin-Hudon, Talent Product and Systems Leader at Shopify!

https://cpa.ca/careerfair/

10/20/2026

Aspects connexes qui doivent être pris en compte pour mobiliser et soutenir efficacement les psychologues du secteur public :

- La culture organisationnelle
- Les possibilités d’avancement
- Une rémunération juste et raisonnable

Feuille de route pour accroître le nombre de psychologues dans les services de santé :
https://cpa.ca/fr/cpa-releases-roadmap-to-increase-psychologists-in-health-services-may-2026/

10/20/2026

"If you're being destructive when you're frustrated, that may strengthen an association in your mind...It's not necessarily evidence-based as an anger management strategy, but it doesn't mean it's not a fun social activity."
- Dr. Janine Hubbard, CPA President

Entertainment company Halimac is offering smashing good fun at its new 'rage room' in St. John's, but it's all in good fun and not a real form a therapy cautions a psychologist.

10/19/2026

Dimensions that need to be addressed to effectively engage and support psychologists in the public sector:

- Organizational culture
- Opportunities for advancement
- Fair and reasonable compensation

Roadmap to Increase Psychologists in Health Services: https://cpa.ca/cpa-releases-roadmap-to-increase-psychologists-in-health-services-may-2026/

10/18/2026

The call for submissions for is now open!

Submit your abstract(s) before December 3 for the CPA confference and the North American Correctional Criminal Justice Psychology Conference (N6).

https://events.decorporate.ca/CPA2027/abstract/login.php

10/18/2026

Call for Student Proposals - Jean & Dick Pettifor Award from Strong Minds Strong Kids Psychology Canada

This fund, created through a gift from the Estate of Dr. Jean Pettifor, supports student research projects in professional ethics as related to the practice of psychology, or general ethics within psychology. Funding of up to $10,000 is available annually; the excellence of the proposal is the primary selection criterion. Documentation of submission to your institution’s Research Ethics Board (REB) must accompany every application.

To apply, read the full Request for Applications (RFA) for timelines, required materials, and submission process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DeiGTODzUilfZGzNIqoit3_u0g6zlPWG/view?usp=sharing

10/18/2026

NEW Continuing Education course:

'Borderline Personality Disorder: Overcoming Clinical Challenges using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy' presented by Dr. Amanda Uliaszek

Master Dr. Uliaszek's 5-step crisis protocol for BPD: manage suicidality, repair alliance ruptures, reduce burnout using evidence-based DBT strategies

ASADIS offers more than 250 courses on a wide range of continuing education courses, in both English and French, developed and delivered by psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists from across Canada. Their courses are designed in short, 5–10 minute segments, making it easier to engage with the material in a way that fits into busy professional schedules.

Through this partnership, CPA members receive a 25% discount on the entire ASADIS course catalogue.

https://asadis.net/en/?via=c76c4a16-44cd-4591-bc0a-a6c27d0e17e9%22