HEADLINES

October 2023 Volume: 4 | Issue: 2

In This Issue >
President’s MessageRegistrar’s MessageTemporary Emergency Class of RegistrationZeitgeistEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee UpdatePreparing for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Regulation UpdateCollege of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC) Clinical Supervision Workshop Recording Now Available OnlineQuality Assurance (QA) NewsCommunication ReminderCouncil Highlights September 22, 2023Investigations, Complaints & Reports Committee (ICRC)Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) DecisionsDiscipline Committee ReportChanges to the RegisterFinancial Audit Summary Statements 2022-2023

About Headlines

HEADLINES is the official publication of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the governing body for psychological practitioners; Psychologists and Psychological Associates, in Ontario.

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President’s Message

Chaucer’s famous phrase that time and tide wait for no (one) is often used to motivate us to action; reminding us that we need to engage rather than wait.

 

Registrar’s Message

For this edition of my Registrar’s message, I begin by referencing preeminent psychologist, Dr. Marsha Linehan, “change is a natural life occurrence.” We can attempt to hold onto the present moment, and yet we inevitably come to learn that the present has become the past.

 

Zeitgeist

I am excited to be introducing the inaugural “member series” article of HeadLines, Zeitgeist, the first of its kind for the College.

 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Update

The College remains committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and to incorporating EDI into all aspects of the College’s work and its regulatory processes. The College has created an  EDI page on which information and resources are continually updated.

 

College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC) Clinical Supervision Workshop Recording Now Available Online

In response to requests from registered psychologists who were unable to attend the full day, June 15th workshop Clinical Supervision: Competence, Professional Standards, and Practice, sponsored by the College of Psychologists of BC and offered by Dr. Carol Falender, a recording of the workshop is now available online for registered psychologists from all regulated Canadian jurisdictions.

 

Quality Assurance (QA) News

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CPD) New CPD Tracking Resources New downloadable templates have been posted to the QA section of the College website to assist registrants in tracking their CPD credits throughout their two-year cycles. These templates should be saved directly to personal devices and completed electronically or printed for […]

 

Communication Reminder

The College uses e-mail to communicate with members as this is a quick and efficient method to bring important information to members’ attention.

 

Council Highlights September 22, 2023

The College Council met virtually on September 22, 2023. Information provided to members of Council for their review in preparation for their deliberations and decision-making was posted on the homepage of the College website a week in advance of the meeting.

 

Changes to the Register

The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since July 2023.