Announcement Publications

Full-day, in-person Workshop: Current Topics in Professional Ethics

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Friday, September 29, 2023 – 9 am – 4:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, McCain Centre, Room 105/106
Presented by Dr. Natalie Stratton

Workshop Overview:

Psychologists have a duty to make ethical choices that promote the welfare of society and its members. Respect for individuals and their rights as well as practicing non-discrimination are central components to ethical psychological care. In this 1-day skills-focused and interactive workshop, participants will review the Canadian Code of the Ethics for Psychologists, professional standards for psychologists, and relevant provincial and federal legislations.

Participants will learn and practice, step-by-step, how to apply the 10-step ethical decision-making process to current issues related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in psychology. Participants will also learn and practice strategies to identify and evaluate personal biases related to current topics in professional ethics.

Download the brochure for more information and to register.

Full-day, in-person workshop: Understanding Paramedic & Crown Attorney Culture & the Impact of Trauma

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Friday, October 27, 2023 – 9 am – 6:00 pm
Maritime Express Cider Co., 325 Main St., Kentville, N.S.

Facilitated by Dr. Dion Goodland, R.Psych; with Katherine Houde, ACP, Carla Ball & Mark Heerema, Crown Attorneys

This workshop is a collaboration between EMC, the NS Public Prosecution Service (PPS) and APNS, in response to a need for psychologists across Nova Scotia, who are trained and skilled in evidence-based treatments for PTSD, as well as having an awareness of the culture of paramedics and Crown Attorneys. The goal of this particular workshop is to develop a Registered Roster of Service Providers for referral by EMC and PPS in the Annapolis Valley and SouthWest Nova area. The program will be divided into four sections:

1. A review of the culture facilitated by paramedics and Crown Attorneys. Also, participants will be able to have an experiential experience in the paramedic and legal environment.
2. Assessing and Diagnosing PTSD
3. Treatment of PTSD
4. Vicarious Traumatization

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Please note there are a limited number of spaces available for this workshop.

The CPAP Dr. Rhonda Matters Memorial Award – Deadline September 30th  

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The Council of Provincial Associations of Psychologists (CPAP) created this award as a memorial to honour long-time CPAP member from P.E.I., Dr. Rhonda Matters.
 
Dr. Matters was a well-respected Psychologist whose career modelled a lifetime commitment to the profession. The award recognizes long-term involvement and engagement in one’s professional association and significant or sustained contribution to the profession of psychology at the provincial, territorial, national, and international levels. This is an annual national award, which invites members of the provincial and territorial associations across Canada to nominate one person. Last year’s inaugural award was presented to Nova Scotia’s Dr. David Pilon.


Please download the nominations form. See more about Dr Rhonda Matters.

Announcing the 2023 APNS Award Recipients

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APNS is pleased to announce the APNS Award recipients for 2023. These awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting on Friday June 9th.

More information about the awards.

Fellow of the Association honours those individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to APNS. They are psychologists who have helped shape the Association and have contributed to the development of psychology in Nova Scotia.  

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GET 20% Off Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) Online Courses

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APNS has entered into an agreement with the PAA that allows APNS members to have access to PAA Learning Products at a discounted rate!

Courses include:

  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
  • Effective Advocacy
  • What’s New inThe DSM-5-TR?

For PAA in person workshops and live webinars visit: https://psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/events/category/workshop/

Find PAA’s asynchronous trainings by visiting our course portal: PAA’s Course Portal (mypaacourses.ca)

Use the coupon code* ASPN20 when checking out to claim your discount.

*Coupon code discounts can only be applied before purchase, no partial refunds are available, PAA refund and cancellation policies apply, PAA member rates apply to PAA members.

Are you an APNS member in Private Practice? You can save money on Credit and Debit Card Processing

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APNS is pleased to announce that we have added a new member benefit.

We have entered into an agreement with TD Merchant Solutions to provide a preferred pricing program for APNS members. APNS has been a client of TD Bank and TD Merchant Solutions for many years, and we expect that this agreement will offer significant savings on credit and debit card processing fees to those members in private practice.

For more information please see the advertisement here.

If you are interested in participating please contact our TD Representative: Manoj Chauhan at Manoj.Chauhan@td.com

For information about eligibility contact Susan at apns@apns.ca.

Culturally Informed Practice with Indigenous Youth

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Speaker: Dr. Christopher Mushquash, HBSc., M.A., Ph.D., C.Psych.

Time: Monday, June 26, 2023 – 9 am-4:30 pm
Location: Cineplex Auditorium, IWK Health

This workshop is presented by IWK Psychology & the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia, as part of the Dr. G. Wayne MacDonald Professional Lecture Series.

For more information and to register please download the brochure or the fillable registration form.

The Town of Kentville and APNS invite you to “sit and chat” to promote wellness

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Kentville/Halifax:  The Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) and the Town of Kentville are reviving the old saying: “sit and chat a while”.

APNS has been donating park benches to raise awareness of the value of personal interaction as a way to enhance mental and physical health. We kicked off the initiative in Yarmouth in 2017, followed by Stewiacke in 2018 and Blockhouse in 2019. This event in Kentville is the first since our shutdown for the pandemic.

The unveiling will take place at the Kentville Visitor Information Centre at 125 Park Street on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 2 pm.

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The In-person APNS Annual General Meeting is Back! Friday, June 9, 2023

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Please join us for the Annual General Meeting on June 9th from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m.

This is our first in-person AGM since 2019 and we are pleased to hold it in conjunction with our workshop:

When you dread your next session: Applying DBT principles to therapy with clients that leave you feeling helpless, demoralized, and resentful

Presenters: Dr. Jacquie Cohen & Dr. Marie-Eve Couture

Date: Friday, June 9, 2023 – 9 am – 4:30 pm

Venue: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Room 1007, 6100 University Ave, Halifax

The AGM will be held during the workshop lunch break and we invite all who are attending the workshop to join us .

In addition to the annual business meeting we will be awarding the annual APNS awards.

To attend please rsvp to apns@apns.ca

Carleen Hall Psychological Services

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POSITION: Registered or Candidate Registered Psychologist
ORGANIZATION: Carleen Hall Psychological Services
LOCATION: Russell Lake, Dartmouth

Carleen Hall Psychological Services is a well-established practice located within the quiet neighborhood of Russell Lake, Dartmouth.

We are a professional and collaborative team devoted to supporting the growth of both clients and clinicians. Associates at our clinic are provided with full-time administrative services, peer consultation, and financial support for further education and training.

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