Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia
Students can now join APNS for FREE!
Take advantage of all the benefits of membership, including discounted workshops and webinar rates, without the cost of a student membership.
To find out more and to join APNS, download the new Student membership fillable registration form.
In the past several years, it has become abundantly clear that there is a significant mental health crisis in Canada. Our community members need assistance and support in addressing the many facets of their lives that are competing against their mental well-being. At Annapolis Valley Psychological Services Inc. (AVPS Inc.), we strive each day to provide a positive, caring and supportive therapeutic experience for our clients.
Read more “Annapolis Valley Psychological Services, Inc.”Presented by Dr. Natalie Stratton
Friday, May 26, 2023 – 9 am – 1:00 pm, Rm 2016, McCain Bldg., Dalhousie University, Halifax
Overview:
An essential component of the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology’s (NSBEP) oral licensing examination is the candidate’s ability to describe their ethical decision making
process. In this interactive workshop, attendees will receive a thorough overview of the Canadian Code of Ethics as well as relevant guidelines, standards, and laws.
For more information or to register download the brochure here.
Read more “Professional Ethics in Psychology: Examination Preparation and Refresher”The Nova Scotia Psychologist Spring 2023 is now available.
What’s Inside
• President’s Report
• Awards Nominations 2023
• Executive Nominations 2023
• Psychology Month 2023
• APA Council Report Feb 2023
• APA Practice Leadership 2023
• Guest Editor: Dr Penny Corkum – Child LABS (Learning, Attention, Behaviour, Sleep)
• Better Nights, Better Days: eHealth Programs for Parents and Youth
• The ABCs of Sleeping: A Smartphone App for Parents of School-Age Children with Sleep Problems
• Healthy Sleep for Healthy Schools: A School-based Sleep Education Program
• Promoting Healthy Sleep: An eLearning Professional Development Program for Healthcare Providers
• Next Steps: Child LABS
• Resources: Child LABS
• References: Child LABS
• Upcoming Workshops, Webinars & Events
• Acknowledgements
• Advertisements
• Committees and Representatives
True North Psychological Services is a team of mental health professionals including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Clinical Social Workers.
Read more “True North Psychological Services”This year the Nominations and Elections Committee of APNS is asking the membership for nominations for the following positions on the APNS Executive:
Download the Executive Nomination Form
PRESIDENT-ELECT
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
SECRETARY
The person elected to the President-elect position will serve for a three-year term, as President-elect, President and Past-president. The other positions are for a two-year term.
Only registered psychologists may be nominated for the President-elect position, however registered and candidate psychologists are eligible for all other positions, and graduate students for the Student Rep.
If more than one person is nominated for the same position, APNS will hold an election.
If you know anyone who would be a good addition to the Executive please consider nominating them.
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
Dr. S Gerald Psychological Services are presently seeking qualified applicants to work as contract psychologists at our practice. We have immediate opportunities for clinical, school and counselling psychologists to provide services across the lifespan.
Read more “Dr S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services”Office space is available in our lovely Hydrostone-area building, in Halifax’s vibrant north end.
Read more “Office Space Available: Part Time or Full Time in Halifax”Our practice is committed to providing the highest quality, evidence-based psychological services to children and adults in Halifax. We provide a collaborative and supportive work environment for psychologists so that they can focus on providing effective care to clients.
Read more “Dr. Daniel Chorney & Associates Psychological Services”Dr. Nina Woulff, Psychologist & Associates invites Psychologist applicants with well developed clinical skills, who can provide therapy for adult clients. The position is part time ( 8-12 hours/week) with the ability to grow to full time. https://drnina.ca
Read more “Dr. Nina Woulff, Psychologist & Associates”Dr David Pilon being presented the Award by Dr Jennifer Richards
Read more about The CPAP Dr. Rhonda Matters Memorial Award Winner – Dr. David Pilon