Publications

Justice for 215 Indigenous Children and All Survivors of Residential Schools

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Statement from APNS

We extend our solidarity and condolences during this devastating time to the First Nations community in Tk’emlúpste te Secwépemc territory and across this land.

We are shocked and saddened by the reports of the discovery of the remains of 215 children, some young as three, at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. This is another terrible chapter in the dark and horrific legacy of residential schools.

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Nova Scotia Psychologist Spring 2021

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The Nova Scotia Psychologist Spring 2021 is now available.  This issue is also the Annual Report and contains all the information you need for the AGM on Friday, May 28th. Please select this link to download.
What’s Inside:

  • President’s Report
  • AGM Minutes 2020
  • Proposed Amendments to the Constitution
  • Nominations & Elections Report
  • Awards & Honours
  • APA Council Report
  • Committees & Volunteers  
  • Strategic Planning Report
  • CPAP Report
  • Private Practice Committee Report
  • Advocacy Committee Report
  • Early Career Group Report
  • Cultural Diversity Committee Report
  • Post Disaster Committee Report
  • Assistant Manager – Volunteers Report 
  • Continuing Education Committee Report
  • CE Upcoming Report

APNS COVID-19 Survey Part 2: Where are we now?

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A year ago APNS conducted a survey on how the pandemic affected psychologists in Nova Scotia. The goal this COVID Part 2 Survey is to get a sense of how things have changed for psychologists since this time last year. Where are we now and how have psychologists adapted? We hope you will consider participating. Here is the link:

https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=0d4e1941-04e9-476d-b7ce-22efe98097cd

If you have any questions or problems with this survey, please contact apns@apns.cayou

Highlights of COVID-19 Survey May 2020

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In May 2020, APNS asked its membership how they were being affected by the pandemic. Below is a brief survey of our findings. The full results were published in the Nova Scotia Psychologist Fall 2020, pages 12-16.

APNS is now conducting another COVID survey, COVID-19 Where are we now? Out goal is to compare how things have changed for psychologists in a year.

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APNS Statement on Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination

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CONTENT ENGAGEMENT NOTICE

This publication contains references to racism and discrimination—which may bring up past experiences of discomfort, anxiety, and or trauma. Please engage with this content only when you feel prepared.

If you feel you have experienced discrimination or harassment based on one or more of the grounds protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act – including race, national or ethnic origin, colour and religion – you may be able to file a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

The Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) would like to add our voice in solidarity with others committing to stand against the legacy of systemic racism and injustice that continues to impact Black people living in Canada.

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APNS – COVID-19 Letter to the Chief Medical Officer

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Dear Dr. Strang:

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, under the direction provided by the Nova Scotia Health Protection Act, most psychologists are no longer conducting in-person appointments other than those determined to be of an urgent nature. To ensure that their existing clients and new clients who need support during the pandemic receive the necessary treatment, many psychologists have moved to a telepsychology delivery model, relying on phone or secure online technology for “face-to-face” contact with clients.

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CPACPAP – COVID-19 Letter to Insurers

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Dear Mr. Lord,

We write to you given the unprecedented times in which we live. The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on how we are all living our lives. Its impact is biological, psychological, social and economic. The demands of healthcare providers are significant and will require them to interact and care for their patients and clients in different and innovative ways.

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