Canadian Psychological Association
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The Canadian Psychological Association is the national association for the science, practice & education of psychology in Canada.
The deadline to submit abstracts for #CPA2026 is LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY. Be sure to submit your abstracts before Thursday, December 4th!
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November 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The deadline to submit abstracts for #CPA2026 is LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY. Be sure to submit your abstracts before Thursday, December 4th!
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"La santé mentale des parents est étroitement liée au bien-être émotionnel, au développement et aux résultats scolaires des enfants."
- Nikita Guarascio et Dr. Serge Sultan dans Psynopsis:
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- Nikita Guarascio et Dr. Serge Sultan dans Psynopsis:
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November 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"La santé mentale des parents est étroitement liée au bien-être émotionnel, au développement et aux résultats scolaires des enfants."
- Nikita Guarascio et Dr. Serge Sultan dans Psynopsis:
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- Nikita Guarascio et Dr. Serge Sultan dans Psynopsis:
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"During the regular meetings of The CPA Section of Psychologists and Retirement, psychologists retiring from private practice frequently raised the issue of how difficult it was to find another psychologist to whom to transfer their clients."
- Haley, Mureika, & Hanson in Psynopsis: buff.ly/qdenXMg
- Haley, Mureika, & Hanson in Psynopsis: buff.ly/qdenXMg
November 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"During the regular meetings of The CPA Section of Psychologists and Retirement, psychologists retiring from private practice frequently raised the issue of how difficult it was to find another psychologist to whom to transfer their clients."
- Haley, Mureika, & Hanson in Psynopsis: buff.ly/qdenXMg
- Haley, Mureika, & Hanson in Psynopsis: buff.ly/qdenXMg
"Lifestyle practices can significantly influence the risk of future dementia, with research suggesting that up to 45% of all-cause dementia cases may be attributable to modifiable lifestyle factors."
- Fishman, McPhee, Ladowski, Lin, and Murphy writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/I54jLTa
- Fishman, McPhee, Ladowski, Lin, and Murphy writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/I54jLTa
November 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"Lifestyle practices can significantly influence the risk of future dementia, with research suggesting that up to 45% of all-cause dementia cases may be attributable to modifiable lifestyle factors."
- Fishman, McPhee, Ladowski, Lin, and Murphy writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/I54jLTa
- Fishman, McPhee, Ladowski, Lin, and Murphy writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/I54jLTa
"La psycho-oncologie combine la psychologie clinique et la psychologie de la santé, la psychiatrie, le travail social, les soins infirmiers et d’autres professions médicales connexes."
- La Dre Sheila Garland, écrivant dans Psynopsis:
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- La Dre Sheila Garland, écrivant dans Psynopsis:
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November 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"La psycho-oncologie combine la psychologie clinique et la psychologie de la santé, la psychiatrie, le travail social, les soins infirmiers et d’autres professions médicales connexes."
- La Dre Sheila Garland, écrivant dans Psynopsis:
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- La Dre Sheila Garland, écrivant dans Psynopsis:
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New Psychology Works fact sheet - Executive Functioning
Executive functioning refers to mental skills that help you carry out day-to-day tasks. These skills include inhibition control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.
Find this and other fact sheets here: buff.ly/EynZldN
Executive functioning refers to mental skills that help you carry out day-to-day tasks. These skills include inhibition control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.
Find this and other fact sheets here: buff.ly/EynZldN
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
New Psychology Works fact sheet - Executive Functioning
Executive functioning refers to mental skills that help you carry out day-to-day tasks. These skills include inhibition control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.
Find this and other fact sheets here: buff.ly/EynZldN
Executive functioning refers to mental skills that help you carry out day-to-day tasks. These skills include inhibition control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.
Find this and other fact sheets here: buff.ly/EynZldN
The deadline to submit abstracts for #CPA2026 is ONE WEEK AWAY. Be sure to submit your abstracts before Thursday, December 4th!
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November 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The deadline to submit abstracts for #CPA2026 is ONE WEEK AWAY. Be sure to submit your abstracts before Thursday, December 4th!
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Appel de candidatures pour le poste de rédactrice ou rédacteur en chef de la RCPE (2026-2030)
Le conseil d’administration de la SCP a ouvert les candidatures pour le poste de rédactrice ou rédacteur en chef de la Revue canadienne de psychologie expérimentale.
Informations: buff.ly/0PPp0ue
Le conseil d’administration de la SCP a ouvert les candidatures pour le poste de rédactrice ou rédacteur en chef de la Revue canadienne de psychologie expérimentale.
Informations: buff.ly/0PPp0ue
November 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Appel de candidatures pour le poste de rédactrice ou rédacteur en chef de la RCPE (2026-2030)
Le conseil d’administration de la SCP a ouvert les candidatures pour le poste de rédactrice ou rédacteur en chef de la Revue canadienne de psychologie expérimentale.
Informations: buff.ly/0PPp0ue
Le conseil d’administration de la SCP a ouvert les candidatures pour le poste de rédactrice ou rédacteur en chef de la Revue canadienne de psychologie expérimentale.
Informations: buff.ly/0PPp0ue
"There is a growing recognition of the prevalence of suicide in rural communities & the lack of research in that area. Indeed, higher suicide rates have been found in rural compared to urban areas in multiple Canadian provinces."
- Hutchings, Curl, & Pritchard writing in Psynopsis: buff.ly/l5TiCHv
- Hutchings, Curl, & Pritchard writing in Psynopsis: buff.ly/l5TiCHv
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"There is a growing recognition of the prevalence of suicide in rural communities & the lack of research in that area. Indeed, higher suicide rates have been found in rural compared to urban areas in multiple Canadian provinces."
- Hutchings, Curl, & Pritchard writing in Psynopsis: buff.ly/l5TiCHv
- Hutchings, Curl, & Pritchard writing in Psynopsis: buff.ly/l5TiCHv
"La demande de soins de santé mentale n’a cessé d’augmenter au Canada au cours des dernières décennies. Les répercussions de cette augmentation sont exacerbées en Nouvelle-Écosse, où...une grande partie de la population vit en milieu rural."
- Jerrott, Hahn, Cohen et Durdle
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- Jerrott, Hahn, Cohen et Durdle
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November 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"La demande de soins de santé mentale n’a cessé d’augmenter au Canada au cours des dernières décennies. Les répercussions de cette augmentation sont exacerbées en Nouvelle-Écosse, où...une grande partie de la population vit en milieu rural."
- Jerrott, Hahn, Cohen et Durdle
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- Jerrott, Hahn, Cohen et Durdle
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"Parental mental health is closely linked to children’s emotional well-being, development, and academic functioning."
- Nikita Guarascio and Dr. Serge Sultan writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/9qFw5RJ
- Nikita Guarascio and Dr. Serge Sultan writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/9qFw5RJ
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"Parental mental health is closely linked to children’s emotional well-being, development, and academic functioning."
- Nikita Guarascio and Dr. Serge Sultan writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/9qFw5RJ
- Nikita Guarascio and Dr. Serge Sultan writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/9qFw5RJ
The CPA, in collaboration with the CSBBCS, will host our 6th annual Virtual Career Fair Dec. 10 from noon-3 EST.
Learn about various career paths and positions for psychology graduates outside of the health services and academic settings.
Click here to learn more, and to register: buff.ly/pgDrZRN
Learn about various career paths and positions for psychology graduates outside of the health services and academic settings.
Click here to learn more, and to register: buff.ly/pgDrZRN
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The CPA, in collaboration with the CSBBCS, will host our 6th annual Virtual Career Fair Dec. 10 from noon-3 EST.
Learn about various career paths and positions for psychology graduates outside of the health services and academic settings.
Click here to learn more, and to register: buff.ly/pgDrZRN
Learn about various career paths and positions for psychology graduates outside of the health services and academic settings.
Click here to learn more, and to register: buff.ly/pgDrZRN
Call for Nominations for Editor of Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology (2026-2030)
The Board of Directors of the CPA has opened nominations for the Editorship of the Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology for the years 2026 through 2030.
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The Board of Directors of the CPA has opened nominations for the Editorship of the Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology for the years 2026 through 2030.
More information: buff.ly/BOdMS9S
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Call for Nominations for Editor of Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology (2026-2030)
The Board of Directors of the CPA has opened nominations for the Editorship of the Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology for the years 2026 through 2030.
More information: buff.ly/BOdMS9S
The Board of Directors of the CPA has opened nominations for the Editorship of the Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology for the years 2026 through 2030.
More information: buff.ly/BOdMS9S
"Au Canada, huit millions de personnes vivent avec des douleurs chroniques. Les modèles de soins traditionnels ont souvent du mal à répondre aux besoins complexes et variés des personnes souffrant de douleurs chroniques."
- La Dre Patricia Poulin dans Psynopsis:
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- La Dre Patricia Poulin dans Psynopsis:
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November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"Au Canada, huit millions de personnes vivent avec des douleurs chroniques. Les modèles de soins traditionnels ont souvent du mal à répondre aux besoins complexes et variés des personnes souffrant de douleurs chroniques."
- La Dre Patricia Poulin dans Psynopsis:
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- La Dre Patricia Poulin dans Psynopsis:
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"The integration of psychological services within cancer treatment has evolved from being non-existent, to an ancillary (nice-to-have) treatment, to being an essential aspect of comprehensive whole-person cancer care."
- Dr. Sheila Garland writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/dOA7NNe
- Dr. Sheila Garland writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/dOA7NNe
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"The integration of psychological services within cancer treatment has evolved from being non-existent, to an ancillary (nice-to-have) treatment, to being an essential aspect of comprehensive whole-person cancer care."
- Dr. Sheila Garland writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/dOA7NNe
- Dr. Sheila Garland writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/dOA7NNe
IWK Health Centre in Halifax is hiring a Clinical Leader, Intensive Services
Closing date: 2025/12/19
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
Closing date: 2025/12/19
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
November 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
IWK Health Centre in Halifax is hiring a Clinical Leader, Intensive Services
Closing date: 2025/12/19
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
Closing date: 2025/12/19
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
"Recruiting APLs who bring both lived experience and clinical expertise in areas such as gender-affirming care, neurodiversity, and adapting psychotherapy for Indigenous and racialized populations takes significant time."
- Jerrott, Cohen, Hahn, and Durdle in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/2gqQDPF
- Jerrott, Cohen, Hahn, and Durdle in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/2gqQDPF
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
"Recruiting APLs who bring both lived experience and clinical expertise in areas such as gender-affirming care, neurodiversity, and adapting psychotherapy for Indigenous and racialized populations takes significant time."
- Jerrott, Cohen, Hahn, and Durdle in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/2gqQDPF
- Jerrott, Cohen, Hahn, and Durdle in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/2gqQDPF
Last week, Glenn Brimacombe (CPA Director of Policy and Public Affairs) and Dr. Stewart Madon (CPA Director of Professional Affairs) met with the Honourable Minister Hedy Fry, Chair of the Standing Committee on Health, to discuss mental health parity, access, and early intervention/prevention.
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Last week, Glenn Brimacombe (CPA Director of Policy and Public Affairs) and Dr. Stewart Madon (CPA Director of Professional Affairs) met with the Honourable Minister Hedy Fry, Chair of the Standing Committee on Health, to discuss mental health parity, access, and early intervention/prevention.
"Au Québec, près d’une personne sur quatre souffre d’un trouble mental chaque année, une situation qui s’est aggravée depuis le début de la pandémie de COVID-19. Les troubles anxieux et dépressifs sont les plus fréquents."
- Savard, Provencher, et Godin, écrivant dans Psynopsis:
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- Savard, Provencher, et Godin, écrivant dans Psynopsis:
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November 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Au Québec, près d’une personne sur quatre souffre d’un trouble mental chaque année, une situation qui s’est aggravée depuis le début de la pandémie de COVID-19. Les troubles anxieux et dépressifs sont les plus fréquents."
- Savard, Provencher, et Godin, écrivant dans Psynopsis:
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- Savard, Provencher, et Godin, écrivant dans Psynopsis:
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"Recruiting APLs who bring both lived experience and clinical expertise in areas such as gender-affirming care, neurodiversity, and adapting psychotherapy for Indigenous and racialized populations takes significant time."
- Jerrott, Cohen, Hahn, & Durdle in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/2gqQDPF
- Jerrott, Cohen, Hahn, & Durdle in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/2gqQDPF
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"Recruiting APLs who bring both lived experience and clinical expertise in areas such as gender-affirming care, neurodiversity, and adapting psychotherapy for Indigenous and racialized populations takes significant time."
- Jerrott, Cohen, Hahn, & Durdle in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/2gqQDPF
- Jerrott, Cohen, Hahn, & Durdle in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/2gqQDPF
Bursary for Equity Deserving Graduate Psychology Students – Call for Applications NOW OPEN
We are offering 4 grants for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and 2 grants for black psychology student affiliates valued at $2500 each.
Deadline January 19th.
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We are offering 4 grants for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and 2 grants for black psychology student affiliates valued at $2500 each.
Deadline January 19th.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Bursary for Equity Deserving Graduate Psychology Students – Call for Applications NOW OPEN
We are offering 4 grants for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and 2 grants for black psychology student affiliates valued at $2500 each.
Deadline January 19th.
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We are offering 4 grants for equity deserving psychology student affiliates, and 2 grants for black psychology student affiliates valued at $2500 each.
Deadline January 19th.
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The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa is hiring a Psychologist, Mental Health, Eating Disorders Program - Temporary Full Time (1.0) (until October 2026)
Closing date: 2025/12/13
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
Closing date: 2025/12/13
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa is hiring a Psychologist, Mental Health, Eating Disorders Program - Temporary Full Time (1.0) (until October 2026)
Closing date: 2025/12/13
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
Closing date: 2025/12/13
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
"Traditional models of care often struggle to meet the complex and varied needs of people living with chronic pain. Long wait times, inconsistent access to services, and fragmented care are also common issues."
- Dr. Patricia Poulin writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/KoVzBIo
- Dr. Patricia Poulin writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/KoVzBIo
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"Traditional models of care often struggle to meet the complex and varied needs of people living with chronic pain. Long wait times, inconsistent access to services, and fragmented care are also common issues."
- Dr. Patricia Poulin writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/KoVzBIo
- Dr. Patricia Poulin writing in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/KoVzBIo
The Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto in Toronto is hiring an Associate Professor - Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Closing date: 2026/01/08
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
Closing date: 2026/01/08
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto in Toronto is hiring an Associate Professor - Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Closing date: 2026/01/08
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
Closing date: 2026/01/08
CPA Career Ads and Resources page: buff.ly/fA6Tgfw
"Le Programme québécois pour les troubles mentaux : des autosoins à la psychothérapie was launched in 2018 to mitigate the shortage of resources and improve access to mental health services for the Quebec population as a whole."
- Savard, Provencher, and Godin in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/arMYCPC
- Savard, Provencher, and Godin in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/arMYCPC
November 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"Le Programme québécois pour les troubles mentaux : des autosoins à la psychothérapie was launched in 2018 to mitigate the shortage of resources and improve access to mental health services for the Quebec population as a whole."
- Savard, Provencher, and Godin in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/arMYCPC
- Savard, Provencher, and Godin in the new Psynopsis: buff.ly/arMYCPC