2017-2018 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Psychologists’ Association of Alberta

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The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that Alberta is located on Treaty 4, 6, 7, & 8 Territory traditional lands - a traditional gathering place for diverse indigenous peoples, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, StoneyNakota Sioux, Saulteaux, Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, the StoneyNakoda First nations, & many others whose histories, languages, & cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.

The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Treaty 4, 6, 7, & 8 is honoured & respected.

CONTENTS WELCOME

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STRONG MEMBERSHIP

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PSYCHOLOGY’S VOICE

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INFLUENCE TRAINING

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RELATIONSHIP WITH CAP

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GOOD GOVERNANCE

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SPECIAL PROJECTS

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THANKS

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WELCOME

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WELCOME

FROM THE CEO This has been an impressive time of change & growth for PAA & we find new & better ways to serve you, our members, & to realize our mission to advance the science-based practice of psychology for the benefit of all Albertans. As a psychologist & PAA member, it is a privilege to be the CEO of our association & to share some of the many ways we have been working to realize the PAA Strategic Plan.

Rose Cooper—Membership Officer, Brittany Stevenson—Governance Officer, Dr. Judi Malone—Chief Executive Officer, Kim Bernard—Communications Officer, Joanna Leung—Finance Officer, Cindy Kennedy—Administrative Officer 2

STRATEGIC PLAN

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The mission of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta

psychology & to promote the well-being

1 in 5 Albertans will have a psychological disorde The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) is the voice of, & for, psychology in Alberta. We are the voluntary body that advocates for psychology in Alberta, informs the public & the media, & advocates for consumers of psychotherapy, psychological, & mental health services.

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n of Alberta is to advance the science-based profession of

he well-being & potential of all Albertans

hological disorder or mental illness in their life time We provide professional development & networking opportunities for our members, have an active communications strategy, & operate a province-wide referral service. We support many initiatives that seek to enhance psychological health & wellness in our province.

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PROMOTE STRONG MEMBERSHIP 2015-2020 PAA Strategic Plan Goal

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STRONG MEMBERSHIP

WE – ALL MEMBERS – ARE THE PAA! Our numbers continue to grow beyond projection; this is an essential time for analysis & planning specific to both recruitment & retention strategies. We are developing a membership recruitment & retention plan that will target students, Provisionals, & then early career psychologists in enhancing our membership benefits tailoring to your needs.

Our newly revamped Psymposium has launched & our website is being completely retooled with an impressive update set to launch in 2019. Despite that, our online & social media presence continues to grow. At present, our average daily unique visitors are 238 to PAA’s website, 400 to PAA’s Facebook, 150 to PAA’s Twitter account, & 60 to PAA’s LinkedIn all with progressively more active member & public engagement.

Members continue to benefit from Dr Jon Amundson’s timely, topical, & at times, controversial information podcasts & PAA’s award-winning Practice Advisor Program in addition to our supervision list & work to support quality psychological supervision in Alberta.

Our PAA Referral service continues to grow in access despite less than 10% of members being listed – a remarkable marketing opportunity for members in private practice with the service being accessed over 50 times daily on average.

PAA is committed to in-person, two-way communication with our members, students, & all psychologists inperson, by email, & phone. Formal presentations to graduate students, townhalls for members, & psychology group presentations are ongoing. We have also launched our annual PAA Member Satisfaction Survey & have both implemented recommendations & planned on yearly surveys to set & assess key performance indicators (outcome-informed practices).

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REFERRAL SERVICE PAA’s popular Referral Service will soon get a major reboot as we launch our revised web presence. This, however, remains a frequently accessed resource by clients, community groups, & media outlets. The service is advertised in our townhalls, on HUTV, via 211, on our website, on our animated video, in yellow pages, on all PAA promotional materials & brochures, at all PAA continuing professional development activities, it is a paid push on Facebook, via “Keep your Cup Full”, & is promoted on all our social media channels. We thank all referral service members for their ongoing participation with this valuable resource.

MEMBER BENEFIT: LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) & the Council of Professional Associations of Psychology (CPAP) co-own the member-funded BMS Liability Insurance Plan ensuring that our members get the best possible rates on the most comprehensive psychology liability insurance. As co-owners (PAA is a member of CPAP) we administer this program to the benefit of our members.

Membership Category 2016-2017 2017-2018

CPA Members Not PAA Members 377 398

Members PAA Members Not CPA Members 1750 1836

Members of Both PAA & CPA 276 293

As claims go down, & profits increase, a member-funded deductible program means that profits will come back specifically to risk-management activities for the association.

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STRONG MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP AT A

RSHIP AT A GLANCE

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STRONG MEMBERSHIP

MEMBER BENEFITS

Ψist PER CAPITA

Quick fact: Alberta has the second highest number of psychologists per capita in Canada

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Quebec

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Alberta

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Nova Scotia

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Saskatchewan

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Newfoundland & Labrador

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New Brunswick

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Ontario

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British Columbia

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Prince Edward Island

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Manitoba

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STRENGTHEN PSYCHOLOGY’S VOICE 2015-2020 PAA Strategic Plan Goal

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ADVOCACY IS ONGOING The most extensive advocacy is in relation to Alberta Health’s “Valuing Mental Health” advisory committee & with Alberta Health Services as a significant provider of psychological services. Other key areas related to child intervention, regulation of counsellors, AHS’s Generic Mental Health Therapist Classification, psychology fee negotiations, & extended health coverage / billing for psychologists.

Our most advocacy consistent messages:  Access to psychologists is essential for the psychological health & wellness of Albertans  Psychology is integral to health  Psychology is a lead profession Other psychologically healthy Alberta initiatives include:  Psychology briefs as regular features on HUTV  Regular press releases, including our public position statements  Championing member expertise through the PAA School Psychology Committee, PAA Public Education & Wellness Committee, & the PAA Social Justice Committee  Awarding the PAA Psychologically Healthy Workplace Initiative Award (one PAA winner, ASEBP, also won at the international level at the APA)  Extensive public education & marketing initiatives including career fairs & public presentations, & psychology in the media (see listings in the PAA Annual Report)  Coordinating efforts with other psychology groups to enhance our CPD collaborations, advocacy, & leadership potential in Alberta

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PSYCHOLOGY’S VOICE

PSYCHOLOGY SHAPING THE LANDSCAPE PAA gives you a voice at the table where it matters most to psychology.

Psychology was represented by PAA at meetings with: 

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Health Groups The Alberta Health “Valuing Mental Health” Committee Collaborative Practice The Alberta Pain Network CASA / UAlberta Research Chair in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Launch Collaboration with the other Health Professions Act Associations Alberta Primary Care Network

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The Canadian Psychological Association The Council of Professional Associations of Psychology of Canada The American Psychological Association AHS Psychology Professional Practice Council

Provincial Advocacy Groups The Alberta Alliance for Mental Illness & Mental Health The Palix Foundation The Autism Alberta provincial review CMHA Alberta Reforming the Family Justice System Alberta Workplace Wellness Network Relevant research breakfasts (PTSD)

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The Canadian Red Cross specific to the Wood Buffalo 2016 Wildfire recovery Public Action Plan Ministerial Panel on Child Intervention recommendations Concordia University of Edmonton’s PsyD Advisory Committee

COLLABORATING – FOSTERING THE PROFESSION – LEARNING – LEADING PSYCHOLOGY AS A PROFESSION PAA, & our members, are committed to maximizing our impact through strategic relationships.

For the profession of psychology that includes: American Psychological Association  Dr Lana Hawkins was elected to the APA Council of Representatives  Dr Janet Miller serves as our APA Public Education Coordinator Canadian Council of Professional Associations of Psychology  Dr Judi Malone serves as the chair of CPAP Canadian Psychological Association  Dr Arlin Pachet, Dr Cheryl Nekolaichuk, & Dr Judi Malone are on the CPA taskforce on psychologists involved in end of life care (practice guideline development)  Dr Judi Malone serves of the CPA board representing the provinces Alberta    

We are on the PsyD Advisory committee for Concordia University of Edmonton Dr Judi Malone is chairing the Alberta Alliance for Mental Illness & Mental Health We work closely with the College of Alberta Psychologists, advancing the profession together We participate on the AHS Professional Practice Council for Psychology

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PSYCHOLOGY’S VOICE

CAREER FAIR & PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Consider joining the PAA volunteer pool to become involved in these rewarding events & join us in thanking those key contributors who share the value of psychology as PAA regularly engages in career fairs, educational presentations, & public information sessions as part of our public education & communications plans. This year, these included:         

UAlberta Health Interprofessional Pathways Parent groups Professional groups including Dental Assistants, Physicians, & Psychiatry Grand Rounds Annual Conferences including the Alberta Psychiatric Association, Primary Care Conference, & CMHA provincial conferences Workplace events such as RBC Wellness & the Alberta Workplace Wellness Network Community events & film screenings Live Well Showcase, Mental Health Fair, Wellness Fairs, & community runs CityU Edmonton, UAlberta, & Concordia U of Edmonton Student groups High School classes & church groups

PSYCHOLOGY IN THE M

PAA has a Media Guide & Directory but the greatest public education occurs thanks to psychologist members who impact public education through their relationships & engaged responses with the med

Appreciation to: 630 CHED, Alberta Farmers Express, Alberta Primetime, Addicted Mind Podcast, A CBC News, CTV News, Edmonton Metro, Global News, Indian Head Wolsley News, Kick Health, N

Special thanks to: Dr. Angela Grace, Dr. Brent Macdonald, Chris Shorrock, Corey Hrushka, Dr. Dav Dr. Janet Miller, John Stevenson, Dr. Judi Malone, Kim Busch, Kim Knull, Dr. Linda Hancock, Dr M Dr. Patrick Baillie, Dr. Stephen Truch, Dr. Susan MacDonald 18

2018 PSYCHOLOGY MONTH February is Psychology Month! 

2018’s theme was, again, the Value of Psychology

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PAA coordinated activities included enhanced social media outputs, 23 library information sessions (Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat), Teacher’s Conventions (Calgary, Edmonton, & Lethbridge), & a PracticeWise webinar

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4 member-driven grassroots events (with PAA support & materials) were held at McEwan University, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Royal Alex Hospital, in community topic presentations, newspaper articles, in workshops, panel presentations, film screenings, media presentations, paint night, student events, themed teacher’s convention booths, & in private practice offices with 30-member contributors

YCHOLOGY IN THE MEDIA

occurs thanks to psychologists engaged in the media directly. See the impressive list online & thank these gaged responses with the media. This year saw 114 psychology events in the media

me, Addicted Mind Podcast, Apple Magazine, BBC Radio, BizTalk Radio, Calgary Journal, CBC Radio, Wolsley News, Kick Health, NAIT TV, Medicine Hat News, Newcap News, & USA Business Radio

ock, Corey Hrushka, Dr. David St. Arnault, Gail Bailey, Dr. Ganz Ferrance, Hull Services psychologists, Dr. Linda Hancock, Dr Megan McElheran, Michelle Hamilton, Dr. Monty Nelson, Nicolas Allen, 19

PSYCHOLOGY’S VOICE

PUBLIC EDUCATION & WELLNESS COMMITTEE Members: Dr. Brent Macdonald, Erin Buhr, Chris Shorrock, Dr. Janet Miller, Dr. Colleen Lucas, Don Beeken, Danielle Forth Message from the Chair: 2017 saw the merging of the Public Education & Psychologically Healthy Workplace Committees into the new Public Education & Wellness Committee. Committee Terms of Reference were revised to incorporate the goals of the pre-existing committees.

The PE&W committee undertook a number of initiatives. Psychology Month 2018 (“The Value of Psychology”) was again a success, with members presenting at local libraries & placement of PAA materials at a number of public libraries, while also using social media (#choosepsych) to increase awareness of the value of psychology. We have also initiated contact with local YMCAs to enhance public awareness. A new member engagement structure was established, focusing on specialty-based members to act as consultants for public education. A PowerPoint for the Psychologically Healthy Workplace was also developed. Awards for the PHW have changed through APA & an Alberta company (Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan) was an international winner in the Not-for-Profit category.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY COMMITTEE Members: Michele Pentyliuk – co-chair, Dr. Shawn Crawford – co-chair, Dr. Nina Wyrostock, Robert McGarva, Kailyn Jones, Dr. Erica Makarenko, Mitchell Colp, Dr. Yuanyuan Jiang Message from the Co-Chairs: The PAA School Psychology Committee advocates for meaningful & effective incorporation of psychologists in Alberta school systems & promotes the profession of school psychology & professional practices that support the educational & psychological wellbeing of children in Alberta school systems. This committee continues to be actively engaged in both public education & advocacy initiatives specific to school psychology. In addition to regular publications in Psymposium, the committee has liaised with key personnel within Alberta Education, strengthening the lines of communication & offering input into initiative’s that impact education & the practice of psychology in schools. Committee members have also coordinated several successful psychologists’ learning symposia, the latest offering to be held in June in Calgary.

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VOLUNTEERS ARE KEY CONTRIBUTORS TO O

AWARDS ADJUDICATING COMMITTEE

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Members: Landon Hildebrand – Chair, Dr. Marianne Hrabok, Mikaela Burgos, Kelly Jenny, Joanna Card, Scarlett Eyben , Donna Piercy, Krista Forand

Members: Dr. Judi Malone - Chair, Dr. Emma Climie, Dr. Kerry Mothersill, Dr. Lynda Phillips, Dr. Erik Wikman, Dr. Jessica Van Vliet

Message from the Chair:

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Review existing award nomination forms & criteria & recommend changes to the Board as required

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Review award nominations & select the recipients of the awards

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Review & address other issues related to awards at the direction of the PAA Board

The Social Justice Committee has been meeting regularly since September of 2017 with the mandate to address & greater understand social justice issues that specifically impact all Albertans. While the list of such issues is varied, the committee has currently chosen to address the issue of access to psychological services in Alberta.

The committee is in the process of researching existing barriers to accessing psychological services with the intention of producing a fact sheet on the subject to the PAA board for review. The Social Justice Committee regularly reviews emerging topics to address & plans to continue strategically selecting topics for exploration.

The Awards Committee meets to:

REPRESENTATIVES & EDITORS APA Rural Health Coordinator Representative for Alberta—Robert McGarva Psymposium & Book Review Editor—Dr. Michelle Vandegriend Disaster Response Network Coordinator—Dr Judy Moench Public Education Coordinator Representative to APA—Dr. Janet Miller SPTA Psychology in the Workplace Network (PWN) Representative to APA— Don Beeken APA Communications Coordinator—Lisa McIsaac

UTORS TO OUR PROFESSION & ASSOCIATION

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PSYCHOLOGY’S VOICE

2017 AWARD WIN

Psychologist of the Year

Dr. Jon Amundson

Excellence in Teaching Psychology

Dr. Adam McCrimmon

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Excellence in Clinical Supervision

Dr. Ceinwen Cumming

Masters Thesis Research Award

Laura Flanigan

See the PAA website for details about all

AWARD WINNERS

search Award

PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHY WORKPLACE INITIATIVE AWARD Hallmark Tubulars Ltd of Calgary are a For-Profit company with 130 full time employees & 2 part-time employees. They are a company who appreciates their staff by valuing diversity & life experiences, recognizing initiative & rewarding talent & loyalty.

Their relationships with customers, staff & suppliers are built on a foundation of respect, integrity & openness.

The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) is a Not-For-Profit health & welfare trust with 151 employees in a mix of full-time, part-time & contract positions. With a primary focus on school employee health & wellness, ASEBP provides comprehensive health benefits & services to the K-12 public education sector in Alberta.

They are proud to support the mental health & wellbeing of their own employees by promoting work-life balance through practices like earned-days-off & paid volunteer days & fostering mental health literacy by encouraging all staff to attend their two-day, on-site Mental Health First-Aid training. Employees are also encouraged to seek other training & development opportunities that will help them to advance their career.

BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AWARD Hannah Abdo—Edmonton

Catriona McIntosh—Calgary

Karem Asaad—Red Deer

Honourable mention: Lenard Grossmann - Edmonton

ails about all the awards & how to nominate!

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INFLUENCE THE TRAINING OF ALBERTA PSYCHOLOGISTS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE PROFESSION 2015-2020 PAA Strategic Plan Goal

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INFLUENCE TRAINING

PAA SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES ALONG THE TRAINING CONTINUUM PAA involves & engages all levels of students, engages faculty, & supports CUE’s PsyD proposal under review by the Government of Alberta. We are actively engaged in co-sponsorship of key offerings including the U of C certification course in Clinical Supervision in Psychology, clinical supervision, neurosequential trauma, Brain Story Certification, & other continuing professional development activities.

PAA continues to ensure high quality workshops & accredited continuing professional development activities for members to stay informed, network, & feel the PAA connection. We now offer webinars & asynchronous webinars in addition to our popular workshops. This year we hosted training on: PTSD & first responders, EPPP & oral exam preparation, geropsychology, LGBTQ, psychotherapy assessment, trauma, professional ethics, clinical supervision, Indigenizing psychology, sports psychology, adult ADHD, outcome-informed practices, MAiD, capacity assessments, psychotherapy, refugees, psychology as a business, & neuropsychology. &, there are exciting offerings under development specific to forensic psychology, neuropsychology, self-care, psychology in primary care, anxiety, family intervention, & sexuality.

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INFLUENCE TRAINING

PAA continues to ensure high quality workshops & accredited continui

stay informed, network, & feel the Starting & Operating an Independent Professional Practice in Psychology May 2017 General Assessments for Psychotherapists: Intake, Suitability, & Informing the Therapy Process June 2017 Using Neuropsychology to Inform Therapeutic Practice Webinar August 2017 Psychotherapy & Medically Assisted Dying September 2017 Geropsychology Research & Practice: Helping Our Clients, Helping Ourselves September 2017 Trauma & PTSD in First Responder Populations with Alberta Paramedics Association presentation ‘Between Emergencies’ October 2017 EPPP Prep: Memory Boosting Learning Strategies 28

October & November 2017

Assessment of Children’s Behavioural, Clinica Dr. Jerome Sattler, April 20

credited continuing professional development activities for members to

twork, & feel the PAA connection.

A Day in the Life of A Good Psychologist: How to Avoid Being in the News November 2017 Preparing for Your Oral Exam in Professional Psychology June, September, & December 2017 Adult ADHD: Assessment & Treatment January 2018 Developing Your Personalized Approach to Clinical Supervision: The Contextual-Functional Meta-Framework January 2018 Advanced Clinical Supervision in Psychology (CPE 140-014) January—April 2018 Applied Sport Psychology: Performance on Demand March 2018 s Behavioural, Clinical, & Social Functioning Dr. Jerome Sattler, April 2017

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MAINTAIN COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH CAP 2015-2020 PAA Strategic Plan Goal

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CAP & PAA have a relatively new but solid relationship.

Dr Richard Spelliscy & Judi meet regularly & actively explore key collaborations. They coordinate responses & presentations to government & legislative committees & share & review policies & processes to foster seamlessness for members & consistency.

Combined member town halls & collaboration on key professional development activities (such as professional ethics & student presentations) have supported this year’s much anticipated inaugural joint CAP & PAA annual meeting & professional development day.

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ENHANCE GOOD GOVERNANCE 2015-2020 PAA Strategic Plan Goal

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We have a strong board of directors & are actively building the leaderships capacity of these key volunteers while also exploring ways to develop the leadership capabilities of psychologists across the province. Our student board member will now have a vote & we are actively incorporating overall changes to solidify our strategic plans.

From an administrative perspective, we will optimize our physical office space & enhance accessibility for all members. We have a new Communications Officer & are looking forward to increasing member benefits due to changes in the organizational structure.

We now regularly welcome clinical field placement students & job shadow students.

We believe in psychologically healthy workplaces & PAA has been working to align our organization as a leader in that respect with monthly “Healthy Us� initiatives & staff benefits that includes up to $2 000/year to access a registered psychologist.

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GOOD GOVERNANCE

FROM THE PRESIDENT Perhaps because my College of Alberta registration number is likely the lowest of all our current board members, I will be serving as president of the PAA board for another year. My goal this year is to provide mentorship for the many board members who will capably serve in executive roles now & in the future.

PAA has been very competently shepherded by Dr. Judi Malone this last year & we are thrilled to have her at the helm. She has forged a collaborative relationship with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP), which allows both organizations to work together in helping each of us achieve excellence in our work & to be recognized for such. Our joint Annual Meeting & Professional Development Day on 22 September 2018 speaks to the collaboration between our two organizations. Dr. Malone & Dr. Spelliscy, CEO of CAP have also held joint town hall meetings throughout the province over this last year.

Furthermore, Dr. Malone has worked collaboratively with mental health stakeholders, provincially & nationally, raising the profile of psychology accordingly. In addition to her advocacy work for psychologists, she is an energetic & creative promoter of best practices at the board & administrative level. She has developed an administrative team that I believe is second to none. We are indeed fortunate to have her.

The board for 2018-19 is comprised of myself, Amrita Bhar, Sandra Gallace, Dr. Sally Maclean, Lisa McIsaac, Dr. Kelly Schwartz (vice president), Dr. David St. Arnault, Nicki Wilson & Clare Peterson. We said goodbye to Dr. Jo Eustace, who served competently as our treasurer. My term will conclude in 2019; watch for the call for nominations in early spring. I would encourage each of you to consider running for a board position. The learning that occurs as a board member far exceeds the time expended.

I am indeed honoured to serve as your President for the next year. With your support of PAA, & the work of Dr. Malone & our administrative team, I believe that our profession will gain a stronger voice in the mental health landscape. As psychologists, provisional psychologists & students of psychology, let our voices continue to promote the well-being & potential of all Albertans through our science-based knowledge & expertise.

Bonnie Rude-Weisman, M.A. (Clinical Psychology), Registered Psychologist (AB), President

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bonnie Rude-Weisman President

Sandra Gallace Member-at-large

Dr. Sally MacLean Vice-President Incoming Treasurer

Amrita Bhar Member-at-large

Dr. Jo Eustace Treasurer

Dr. David St. Arnault Member-at-large

Claire Petersen Incoming 2018

Dr. Kelly Schwartz Parliamentarian Incoming Vice-President

Erin Buhr Student Member

Lisa McIsaac Member-at-large

Nicki Wilson Member-at-large

Chelsea Hobbs Incoming Student Member 2018

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GOOD GOVERNANCE

FROM THE TREASURER I am pleased to report to the PAA membership on the fiscal status of the association for the 2017-2018 year. As incoming treasurer (May 2018) I am excited to lend my talents to ensuring PAA remains successful & viable for many years to come. There are some incredible changes in the future, including a website rebuild & facility renovations. A new membership recruitment & retention strategy & increased number of quality workshops promise continued revenue that will be spent to further advance the science-based profession of psychology & promote the well-being & potential of all Albertans.

In accordance with our bylaws, BDO Canada LPP served as the auditor. A summary of their report is included in the Annual Report & the full financial statements can be accessed by request.

Thank you to all PAA staff, board members, & key contributors for your ongoing work in managing the budget & financial resources.

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY “We did not identify any deficiencies in internal controls over financial reporting during the year ended March 31, 2018 that we considered to be material weaknesses.�

BDO, 2018 PAA Audit

Statement of Financial Position Assets $ 1 090 045 Cash $ 632 462 Capital Assets $ 1 722 507 Liabilities & Net Assets $ 751 010 Current $ 0 Long-Term Debt $ 971 497 Commitments (net assets) $ 1 722 507

Statement of Changes in Net Assets $ 569 192 Balance, beginning of year $ 35 572 Excess ($ 24 452) Funding of long-term debt) $ 580 312 Balance, end of year

Statement of Operations $ 679 928 Revenue $ 662 956 Expenditures ($ 1 566) Other expenses $ 15 406 Excess of Revenue over Expenses

For the full financial statement, please email brittany@paa-ab.ca

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Mental health counselling and psychotherapy should only be provided by regulated health professionals with at least a master’s degree in psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, social work (in clinical practice), or by a psychiatrist.

A position statement of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca 40

Mental health counsellors and psychotherapists should be recognized by their professional title. The use of the generic title, “Mental Health Therapist” is a disservice to Albertans.

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SPECIAL PROJECTS

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The social fabric of psychology in Alberta continually evolves & PAA stays at the forefront of that change.

In the past year, these have included:  Regulation of counsellors  Child Intervention Legislation – public policy brief for this ministerial panel  Cannabis Legislation – psychology’s role in both legislation & in treatment  Alberta’s Opioid Crisis Response – Opioid Management in Primary Care  Edmonton’s proposal for a Mental Health Court  Harassment & Alberta’s new Bill-30  Alberta Community Council on HIV -- psychology-specific trauma support  MAiD – psychology’s roles in Medically Assistance in Dying.  First Stop, Right Stop – psychological trauma treatment for Alberta’s Paramedics  Funded Trauma Assessment & Treatment – in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross specific to the 2016 Wood Buffalo Wildfire provincial disaster PAA Psychological Services Fund The Psychological Services Fund & the Amina Beecroft Endowment Fund, established in 2005, subsidize psychological services to increase access. This year, this partnership between PAA, the Edmonton Community Foundation, the Calgary Foundation, & the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Alberta Division supported 10 Albertans. Applications will open again soon (contact PAA) but donations can be made yearround though either foundation.

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It is a pleasure to be a member of an outstanding group of staff & volunteers to serve our members. I trust that upcoming changes will represent ongoing growth & development as an association. I encourage all of you to share your ideas, insights, & experience with the PAA. Together we (all members) are the PAA! Dr Judi L Malone PAA CEO, R. Psychologist (AB/AUS)

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