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The Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA) is the primary professional organization for psychologists in Alberta. Our Mission is to advance the science-based profession of psychology and to promote the well-being and potential of all Albertans.
Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
3w ago
Please fill out the form to further guide our up coming session with Jane Oxenbury on 19 March 2024.
The form is completely anonymous
The form can be filled in the actual website url ..read more
Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
3M ago
There are two positions (three-year term of office) available this year.
The closing date for nominations is 31 January 2024.
Director Position Requirements: All nominees must be eligible voting members (Full, Life, ECP, and Out of Province members) in good standing with the PAA and shall be nominated by two eligible voting members in good standing with the PAA.
About the Board
PAA has a policy governance board – the directors are responsible for making decisions, setting policy, solving problems, planning, and evaluating the association. These are volunteer positions with 3-y ..read more
Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
6M ago
2023 PAA Poster Presentation
Welcome to the PAA-hosted poster presentation event. This year, we received 7 poster submissions for our event.
2023 PAA BEST POSTER GOES TO
Lindsey Erin Feltis
and her poster:
The Meaning and Experiences of Self-Compassion in the Face of Difficult Friendship Dissolutions Among Adolescents
Lindsey Erin Feltis is in her first year of the PhD Counselling Psychology program at the University of Alberta. She has just finished her MEd in Counselling Psychology, and before that, she completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Communication Stud ..read more
Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
6M ago
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Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
6M ago
PAA's New Referral Service
Are you looking to promote your psychological services?
Are you searching for a psychologist?
PAA’s new referral service is now live
Find A Psycholoigts
Eligible PAA members can sign up for the new referral service via member portal ..read more
Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
7M ago
2023 PAA Poster Presentation
Welcome to the PAA-hosted poster presentation event. This year we received 7 poster submissions for our event.
VOTE HERE
1. Barriers in Learning and Accessing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in Post Secondary Education
Kate Rho (she/her) is a first-generation immigrant settler on the unceded traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, sel̓íl̓witulh, and sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations. As a lab manager at the Anxiety, Stress, and Autism Program Lab and KID Studies Centre at the University of British Columbia, Kate conducts autism and child devel ..read more
Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
10M ago
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Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
11M ago
Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the state of emergency here in Alberta with the wildfires.
Wildfires can be particularly stressful and unpredictable.
We stand with Albertans impacted by the wildfires.
PAA is launching the Disaster Response Network.
  ..read more
Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
1y ago
Warning about Fraudulent Request
PAA has become aware of fraudulent requests being sent to members listed on our “Find A Psychologist” referral service. To help you recognize such schemes, please review this recent example:
Cyber-security requires constant vigilance because the tactics of fraudsters are always evolving. Protect yourself by maintaining your security awareness. This may include resources on the Government of Canada Get Cyber Safe website.  ..read more
Psychologists' Association of Alberta Blog
1y ago
The presenter for the webinar has released handouts and you can access them through these links:
1. Introduction
2. History of Assessment
3. Collecting Data and Errors
4A. DND 2987
4B. DND 2509
4C. OTSSC From
5. Psychometrics
6. Screening Measures
6A. GAD7
6B. PHQ-9
6C. PCL-5
6D. AUDIT
7. Distortions
8A. Brief MVA
8B. Brief Report ..read more