It’s October in Ontario and my mind turns to Thanksgiving. Whether you formally celebrate this holiday or not, I believe that a thankful or grateful mindset is valuable. The field of positive psychology has done much to confirm ways that an attitude of gratitude is associated with many desired outcomes, […] More >>>
The College remains committed to reviewing its processes related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) with a view toward incorporating EDI into all aspects of College work and its regulatory processes. The EDI Working Group has continued to focus on the goals it established. This has included initiating a review of […] More >>>
Working within the statutory requirements for all Ontario Health Regulatory Colleges, the College views it’s Quality Assurance Programs as a means of supporting members in maintaining their knowledge, skills and experience throughout their careers. The Programs are intended to be supportive rather than investigative. Whenever participation in Quality Assurance leads […] More >>>
The Practice Advice Service provides information to College members and members of the public regarding relevant Legislation, Regulations, Standards of Professional Conduct, 2017, and other Guidelines. Answers are provided in response to specific inquiries and may not be applicable or generalize to all circumstances. Information is provided to support College […] More >>>
The College Council met virtually on September 10, 2021. Information provided to members of Council for their review in anticipation of their deliberations and decision-making was posted on the homepage of College website a week in advance of meeting. Following the meeting, this information was archived on the website in […] More >>>
The College would like to thank the following who acted as Oral Examiners in June 2021. More >>>
November 10, 2021 Noon – 1:00 PM The College would like to invite all members to learn more about the role of Expert Opinions in the context of Investigations and Discipline proceedings. At times, the investigation of a complaint requires the College to seek an ‘expert opinion’ in relation to […] More >>>
First quarter, June 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021 Committee Activities New Complaints and Reports In the 1st Quarter, the College received 28 new complaints and opened one Registrar’s Investigation and one Health Inquiry, for a total of 30 new matters. The nature of service in relation to these matters […] More >>>
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee reflecting three different dispositions. They are provided for educational purposes. Information in these summaries has been altered to protect the privacy of both members and complainants, and to protect the confidentiality of the investigation process. […] More >>>
First Quarter, June 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021 Referrals to Discipline There were no referrals to the Discipline Committee in the first quarter. Hearings Hearings were held in the following matters in the first quarter: Dr. Martin Rovers: https://members.cpo.on.ca/public_register/show/3067 A referral was made to the Discipline Committee on June […] More >>>
The College receives information from the Office of the Chief Coroner reporting on the results of reviews conducted by the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) when the review makes recommendations relevant to members of the College of Psychologists. The letter accompanying the Report states that: The purpose of this […] More >>>
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since July 2021. More >>>
Over the course of the pandemic, the College has received many practice-related questions from members on a variety of topics. Advice or guidance has been provided as it becomes available, but the College is often not able to offer direct answers to specific questions. Whether during this very difficult time […] More >>>
The last meeting of the College Council was on Friday, September 10, 2021. The Agenda and Materials are available below. This meeting will be held virtually through YouTube. To watch please click here. More >>>
Due to an overwhelming response, the ACPRO Workshop has reached its maximum capacity of 1,000 psychologists. If some registrants’ plans change and they cancel, space will automatically open so one might want to try periodically to see if a space has become available. If you have registered and are not […] More >>>
I heard a quote by Etienne de Grellet (1773-1855) voiced by a family member, a friend, a colleague and a client in the past month. He wrote the now popular quote hundreds of years ago, yet its sentiment is valued to this day. « I shall pass this way but once; […] More >>>
The College remains committed to incorporating principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into all aspects of the work of College, its regulatory processes and, as appropriate, the profession at large. The EDI Working Group has continued to address a variety of actions. These have included a discussion of the processes […] More >>>
The need for safe and competent psychological services has continued throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the legislated requirements for Quality Assurance activities by the College remain as relevant as ever. Members, other than those with a Retired Certificate of Registration, must ensure that they are keeping up with developments in […] More >>>