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Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) OPA is the professional home of psychology in ON. We advocate for Ontarians. Our members are clinic We appreciate your co-operation.

This page highlights the advocacy initiatives of the Ontario Psychological Association and provides information to those struggling with mental health issues. It is not an appropriate place for political rhetoric, profanity directed at individuals, or intolerance or objectification of those with mental health issues.

How can private practitioners balance operational goals with strict adherence to the Canadian Code of Ethics?Join Dr. Je...
10/11/2026

How can private practitioners balance operational goals with strict adherence to the Canadian Code of Ethics?

Join Dr. Jeff Zimmerman for practical strategies on risk management, telehealth, informed consent, and proactive practice planning–including routine procedures and documentation to protect your clients and your practice.

📅 November 6 | Virtual
🎟 Learn more and register: https://event.fourwaves.com/opa79/schedule/5b0d694a-e910-4acd-a059-489241776acd

10/10/2026

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year's theme: Lived Experiences Heard, Real Voices, Real Change.

People who have experienced mental health challenges, and those who have navigated mental health services, hold knowledge and expertise that is essential to improving care. As psychologists, we have a responsibility to listen with openness, humility, and respect, and to make space for diverse perspectives.

But listening is only the first step.

OPA President Dr. Laura Nichols and President-Elect Dr. Katie Stewart share why listening matters and how we can move from listening to action:

✔️ Listen without judgment
✔️ Welcome feedback and open conversations about people's experiences with care
✔️ Include patient voices in shaping the services and decisions that affect them
✔️ Build communities where people feel heard, respected, and supported

Keep listening. Keep learning. Keep the conversation going.

How can metacognitive strategies disrupt the cycle of repetitive negative thinking in OCD treatment?Join Dr. Reid Wilson...
10/07/2026

How can metacognitive strategies disrupt the cycle of repetitive negative thinking in OCD treatment?

Join Dr. Reid Wilson for a practical session exploring a client-centred model framed as a “serious game,” where clients learn first to challenge their perspective on intrusive thoughts, and then to apply practical, moment‑by‑moment tactics whenever OCD tries to take over.

📆 November 6 | Virtual

🎟️ Learn more and register: https://event.fourwaves.com/opa79/schedule/2caee59c-e164-45cc-ae51-504de0d6cf6a

ADHD presents differently in every child. When symptoms are mistaken for learning disabilities or anxiety, early interve...
10/05/2026

ADHD presents differently in every child. When symptoms are mistaken for learning disabilities or anxiety, early intervention gets delayed and in some cases the wrong intervention is followed.

A comprehensive psychological assessment helps ensure your child gets an accurate diagnosis and the right support at home and school.

➡ Visit AskForHelpToday.ca to get connected with a qualified professional in Ontario or New Brunswick.

How can clinicians leverage Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy across multiple care models to effectively treat PTSD?Join D...
10/05/2026

How can clinicians leverage Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy across multiple care models to effectively treat PTSD?

Join Dr. Sheila A.M. Rauch, PhD for a master clinician session on Emotional Processing Theory in PTSD treatment, featuring video demonstrations and practical skill breakdowns across standard, brief, and massed PE models. Access to PE for PTSD is low in part due to a shortage of trained providers — this session tackles the practical implementation issues clinicians face.

📆 November 5 | Virtual

🎟️ Learn more and register:
https://event.fourwaves.com/opa79/schedule/4d4d172b-f000-4182-b074-a6d861f598a5

How do we clearly differentiate normal cognitive aging from signs of underlying neurodegenerative conditions?Join Dr. Je...
10/02/2026

How do we clearly differentiate normal cognitive aging from signs of underlying neurodegenerative conditions?

Join Dr. Jenny Rabin, PhD for a discussion on the neurobiology of normal cognitive aging and a practical framework for knowing when changes are normal, treatable, or warrant referral for further evaluation.

📆 November 6 | Virtual

🎟️ Learn more and register: https://event.fourwaves.com/opa79/schedule/4da8e192-2602-467a-a2ef-3cde92aff6d2

Every person deserves psychological care that is supported by evidence.Evidence-based psychological care means using ass...
10/01/2026

Every person deserves psychological care that is supported by evidence.

Evidence-based psychological care means using assessment tools and therapeutic approaches supported by research to help people manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other mental health concerns.

The goal is simple: to provide care informed by the best available evidence and designed to give each person the best opportunity to improve their mental health and well-being.

➡Learn More about psychologists and the CPBAO’s proposal to reduce qualifications: https://www.psych.on.ca/About-Us/What-We-Do/Current-Advocacy

What does it take to run a private practice that's ethical, sustainable, and successful?Join Dr. Randy Paterson for a pr...
09/30/2026

What does it take to run a private practice that's ethical, sustainable, and successful?

Join Dr. Randy Paterson for a practical session with 10 concrete recommendations to run your private practice like a successful business–ethically, appropriately, and sustainably. Topics range from branding to financial tracking to referral management to personal sustainability.

📆 November 5 | Virtual

🎟️ Learn more and register: https://event.fourwaves.com/opa79/schedule/d058ebeb-6389-4ecb-810b-5347b403a001

Effective psychological care brings together scientific evidence, rigorous professional training, clinical expertise, an...
09/29/2026

Effective psychological care brings together scientific evidence, rigorous professional training, clinical expertise, and human connection.

Psychologists and psychological associates draw on research and evidence-based approaches while using their professional knowledge and therapeutic skills to understand and respond to the individual person in front of them.

Research identifies what works and for whom. Training builds the expertise to apply that evidence. Clinical judgment adapts care to the individual. The person remains at the centre.

That combination matters when the goal is safe, effective, high-quality psychological care.

➡Learn More about psychologists and the CPBAO’s proposal to reduce qualifications: https://www.psych.on.ca/About-Us/What-We-Do/Current-Advocacy

Join us for Conversation Hour: General State of the Profession, presented by Dr. Christine Padesky, renowned CBT innovat...
09/28/2026

Join us for Conversation Hour: General State of the Profession, presented by Dr. Christine Padesky, renowned CBT innovator, educator, and co-author of "Mind Over Mood".

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the field’s most influential voices and engage in conversation about the current state and future of the profession.

📆 November 6 | Virtual
Please note: This session will NOT be recorded.

🎟️ Learn more and register:
https://event.fourwaves.com/opa79/schedule/6a31e4b1-2cc2-4e68-bcd2-9a9c5859c5b8

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