Dr. Greenman explores the clinical applications of attachment science in individual and couple therapy according to the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model developed by Dr. Susan Johnson. He provides an overview of attachment as it applies to clinical case conceptualization in these two modalities and will discuss the structure of the EFT model and the […]
Dr. Wood reviews cognitive, emotional, and psychological responses to infertility. Social, cultural, and religious variables in coping will also be explored. Dr. Wood discusses current research on the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and demonstrate techniques to illustrate how ACT can be effectively applied within reproductive psychology to promote resilience, coping, and adjustment […]
Tweens and teens do not often initiate therapy but are referred to treatment by their parents, school counselors, psychiatrists, or pediatricians. It’s critical that tweens and teens “buy-in” and be a collaborative and proactive partner in treatment. Dr. Mary Alvord provides a framework for psychologists to enhance motivation for change among youth who are stuck […]
Irritability is a common yet underrecognized feature of distress in the perinatal period. Dr. Swales will review the biopsychosocial determinants of perinatal irritability and provide recommendations for assessment and intervention. She will examine the triggers and behavioral outputs of irritability and discuss how providers can attend to an individual’s environment and cultural context in case […]
Healthcare organizations are increasingly seeking psychologists who will—as part of their roles and responsibilities—assist in supporting the well-being of physicians and other healthcare professionals. Through case examples, Dr. Beacham provides key lessons learned in three approaches to addressing burnout, well-being, and resilience within and in collaboration with healthcare systems across a continuum: 1) Consultation-Liaison Intervention […]
The recent introduction of a new class of drug for weight loss, the glucagon-like-peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1, e.g., Rybelsus, Saxenda), has aroused intense public interest. Dr. Sammons discusses the history of drugs used for weight loss with a focus on agents introduced in the recent past. He covers efficacy, mechanisms of action, risks and […]
Dr. Joe Scroppo discusses the process of shutting down a psychological practice and choosing to end one’s professional career. He addresses the ethical, regulatory, business, and practical issues of effectively closing a practice. Dr. Scroppo also discusses a method of preparing for sudden and unforeseen interruptions in professional practice.
Psychotic experiences exist on a spectrum, ranging from subclinical experiences or psychosis-risk states (e.g., seeing a shadow out of the corner of one’s eye) to more severe and diagnosable psychotic symptoms (e.g., seeing fully formed figures that may cause significant distress). The onset of psychosis-spectrum experiences is often during adolescence and young adulthood, and research […]
Primary Care is the nexus point for the majority of non-life threatening issues, including mental and physical health (and their meeting point at behavioural health). With many regions in Canada facing a primary care crisis, integrating psychologists into primary care using a Primary Care Behavioural Health (PCBH) model can improve patient access to assessment and […]
Indigenous individuals in Canada experience disproportionately higher rates of mental health and substance use concerns when compared to non-Indigenous individuals in Canada. These concerns are further exacerbated by disparities with access to social determinants of health that have been aggravated by systemic marginalization, discrimination, and racism within broader health systems. Such experiences can impede access […]
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