In consultation with the Council for Professional Associations of Psychologists (CPAP), CPA has developed a number of priorities and priority areas to guide the Practice Directorate for 2011-2012.
- Advocacy workshop at CPA 2012 convention
- To help increase CPA members' interest and skill in commitment to advocacy
- Implement strategic plan branding
- To develop common messages for professional psychology in Canada
- Knowledge exchange
- To increase communication, information sharing and material sharing between and among associations and individuals
- Provide assistance for individuals and associations on an as needed basis including media releases and advocacy documents
- Access
- Improved understanding of psychological services and the contribution of psychology by government and other parties
- Increased access for Canadians in need of psychological services.
Practice Directorate Engages Communications Firm
CPA’s Practice Directorate has engaged a communications firm to help develop and promote a pan-Canadian (i.e. provincial, territorial, national) advocacy message around enhancing access to psychological service through primary care. More information can be obtained from Dr. John Service at executiveoffice@cpa.ca