Author Archives: MASP Executive

SCHOOL PSYCH SURVEY FOR CHANCE TO WIN $200 GIFT CARD

We are looking for any provisionally or permanently certified school psychologist currently working in a direct service role in Manitoba to complete a survey. This questionnaire is part of a larger project where we are collecting information about school psychologist-to-student … Continue reading

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MASP Supports Youth Impacted by Violence and Conflict Around the World

As communicated across news platforms, there is violence throughout various parts in the world, most notably, the conflicts with Ukraine and Russia, and recently, Israel and Palestine.  These conflicts impact people all over the world, including in our own province … Continue reading

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Looking for Psychologists’ Experiences Regarding Work-Family Balance

Dear Psychologist or Psychologist-in-Training, The University of Manitoba is seeking to recruit Canadian psychologists and psychologists-in-training to participate in an online study looking at psychologists’ experiences regarding work-family balance. Study Description: The purpose of this study is to gain insight … Continue reading

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Registration now open: MTS PD DAY 2023- Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Students

On MTS PD Day, October 20th, 2023, MASP will be hosting a full-day (9:00 to 3:30 PM) in person Professional Development presentation focused on Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Students. Dr. Kerri Tomy, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, will be … Continue reading

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Regulation for School Psychologists and Upcoming Election – Update

The Green, Liberal, PC and NDP parties were all emailed asking if they support professional regulation for school psychologists, under the Psychologist Regulation Act, with two attachments addressing why this is a concern and what the solution is.  The Green … Continue reading

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Regulation for School Psychologists and Upcoming Election

Since the 1990s, the MASP board has been in discussions and consultations with relevant government bodies and organizations (e.g., the Psychological Association of Manitoba, Manitoba Association of School Superintendents, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning, and Ministry of Health) to advocate for school psychologists to … Continue reading

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MASP PD Survey Results

Here is the Final Report from the Professional Development survey that was completed this spring. We will try our best to provide PD trainings that reflect the main areas of interest. Thank you to everyone who participated! And thanks again … Continue reading

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Manitoba School Psychologist to Student Ratio Project Updates

MASP would like to thank all who applied for the Manitoba School Psychologist to Student Ratio Researcher position. We would like to welcome Jacquelyn Klassen to the position as the successful applicant. Would you like to volunteer on the Research … Continue reading

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MASP Welcome and Farewells

A warm welcome to Brianne Curtis, MASP’s executive new member at large.  And best wishes to Jessica Finucane and Dawn Hanson as they leave their member at large and past president positions, respectively.  MASP executive would like to say a … Continue reading

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EARLY BIRD REMINDER – Strengthening Children and Teens Against Anxiety: Practical Strategies for School and Clinical Settings to Support Whole Child Development

The Winnipeg School Division Psychology Department is hosting a day of professional learning with psychologist Karen Young, author of four books: including the best selling ‘Hey Warrior’ and ‘Hey Awesome’, on September 21, 2023 at the Viscount Gort Hotel in … Continue reading

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