Professional Organizations for Counsellors and
Psychologists
Counsellors and Psychologists in Alberta can get their membership with either the Psychologists' Association of Alberta ( PAA) or the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) or both.
Psychologists' Association of Alberta (http://www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/)- the mission of the PAA is to advance the science-based profession of psychology and to promote the well-being and potential of all Albertans. http://www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association ( http://www.ccpa-accp.ca/en/) - the mission of the CCPA is to promote the profession and its contribution to the mental health and well-being of all Canadians; support cultural diversity; promote the advancement, dissemination, and practical application of psychological knowledge; and develop standards for educational programs, certification, professional development and direct contact with professional peers and speciality groups.