In-The-News

Great things are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people. We have that dynamic group of peoples. These articles display the involvement of some of Badge of Life Canada’s members and volunteers.

Badge of Life Canada and Encompas Mental Health Awareness and Communication Series

Badge of Life Canada Executive Director Laura Kloosterman was featured on the Encompas Mental Health Awareness and Communication Series

Badge of Life Canada Chaplain Receives Recognition

Badge of Life Canada Director of Multifaith Chaplaincy Imran Ally receives the Canadian Heraldic Platinum Jubilee Pin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Badge of Life Canada and Hamilton Police Association

Badge of Life Canada Director Darylene Forrest at the Hamilton Police Association Wellness Expo.

Badge of Life Canada and York Region Paramedic Services

Badge of Life Canada Executive Director Laura Kloosterman presented at their All-In-Day Peer Support training.

Badge of Life Canada and Co-operators Donation

Badge of Life Canada Executive Director Laura Kloosterman receives donation cheque from Co-operators.

Badge of Life Canada at The Invisible Wounds Conference

Badge of Life Canada Executive Director Laura Kloosterman attended the Invisible Wounds Conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Certifications

A short description of the various therapist certifications in Ontario.

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Clinical Psychologists

Clinical Psychologists are required to complete a related Masters and Ph.D. program to practice in the province of Ontario that must be research-based and subsequently have a thesis component. They are governed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO).

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Registered Psychotherapists

Registered Psychotherapists (RPs) are registered by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and, like Registered Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists, are permitted to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.

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Registered Social Workers

Registered Social Workers (RSW) are helping individuals to enhance their well-being. They are governed by the Ontario College of Social Workers.