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 2022 Post Traumatic Growth Event

BOLC's first annual Post Traumatic Growth Event was a huge success.

Badge of Life Canada Meets Solicitor General of Ontario

Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario tweeted the following this morning

Badge of Life Canada Moving Forward

Executive Director Laura Kloosterman and Dave Hargreaves, Peer Supporter and Volunteer.

Thunder Bay Police Board Appoints New Expert Panel Members

Laura Kloosterman, Executive Director of Badge of Life Canada, was appointed to the Thunder Bay Police expert panel.

Badge of Life Canada Meets New Solicitor General of Ontario

Laura Kloosterman, Executive Director of Badge of Life Canada, with the Honourable Michael Kerzner, new Solicitor General of Ontario

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.