Supervision
Supervision and Training.
Come Learn With Us!
Whole Kids Health values high-calibre supervision and training and welcomes the opportunity to support clinicians in developing and refining their skills in the practice of Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and educational environment where trainees can grow professionally and personally. Our comprehensive training programs are designed to provide hands-on experience, guidance, and continuous feedback, ensuring that trainees are well-equipped to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care.
By investing in the ongoing development of our team, we aim to advance the field of child psychology and ultimately improve the health and well-being of the children and families we serve.
Supervision services are only available for practice within the province of Ontario.
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Whole Kids Health participates in the GTA Clinical Practicum Day and offers placements in child Clinical and/or Health Psychology.
We encourage interested applicants to follow the directives and application deadlines set out by the GTA Practicum Coordinators.
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We offer supervision and training for doctoral-level graduate students in a clinical psychology program who seek continued exposure to child Clinical and/or Health Psychology.
Doctoral associate roles are typically for trainees who have already completed their psychology practica.
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We welcome the opportunity to provide training to psychologists in supervised practice, under either primary or alternate supervision. Ideal candidates will be pursuing registration in Clinical and/or Health Psychology from the The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).
The purpose of supervision during the supervised practice period is to prepare individuals for autonomous practice. Supervised practice clinicians can also expect to receive support and guidance in preparing for examinations.
Our goal is to ensure that all clinicians are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to excel in their next steps and to provide high-quality care to their clients.
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We can also provide supervision to Psychologists Registered for Autonomous Practice who wish to add an area of practice, such as health psychology, or a client group, such as children or adolescents, to their practice.
This supervision is assuming approval by The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).
Clinical Psychology
Trainees will be involved in diverse clinical psychology activities. Alongside addressing clinical needs, supervisees can anticipate skill development across various clinical psychology domains, including:
Conducting thorough psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments
Designing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans
Providing interventions for various mental health challenges
Working with diverse populations and cultural considerations
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging in consultations
Ethical decision-making and professional practice
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Anxiety/ phobias
Attention and concentration
Challenging behaviours
Educational/learning difficulties
Emotion regulation difficulties
Low mood/depression
School avoidance/refusal
Self-esteem and self-concept
Trauma
Health Psychology
In addition to clinical components listed above, trainees can anticipate skill development across various health psychology areas, such as:
Health psychology consultations
Individual therapy sessions
Supporting parents/caregivers
Group therapy
Collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals
Case formulation and conceptualization from a health psychology frame
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Addressing adjustment and coping with medical diagnosis and/or prognosis
Navigating difficult medical experiences and trauma
Fostering psychological strategies for symptom management (e.g., chronic pain, fatigue, headaches
Treating somatization/somatic symptoms (e.g., psychogenic seizures, functional neurological disorder)
Tackling needle and/or procedural anxieties
Learning
Trainees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of enriching learning activities.
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Trainees will have the opportunity to join our in-house Pediatric Health Psychology Course offered by Dr. Stella Dentakos.
The Pediatric Health Psychology Course provides graduate-level coursework in assessment and treatment as well as foundational knowledge within the area of child and adolescent health psychology.
Upon successful completion, a formal document confirming course fulfillment will be provided. When applying to the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO), applicants are encouraged to advise the CPO Registration Committee at the time of their application that they have completed or are intending to complete this course.
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The Whole Kids Team meets weekly for group consultation and supervision, engaging in discussions on challenging clinical cases, professional practice issues, and themes related to care provision. These meetings keep our team connected while also leveraging our collective knowledge, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
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Special topics, presented by either in-house clinicians or guest speakers, are available. These may include themes like ethics and jurisprudence, trauma-informed care, new research and best practices, and more.
