August 2026

Communiqué

Welcome to the August edition of the Communiqué. As summer winds down, so does activity here at CRPO. Enjoy this shorter issue of the Communiqué. 

MICHAEL MACHAN MEMORIAL AWARD

CRPO is pleased to announce that it is establishing the Michael Machan Memorial Award. Following Michael’s passing in June 2026, (Obituary of Michael Todd Frederick Machan), the award is being created to honour his significant contribution to the College and the psychotherapy profession.

Michael served on Council from 2019 to 2025, including as Vice President and Chair of the Registration Committee. He was a thoughtful colleague, committed mentor and enthusiastic contributor to CRPO’s work. 

As Vice President, Michael led the development of Council of self-reflection and competence assessment framework. As part of this work, he met individually with Council members and provided relevant, constructive and supportive feedback. It helped them strengthen their competence and effectiveness as regulators and governors. This work reflected Michael’s commitment to learning, professional growth and investing in the development of others.

The biennial award will recognize a Registered Psychotherapist who demonstrates similar qualities through: 

• educating, mentoring or clinically supervising new practitioners
• showing a strong commitment to their own professional development, or
• making an exceptional contribution to the profession through education, association or regulatory work.

Watch for the call for nominations later in September. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM UPDATES

2026 Professional development reporting cycle

Anyone who registered in an even year (that is, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, or 2024) has a reporting deadline approaching. The QA Attestation Form will become available in your CRPO account on November 1 and is due by December 31, 2026.



Before December 31, please ensure you have:

• Completed 40 hours of learning activities related to the profession.
• One activity must be didactic.
• One activity must be experiential.
• One activity must be a review of training on the duty to report child abuse and neglect.
• Documented all activities in your learning record and saved the supporting documentation.
• Completed at least one QA self-assessment during the reporting cycle (that is between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026).
• Submitted the QA Attestation Form.

Questions?

Email us: qa@crpo.ca

Book a phone call with QA staff

Attend a QA information session (see below)

Visit the QA page of CRPO’s website.

Quality Assurance Program Information Sessions

QA staff will be hosting a series of online information sessions this Fall. During the sessions we will:

• provide an overview of CRPO’s Quality Assurance Program
• review reporting requirements
• answer your questions.

If you are unable to attend, a recorded session will be available. We will also host another series in November 2026.

Anyone registered in 2024 is welcome to attend the session on: Thursday, September 24, 2026, between 12:15 pm. and 1:15 pm. 

This session is for anyone who will be reporting for the first time. Please register here.

Another session will be on Thursday, November 19 at 3:00 pm. Please check future Communiqués for the registration link.

All other even-year registrants are welcome to attend a session on: Friday, October 2, 2026, between 12:15 pm. and 1:15 pm. This session is for anyone who registered in 2016, 2018, 2020 or 2022. Registration link is here.

Additional session will be on Wednesday, November 18 at 3:00 pm. The registration link is to be announced.

Anyone registered in 2025 or 2026 should attend a session on: Friday, October 16, 2026, between 12:15 pm. and 1:15 pm.

This session is for new registrants only. Registration link is here.

If you are unable to attend any sessions, we will be hosting more sessions in the coming months. Check future Communiqués for more information and the registration links.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE UPCOMING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION CHANGE? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: Recognition, Response and Resources

The 2022–2023 Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Annual Report identified an ongoing need to strengthen awareness, education and professional action related to intimate partner violence.

In response, CRPO is collaborating with other health regulatory colleges to host a webinar and develop educational resources for registrants. This topic is particularly relevant to Registered Psychotherapists given the nature of their work and the important role they may play in recognizing risk, responding appropriately and supporting clients affected by intimate partner violence.

Date: September 22, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. ET

Duration: 90 minutes

Format: Virtual

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YAMrBOIoTImaIWqgBYcfhg#/registration

The session will address:

• The role of health professionals in preventing intimate partner violence and related harms.
• Risk factors associated with intimate partner violence, including aging, substance use, declining physical, cognitive and mental health, family dynamics and access to firearms.
• Approaches to intimate partner violence risk assessment in healthcare settings.
• Reporting and privacy considerations, including guidance from the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

Attending the webinar may be counted towards the 40 hours of professional development required during each two-year reporting cycle. The session will also be recorded and made publicly available following the event.

Panel details are in the registration link. Registration is free. 

IN-PERSON PEER CIRCLE EVENT: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 

The Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP) and CRPO are co-hosting an in-person peer circle event on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Peer circles, facilitated by RPs, offer a safe, collaborative environment to explore professional grey areas, reflect on practice, and ask questions. Participation can count towards your Quality Assurance Program requirements.

Registration details are found here and on CRPO website. 

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