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Although most counsellors abide by a code of ethics, there is no governing body to ensure ethics are mandatory for them. This is a public safety risk. #SupportRegulationForCounselling @ABDanielleSmith @JasonCoppingAB @NACMilliken
Spring Workshops are open for registration! ACTA will be offering 5 free professional development workshops for ACTA members (non-members can register for a fee). Check out our newsletter for links to register: mailchi.mp/acta-alberta/w…. #SupportRegulationForCounselling
Winter & Spring Workshops are open for registration! ACTA will be offering 5 free professional development workshops for ACTA members (non-members can register for a fee). Check out our newsletter for links to register: mailchi.mp/acta-alberta/w…. #SupportRegulationForCounselling
Anyone, without training, can call themselves a counselling therapist, child & youth care counsellor & addictions counsellor and work with vulnerable adults and children in Alberta. This is unsafe. #SupportRegulationForCounselling @ABDanielleSmith @JasonCoppingAB @NACMilliken
CCTA will not regulate Traditional Healing Practices or Spiritual Leaders due to the clear legislative exemption of these practices from regulation. #SupportRegulationForCounselling @ABDanielleSmith @JasonCoppingAB @NACMilliken
Delay in counselling therapist regulation hindering access for Indigenous people in Alberta. #SupportRegulationForCounselling at linktr.ee/acta_ccta. @ABDanielleSmith @JasonCoppingAB @NACMilliken cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…
What is ACTA? Check out our FAQ site for the answer: acta-alberta.ca/faq#block-yui_…. #SupportRegulationForCounselling @ABDanielleSmith @JasonCoppingAB @NACMilliken
#HappyNewYear to all! We appreciate your continued support in our advocacy efforts to see counselling therapists, addiction counsellors & child & youth care counsellors regulated in Alberta. linktr.ee/acta_ccta #SupportRegulationForCounselling
Myth: Regulation will decrease the amount of professionals in the workforce in Alberta. Truth: There is no evidence of this, without regulation the profession may decrease, & regulation will increase affordability & access. #SupportRegulationForCounselling linktr.ee/acta_ccta
Myth: My professional association is the regulator of the profession. Truth: Professional associations CANNOT be statutory regulators of a health profession in Alberta & cannot truly protect the public. #SupportRegulationForCounselling linktr.ee/acta_ccta @NACMilliken
Myth: Professional self regulation is red tape. Truth: Regulation means increased safety, access and responsibility and is NOT red tape. #SupportRegulationForCounselling linktr.ee/acta_ccta
Myth: Regulation is unnecessary when the workforce has certifications or certification programing. Truth: Certification is not the same as regulation & is not enough to protect the public. #SupportRegulationForCounselling at linktr.ee/acta_ccta. @ABDanielleSmith @NACMilliken
Myth: Regulation will lead to unionization. Truth: Regulation is for the public interest. Unionization is for the interest of employees usually in the context of a particular work environment. Regulation does NOT lead to unionization. #SupportRegulationForCounselling @NACMilliken
Myth: Indigenous healers will be regulated under the CCTA. Truth: The CCTA will not regulate Indigenous healers. The CCTA legislation ensures Indigenous cultural practices & healers are “carved out” of this legislation. #SupportRegulationForCounselling linktr.ee/acta_ccta
Myth: The CCTA will regulate peer recovery workers and peer counselling programs Fact: Peer workers and programs will not be regulated by CCTA. Legislation exempts peer recovery workers and programs from regulation. #SupportRegulationForCounselling linktr.ee/acta_ccta
The College of Counselling Therapy of Alberta’s intention is not to over-regulate the professions. The college’s intention is about public safety, oversight, accountability and prevention. #SupportRegulationForCounselling at linktr.ee/acta_ccta. @ABDanielleSmith @NACMilliken
