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• MPS Spring Institute 2026

  • Start
    15 Jun 2026
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  • End
    26 Jun 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom (Virtual Workshop)

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  Register for both sessions, and get the second workshop 50% off!
  

  
  

  Session 1:

  Monday, June 15, 9 am - Noon
  

  Transformational Leadership

  
  

  Session Summary:

  This session will focus on the specific behaviors that are associated with effective leadership in a variety of contexts. We will review various approaches to understanding leadership with an emphasis on transformation leadership theory – the single most researched theory of leadership that has been validated in both laboratory and field settings. 

  Participants will be asked to develop 3-5 behavioral goals that apply the principles of transformational leadership to their own setting. 

  Speaker Bio:
  

  Dr. Kevin Kelloway, Organizational Psychologist (Queen's University), is a University Research Professor and Professor of Psychology and Management at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax Nova Scotia.  A prolific researcher (CRC Tier 1 Research Chair in Occupational Health, 2008-2022), he has been elected as a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the Canadian Psychological Association, the International Association for Applied Psychology and the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology.  He has been recognized for Distinguished Contributions to Canadian I/O Psychology (C-SIOP), as a Distinguished Psychologist in Management (SPIM) and for contributions to international stress research (ISMA Federation). 

  Dr. Kelloway's research focuses on leadership, occupational health psychology, labor unions and occupational health and safey in organizations. In 2016 he served as President of the Canadian Psychological Association.

  
  

  Session 2:

  Friday, June 26, 9 am to Noon

  Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice:
  What Psychologists Need to Know

  
  

  Session Summary:

  In this webinar, the emerging intersection of clinical psychology and artificial intelligence will be introduced, exploring tools such as ChatGPT, AI scribes, and mental health apps. The session will cover foundational concepts, practical applications, and key issues including privacy, ethical and social implications, and responsible clinical use—addressing questions such as how client data flows are managed, how to evaluate companies' privacy claims, and whether and how to use mental health apps with clients. Participants will gain practical insights for engaging thoughtfully with AI in clinical practice, and there will be ample time for questions to explore real-world concerns and implications.

  Speaker Bio:
  

  Dr. Fabricius is an Applied Social Psychologist (University of Guelph), and her research examines the ethical, social, and philosophical implications of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and data practices in psychology across research, clinical work, and teaching. Her work focuses on the often-overlooked ethical challenges of data-intensive and AI-enabled technologies, including privacy, environmental and labour impacts, emerging risks associated with AI scribes and cloud-based clinical systems, and the influence of generative AI on undergraduate psychology education.
  
  A central thread of this research re-imagines what “data” is, emphasizing its material and relational dimensions to challenge the uncritical influence of Big Tech in psychological knowledge production and to expand ethical thinking beyond narrowly prescriptive frameworks. Dr. Fabricius is also interested in how digital technologies intersect with health and healthcare, such as AI-based decision support tools, health tracking apps, and data linking, and how these technologies shape care, expertise, and trust in clinical settings.
  
  Although theoretically grounded, this work is always applied, offering practical insights and recommendations to support psychologists in engaging digital technologies in socially responsible, justice-oriented, and ethical ways.

  
  

  For any questions, please email:  ContEd.MPS@gmail.com

  A recording of the event will be available to all registrants for 6 weeks after each session and CE credits can be verified through our Learning Hub. 

  The Manitoba Psychological Society is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Manitoba Psychological Society maintains responsibility for the program.

  3 CE credits will be awarded after completion of each CE activity. 
  

  Cancellation policy: No refunds will be issued. You will have 6 weeks following the event to access the workshop and materials. 

  
  

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