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.
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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.
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.
Small Changes, Big Impact: An Evidence-Based Approach to Sustainable Mental and Physical Health
*Please note that this will be an in person only event and no recording will be available afterward.
This Fall, the Manitoba Psychological Society is welcoming you to join us for an in- person, day-long session with Dr. Lesley Lutes. Attendees will be introduced to principles and application of the Small Changes Approach to behavior change treatment: an evidence-based approach to sustainable mental and physical health for people living with obesity and other chronic health and mental health conditions.
The day spent with psychologists, other medical providers, trainees and affiliates, will offer opportunities for networking. Fort Whyte Alive will welcome attendees to its spacious and inspiring space at Buffalo Crossing, with King Cole providing catering. Thank you for informing us of dietary preferences and accessibility needs.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Lesley Lutes is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and Director of the Centre for Obesity and Well-being Research Excellence. Her research focuses on developing evidence-based interventions that improve mental and behavioral health while reducing the impact of chronic physical health conditions. She has secured more than $8 million in research funding, published over 80 peer-reviewed papers, and delivered more than 100 national and international presentations. In 2024, she was named UBC Researcher of the Year in Health. Dr. Lutes also leads initiatives to improve access to integrated mental health care and has been a strong advocate for expanding publicly funded psychological services in Canada.
Session Summary
This session explores the evidence supporting the Small Changes Approach to behaviour change treatment as a sustainable alternative to traditional weight management strategies for people living with obesity and other chronic health and mental health conditions. Participants will review the current health landscape in Canada, the evolution of evidence-based treatment for people living with obesity over the past 40 years, including the recent advancements in biologics. We will introduce the theoretical foundations of the Small Changes treatment approach as an alternative to traditional treatment approaches. Evidence from RCTs across diverse populations will be presented, along with a detailed review of each treatment session. Clinicians will then engage in applied group exercises learning how to successfully implement and tailor this treatment approach to improve long-term mental and physical health outcomes in patients.
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