Availability
PSP living in NB, NS, ON, PEI, SK, QC
Course Type
Description
Helps PSP manage the thoughts, behaviours, and physical symptoms that are impacting their wellbeing.
As part of the Government of Canada’s National Action Plan on Posttraumatic Stress Injuries, PSPNET is offering and evaluating Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy, also known as ICBT, specifically tailored for current and former Public Safety Personnel (PSP), and their spouses or significant others.
Therapist-Guided Courses for PSP
Our programs have been specifically designed for the unique challenges and experiences PSP face.
Therapist-Guided PSP PTSD Course
Availability
PSP living in NB, NS, ON, PEI, SK, QC
Course Type
Description
Provides effective techniques for PSP specifically focused on managing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.
Self-Guided Courses for PSP and their Spouses
Self-Guided PSP Wellbeing Course
Availability
PSP living in anywhere in Canada
Course Type
Description
Assists PSP with preventing or managing stress and mental health symptoms.
Self-Guided Wellbeing Course for Spouses of PSP
Availability
Spouses or Significant Others of PSP living anywhere in Canada.
Course Type
Description
Assists spouses of PSP with preventing or managing their own stress and mental health, which can be impacted by being a PSP family member.
Therapist-guided
We offer two therapist-guided courses which are currently available to PSP residing in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.
These courses are therapist-guided, which means:
- Therapist guidance is optional, and the amount of therapist guidance depends on the needs of each client (1 to 2 times a week).
- Each week clients can send questions or concerns to their assigned therapist through a secure messaging system.
- Therapists contact clients through secure emails or by phone.
- Therapist support typically starts with 8 weeks and can be extended (up to 16 weeks).
- Clients can access the course for up to one year after enrollment.
Self-guided
We offer a self-guided course to PSP anywhere in Canada:
These courses are without therapist guidance, which means:
- Clients are not assigned to therapists.
- Clients receive automated emails every week encouraging them to complete the lessons.
- Lesson materials are presented online every week over the course of 8 weeks.
- Lessons are presented in an engaging manner, with homework given at the end of each lesson to help with learning the strategies.
- Clients can access the lesson materials for up to 20 weeks after enrollment.
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Benefits of ICBT
Free
Courses are offered to the public free of charge as part of the research funded by our various partners.
Private
Work on materials from the comfort of your own home.
Convenient
No need to make appointments.
Based on Evidence
Research conducted by PSPNET, the Online Therapy Unit, eCentre Clinic, and MindSpot show that these online therapy courses help people better cope with their symptoms.