I just wanted to let you know that at a NSRP Meeting recently, they created an “Inactive” status which would apply in your circumstances and not require you to withdraw. Note that while in “inactive status” you are not permitted to practice. Please let me know if you would like to go this route.
——————————————————————————————————————nI have looked into the process for maternity leave on the website, and as you are no doubt aware, there are the following two options available:A. to remain on the Register and continue regular supervision and the established reporting schedule. Since the purpose of supervised practice is for one to be working while receiving supervision, work experience would not accumulate until after the return to work.
B. to request a Leave of Absence from the Register and thus cease all practice of Psychology and cease to use the designation “Psychologist, Candidate Register”.
If a candidate chooses the second option, he/she can apply for reinstatement at any time within the next two years without requirement of a new application and without loss of credit for accumulated work experience obtained before he/she withdrew. Candidates who withdraw from Register must submit: a written request for withdrawal; a completed Evaluation Form for Withdrawal from the Candidate Register; and a supervision report covering any months of supervision received since their last report was submitted to the NSRP. Please click here if you intend to withdraw.
I have included a link to the NSRP website for further information.
As for the insurance questions you should contact your carrier to find out if there are provisions for a leave of absence.
https://www.ns-rp.ca/information-for-registrants/for-candidate-registrants/faq/#not_working_supervision
