Supervision Forms & Process

This section provides the supervision forms for candidate registrants along with the supervision handbook and other information pertaining to the supervision process.

Supervision Handbook

General Supervision Guidelines for Supervision Reports

Sample Goals of Supervision

Sample Learning Plan 

Supervision Forms

Goals of Supervision Form

Reporting Forms

Monthly Reporting Form

(To be used during the first six months of candidacy only)

Six Month Reporting Form

(To be used after the first six months of candidacy)

December 2008 – News flash concerning late supervision reports

Final Evaluation Form

(Required prior to the oral exam)

Changes in Supervisors

1. As the supervisor/candidate relationship is integral to the registration process, a request for a change in supervisor requires consideration by the NSRP.
2. If, for any reason, a candidate wishes to change supervisors, he/she must find a new supervisor. A letter from the current supervisor outlining the reason(s) for the change and a completed ‘Change of Supervision Evaluation Form‘ are required.
3. Any outstanding months of supervision (since the last report) that occurred with the current supervisor must be submitted at this time.
4. The proposed new supervisor must submit the ‘Supervisor’s Consent Form‘ and a current curriculum vitae.
5. The candidate must also submit a letter outlining the reason(s) for the change. Additionally the candidate must complete three consent forms. One consent authorizes communication between the former and the proposed supervisor. The second consent authorizes communication between NSRP and the proposed supervisor. The remaining consent authorizes communication between the proposed supervisor and the candidate’s workplace(s).
6. Candidates are responsible for ensuring the new supervisor has a copy of the Change of Supervisor Evaluation Form, prepared by the previous supervisor, by the time of the first supervision meeting.
7. Prior to NSRP approval of the new supervisor, candidates must continue with supervision; however, they can continue to work with their old supervisor or begin working with the new supervisor.
8. The new Supervisor contacts the former Supervisor to allow for an exchange information with respect to the candidate’ supervision. This communication is documented in the supervision report.

All the required forms concerning a change in supervisor can be found below.

Change of Supervisor Evaluation Form

Supervisor’s Consent Form

(Completed by proposed supervisor and also signed by candidate)

Consent / Release Forms

Release of Information re Former & Current NSRP Supervisor

(Completed by candidate)

Release of Information Re NSRP & Proposed Supervisor

(Completed by candidate)

Release of Information Re Proposed NSRP Supervisor & Employer

(Completed by candidate)

Voluntary Lapse of Conditional Licence — Candidate Psychologists

1. Purpose and Overview

Candidates in good standing may choose to voluntarily allow their conditional licence to lapse in order to pause their candidacy. Notifying NSRP of a voluntary lapse before the June 30 renewal deadline stops the clock on the two-year EPPP completion deadline and pauses the requirement for ongoing supervision and reporting.

During the lapse period, your name remains on the Conditional Register. However, you do not hold an active conditional licence and may not practise psychology or use the protected titles Candidate Psychologist or Psychologist (Candidate Register) during this time.

2. When to Use This Option

This process is designed for significant pauses in practice. Common examples include:

• Extended Leaves: Parental, medical, or personal leaves greater than two months where a candidate cannot maintain regular supervision
• Sabbaticals: Stepping away from the profession entirely for a period
• Out-of-Province Moves: Temporary relocation where Nova Scotia supervision is not possible
• Career Pivots: Moving into non-clinical roles (e.g., research or policy) where supervised hours cannot be earned

This option is not intended for short absences, vacations, or switching employers within the province.

3. Your Hours and Progress Are Preserved

If you return and reinstate your conditional licence, all supervised hours and EPPP progress accumulated before your lapse are preserved and credited toward your candidacy requirements — provided you meet the currency of practice requirement described in Section 4 below.

4. Currency of Practice Requirement (Bylaw 21.1.3)

All candidates applying to reinstate their conditional licence must demonstrate a current connection to the profession. Under Bylaw 21.1.3, this requires a minimum of 450 hours of professional practice within the three years immediately preceding your request for reinstatement.

How this works in practice: The three-year window is a rolling count measured back from your reinstatement date. Hours you earned before your lapse remain within that window for as long as they fall within the three-year lookback period.

Example: A candidate who worked 1,500 hours in their first year of candidacy, then lapsed for two years, would still meet the currency requirement at reinstatement — their year-one hours fall within the three-year window. A candidate who lapsed for more than three years would not meet the requirement, as no hours would fall within the window. In that case, a new application would be required and previously accumulated hours would be subject to review by the Registrar for currency.

We encourage you to consider your hour balance carefully before deciding to lapse.

5. What You Need to Submit

To ensure your record is complete and your reinstatement can proceed smoothly when you are ready to return, the following must be submitted to NSRP at the time of your voluntary lapse:

1. Written Notice of Lapse: A letter or email to the Registrar stating your intent to voluntarily lapse your conditional licence and the effective date, received before the June 30 renewal deadline
2. Final Supervision Report: A report covering all supervised sessions and hours since your last formal filing up to the date of lapse

6. Reinstating Your Conditional Licence

When you are ready to return, contact NSRP to begin the reinstatement process. You will be required to pay the reinstatement fee as set out in the Fee Schedule, in addition to the annual licensing fee for the current renewal period.

If you have any questions about whether a voluntary lapse is the right option for your situation, please contact the NSRP office before the renewal deadline.

Oral Exam Information

Below is information related to the Oral Exam, specifically information about scheduling the Oral Exam, and information about the Exam process itself.

Scheduling the Oral Exam

Oral Exam Process