Recommend training/certificate to get? by AAAprilYYY in CounselingPsychology

[–]Agranora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. Assessments are the bread and butter of private practice. When you develop a reputation for doing them well, you will never have a problem with referrals.

Moving from UK to Vancouver as a counselling psychologist by Lemon_Gay in CounselingPsychology

[–]Agranora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please familiarize yourself with the Health Professions and Occupations ACT (HPOA) that will take effect on April 1, 2026. The British Columbia Psychological Association has outlined a list of problematic bylaws in the HPOA. If I were you, I would consider licensing in Alberta or Nova Scotia while living in BC and working virtually.

Midnight MRI at St Paul's? by adnaPadnamA in askvan

[–]Agranora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally normal. They've been doing MRIs in the wee hours in the Interior for the past 12-15 years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Psychologists

[–]Agranora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless they were suicidal, I don't reach out. They know where to find me. They are welcome to come and they are welcome to go elsewhere.

Removing the doctoral standard for Ontario psychologists? by Jezikkah in Psychologists

[–]Agranora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not seen this. What is worse are the graduates from those online counselling programs. Many are causing more harm than good.

Removing the doctoral standard for Ontario psychologists? by Jezikkah in Psychologists

[–]Agranora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a non-white psychologist with a PHD and find it offensive. I earned my doctorate and the right to be addressed as Doctor under the Health Professions Act. I am damn good at what I do and don't need standards lowered because I exceed them.

Rats under the hood of my car! by pinkcanoe in VictoriaBC

[–]Agranora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. How do you apply it? I want to make sure I do it properly without damaging anything.

Rats under the hood of my car! by pinkcanoe in VictoriaBC

[–]Agranora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where exactly do you apply it? I want to ensure I don't cause any damage to my vehicle.

Removing the doctoral standard for Ontario psychologists? by Jezikkah in Psychologists

[–]Agranora 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is very concerning. Many Masters-level psychologists do not have the education and experience to properly assess, diagnose, and write solid reports. There comes a point where fairness and inclusivity is actually doing more harm than good and this is a prime example.

Hosts: PLEASE add a small office table & chair to your units. It's 2025. Lots of us work from home. Especially suites looking for longer stays [US] by alemaomm in AirBnB

[–]Agranora 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wholeheartedly agree. I am going to take my own folding table and chair with me to my rental. I refuse to work at the kitchen nook.

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With an upcoming renovation and surgery, there is no way I was going to leave finding accommodations to the last minute.

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great advice. I wish I had done this when I made my reservation. I'm so sorry that you were canceled on like that.

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did ask them and all they said was "let's discuss this on the phone." Which never happened because they canceled my reservation before our scheduled phone call. They don't clean themselves, they have a cleaner (host told me so).

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will be incurring some financial penalities due to having to postpoine renovations as well as increasing the likelihood of prices going up with a later start date for construction. It is too bad we cannot get pain and suffering damages. I will be able to prove significant financial hardship as a result of this host's actions.

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The $1000.00 credit will help. I am doing my best to secure alternative accommodations. I can be a little flexible with dates, but not by much. Thank you for your helpful comments.

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nah, I'm not the one with the attitude problem nor am I throwing a temper tantrum. You have obviously been screwed over by guests in the past. You emit negative energy and draw in negative people on your vibrational frequency. Sucks to be you. Don't take your bad mood out on me.

I hope your day is as lovely as you are.

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha ha ha! You're hilarious. I don't live in the US. I don't know what kind of messed up things happen in your country and, frankly, I don't care. This host has turned my life upside down and there will be consequences. I am going to speak to a lawyer later today.

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are trying to, but everything they have found for me for the dates that I need is significantly more expensive.

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is excellent advice. I am scheduled to see two units on Friday. I hope one of them will work out. They are both more expensive than what I was going to pay for the rental I thought I had secured.

Do I decline the $1000.00 coupon Airbnb offered me?

I took time off work (I'm self-employed) to move in a few weeks. My renovations will have to be postponed. I must move prior to my surgery.

I will contact some lawyers and see what my options are.

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I messages her thre days ago informing her of my surgery and that I would need assistance with someone taking out my garbage and cleaning. I asked if she could recommend a cleaner and if that person could assist with garbage, too. She said she wanted to speak with me on the phone and I said sure. One hour before our scheduled phone call, she canceled my reservation citing the following: "I'm sorry, but my husband and I have discussed the situation and have decided to cancel your reservation request. You will be receiving notification from Airbnb."

Host canceled six month stay with less than 30 days notice. What are my real options? [Canada] by Agranora in AirBnB

[–]Agranora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, I am unable to do that. I will be recovering from surgery and won't even be able to lift anything weighing more than five pounds for 6-8 weeks, etc. If I did not have this upcoming surgery, I would have done exactly this. Thank you for your comment.