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WCB Psychological Injury: What to expect at manas

If your psychological injury happened at work, WCB may fund your care.
Below is a clear overview of how the WCB process works for mental-health claims and how it differs from therapy outside of WCB.

Who this page is for

First responders, trauma-exposed professionals, and other workers who experienced a traumatic or cumulative work event
People newly approved (or pending) for WCB psychological services
Employers, case managers, and families who want to understand the process

WCB therapy at a glance (How it works)

1) Referral & approval

3) Short-block care before evaluation

2) Intake & first sessions

You or your physician submit a WCB claim for a work-related psychological injury.
Once approved, WCB authorizes an initial block of therapy sessions (often 5 or 10).

2) Intake & first sessions

3) Short-block care before evaluation

2) Intake & first sessions

We book you in quickly, review consent and confidentiality, and clarify goals.
Start skills for awareness, stabilization and regulation right away.

3) Short-block care before evaluation

Many workers receive 5–10 sessions prior to a Traumatic Psychological Injury (TPI) evaluation (commonly completed by providers such as Newly Institute, CBI, or Lifemark).
We continue evidence-informed treatment (EMDR/CBT/DBT-informed), measure progress, and communicate required updates to WCB.

4) TPI program assessment

5) Ongoing treatment / extensions

3) Short-block care before evaluation

The TPI (Traumatic Psychological Injury) assessment evaluates diagnosis, current functioning, and recommendations (e.g., continued treatment with a community provider such as Manas, referral to a TPI program, work restrictions, return-to-work planning).

5) Ongoing treatment / extensions

If recommended/approved, WCB authorizes additional sessions with your Manas provider, who will focus on symptom reduction, function, and return-to-work (RTW) goals.
We submit progress reports that include symptoms, objective findings, barriers, goals, and standardized measures (e.g., PCL-5, PHQ-9, GAD-7, MIOS).

6) RTW and step-down

5) Ongoing treatment / extensions

Care often shifts toward resilience, coping at work, and transition planning.
As symptoms improve, sessions taper or transition to private care if you’d like continued support (outside WCB).

WCB vs. Private Therapy: What’s the difference?

Purpose & focus

WCB: Treat the work-related condition, restore function, and support safe RTW.
Private: Your broader goals—relationship health, long-term growth, trauma work beyond the compensable injury, etc.

Authorization & number of sessions

WCB: Sessions are pre-authorized in blocks (e.g., 5 or 10 initially) and tied to measurable goals and progress.
Private: You choose frequency/duration with your clinician.

Reporting

WCB: Required reports to your claim team (treatment plan, progress, barriers, RTW recommendations, psychometrics).
Private: No third-party reports unless you request them.

Confidentiality

WCB: Your personal therapy content stays confidential; however, we do share necessary clinical summaries (not session transcripts) with WCB to manage your claim.
Private: Information remains between you and your clinician, except in standard legal/safety exceptions.

Scheduling & attendance

WCB: Attendance affects funding and RTW timelines; missed appointments may not be covered.
Private: You set your own pace (24-hour cancellation policy still applies).

Scope

WCB: Work-related psychological injury and its impacts on function.
Private: Any concern you want to work on (including non-work trauma, couples work, long-term growth).

About Manas Psychological Services

Support For Families

WCB sometimes authorizes 5–10 sessions for spouses or family members of a worker with a psychological injury.

These sessions are designed to provide psychoeducation, coping strategies, and support around living with a partner’s PTSD or mental health diagnosis.

If approved, this care can help families better understand the recovery process and strengthen their ability to support their loved one while also caring for themselves.

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at admin@manaspsych.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Is this therapy or an assessment?

Both can be involved. We can provide diagnosis clarification, therapy, and the required progress reporting. A separate TPI assessment is usually completed by an external provider; their report informs next steps.

What if my symptoms are severe?

We adjust pace, focus on stabilization first, and coordinate with your physician/psychiatry when needed.

Can my family be involved?

With your consent, yes—especially for communication, routines, and home transitions.

Will my employer see my therapy notes?

No. WCB receives clinical summaries and recommendations, not detailed session notes.

What if I need more time?

We use data (symptoms, function, psychometrics) and clear goals to request extensions when clinically appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have a WCB claim: Have your claim number ready. Ask your case manager to authorize sessions with Manas Psychological Services. If you’re exploring options: Request a Quote / Book an Intro Call (we’ll help you decide whether WCB or private care is the best fit)

Manas Psychological Services

Airdrie & Calgary Offices

+14038168740

WCB Psychological Injury CARE

WCB Psychological Injury: What to expect at manas

Who this page is for

WCB therapy at a glance (How it works)

1) Referral & approval

3) Short-block care before evaluation

2) Intake & first sessions

2) Intake & first sessions

3) Short-block care before evaluation

2) Intake & first sessions

3) Short-block care before evaluation

3) Short-block care before evaluation

3) Short-block care before evaluation

4) TPI program assessment

5) Ongoing treatment / extensions

3) Short-block care before evaluation

5) Ongoing treatment / extensions

5) Ongoing treatment / extensions

5) Ongoing treatment / extensions

6) RTW and step-down

5) Ongoing treatment / extensions

5) Ongoing treatment / extensions

WCB vs. Private Therapy: What’s the difference?

Purpose & focus

Authorization & number of sessions

Reporting

Confidentiality

Scheduling & attendance

Scope

About Manas Psychological Services

Support For Families

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

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