Education
University of British Columbia
•    Ph.D.  Clinical Psychology  1994
•    M.A.  Clinical Psychology  1990
•    B.A.  Psychology Major     1988
Clinical and Research focus: Attachment, Close Personal Relationships, Anxiety

Registration
1995  B.C. College of Psychologists
1995  Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
1999  EMDR International Association

Professional Affiliation
Canadian Psychological Association
British Columbia Psychological Association
Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
 

Continuing Professional Development

My interest in transformational processes is illustrated in the kinds of continuing education programs and courses I have participated in.  The focus is on deep healing and sustained growth, and the ways that therapy can facilitate that.  

2010     International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association Conference with (among others) Allan Abbass, Robert Neborsky, Ferrucio Osimo, Patricia Coughlin, Jaak Panksepp, Jon Fredrickson

2010    Complex Integration of Multiple Brain Systems: Working with Neuroplasticity (Level II) with  Albert Sheldon and Beatriz Winstanley

2009   Complex Integration of Multiple Brain Systems: Working with Neuroplasticity with  Albert Sheldon and Beatriz Winstanley

2008    Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Principles with Dr. Josette ten Have-de Labije - Vancouver    2008  Stilling the Mind: The Use of Mindfulness in Therapy with the Hakomi Institute - Vancouver

2007    Psychotherapy From the Inside Out: The Brain of the Mindful Therapist with Dr. Daniel Siegel - Vancouver

2006  Quantum Transformation in Trauma and Healing: The Dyadic Regulation of Affect in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy with Dr. Diana Fosha and Dr. Daniel Brown - Boston

2005  Affect Regulation and Repair of the Self with Dr. Alan Schore – Marcos Island, Florida

2004  Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Intensive with Dr. Diana Fosha – Los Angeles

2003  Attachment: Summer Institute with Dr. Gordon Neufeld - Vancouver

2002  Frontiers of Practice: Clinical Application of Intensive Short term Dynamic Psychotherapy – Bellevue, Washington

2002  Trauma, Dissociation, and Attachment with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. John Briere, Dr. Jennifer Freyd - Vancouver

2001  Attachment, Stuckness, and Defendedness: Summer Institute with Dr. Gordon Neufeld - Vancouver

2000  Beyond Pathology: Health, Wellness, and Spirituality - Vancouver

1999  The New Energy Psychology with Dr. Fred Gallo - Vancouver  

1999  EMDR  Level 1 and Level 2 Training and Certification - Vancouver

1998  Attachment and Psychotherapy Second International Conference - Toronto

1997  Trauma Theory and Psychotherapy: One week intensive  - Traumatic Stress Institute, Connecticut  Dr. Laurie Ann Pearlman, Dr. Karen Saakvitne

1996  Thought Field Therapy with Dr. Lee Pulos – Vancouver

1996  Imago Couples Therapy Intensive Training with Dr. Hedy Schlieffer - Vancouver

Scholarships and Awards

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Fellowship
•    1990 – 1991, 1991- 1992, 1992-1993, 1993 - 1994 

Medical Research Council of Canada Scholarship
•    1988 – 1989, 1989 -1990
•    1990 - 1991  (awarded and declined)

University of British Columbia Graduate Fellowship
•    1990 -1991  (awarded and declined)

British Columbia Psychological Association Gold Medal
•    1988

University of British Columbia Faculty Women’s Club Centennial Scholarship
•    1987 - 1988

University of British Columbia Psychology Students’ Association Award
•    1986 -1987