EDUCATION
Sep 2012 - April 2014
Degree: Honours Master in Science Psychology
Major: Clinical Psychology
Minor: Experimental Psychology
Thesis: Resourcefulness, Personal Responsibility and Agency in Healing from PTSD and/or C-PTSD
Sep 1992 - April 1996
Degree: Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Major: Psychology
Minor: Chemistry
Sep 1987 - April 1990
Degree: BA (Premed)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Chemistry
PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING
Level 1: 1997
Level 2: 2001
Psychotherapy treatment designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories
Developed by Dr Francine Shapiro in the 1980s.
It is grounded in research
Used with varied cultural groups and educational levels
Externship: 2013
Short-term (eight to 20 sessions) and structured approach to couples' therapy
Developed by Drs. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg in the 1980s
Grounded in research while focusing on negative communication patterns and love as an attachment bond.
Used with varied cultural groups and educational levels across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa and Asia
Used with traditional and non-traditional couples, including same-sex couples
Level 1: 2014
Level 2: 2015
Level 3: 2015
Body-centered (without the need to use touch) approach that aims to treat the somatic symptoms of unresolved trauma
Developed by Dr Pat Ogden, PhD
Grounded in research
2015
Developed by Dr Leslie Greenberg, PhD
Emotion Focused Therapy is an empirically-supported psychotherapy approach that views emotions as centrally important in human functioning and therapeutic change.
Used with traditional and non-traditional couples, including same-sex couples
2019
Developed by Dr Danvaloo and Dr Patricia McCullough
Psychodynamic treatment that facilitates the rapid resolution of a broad spectrum of emotional disorders.
It is an evidence-based psychotherapy that is strongly supported by current clinical research studies. I
STDP interventions are specifically designed to resolve anxiety, depression, somatization and personality disorders, as well as alleviate a variety of self-defeating behaviors, many of which derive from unstable or troubled early life attachments.
2013
Developed by Dr Leslie Greenberg, PhD
Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization
2013
Developed by Dr Tal Ben-Shahar Ph.D
Positive Psychology 1504
2014
Dr Dacher Keltner Ph.D and Dr Emiliana Simon-Thomas Ph.D
The Science of Happiness
Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
2008
Evidence-based hypnosis
During a hypnotic trance physiological, cognitive, and affective processes as well as behaviour can be modified.
2008
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is the study of excellent communication
It was developed by modelling excellent communicators and therapists who got results with their clients
HarvardX
Immunity to Change: An Approach to Personal Improvement
Dr Kegan and Dr Lahey’s ground-breaking, award-winning approach
The University of Edinburgh
2015
The Clinical Psychology of Children and Young People
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn Ph.D
2000
Mindfulness Meditation
Dr Jack Kornfield Ph.D,
1985
NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL TRAINING
Pharmacology
University of Toronto
Naturopathic doctors complete rigorous education in pharmaceutical drugs. They may prescribe medications when indicated as allowed by province regulations.
2015
Research shows that dietary imbalances have been associated with many medical conditions. Clinical nutrition helps people achieve their health goals via providing direction to patients on healthy living and good nutrition, as well as implementing meal plans. With appropriate dietary modification and nutritional supplements health concerns can be treated with fewer complications and side effects.
1996
Naturopathic doctors are extensively trained in the science of botanical medicine. Naturopathic doctors are currently the only health care providers in Canada to be regulated for the use of botanical medicine.
1996
A naturopathic doctor will use Eastern herbs and acupuncture to assist the body to achieving health. Acupuncture is the use of very thin needles which are inserted into specific points on the body. The practice of acupuncture has been used for over two-thousand years and has been scientifically proven to be very effective especially for pain relief and chronic illness.
1996
Mental attitudes and emotional states are important elements in healing and disease. Addressing all aspects of a person’s life, identifying and addressing the effects that stress and life events have on a patient’s health is an important aspect of naturopathic treatment. Naturopathic doctors are trained to counsel patients about diet, lifestyle, specific stressors, exercise and occupational or environmental hazards; counselling is an integral part of the naturopathic treatment program.
1996
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Research shows that facial cosmetic acupuncture boosted skin elasticity ; other studies have found that multiple FCA treatment improve skin texture, fend off fine lines, and provide an all-over refreshed glow.
2006
Pain Treatment
2015
Behavioural Medicine
2014
PROFESSION MEMBERSHIPS
ICEEFT – The International Centre For Exellance In Emotionally Focused Therapy
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Since 2016
The Canadian Positive Psychology Association - CPPA Home
Since 2016
Since 1998
The College of Naturopaths of Ontario:
Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Since 1996
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Since 1996
PUBLIC SPEAKING
2020 Toronto Naturopathic Conference
Pharmacology for depression
2018 Toronto Naturopathic Conference
Anxiety
2016 Toronto Naturopathic Conference
Attachment in Childhood
2001 Credit Valley Hospital
Stress Management
2000 Canada Post
Women's Health Issues