Credentials

OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

I use an Integrative / Systemic approach from a wide range of training in the areas of the Experiential, Narrative, Cognitive, Behavioural, Family Systemic and Psychodynamic.


Wide referral base of highly qualified professionals.

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DEGREES / EDUCATION

  • University of Ottawa, St. Paul University, Master's Degree in Marital Therapy: 1985
  • University of Rochester, Eastman school of Music, Bach. of Applied Music and Performers Certificate: 1968
  • Certificate in Theology, St. Paul University, University of Ottawa: 1983
  • Advanced Certificate in Therapeutic Body Work: 1980
  • Certified Focusing Trainer: 1998
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Clinical Member - American Association for Marital and Family Therapy Reg.# 20052
  • Clinical Member - Canadian Association for Marital and Family Therapy Reg.# 20052
  • Focusing Institute of New York
  • EMDR Canada
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND COURSES

  • Wide range of family systems approaches for couple, marital, family dysfunction
  • Focusing based on the work of Dr. Eugene Gendlin, University of Chicago
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Stress Management and Integrated Mindfulness Practices
  • Sexual Abuse from an integrative/family systems perspective
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Level I, II Specializations
  • Family systems and adolescent issues
  • Chronic illness in the family; counseling support to help bridge palliative/medical team with family around trauma of illness and disability
  • Therapeutic body work for stress illness, disability, body image
  • Body work / alignment for musicians, concert artists, people in high levels of professional / competitive sports
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Music and Art Therapy
  • Psychology and Religion
  • Philosophy and Ethics
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AREAS OF EXPERIENCES AND EXPERTISE

  • Marital and Family Dysfunction; Marriage Preparation
  • Separation and Divorce; Blended Families; Adoption
  • Relational and Intergenerational Issues
  • Family Systems and Adolescence, Eating Disorders
  • Spirituality
  • Dreamwork
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Depression
  • Loss and Bereavement Counseling
  • Post-Traumatic Stress
  • Women's Issues, Power and Gender
  • Sexuality
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Multi-Cultural Issues, Interracial Marriages and Relationships
  • Artistic and Gifted Children; School Problems
  • Work place Issues, Career Changes
  • Performance and Fine-Edge Careers
  • Organizational Vision/Team Building
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MILIEU

  • Associate - The Institute of Family Living Toronto, Canada
  • Clinical private practice in individual, couple, family counseling and psychotherapy
  • Groups - Issues specific to areas cited above as well as Personal Growth and Survivors of Sexual Abuse
  • Consulting - Community, Government, Church and School organizations, EAP
  • Supervisor - Special services for pastoral care trainees. St. Paul University, Ottawa, Canada