Associate Faculty, Master of Counselling Program
I have been an educator for 20 years and currently work full time at Douglas College as the co-ordinator of the Child and Youth Care degree program. As well as co-ordinating the program, I teach Research Methodology and Data Analysis. I have also taught at the University of Victoria, Fraser Valley University and BCIT. Prior to that, I worked for many years in the social services system, mostly as a senior manager I have 3 Masters Degrees as well as a PhD (from the University of Victoria).
I do a great deal of consulting in the public and private sector as well as running a small counselling practice, mostly with male clients. I find that my private practice helps to inform my teaching. Finally, I am an international accreditation reviewer and visit social services agencies around the world and evaluate their compliance with international best practices standards.
Courses Taught at CityU
Master of Counselling Program
- Introduction To Counselling Psychology Practice (CPC 501)
- Systemic Theory: Diversity and Cultural Psychology (CPC 502)
- Brief Therapy Models (CPC 513)
- Psychology of Sexuality and Human Development (CPC 523)
- Testing & Assessment (CPC 525)
- Research Project/Thesis (CPC 603)
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Practicum I (CPC 651)
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Practicum II (CPC 652)
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Practicum III (CPC 653)
M. Ed. in School Counselling Program
- Preparation for Professional Growth (ECC 509)
- Leadership & Counselling (ECC 515)
- Individual Counselling Theory (EGC 530)
- Mental Health Issues in Schools (EGC 539)
- Career Counselling & Information Systems (EGC 545)
- Project & Presentation (EGC 640)
Experience
1988-present: Instructor (Child & Youth Care degree), Douglas College
2001-2005: Executive Director, Options Service to Communities
1998-2005: Contract Instructor (School of Child & Youth Care), University of Victoria
1993-2001: Executive Director, West Coast Family Resources
Education
PhD, University of Victoria, 2006
Master of Arts, Simon Fraser University, 1997
Master of Education, University of Manitoba, 1988