Professional Development Training
Attachment, the body, and relational-repair: Three Pillars of Clinical practice - Lisa Mortimer, PhD 2020
Supporting Youth - Learning Through Loss: Empowering Youth - 2018
Creating Safer Spaces for Trans, Gender Diverse and Two-Spirit Youth: A Mental Health Perspective - Trans Care BC - 2018
Compassionate Inquiry - Gabor Mate, PhD - 2018
Treating Trauma Master Series - NICABM - 2017
Trauma Informed Practice - Kim Barthel, OTR - 2017
Practical Treatment Strategies CBT - Jeff Riggenbach, PhD.,LPC - 2016
Discovery Learning Advanced Narrative Therapy Training - VSNT -2015
Facilitating Groups: Effective Tools and Practice - Stacy Barter - 2014
CBT for XYZ: Creative Applications of CBT for Generation X, Y, & Z - Katherine Martinez, Psy.D. - 2014
Psychological Issues & Strategies for Dealing with Chronic Grief & Loss - Dr. Nancy Reeves - 2014
Trauma Informed Approaches to Suicide - Lindsey Wells, Matt Dunae - 2014
Suicidal Intervention when Grief/Bereavement is Present - John Jordan, PhD - 2014
Sand tray Therapy with Traumatized Adolescents - Daniel Sweeney, PhD - 2014
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Restoring Family Bonds - VCFI & SFU - Clinical Psychology Centre - 2014
6th Critical Multicultural Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference - Counselling Psychology, OISE - 2011
Healing and Treating Trauma, Addictions & Related Disorders - Jack Hirose & Associates Inc. - 2010
It’s Not Too Late: Adolescent Resilience & Empowerment - Center for Youth & Society - 2009
Motivational Interviewing Level 1 & 2 - South Island Training Initiative - 2009
Working Effectively with Aboriginal People - South Island Training Initiative - 2006
Self-Abuse Finally Ends - Fostering Hope Workshop - 2005
Adolescent Mental Health Evidence Based Perspectives Program - Maples Adolescent Centre, Gonzaga Foundation, SFU - 2003
DSM IV-TR with Children and Youth - Justice Institute of BC - 2003
Concurrent Disorders and Dual Diagnosis - Victoria Mental Health - 2003
Integrated Case Management- Ministry of Children & Family Development - Phase 1 and 2 - 2002
Formal Education
Savoy Clinic, Victoria, BC - Somatic Attachment Pyschotherapy Two-Year Training (2022-2023 )
Justice Institute of BC, Vancouver, BC - Expressive-Play Therapy Certificate (2017)
University of Victoria, Victoria, BC - Master of Social Work (2014)
University of Victoria, Victoria, BC - Bachelor of Social Work - With Distinction (2002)
Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB - Diploma in Social Work (1999)
*Registered Social Worker (#11518) in good standing with British Columbia College of Social Work*