Professional Development

Education:

Yorkville University:

Master of Art – Counselling Psychology (2019-2021)

Brock University:

Bachelor of Arts – Sociology with a minor is Psychology (Honours) (2008-2014)

Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology:

Certificate – General Arts and Science (2007-2008)

Professional Registrations:

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Formal Trainings:

Eating Disorder Sensitive: Education for Social Workers and Psychotherapists – August 2023

Janina Fisher’s Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP): The Latest Advances and Proven Techniques to Resolve Deeply Held Trauma – May 2023

Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, and Phobias – February 2023

The Gottman Method Couples Training Level 1 – September 2022

The Gottman Method Couples Training Level 2 – July 2023

Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training – January 2021

Escape and Evasion Techniques – January 2021

Certifications:

Walk and Talk Therapy Training Course – November 2022

Caring Dads Accreditation (Facilitator Training) – August 2022

Single Session Therapy with Challenging Cases: Making the Most Difference in the Least Time – March 2021

ASIST Training – February 2021

Safe Talk and Suicide Intervention Training – January 2021

Standard First Aid Level C and AED – November 2020

Mental Health First Aid – October 2019

Webinars and Seminars:

Body Dysmorphia: The Hidden Disorder – September 2023

Nutrition: The Missing Link to Mental Health Treatment: How Poor Nutrition Affects Mental Health – May 2023

Nutrition: The Missing Link to Mental Health Treatment: A Revolution in Research: Mental Health and Nutrition – May 2023

Nutrition: The Missing Link to Mental Health Treatment: A Promising New Diet for Depression, Plus 2 Case Studies – May 2023

Helping with Loss: Addressing the Six Needs of Grief – April 2023

The Art of Writing Case Notes

Irritability and Anger: What can we do about it?

Navigating Autism with a Strengths-Based Mindset: Empowering Clients to Find and Develop their Strengths and Thrive!

Abilities & Strengths-Based Autism Interventions: Help Clients Find Success in Education, Employment, Community, and More!

Developing Core Competencies as an Autism Specialist through a Neurodiversity Lens

Not Just Surviving, but Thriving with Autism

Dissecting the Brain-Gut Connection to Address Sensorimotor Concerns for Autistic Children

Enhancing Social Communication for Autistic Clients: Neurodiversity Principles in Action

Racial Disparities and Neurodivergence in Autism: Strategies for Systemic Change and Equitable Care

Helping Autistic Clients Relate and Communicate through DIR/Floortime®

Techniques for After an Autism Meltdown: Supporting Prevention of Future Eruptions

Vicarious Trauma: Caring for yourself while caring for others

Applying IFS to Adults with ADHD: A Neurodiversity-Informed Lens

Deepen your impact with IFS

The healing power of the “self” and its parts

Real-World Application of IFS

Fighting the Winter Blues

Maintaining Intimacy and Connection this Winter

Readings:

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Written by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About – Mel Robbins

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts – Gary Chapman
Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life – John Bishop

Sociopath – A Memoir – Patric Gagne

When the Body Says No – The Cost of Hidden Stress – Gabor Mate

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