Counselling Credentials

Canadian Certified Counsellor—Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Registered Counselling Therapist—Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists 

Formal Education

M. Ed. Counselling:  Acadia University, Wolfville, NS

M.A. In Theology and Religious Studies, summa cum laude                      

Saint Mary’s University/Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax, NS

Research: Mindfulness and community models for spiritual diversity

CPE 1 Spiritual Care Intern at Capital District Health Authority, Halifax, NS      

Bachelor of Arts In Art Education: Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University,

Certificate In Social Services, Ryerson University, Toronto

Relevant Additional Training

2022	EMDR Training: Integrating EMDR into your Clinical Practice, 5-Day Intensive
2022	Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate – The Embody Lab
2021	Live Webinar: Borderline Personality Disorder – Understanding and Supporting
2021	Psychotherapy, Spirituality, and Social Change Summit
2021	EFIT Creating Core Change In Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
2021	When the Body Says “No”: Listening to Our Stress & Re-connecting with Our Self
2021	Towards 2SLGBTQI-Inclusive Mental Health Services
2021	Master On-Target Effective Telehealth Therapy With Dr. Susan Johnson: Using EFT Techniques Online
2020	Fit Your Own Mask First: Professional Self-Care for Helpers
2020	Emotionally Focused Therapy Training – Core Skills Training
2020	Core Skills in EFT for Couples – Module 1 & 2
2019	4 Day Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
2019	Taking in the Good: Clinical Strategies to Help Clients Reduce the Effects of Negativity Bias
2019	Harnessing the Power of Emotion in Couples Therapy
2019	Applications of the Adult Attachment Interview with Daniel Siegel, M.D.
2019	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Model within EFAP
2019	NS Chapter Professional Development – Dr. Stan Kutcher
2019	The Art of Forgiveness in the Counselling Setting
2019	The State Of Our Art: We’re Older. Are We Better?
2019	A Mindful Society Conference
2018	CTRI Workshop – Narrative Therapy – Tools for Exploring Stories
2017	Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management
2017	Trauma – Overview And Awareness – Part 1 Webinar
2017	Certified Facilitator of Mindfulness Based Chronic Pain Management, University of Toronto, NeuroNova Centre
2016	Refugees And Trauma – Tips For Supporting (Webinar)
2016	Critical Incident Group Debriefing: CTRI, Marion Brown, MSW
2016	PTSD and Complex PTSD: Ways to Bolster Resilience, PESI Health Care
2016	Brief Focused Counselling Skills: CTRI, Elizabeth Shein, MSW
2015	Working with addicted survivors of trauma: substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual addiction, and compulsive self-harm – Janina Fisher PhD
2015	What Would a Restorative Legal System Look Like (for Women)?
2015	Violence, Victimization and Trauma – Dr. Lori Haskell
2015	Mental Health First Aid – Mental Health Commission Canada
2015	Into the Heart of Gender – Second Story Women’s Centre
2015	Conscious Nonviolent Communication – Gene Cenciose
2014	Standard First Aid and CPR Level A
2014	Mindfulness in Education, South Shore Regional School Board
2013	Trauma Informed Response: NS Community Services – Dr. Lori Haskell
2013	Mindfulness Based Art Therapy, Kutenal Art Therapy Institute
2012	Human Rights Training: ‘Creating Cultural and Organizational Change’
2010 – 1995	Additional courses with a variety of International teachers exploring contemplative practices through a holistic model for health and well-being.