E D U C A T I O N

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology 2024

California Southern University

Ongoing Cumulative GPA of 4.0/4.0

Specialization in Neuropsychology/Organizational Psychology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology 2010

Yorkville University

Cumulative GPA of 3.9/4.0

Specialization in Trauma and Addictions

Somatic Transformation Certification Training 2010

Washington Psychological Association

Interpersonal Neurobiology

Developmental, phenomenological approach to the healing of trauma

Specialization in Stress and Trauma

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing 2007

University of Victoria, BC

Concentration in Poetry and Fiction

C O N T I N U I N G  C O M P E T E N C I E S 

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (University of Massachusetts) 2022

• Compassion in Therapy Summit (Awake Network) 2022

• Queering Mental Health (Our Landing Place) 2022

• Shame and Resiliency Workshop (BCACC) 2019

• Working with Resistance Workshop (NICABM) 2018

• Working with Chronic Depression Workshop (NICABM) 2017

• The LIFE Program (InspireHealth) 2014

• Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk Training (MCFD) 2011

• National Suicide Conference (Canadian Association of Suicide Prevention ) 2011

• Child, Youth and Family Workshop (Pacific Centre Family Services) 2009

• Autism Spectrum Disorders Workshop (ROSCO) 2008

• Emerging Adults Training (Citizens Counselling Centre) 2008

• Supported Child Inclusion Training (Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health) 2008

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Workshop (Citizens Counselling Centre) 2007

• Eating Disorders Workshop (Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health) 2007

I N   T H E   N E W S

• Top 40 Under 40 Recipient (Kelowna Chamber of Commerce) 2020

• Special guest on Global News

• Columnist on Castanet News

• Kelowna General Hospital Perinatal Unit special ambassador and referral resource

• Special programming consultant (Mamas for Mamas) 2019

• Special programming consultant (MOGA) 2018