Degrees: B.A., BSW, MSW, RSW
First Year Practice:
1977
Languages Served:
English
Clinical Specialties:
Counselling/Therapy
Grief/Trauma/Loss
Mental Health/Addictions
NonClinical Specialties:
Consulting/Group Facilitation
Peer Supervision/Consultation
Staff Training/Development
Conducting Workshops/Seminars
Age Groups Served:
Adolescents
Adults
Older Adults
Specialized Training:
I am an experienced registered social worker for over 40 years in the mental health arena in various settings focusing on couple/marital, family and individual counselling. I specialize in promoting recovery with families whose relative have mental health and or addictions through education, support and or counselling on an as-needed basis. I am passionate about teaching, training, supervising and consulting students, workers and volunteers in promoting and providing family-centred care. I have co-written Promoting Recovery From First Episode Psychosis: A Family Guide and contributed to other chapters and a documentary.
Personal Statement:
My teaching philosophy is based upon my extensive clinical, teaching and life experiences. I believe that everyone has the capacity to become a successful learner. It is my role and responsibility as a social work educator to create an environment that promotes and facilitates professional and personal learning. I am committed to honouring different learning styles, integrating theory into practice and promoting social justice in and outside the classroom.
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