•2016: Training in Healing Developmental Disruptions, Bodynamic USA

•2007: Psychological Anatomy and SRT Practitioner Training: Foundation Level I – III, Canadian Foundation of Trauma Research and Education

•2006: Certificate in EMDR, EMDR Institute, USA

•2005: Master of Science Degree, Marital and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University

•2000: Bachelor of Science Degree In Nursing, University of Alberta

•1978: Registered Nurse, University of Alberta Hospital School of Nursing

•1976: Religious Studies and Pastoral Care Diploma (3 year program), German Church of God, Edmonton, Alberta

I bring to my practice many years of experience as a registered nurse administering bedside nursing care in a variety of wards in an acute care hospital. I continue to be an active member of the College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

As a student enrolled in a Master of Science Degree, Marital and Family Therapy, I gained extensive experience in counseling at the Salvation Army Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre and two local churches. I am an associate member of the American Association of Marital and Family Therapists.

I have been in private practice since 2005 and have gained experience with a wide variety of issues brought to me from clients in the community.

Areas of Expertise

•Individual Counseling

•Stress management

•Burnout

•Anger management

•Grief and loss counseling

•Depression/anxiety

•Trauma/post-traumatic care

•Chronic illness experiences

•Care-giver support

•Spiritual and other life crises

•Relationship counseling

•Pre-marital counseling

•Couple counseling

•Parent/child counseling

•Extended family