Practice Summary

Languages

English

Education & Certification

Master of Arts, Psychology (Biopsychology)
University of British Columbia, Vancouver (2001)

Bachelor of Arts, Honours Psychology
McGill University, Montreal (1998)

Registered Rehabilitation Professional
Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada

Experience

6 years experience providing and overseeing community-based rehabilitation services to individuals with traumatic brain injuries, orthopaedic injuries, chronic pain, mental health disorders and soft tissue injuries inclusive of assessment, provision of therapy and case coordination.

Experience with, and a solid understanding of, barriers to rehabilitation including chronic pain, behavioural issues and pre-injury characteristics.

Extensive education in the area of cognitive processes as well as the anatomy of the brain and the effects of disease and damage on cognition and behaviour.

A roster member of the TRAC-Traumatic Brain Injury, TRAC-Spinal Cord Injury and TRAC-Vocational Programs.

Education and experience in mental health and adjustment issues.

Professional Affiliations & Activities

Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP)

Member of Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA Canada)

Enrolled in the certification program for Life Care Planning through the Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners (completed 7 of 8 units)

Continuing Education

“Living with Stroke” Facilitator Training, Heart & Stroke Foundation

The Life Care Plan: Examining the Processes,
The Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners

Vocational Issues in Life Care Planning,
The Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners

Legal Considerations in Life Care Planning,
The Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners

14th Annual Interurban Spinal Cord Injury Symposium, Kingston

The Five “W’s” of Auto Insurance,
Insurance Institute of Ontario-Ottawa Chapter

Introduction to Life Care Planning,
The Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners

Medical Aspects/Considerations of Spinal Cord Injury,
The Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners

Life Care Plans for the ABI Population,
The Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners

Complex Injuries in Life Care Planning,
The Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners

Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference, Vancouver

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training, Vancouver