Shari Geller, CV

Curriculum Vitae


Dr. Shari Geller

Ph.D., C. Psych.

A. Date Curriculum Vitae Prepared:  2020/ 01 / 31

B. Biographical Information

Primary Office:           250 Eglinton Ave. West, Suite 200

                                    Toronto, Ontario

                                    M5R 1A7

Telephone:                  416-855-2624

Fax:                 647-729-5551

Email:                          drsharigeller@gmail.com

Website:                      www.sharigeller.ca

1. EDUCATION

Degrees

1995 – 2001                 Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.), Clinical Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Supervisor: Dr. Leslie Greenberg

1993 – 1995                 Master of Arts Degree (M.A.), Clinical Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Fleming

1986 – 1991                 B.A. (Honours) in Psychology – cum laude; York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Supervisor: Dr. Jennifer Connolly

1991                            Teaching English as a Second Language – Royal Society of Arts E.S.L. Teaching Certificate International TESOL Training.  Bangkok, Thailand.

Post-Graduate Specialty Professional Training

2020                            Compassion for Couples, Conducted by Michelle Becker and Dr. Steven Hickman. Three-day training. 1440 Multiversity, Scotts Valley, CA.

2019                            Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training. Conducted by Dr. Christopher Germer, Dr. Steven Hickman, Michelle Becker, Beth Mulligan Six-day training.  UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree, CA.

2018                            Emotion Focused Therapy Level 2 Summer Institute. Conducted by Dr. Leslie Greenberg Five-day training institute.  York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2018                            Emotion Focused Therapy Level 2 Spring Institute. Conducted by Dr. Leslie Greenberg Five-day training institute.  York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2017                            Emotion Focused Therapy for Complex Relational Trauma. Conducted by Dr. Sandra Paivio. Four-day training institute.  York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2015                            Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples Institute. Conducted by Dr. Leslie Greenberg. Four-day training institute.  York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2012-2015                   Eye Movement Desensitization Response (EMDR)Canadian Basic Training –           Levels 1, 2.  Conducted by Barbara Horne, Niagara Stress and Trauma Clinic, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2010-2012                   Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) Training – Levels 1 – 3. Conducted by Dr. Leslie                      1997-2000            Greenberg, York University Psychology Clinic, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2004, 2012                  Health Rhythms (HR) Basic and Advanced Facilitator Training.  Conducted by Dr. Barry Bittman, Remo/Health Rhythms, Valencia California, U.S.A.

2005                            Rhythm Facilitation to Optimize Human Potential.Conducted by Arthur Hull. Intensive Drum Circle Facilitation Training at Village Music, Oahu, Hawaii.

2002                            Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Professional Training.  Conducted by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Saki Santorelli.  Omega Center, Rhineback, New York, U.S.A.

2002                            Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples.Conducted by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, York University Psychology Clinic, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses

2002                            Registered Clinical Psychologist, Ontario College of Psychologists, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Certificate -no. 3828)

Liability Insurance – McFarlan Rowlands (policy # 551330359)

Other Professional Training Received

2020               Activating Psychotherapy Effectiveness:  Therapeutic Alliances, Tensions & Repairs.  Conducted by Dr. Jon Hunter, Dr. Molyn Leszcz, Dr. Louise Balfour, Dr. Paula Ravitz, Dr. Giorgio Tasca. Two-day training.

2019               Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Conducted by Dr. Martin Bohus. Three-day training. YMCA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2019               Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing.  Presented by David Treleaven.  One-day training. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2019               International Society of Emotion Focused Therapy Conference, The Growth Edge. Conducted by Leslie Greenberg, Jeanne Watson, Robert Elliot, Rhonda Goldman. Two-day conference. Technological Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.

2019               International Society of Emotion Focused Trainer’s Institute, The Growth Edge. Conducted by Leslie Greenberg, Jeanne Watson, Robert Elliot, Rhonda Goldman. Two-day conference. Technological Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.

2018               DBT Skills with Multi-Problem Adolescents, Two-day workshop. Presented by Dr. Alec L. Miller. YMCA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2018                Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration 2018 Conference: Drawing on Multiple Theories and Methods to Enhance Psychotherapy Practice and Research, Two-day conference. New York, NY, USA.

2017               Acceptance and Change in Psychotherapy: Working with Emotion, Two-day workshop. Presented by Leslie Greenberg and Kelley Koerner. YMCA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2017               American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, A Mindful Approach to Music Therapy, Four-day conference. Union Station Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

2017               Ontario Psychological Association Annual Conference, One-day conference. King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2017               Sarana Institute Mindfulness and Compassion Retreat, Two and a half day retreat. Sarana Springs, Chatsworth, Ontario, Canada

2017               48th Society for Psychotherapy Research International Annual Meeting, Four-day conference,     Emmanuelle College, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2017               International Society of Emotion Focused Therapy Conference, Transforming Emotions. Conducted by Leslie Greenberg, Jeanne Watson, Robert Elliot, Rhonda Goldman. Two-day conference. Victoria College, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2017               International Society of Emotion Focused Trainer’s Institute, Transforming Emotions. Conducted by Leslie Greenberg, Jeanne Watson, Robert Elliot, Rhonda Goldman. Two-day conference. Emmanuelle College, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2017                The Challenges of Defining “Mind”. Presented by Dr. Daniel Siegel. Robert Salter Auditorium, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2017                A Mindful Society: Third Annual Conference: Finding Common Ground, Two and a half day conference. Convocation Hall, Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2017                Mind, Consciousness and the Cultivation of Well-Being:  Transformation Through the Lifespan:  The Annual Interpersonal Neurobiology Conference, The Luskin Centre, University of California, Los Angeles, California.

2016                47th Society for Psychotherapy Research International Annual Meeting, Four-Day Conference,     Jerusalem YMCA, Jerusalem, Israel.

2016                Mindfulness Self-Compassion Intensive:  Conducted by Chris Germer and Lynette Montiero,  Five Day Intensive Training.  Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

2016               A Mindful Society Conference, Change From Within: The How of Integrating Mindfulness & Compassion into Society.  Two and a half day conference. MacLeod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2016                EMDR Canada Conference.  Riding the Waves of EMDR.  Two-day conference  Radisson Admiral Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2015                International Society of Emotion Focused Therapy Conference, New Developments in Emotion Focused Therapy. Conducted by Leslie Greenberg, Jeanne Watson, Robert Elliot, Rhonda Goldman. Two-day conference. NH Eindhoven Conference Centre, Koningshof, The Netherlands.

2015                Emotion Focused Therapy Gathering for Trainers.  Conducted by Leslie Greenberg, Jeanne Watson, Robert Elliot, Rhonda Goldman.  Two-day conference.  NH Eindhoven Conference Centre, Koningshof, The Netherlands.

2015                A Mindful Society Conference, Koffler Centre, University of Toronto. Two and a Half Day Conference. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2014                Interpersonal Neurobiology and Innovative Therapeutic Practices: Working with Children and Families- Mindfulness, Mindsight and The Brain: What is Mind and Mental Health.  Conducted by Dr. Dan Siegel.  One-day workshop.  Wintergarden Theatre, The Hincks- Dellcrest Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2014                Self-Compassion Core Skills Training.  Conducted by C. Germer.  Three-day workshop.  Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

2014                Neuroscience and Mindfulness.  Conducted by Robert MacFadden.  Two-day workshop.  Applied Mindfulness Meditation Certificate Program, Factor-Inwentash, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2013                New Year’s Insight Meditation Retreat with Norman Feldman and Molly Swan. Three-day retreat at True North Insight Meditation Centre, Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

2013                The Neuroscience of Well-Being. Conducted by Jack Kornfield.  Two-day workshop at Omega Center. New York, New York, U.S.A.

2013                Mindfulness and Affect Regulation Approaches to Trauma Therapy:  New Theory and Techniques. Conducted by John Briere.  Two-day workshop at Leading Edge Seminars. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2013                Hard-Wiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Lasting Inner Strength and Peace Date. Conducted by Rick Hanson.  One-day workshop at Leading Edge Seminars. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2013                Mindfulness Retreat for Educators with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn.  Five-day workshop at Brock University. St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada

2013                Brain Development and Learning Conference. Conducted by Gabor Mate, Daniel Seigel, Sonia Lupien, Greg Miller, Monique Gray Smith. Linda Lantieri, Bessel Van Der Kolk, Michele Chaban.  Five-Day training Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

2013                Mindful Guidelines for Work: Integrating Ancient and Contemporary Inspired Approaches  Applied Mindfulness Meditation Certificate Program, Factor-Inwentash,       Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2013                Conceptions of the Interpersonal Field. Conducted by Donnel Stern. One-day conference at Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2012                Wired for Love: A Psychobiological Approach to Couple’s Therapy (PACT).  Conducted by Stan Tatkin. Two-day training at Leading Edge Seminars, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2012                What Therapists Need to Know About the Polyvagal Theory: The Missing Link Between Love, Social Behaviour, and Health. Conducted by Stephen Porges. Two-day training at Leading Edge Seminars, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2012                Motivational Interviewing.  Conducted by Dr. Hal Arkowitz.  One-day training at Society for Exploration in Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

2012                Developmental Contemplative Science. Conducted by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Richie Davidson.  Two-day training at University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2012                Mind and Life XXV meeting, Contemplative Practice and Health: Laboratory Findings and Real World Challenges. Conducted by Dalai Lama, Richie Davidson, et al. One-day meeting. Rockefeller University, NYC.

2012                Child Development and Learning Conference.  Conducted by Dr. Gabor Mate and Dr. Gordon Neufeld.  Two-day workshop at KMT the Learning Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2011                Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training. Conducted by Shelley McMain.  One-day workshop at Hincks Dellcrest, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2011                The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy: Healing the Social Brain. Conducted by Lou Cozolino.  Two-day training at Leading Edge Seminars, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2010                Cultivating Compassionate Presence in End of Life Care.  Conducted by Frank Ostenski.  Six-day training and retreat at the Metta Institute, Mill Valley, California, U.S.A.

2009                Awakening to Mindfulness Conference.  Conducted by Jack Kornfield, Stephen Hayes, Rick Hanson and Tara Brach.  Four-day training at FACES in San Diego, California, U.S.A.

2008                Mindfulness and Compassion Training.  Conducted by Sharon Salzberg.  Two-day workshop at Gitche M’Qua, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2008                Compassionate Care in End of Life Training.  Conducted by Roshi Joan Halifax. Two-day workshop and retreat at Gitche M’Qua, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2007                Mindfulness and the Brain. Conducted by Daniel Siegel.  One-day workshop at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2006                Being with Dying Training. Conducted by Roshi Joan Halifax. Two-day workshop at Gitche M’Qua, Toronto, Canada.

2006                Soundwork Series. Conducted by Gary Diggins.  Six-week workshop in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2005                Exceptional Cancer Patients Workshop.  Conducted by Dr. Barry Bittman.  Three-day training at Mind Body Wellness Center, Meadville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

2004                Supportive and Expressive Groups for Cancer patients.  Two-day training Conducted through OCAP, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2004                Drumming as a Healing Tool. Conducted by Gary Diggins and Doug Sole.  Three-day retreat at Soul Drums, Ecology Retreat Center, Hockley Valley, Ontario, Canada.

2004                Healing Journey Program, Professional Training. Conducted by Dr. Alistair Cunningham. Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2003                Healing the Inner Core series – Level 1 – CranioSacral Therapy.  Conducted by Dr. Cathy Hornby.  Two-day workshop and retreat, Ontario, Canada.

2002                The Courage to Love. Conducted by Dr. Stephen Gilligan. Two-day workshop, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2002                Barbara Wand Seminar in Professional Ethics, Standards and Conducts.  Conducted by Dr. Rick Morris.  One-day workshop at Ontario Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2000                Drumming as a Healing Tool. Conducted by Gary Diggins and Doug Sole.  Three-day retreat at Soul Drums, Ecology Retreat Center, Hockley Valley, Ontario, Canada.

1999                Focusing Workshop.  Conducted by Dr. Eugene Gendlin. One-day training, Ontario, Canada.

1997-2000       Client-Centered and Process Experiential Therapy Training.  Conducted by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Robert Elliott, and Jeanne Watson. Weekly four year training at York University and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

1997                CranioSacral Therapy, Level 2.  Conducted by Robert Harris.  Four-day training at Upledger Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

1996                CranioSacral Therapy, Level 1.  Conducted by Robert Harris.  Four-day training at Upledger Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.      

1996                Visual Imagery as a Therapeutic Tool.  Conducted by Dr. Andrew Shaul. One-day training at York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2. EMPLOYMENT

Current Appointments and Employment

CLINICAL

March 2015–present Co-Director, Centre for MindBody Health. 

                                    With Co-Director, Dr. Shelley McMain, together with the CMBH team, services offered include compassionate evidenced-based psychotherapy (individual, couple, family and group) including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness. Services also include comprehensive assessment, consultation, training and workshops.

2003-present               Education Director, Private Practice.  Program Developer of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) program, an integration of group drumming, mindfulness, and emotional reflection (www.sharigeller.ca). 

2000-present               Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice.  Services provided include individual and couple’s counselling; group facilitation, supervision, MVA and medical/rehabilitation assessment and treatment.

UNIVERSITY                    

2013 – present             Adjunct Professor, status only. Faculty of Music, in association with Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC), University of Toronto,Ontario, Canada.

2011 – present            Teaching Faculty. Faculty of Social Work. Interprofessional Certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation: Psychotherapy or Education, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2003 – present            Teaching Faculty. Department of Health Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

RESEARCH 

2010-present               Grant in Preparation. A Novel Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Program for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study.  Collaboration with University Health Network (UHN) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Services. (P.I. – Dr. Norma D’Agostino; Elicsr Psychosocial Oncology at UHN.  Collaborators: Dr. Scott Sellick, Director of Psychosocial Oncology and Trina Diner Manager of Palliative Care and Telemedicine; Thunder Bay Regional Health Services).

Previous Appointments and Employment

CLINICAL

1996 – 2010                Clinical Psychologist:  Andrew Shaul and Associates, Psychological Services, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Services included Rehabilitation Assessments and Counselling, Stress and Pain-Management, Workshops, Supervision, Counselling.

2000                             Psychotherapist: Active Rehabilitation Services, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Services included Diagnostic Assessment and Psychotherapy. 

1996-1999                   Psychotherapist: Sport’s Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Services included Assessment, Diagnostic Clarification, Treatment Planning, and Psychotherapy.

1996 – 1997                Clinical Intern. Whitby Mental Health Centre, Whitby, Ontario.  Services included Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Initial Intake Assessment, Psychological Assessment for Diagnostic Clarification, Treatment Planning, Treatment Monitoring, Case Conferences.

1995 – 1996                Clinical Intern. Counselling and Development Centre, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Services included Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Intake Assessments, Peer Supervision, Referrals.

RESEARCH

2009 – 2011                 Research Coordinator, Clinical Evaluation of Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program for People Living with Cancer.

2008-2009                   Research Coordinator, York University: Development and Validation of a Measure of Therapeutic Presence.                                           

1998, 1993-1995         Research Assistant/Psychotherapist, York University, Depression Project, Dr. Les Greenberg, Psychotherapy Process and Outcome Research

1997-1998                   Research Assistant/Psychotherapist, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Depression Project, Dr. Jeanne Watson, Psychotherapy Process and Outcome Research

1993-1995                   Research Assistant,York University, Dr. Stephen Fleming, Bereaved Families of                 

                           Ontario, Research with Mutual Help Groups for Bereaved Parents

1989-1990                   Research Assistant,Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Drs. Jennifer Connolly and

                         Peter Marton, Peer Interactions and Depressed Adolescents

UNIVERSITY 

2010 – 2013                Teaching Faculty, Faculty of Social Work, Interprofessional Certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2001 – 2013                Teaching Faculty, Department of Health Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

1996 – 1997                Course Director, Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

1994-2001                   Teaching Assistant and Lecturer, Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

OTHER                      

2008-2011                   Clinical Program Developer for Programs on Healing and Dying, Gitche M’Qua, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

3. HONOURS AND CAREER AWARDS

Distinctions and Research Awards

Received

2001                Faculty of Graduate Studies Ph.D. Completion Fund                                                      

2000                Faculty of Graduate Studies, Bursary                                                                     

2000                 Faculty of Graduate Studies, Research Costs Fund                                                     

1999                Faculty of Graduate Studies, Bursary                                                                     

1999                 Faculty of Graduate Studies, Travel Fund                                                                 

1999                Research Travel Cost Fund – Graduate Students Association                                           

1998                 Faculty of Graduate Studies Research and Travel Cost Fund                                              

1997                 Faculty of Graduate Studies Bursary                                                                     

1996     Scholarship for Academic Excellence – York University                                                                 1995     Research Cost Fund – York University                                                                                                     1994             York Scholarship – York University                                                                                                       1991           Graduated Cum Laude – York University                                                                                       1989-1990       Dean’s Honour Roll, placed in top eight percentile – York University                                                 1988             Dean’s Honour Roll – University of Western Ontario 

Professional Associations

2002 – present             Member, College of Psychologists (CPO)                                                                                                               Member, Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)                                                                                                  Member, Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR)                                                                                              Member, Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI)                       2006 – present             Member, Gitche M’Qua Education Center for Healing and Dying                                    2009 – present                      Member, Mindfulness Toronto                                                           2011 – present             Member, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) Institute 

Administrative Activities

INTERNATIONAL

2005 -2008                  Board member – World Association for Person Centered & Experiential Psychotherapy & Counseling (WAPCEPC), United Kingdom.

LOCAL

2006 – 2012                Board member – Gitche M’qua Centre for Healing and Dying, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2009 – 2013                 Co-Founder and Steering Committee Member, Mindfulness Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Peer Review Activities         

MANUSCRIPT REVIEWS

  • British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
  • Journal of Psychotherapy Integration
  • Person Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies
  • Psychotherapy Research

BOOK REVIEWS

  • Handbook of Person Centered Therapy                                                                       

C. Academic History

Research Interests

Dr. Shari Geller is a clinical psychologist with a primary research interest in both (a) Therapeutic Presence as a core foundational principle in effective therapy and (b) Rhythm and Mindfulness as healing modalities, with a particular focus on the neurophysiological benefits of group drumming and rhythm based technologies.        Dr. Geller developed the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM™), which is a comprehensive and novel approach combining three evidenced based techniques: Mindfulness, Group Drumming, and Emotional Expression and Reflection.  She is currently working with a research team from Toronto General Hospital and Thunder Bay Regional Health Services to explore the fidelity of a TRM training program that can be scaled nationally to train health professionals to facilitate TRM™ with cancer survivors. This study will provide the groundwork for a future RCT exploring the effectiveness of TRM™ in enhancing group cohesion and positive mood states and decreasing negative mood disturbance in cancer survivors. 

D. Publications

1. MOST SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

  Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. (March 2017).  A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence. Washington: American Psychological Association.

TP is transtheoretical, as it promotes safety and the positive working alliance that create the positive conditions for clients’ growth and change. While it is central to humanistic and relational treatments it also is important in manual based therapies where it is the combination of the therapeutic relationship and technique that supports positive outcomes.

While the value of presence and the therapeutic relationship is not new for therapists, guidance on how to cultivate and sustain this experience is virtually absent from psychotherapy literature and training. Without a foundation for how to be with and relate to the clients’ moment-to-moment experience, with sensitivity to who they are and their unique experience, prescriptive steps can be ineffective.   Alternatively, building relationships that are interconnected by skillfully using one’s self, facilitates both a natural growth and supports the therapist’s responses and interventions to be precisely timed to the readiness of their clients.

This book will serve as a practical guide to strengthen therapeutic presence. This book explores the skills of presence in the therapy room; what to do when being present with clients.  Ways of listening, relating and responding with presence will be illuminated.  Also outlined are specific breathing, postures and practices that promote greater calm and connection for both the therapist and the client. Mindfulness and experiential practices are incorporated, as well as brain exercises, reinforced by clinical vignettes and neuroscience theory to help understand these mechanisms.  Suggestions are offered on how to create the conditions for presence in life, as being present with clients requires the therapist to continue to care for and grow within themselves and relationships. Current neuroscience research will illuminate how the practices offered can enhance TP, to create optimal conditions for growth and healing.

Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. & Greenberg, L. S. (2012).  Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy. Washington: American Psychological Association.

The therapeutic relationship is essential to positive outcomes of psychotherapy. In this book, Shari Geller and Leslie Greenberg argue that therapeutic presence is the fundamental underlying quality of the therapeutic relationship and, hence, effective therapy.

Therapeutic presence is the state of having one’s whole self in the encounter with a client by being completely in the moment on a multiplicity of levels — physically, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually. Present therapists become aware of both their own experience and that of their client through bodily sensations and emotions, and this awareness helps them to connect deeply with the client. Therapeutic presence is not a replacement for technique, but rather a foundational therapeutic stance that supports deep listening and understanding of the client in the moment.

Geller and Greenberg present their empirically based model of therapeutic presence that integrates three aspects of the concept:

  • how present therapists prepare for presence both pre-session and in general life
  • what activities therapists engage in when being therapeutically present
  • what in-session presence feels like

The authors also provide a therapeutic presence theory of relationship based on research and clinical wisdom. Importantly, because presence is a learnable state that can be cultivated with practice and commitment, the authors infuse the book with practical, experiential exercises for cultivating presence.

2. PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles

1.         Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. (in press).  Cultivating therapeutic presence: Strengthening your clinical heart, mind and practice. Transformance: The AEDP Journal.

2.         Principal Author.  Geller, S. M., & Porges, S. (2014).  Therapeutic presence: Neurophysiological mechanisms mediating feeling safe in clinical interactions. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration. 74 pp. 178-192

3.      Principal Author.  Geller, S., M., Pos. A. W., & Colosimo, K. (2012).  Therapeutic presence: A common factor in the provision of effective psychotherapy.  Society for Psychotherapy Integration, 47, Psychotherapy Bulletin, 6-13.

4.        Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. & Greenberg, L. S., & Watson, J, C. (2010).Therapist and client perceptions of therapeutic presence: The development of a measure.  Journal of Psychotherapy Research, 20(5), 599-610.

5.        Principal Author.  Geller, S. M (2009). De ontwikkeling van therapeutische presentie: therapeutisch drummen en mindfulness-oefeningen (Cultivation of Therapeutic Presence: Therapeutic Drumming and Mindfulness Practices).  Dutch Tijdschrift Clientgerichte Psychotherapie (Journal for Client-Centered Psychotherapy), 47, 273-287.

6.       Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. & Greenberg, L.S. (2005).  La Presence therapeutique: L’expérience de la presence vécue par des thérapeutes dans la rencontre psychothérapeutique.  ACP pratique et recherché, 1, 45-66.

7.        Co-Author.  Watson, J. C & Geller, S. M. (2005). An examination of the relations among empathy, unconditional acceptance, positive regard, and congruence in both cognitive-behavioral and process-experiential psychotherapy.  Journal of Psychotherapy Research, 15 (1-2), 25-33.

8.       Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. (2004).  Becoming whole: A collaboration between experiential psychotherapies and mindfulness meditation. Journal of Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies, 2, pp258-273.

9.        Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. & Greenberg, L. S. (2002).  Therapeutic Presence: Therapists’ Experience of Presence in the Psychotherapy Encounter. Journal of Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies 1, 71-86.

10.          Co-Author.  Connolly, J. A., Geller, S., Marton, P., & Kutcher, S.  (1992).  Peer responses to social interaction with depressed adolescents.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 21, 365-370.

Book Chapters

  1.           Principal Author.  Geller, S. M  (in press).  Therapeutic Relational Presence:  Cultivating Shared Consciousness for Positive Well-Being.  InD. J. Siegel, M. Solomon, (Eds.)., Mind, consciousness, and the cultivation of well being. W.W. Norton & Company Inc.

            2.           Principal Author.  Geller, S. M  (2018).  Therapeutic Presence:  The foundation for              effective emotion-focused therapy.  InL.S.Greenberg, L., R. N. Goldman, (Eds.)., Clinical handbook of emotion-focused therapy (pp. 129-145). Washington, D.C: American Psychological Association.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0000112-006

 3.             Principal Author.  Geller, S. M  (2018).  Therapeutic Presence and Polyvagal Theory: Principles and Practices for Cultivating Effective Therapeutic Relationships.  InPorges, S., Dana, D. (Eds.)., Clinical applications of the polyvagal theory: The emergence of polyvagal informed therapies. W.W. Norton & Company Inc.

 4.             Principal Author.  Geller, S. M  (2013).  Therapeutic Presence as a Foundation for Relational Depth.  InKnox, R., Murphy, D., Wiggins, S., & Cooper, M. (Eds.)., Relational depth: New perspectives and developments. pp. 175-184. Basingstoke: Palgrave

  5.          Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. (2013).  Therapeutic Presence: An Essential Way of Being.  In Cooper, M.,Schmid, P. F., O’Hara, M., & Bohart, A. C. (Eds.). The Handbook of Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling (2nd ed.), pp. 209-222. Basingstoke: Palgrave.

  6.           Principal Author.  Geller, S. M.  (2009). Cultivation of Therapeutic Presence: Therapeutic Drumming and Mindfulness Practices.  In A. Feitosa (Ed.) Humanismo nos Tempos de Hoje (Humanism for the Times of Today).  In Press. 

7.        Co-Author.  Greenberg, L. & Geller, S. (2001).  Congruence & Therapeutic Presence. In G. Wyatt & P. Saunders (Eds.), Rogers’ therapeutic conditions: Evolution, theory and practice. Vol 1 Congruence.pp 131-149. Ross-on Wye. Herefordshire:  PCCS Books.

3. NON-PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  1. Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. (Spring, 2002).  Therapeutic Presence and the Naturopathic Doctor:   Bringing one’s whole self into the encounter with the patient.  Newsletter of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors Pulse, 26, 1-9.
  • Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. (2006).  The Power of Drumming:  Healing Through Sound and   

        Rhythm.  Newsletter for the Wellspring Cancer Support, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

4. MEDIA

  1. Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. (2012).  Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness Practices for Opening to the Moment.  Guided Meditation and Music. [CD].  Acton, Ontario, Canada: Acton Escarpment Sound Studios.
  2. Principal Author.  Geller, S. M. (2015). Presence in Psychotherapy [DVD]. Washington, D. C: American Psychological Association.

E. Presentations and Special Lectures

Presentations at Scientific and Professional Meetings (Abstracts and Other Papers)

1.         Geller, S. M., Halamova, J., Gaynor, B., Haber, C., Wisco, R. (2019).  Self-Compassion in Group Treatment- Discussion.  Conference on The Growth Edge.  Discussion presented to the International Society of Emotion Focused Therapy (isEFT), Glasgow.

1.         Geller, S. M., Lipton, B. (2018).  Therapeutic Presence in Affect-Focused Approaches- Panel Discussion.  Conference on Drawing on Multiple Theories and Methods to Enhance Psychotherapy Practice and Research.  Discussion presented to the Society for Exploration in Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI), New York.

2.         Geller, S. M. (2016).  Mindfulness in Psychotherapy: From Theory to Practice – A Plenary Discussion.  Conference on New Developments in EFT.  Discussion presented at the International Conference of the Society for Exploration in Psychotherapy Research (SPR), Jerusalem, Israel.

3.         Geller, S. M. (2015).  Recent EFT Measures and their Implications for Practice – A Panel Discussion.  Conference on New Developments in EFT.  Chaired by the International Society of Emotion Focused Therapy, NH Eindhoven Conference Centre, Koningshof, The Netherlands.

4.         Geller, S. M. (2012).  Therapeutic Presence as Trans-theoretical Mechanism of Change. Discussion presented to the Society for Exploration in Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI), Chicago.

5.         Geller, S. M. (2011).  Therapeutic presence: A Measure and A New Relationship Theory.  Paper presented to the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Bern, Switzerland.   

6.         Geller, S. M., Pos, A., & Oghene, J. (2011).  Therapist presence, empathy, and the working alliance in experiential treatment for depression. Paper presented to the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Bern, Switzerland.

7.         Geller, S. M. (2008).  Therapeutic Presence: Practices for Therapists, Clients and Everyday Life.  Keynote Paper and Presentation at the Person Centred and Experiential World Association Second Life Conference: Antwerp, Belgium.

8.         Geller, S. M. (2007).  Integrating Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Counselling and Psychotherapy – A Panel Discussion.  Dialogue with the body in clinical practice. 4th Critical Multicultural Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference.  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

9.         Geller, S. M. (2006).  Power of Presence. Spiritual Discussion Series at Gitche M’qua, Toronto, Canada.

10.       Geller, S. M. (2004).  Being a whole person: LGBT.  Mental Health Tune Up Event at Canadian Mental health Association, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

11.       Geller, S.M., Schmid, P. F., & Wyatt, G. (2003).   Therapeutic Presence: A precondition, meta-condition or fourth condition in person centered therapy?  World Association for Person Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies: Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands.

12.     Geller, S. M. (2002).  Presence in Health Care.  Paper presented at Second Canadian Inter-Professional Conference on Spirituality, and Health-Care.  Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

13.       Geller, S. M., & Greenberg, L. (2000).  Presence: A working definition and a measure. Paper presented to the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Chicago.   

14.       Geller, S.M., Gruber, H., & Ederer, E. (2000). Therapeutic presence, creative field and reciprocity:  Presence as the foundation and comprehensive expression of Rogers’ basic conditions in the process of personal development.  Paper presented to the International Congress of Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies, Chicago.

15.       Geller, S.M. & Greenberg, L. (1999).  Therapist’s experience of presence and the development of a measure.  Paper presented to the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Braga, Portugal.

16.       Geller, S.M., Greenberg, L., & Watson, J. (1998).  Being in the here and now:  Understanding therapists’ presence and the development of a measure of presence.  Paper presented to the Society of Psychotherapy Research, Snowbird, Utah.

17.       Geller, S. M., & Fleming, S. (1996). The influence of a Mutual-Help Group on Parent’s Adjustment to the Death of a Child.  Paper presented to the Canadian Psychological Association, Montreal, Canada.

Invited Lectures and Presentations

International

  1. (2019)   Presenter.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence: A Foundational Approach for Effective Therapeutic Relationships and EFT Therapy.  One and a Half Hour Workshop for the International Society of Emotion Focused Therapy (isEFT), Glasgow.
  • (2018)   Presenter.  Cultivating Presence and Self-Care with Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness.  One Day Workshop for the Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council, Hong Kong.
  • (2018)   Presenter.  Master Class in Therapeutic Presence:  Boosting Your Foundation for a Strong Alliance and Effective Therapeutic Relationships.  Two Day Training for the Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council, Hong Kong.
  • (2018)   Co-Presenter.  Strengthening Your Clinical Heart, Mind and Practice by Cultivating Therapeutic Presence.  One Day Seminar for the Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Institute with Benjamin Lipton, LCSW at Mt. Sinai West, New York City, NY.
  • (2018)   Presenter.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence: Boosting Your Foundation for A Strong Alliance and Effective Therapy.  Two Day Workshop at Apanta Academy, Veldhoven, Netherlands.
  • (2018)   Presenter.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence: Boosting Your Foundation for A Strong Alliance and Effective Therapy.  One Day Workshop at Fracturatie Focus on Emotion, Antwerp, Belgium.
  • (2017)   Presenter.  Strengthening Your Music Therapy Practice: Cultivating Presence and Self-Care with Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness.  Three-Hour workshop at the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
  • (2017)   Workshop Leader.  A Practical Approach to Cultivating Therapeutic Presence.  Three-Hour workshop at the 48th SPR International Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.
  • (2017).  Workshop Leader.  Strengthening Your EFT Practice:  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence with Rhythm and Mindfulness.  One and a Half Hour Workshop at the 2nd International Emotion-Focused Therapy Symposium:  Transforming Emotions, Toronto, Canada.
  1. (2017)   Presenter.   Therapeutic Relational Presence:  Cultivating Shared Consciousness for Positive Well Being.  Mind, Consciousness and the Cultivation of Well-Being:  Transformation Through the Lifespan:  The Annual Interpersonal Neurobiology Conference, The Luskin Centre, University of California, Los Angeles, California.
  1. (2016)   Workshop Leader.  The Cultivation of Therapeutic Presence with Mindfulness Pre-Conference Workshop.  Three-Hour workshop at the 47th SPR International Annual Meeting, Jerusalem, Israel.
  1. (2013)   Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Presence: An Innovative Approach Combining Mindfulness and Drumming (TRMTM).  Five-Day workshop at Omega Institute: Rhinebeck, New York.
  1. (2008).  Workshop Leader.  Mindfulness Meditation: A Practice of Presence and a Way to be with Pain (TRMTM).  Half-day workshop at the Person Centred and Experiential World Association Second Life Conference: Antwerp, Belgium.
  1. (2008).  Workshop Leader.  Self-Care for the Health Care Practitioner:  Rhythm and Meditation as Tools for Balance, Health and Well-Being (TRMTM).  Half-day workshop at the Person Centred and Experiential World Association Second Life Conference: Antwerp, Belgium.

Regional

  1. 2019 (October 19-20).    Workshop Leader.  Presence and Self-Compassion Retreat for Therapists, Educators & Caregivers: Mindful Drumming, Photography and Meditation.  Two-day workshop, Scenic Sounds, Flesherton, Ontario.
  • 2018 (October 27-28).    Workshop Leader.  Thriving Through Transition with Presence:       A Weekend Retreat of Mindful Drumming, Photography and Meditation.  Two-day workshop, Scenic Sounds, Flesherton, Ontario.
  • 2017 (November 27).   Presenter.  Strengthening Your Clinical Practice in Working with Trauma:  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence.  One-hour keynote and Three- and a Half Hour workshop at the Healing & Treating Trauma, Addictions, and Related Disorders Conference, One-day conference. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • 2017 (October 27-29).    Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Presence and Self-Care with Music and Mindfulness.  Two and a half-day workshop for the Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada, Geneva Park Conference Centre, Orillia, Ontario.
  • 2017 (September 23-24).    Workshop Leader.  Thriving Through Transition with Presence:       A Weekend Retreat of Mindful Drumming, Photography and Meditation.  Two-day workshop, Scenic Sounds, Flesherton, Ontario.
  • 2016 (September 24 -25).    Workshop Leader.  Thriving Through Transition with Presence:       A Weekend Retreat of Mindful Drumming, Photography and Meditation.  Two-day workshop, Scenic Sounds, Flesherton, Ontario.
  • 2015 (October 3-4).    Workshop Leader.  Thriving Through Transition with Presence:       A Weekend Retreat of Mindful Drumming, Photography and Meditation.  Two-day workshop, Scenic Sounds, Flesherton, Ontario.
  • 2015 (June 20).    Workshop Leader Cultivating Presence and Self-Care with Rhythm and Mindfulness:  Promoting Resiliency and Team Building.  One-day retreat for Owen Sound Lawyers. Scenic Sounds, Flesherton, Ontario.
  • 2014 (Sept 20-21).    Workshop Co-Leader.  Thriving Through Transition with Presence:       A Weekend Retreat of Mindful Drumming, Photography and Meditation.  Two-day workshop co-facilitated with Dr. M. Lee Freedman, Scenic Sounds, Flesherton, Ontario.
  1. 2014 (June 16).       Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence, Resiliency and Self Care: Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop.  One Evening workshop for Dr. Aoife Earls at Etobicoke Community Centre, Etobicoke, Ontario.
  1. 2013 (Oct 19-20).     Workshop Co-Leader.  Cultivating Presence:  A Weekend Retreat of Mindful Drumming, Photography and Meditation.  Two-day workshop co-facilitated with Dr. M. Lee Freedman, Scenic Sounds, Flesherton, Ontario
  1. 2013 (Apr 27-28).     Workshop Co-Leader.  Sensing (into) the Present Moment:  A Weekend of Mindfulness through Rhythm, Photography and Meditation.  Two-day workshop co-facilitated with Dr. M. Lee Freedman, Scenic Sounds, Flesherton, Ontario
  1. 2012 (July 13-15)     Workshop/Retreat Leader.  Drumming and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop. Three-day Residential Retreat. Grail Springs Retreat Center, Bancroft, Ontario.
  1. 2012 (June 22).          Workshop Leader.  Goal Celebration Day: Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop.  One-day workshop for Front Line Staff at North Bay Community Counseling Center, North Bay, Ontario.
  1. 2012 (April 28).            Workshop Leader.  Family’s Serve Too! Military Couple’s Resilience. One-day workshop for Military Couples, Meaford Military Family Resource Center, Meaford, Ontario.
  1. 2008 (Dec 5-6).          Workshop Co-Leader.  Self-Care for the Health Care Practitioner Retreat: Mindfulness through Rhythm, Photography and Meditation. Two-day workshop co-facilitated with Dr. Lee Freedman, Berkeley, Ontario, Canada.                                                                                         
  1. 2007 (Dec 3).  Workshop Leader.  Self-Care for the Health Care Professional: Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop. Half-day workshop for Front Line Workers at Halton Region, Regional Municipality of Halton, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
  2. 2007 (Dec 1).  Workshop Leader.  Self-Care for the Health Care Practitioner: Rhythm and Meditation as tools for Balance, Health and Well-being. One-day workshop for Health Care Professionals, Lily Oak, Berkeley, Ontario. 
  3. 2007 (Oct 23).             Workshop Leader. Wellness Through Rhythm.  One-day workshop for Palliative Care Network, Woodbridge, Ontario.
  4. 2007.                           Workshop Leader. Self Care for the Health Care Practitioner:  One-day workshop for York University Infant Mental Health Care Workers; Counselling and Development Center; Unionville, Ontario.   
  • 2007 (March 24).         Workshop Leader.  Self Care for the Health Care Practitioner: Therapeutic Drumming and Mindfulness Workshop. One-day workshop for Health Care Professionals, Berkeley, Ontario.
  • 2007 (May11-13).       Workshop Co-Leader.  Sounding the Great Mother: A Music and Meditation Retreat.  Three-day workshop/retreat in collaboration with Gary Diggins, Mysthaven Retreat Center, Stouffville, Ontario.
  • 2005 (July 25).           Workshop Leader.  Health Rhythms Workshop for Cancer Care.  One-day workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Halton Peel, Ontario.
  • 2005 (May 9).             Workshop Leader.  Wellness Through Rhythm.  Workshop, Palliative Care Network, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2004 (Dec 4).              Workshop Leader.  Moving Through Darkness: Rhythm and Meditation as tools for people suffering with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Berkeley, Ontario (Lily Oak).
  • 1999                            Workshop Leader.  Homophobia and same-sex abuse workshop.  One-day workshop for Sexual Assault Workers at Durham Sexual Assault Center, Durham, Ontario.

Local

  1. 2019 (October 23)     Presenter.  Therapeutic Presence andSelf-Compassion in Health Care:  Reducing Stress and Increasing Well-Being.  One Hour presentation for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2019 (October 16 – December 4)  Program Facilitator. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), 8 Week Group, The Centre for Mindbody Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2019 (September 18)     Presenter.  Therapeutic Presence andSelf-Compassion in Health Care:  Reducing Stress and Increasing Well-Being.  One Hour presentation for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2019 (May 7)     Presenter.  Self-Compassion and Care for the Health Care Provider:  Working with Challenges to Therapeutic Presence.  One Hour presentation for Mindfulness Month, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2019 (April 26 & 27)  Presenter. Cultivating Presence with Mindfulness:  A Foundational Approach for Effective Therapeutic Relationships.  Two-day workshop, The University of Toronto, Applied Mindfulness Meditation Specialist Program, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2019 (April 8 – June 3)  Program Facilitator. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), 8 Week Group, The Centre for Mindbody Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2018 (August 15).     Presenter.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence:  Strengthening Your Foundation for a Strong Alliance and Effective EFT Therapy. One day workshop for York University Psychology Clinic:  EFT Level 2 Five Day Institute, York University, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2018 (June 15).           Presenter.  Cultivating Presence with Rhythm, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion.  1 day workshop for Broadview Psychology, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2018 (May 11 & 12).     Co-Facilitator.  Presence and Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: A Foundational Approach for Therapists and Clients.  2 day workshop with Dr. Christopher Germer, for Centre for MindBody Health, YWCA, Toronto, Ontario.
  1. 2018 (May 9).               Presenter.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence:  Strengthening Your Foundation for a Strong Alliance and Effective EFT Therapy. One day workshop for York University Psychology Clinic:  EFT Level 2 Five Day Institute, York University, Toronto, Ontario.
  1. 2018 (February 20).    Presenter.  Cultivating Presence and Self-Compassion.  2 hour presentation for Mindfulness Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
  1. 2018 (February 20).    Presenter.  Cultivating Presence and Self-Compassion.  2 hour presentation for Mindfulness Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
  1. 2017 (November 2).    Presenter.  The Cultivation of Therapeutic Presence with Mindfulness.  Three-hour presentation for the Ontario Psychological Association Annual Conference, The King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Ontario.
  1. 2017 (May 8)     Presenter.  Activating Safety and Strengthening Relationships: Embodying and Communicating Presence and Compassion Non-Verbally.  One Hour presentation for Mindfulness Month, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2017 (May 23)     Presenter. Cultivating Therapeutic Presence with Mindfulness: A Foundational Approach for Positive Well-Being.  Half Hour workshop at A Mindful Society Conference, Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2016(December 9, 10)  Co-Presenter, Working with Shame in Psychotherapy: A Trans-Theoretical Approach. Co-presented with Leslie Greenberg and Shelley McMain for The Centre for MindBody Health.  Hart House, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2016 (October 29)     Workshop Leader. Cultivating Presence with Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness.  One and a Half Hour workshop at Drumming and Percussion for Health and Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy Building, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2016 (October 29)     Workshop Leader. Drumming and Cancer Care.  One and a Half Hour workshop at Drumming and Percussion for Health and Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy Building, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2016 (May 19)     Presenter.  Mindfulness for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence.  One Hour presentation for the Centre for Brain and Mental Health Department Grand Rounds, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2016 (May 14)     Workshop Co-Leader. Integrating Mindfulness in The Arts: Changing the Brain & Opening the Heart through Creativity, Mindfulness & Compassion.  One Hour workshop at A Mindful Society Conference, MacLeod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2016(April 15)           Co-Presenter, Clinical Primer:Translating Polyvagal Theory for Use with EMDR Therapy. Co-presented with Barbara Horne.  EMDR Canada Conference.  Radisson Admiral Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2015(Nov 26, 27)  Co-Presenter, Working with Emotions in Psychotherapy: A Trans-Theoretical Approach. Co-presented with Leslie Greenberg and Shelley McMain for The Centre for MindBody Health.  Hart House, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2015 (May 22)     Presenter.  Mindfulness for Medical Professionals.  One Hour presentation for the Opthamology Department Grand Rounds, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2015 (March 29)     Workshop Co-Leader. Mindfulness in Everyday Life.  One Two and a Half Hour workshop at A Mindful Society Conference, Koffler Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2014 (Aug 11).       Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Presence and Strengthening Teams: Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop.  One Two-Hour workshop for Johnson and Johnson at Wellness Centre, Markham, Ontario.
  • 2014 (July 3-Aug 7)  Workshop Leader. Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Workshop (TRMTM) for Living Well with Cancer, Six-week workshop, ELLICSR, Toronto General Hospital,  Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2014 (June 27).       Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence, Resiliency and Self Care: Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop for Health Care Professionals.  One Hour workshop at International Association for Music Medicine at University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2014 (June 25-July 30)  Workshop Leader. Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Workshop (TRMTM) for Living Well with Cancer, Six-week workshop, ELLICSR, Toronto General Hospital,  Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2014 (June 18).       Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence, Resiliency and Self Care: Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop.  One Half-Day workshop for Shepell Counsellors at Multi-Faith Centre, Koffler House, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2014 (May 24)              Workshop Leader.          Cultivating Therapeutic Presence: Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness, One-afternoon workshop, General Practice Psychotherapy Association Conference, Radisson Admiral Hotel, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2014 (May 24)              Keynote Speaker.        Therapeutic Presence: Practices for Therapists, Clients and Everyday Life. General Practice Psychotherapy Association Conference, Radisson Admiral Hotel, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2014 (Feb 27)         Workshop Leader. Cultivating Therapeutic Presence with Mindfulness, Sound and Imagery (TRM TM) One-evening workshop, Mindfulness Toronto Professional Community Meeting, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2014 (Jan 31 – Feb 1) Workshop Leader. Cultivating Therapeutic Presence:  Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness.  Two-day workshop, The University of Toronto, Applied Mindfulness Meditation Specialist Program, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2014 (Jan 10-11)      Workshop Leader. The Cultivation of Therapeutic Presence with Mindfulness.  Two-day workshop, The University of Toronto, Applied Mindfulness Meditation Specialist Program, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2013 (Nov 10)         Presenter. Cultivating Therapeutic Presence Research Report for Music Medicine and Quality of Life Symposium, Faculty of Music, MaHRC, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2013 (Nov 9)          Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Presence with the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRM) Program.  One afternoon workshop for Music Care Conference, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2013 (Oct 4)           Workshop Leader.  Strengthen Resilience and Revitalize with Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Workshop.  One-day workshop for Early Childhood Resource Teacher Network of Ontario – Ontario Association of Infant and Child Development Joint Conference 2013, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2013 (Sept 6)           Workshop Leader.  TRM Therapeutic Presence and Building Resilience Workshop. One-day workshop for Special Services Department, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2013 (May 24)          Workshop Leader.   Therapeutic Presence:  Strengthening Your Presence for Effective Therapy.  One-day workshop, Leading Edge Seminars, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2013 (Mar 22 – Mar 23) Workshop Leader.  The Cultivation of Therapeutic Presence with Mindfulness.  Two-day workshop, The University of Toronto, Applied Mindfulness Meditation Specialist Program, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • 2013 (March 7).         Workshop Leader.  Drumming into the Present Moment:
    A Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Workshop (TRMTM) for Anyone Touched by Cancer, One-evening workshop, Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • 2013 (Jan 28-Mar 11)  Workshop Leader. Drumming into the Present Moment: Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Workshop (TRMTM) for Living Well with Cancer, Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Westerkirk House, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2013 (Jan 17).          Workshop Leader. Cultivating Therapeutic Presence with Mindfulness, Sound and Imagery (TRM TM) One-evening workshop, Mindfulness Toronto Professional Community Meeting, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • 2012 (Sept 10-Oct 22).  Workshop Leader.  Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) for Cancer Care. Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Westerkirk House, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2012 (April 23-June 4).  Workshop Leader.  Drumming and Mindfulness (TRMTM) for Cancer Care. Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Westerkirk House, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.                                                                                                                              
  • 2012 (April 5-19).          Workshop Leader.  Drumming into the Present Moment:  Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop for Living Well with Cancer.  Three-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Westerkirk House, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2011 (March 30).         Workshop Leader.  Mindfulness and Rhythm to Reduce Stress & Enhance Wellbeing.  Two half-day workshops for Front Line Workers at Toronto Human Services & Justice Coordinating Committee, 4th Annual Conference: Perspectives on Stigma, Safety and Self-Care: Practical Approaches for Front-Line Workers and Consumers.  Atlantis, Ontario Place, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2011 (March 7-April 18).  Workshop Leader.  Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop.  Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Westerkirk House, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2010 (June 6)             Workshop Leader.  Drumming and Mindfulness (TRMTM).  Celebration of National Cancer Survivorship Day, ELLICSR, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2009 (July 2-Aug 6).    Workshop Leader.  Drumming and Mindfulness (TRMTM) for Cancer Care. Six- week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2009 (June 1).             Workshop Leader.  Fun with the Drum. One-evening workshop, L’Chaim Cancer Support Group for Jewish Women, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2009 (June 5).             Workshop Leader.  Self-Care for the Health Care Practitioner: Drumming and Mindfulness Workshop for Staff. Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2009 (May 21).            Workshop Leader.  Therapeutic Drumming and Mindfulness (TRMTM): Practices in Being Present. One-evening workshop, Gitche M’Qua Center for Healing and Dying, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2009 (May 14).            Workshop Leader.  Care for the Professional Caregiver Program: Rhythm and Mindfulness Workshop for Palliative Care Staff, Sunnybrook Discussion Series at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2009 (May 6).              Workshop Leader.  Drumming through Grief.  Evening workshop, Hazel Burns Hospice, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2009 (March 6).           Workshop Leader.  Self-Care for the Health Care Practitioner: Therapeutic Drumming and Mindfulness (TRMTM) for Balance, Health and Well-being. Workshop for Health Care Professionals, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2009 (Jan 21).             Workshop Leader.  Self-Care for the Health Care Practitioner:  Rhythm and Meditation (TRMTM) as Tools for Balance, Health and Well Being. One-day workshop, Spiritual and Religious Care Rounds for Ministry Staff, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2008 (Oct 27-Dec 8).  Workshop Leader.  Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) for Cancer Care. Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2008 (May 3).               Workshop Leader.   One Beat, One Moment: Meditation, Drumming & Well Being.  Workshop at Gitche M’qua Center for Healing and Dying, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2008 (March 3-June 9). Workshop Leader.  Drumming and Mindfulness for Cancer Care. Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2008 (Jan 29).              Workshop Leader.  Self-Care for the Health Care Practitioner: Rhythm and Meditation as tools for Balance, Health and Well-being. Workshop for Health Care and Admin Staff, Discussion Series, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2008 (Jan 9-Feb 13).   Workshop Leader.  Drumming and Mindfulness for Cancer Care. Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 (Nov 8 – Dec 13).  Workshop Leader.  Drumming and Mindfulness for Cancer Care. Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 (Feb 7).                Workshop Leader.  Healing Rhythms for Youth with Cancer.  Sponsored by the Oncology Program at Sick Children’s Hospital in Partnership with Princess Margaret Hospital and Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto, S.T.E.P, Gilda’s Club, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007                             Workshop Leader.  Open to the moment: Drumming and mindfulness Workshop.  Wonderworks, Juicy Fridays, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 (June 29).            Workshop Leader.  Supporting the Caregiver: Health Rhythms Workshop for Hospital Staff.  Sunnybrook Hospital Discussion Series, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 (May 3-June 7).  Workshop Leader.  Drumming and Mindfulness for Cancer Care. Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007(March 8).            Workshop Leader.  Power of Presence: Gitche M’qua Center for Healing and Dying, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 (Feb 19).              Workshop Leader.  Self Care for the Teacher: Rhythm and Mindfulness Workshop, Hillcrest Progressive Jewish Day School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 (February 9).       Workshop Leader.  Self Care for the Volunteer.  Health Rhythms Workshop for Volunteers at Wellspring Cancer Care Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 (Sept, 2007).        Workshop Leader.  Power of Presence and Intention Through Sound and Meditation.  Workshop, Holistic World Expo, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 (July 12-July 19).  Workshop Leader.  Rhythm and Mindfulness for Cancer Care. Two-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2007 (March 23).          Workshop Co-Leader.  Spring Equinox Ceremony: Drumming and Meditation.  Evening workshop for Creating Realities co-facilitated with Ora Goldin, Union Yoga Center, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2006 (June 28-July 5).  Workshop Leader.  Health Rhythms Workshop.  Two-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Sunnybrook, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2006 (Jan 21).               Workshop Co-Leader.  Thriving Through Transitions: A Workshop Combining Meditation, Drumming and Image Making with Photography.  One-day workshop in collaboration with Dr. Lee Freedman, Gitche M’Qua Center, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2006 (Nov 29).              Workshop Leader.  The Power of Presence: Mindfulness Meditation and the Present Moment.  Workshop and Spiritual Discussion Series, Gitche M’Qua, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2005 (Sept 26-Nov 28).  Workshop Leader.  Health Rhythms Workshop for Cancer Care.  Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Sunnybrook, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2005 (Aug 12).              Workshop Leader.  Drumming into the Present Moment. Workshop, Gitche M’Qua, Center for Healing and Dying, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2005 (May 13-June 17).  Workshop Leader.  Health Rhythms Workshop for Cancer Care.  Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Odette House, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2005 (March 4 and 18).   Workshop Leader.  Rhythm and Mindfulness for Cancer Care. Two-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2005 (Jan 18-March 7).   Workshop Leader.  Rhythm and Mindfulness for Cancer Care. Six-week workshop, Wellspring Cancer Support Network, Odette House, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2004 (Dec 15).                Workshop Leader.  Health Rhythms Workshop for Healing Journey Staff.  Wellspring, Odette House, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2004.                               Workshop Leader.  Health Rhythms: Stress Management Workshop for Health Care Professionals.  One-day workshop at All Systems Go and Back on Track, St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 1999.                               Workshop Co-Leader.  Stress-Management and Balancing Work and Family Workshops.  One-day workshop Co-facilitated with Dr. Andrew Shaul for Workers at Royal Bank. Royal Bank Visa Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Other Lectures and Presentations 

  1. 2017 (October 18, November 8, December 6).    Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Presence:  Graduate Class for Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness.  Three two- hour workshops, Centre for MindBody Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canda.
  • 2017 (April 3 – May 15)  Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Presence and Wellbeing with Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop.  Six-week workshop, Centre for MindBody Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2016 (March 23 – April 27)  Workshop Leader.  Mindfulness Off the Cushion: Boosting Presence, Resilience, Positivity and Joy (TRMTM) Workshop.  Six-week workshop, Centre for MindBody Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2015 (May 20)                 Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Presence and Resiliency: A Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop.  One evening workshop, Centre for MindBody Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2015 (April 1 – May 6)      Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Presence and Resiliency: A Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop.  Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Centre for MindBody Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • 2014 (Oct 29 – Nov 5/Jan 21 – Feb 11th)  Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Presence and Resiliency: A Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop

Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Canadian Mindfulness Centre & Mindful BodyWorks, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

  • 2013 (Jan 28-March 11)  Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Therapeutic presence and Self-Care: A Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop for Health Professionals and Educators.  Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.          
  • 2012 (Nov 5-Dec 10).     Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Self Care: A Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop for Health Professionals and Educators.  Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.          
  • 2012 (Jan 12-Feb 16).     Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Self Care: A Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshops for Health Professionals and Educators.  Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2010 (Oct 18-Nov 22).     Workshop Leader.  Women’s Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop: Reduce Stress and Increase Wellness.  Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2010 (June 11).               Workshop Leader.  Cultivating Therapeutic Presence with Rhythm, Mindfulness and Visualization (TRMTM) for Health Care Professionals.  One-day workshop, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario.
  1. 2009 (May 23).                Workshop Leader.  Mindfulness, Rhythm and Meditation (TRMTM) as Tools for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence.  One-day workshop for Health Care Professionals, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2009 (April 6-May 11).     Workshop Leader.  Women’s Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop: Increasing Health, Balance and Connection. Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2008 (March 29).              Workshop Leader.  Self-Care for the Health Care Practitioner: Rhythm and Meditation (TRMTM) as tools for Balance, Health and Well-being. One-day workshop for Health Care Professionals, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario.
  1. 2008 (March 17-April 28).   Workshop Leader.  Women’s Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop: Reduce Stress and Increase Wellness.  Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2007 (March 24).              Workshop Leader.  Self Care for the Health Care Practitioner: Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Tools for Wellbeing.  One-day workshop for Health Professionals, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario
  1. 2007 (Oct 15-Nov 26).             Workshop Leader.  Women’s Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop: Reduce Stress and Increase Wellness.  Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2007 (Jan 29-March 5).             Workshop Leader.  Women’s Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop: Reduce Stress and Increase Wellness.  Six-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  1. 2006 (Nov 13-Dec 11).             Workshop Leader.  Women’s Rhythm and Mindfulness (TRMTM) Workshop: Reduce Stress and Increase Wellness.  Five-week workshop and Full Day Retreat, Private Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

F. Teaching and Supervision

GRADUATE Students – Ph.D. Committee Member

2008-2011       Jamal Granick, Ph.D. Dissertation:Transpersonal Presence in Psychotherapy:  What Do Clients Experience?  Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, California, U. S. A.

UNDERGRADUATE Students – Course Director and Course Design

2011                Julia Marinos, Independent study (HHpsych 4890.3B): Training in psychosocial group Interventions for Cancer survivors.  York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2011                Julia Marinos, Independent study (HHpsych 4890.3A): Alternative Group Psychosocial Intervention For Cancer Patients.  York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2010                Jessica Campoli, Independent Study (psych 3890.3B): Psychological and neurological benefits of rhythm and music. York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2010                Jessica Campoli, Independent Study (psych 3890.3A): Using Drumming, Music, and Meditation to Cultivate Therapeutic Presence. York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2010                Shira Slutsky, Independent Study (psych 4890.3A): How We Know What We Know: the Therapeutic Effect of Presence in Teaching. York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Post Graduate

Clinical Supervision for Licensure with the Ontario College of Psychologists

2015 –2018               Secondary Supervisor, Dr. Liliana Tarba

2012 –2014                 Secondary Supervisor, Dr. Esther Benhiby

2007-2008                   Secondary Supervisor – Dr. Jacqueline Brunshaw

2004-2005                   Primary Supervisor – Dr. Yifaht Korman

Other Clinical Supervision

Current

2017- present      EFT Supervision Group: Shirley Hung, M.S.W., R.S.W., Rachel Stewart, M.S.W., R.S.W.,  Amanda M.S.W., R.S.W., Laura Reznick, MFA, M.S.W., R.S.W.

2019- present       Primary Supervisor, Annie Chinneck, Ph.D., C. Psych. Supervised Practice/CMBH, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2017- present       Primary Supervisor, Shirley Hung, M.S.W., R.S.W., private practice/CMBH, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2016 – present     Primary Supervisor, Rachel Stewart, M.S.W., R.S.W., private practice/CMBH, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2015 – present     Primary Supervisor, Shelley Kavanaugh, M.A., private practice/CMBH, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2015 – present     Primary Supervisor, Amanda Young, M.S.W., R.S.W., private practice/CMBH, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2008 – present    Primary Supervisor, Catharine Crawford, M.A., private practice, Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada

Past

2017- 2019          EFT Supervision Group: Ariel Lewis, M.S.W., R.S.W., Ian Singer, M.S.W., R.S.W.

2015 – 2019         Primary Supervisor, Ian Singer, M.S.W., R.S.W., private practice/CMBH, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2017- 2019          Primary Supervisor, Ariel Lewis, M.S.W., R.S.W., private practice/CMBH, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2016 – 2018         Primary Supervisor, Michelle Harrison, M.A., private Practice, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

2009 – 2018         Primary Supervisor, Linda Zarytski, M.A., private practice, Hanover, Ontario, Canada

2016 – 2018         Primary Supervisor, Sarah Schlote, M.A., private practice, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

2016 – 2018         Primary Supervisor, Angela Herzog, M.A., private practice, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

2016 – 2018         Primary Supervisor, Tiffany Burtch, M.A., private practice, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

2016 – 2017         Primary Supervisor, Tanya Teal, Ph.D., private practice/CMBH, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2015 – 2016         Primary Supervisor, Rachael Frankford, M.S.W., R.S.W., private practice, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2012 – 2013         Primary Supervisor, Svetlana Lilova, M.A., private practice, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2010 – 2017         Primary Supervisor, Terry Bujokas, private practice, Hanover and Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2010 – 2011         Primary Supervisor, Lesley Marple, M.A., Shaul Psychological Services, Toronto,

Ontario, Canada

2008 – 2017         Primary Supervisor, Pauline Coogan, M.A., Shaul Psychological Services, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2008 – 2014         Primary Supervisor, Esther Benhiby, M.A., Shaul Psychological Services, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2008 – 2012         Primary Supervisor, Linda Thomas, M.A., Shaul Psychological Services, Toronto,  

Ontario, Canada

2007 – 2017         Primary Supervisor, Annabelle Garland, M.A., private Practice, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

2007 – 2017         Primary Supervisor, Julia Balaisis, Ph.D., private practice, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2007 – 2014         Primary Supervisor, Ilicia Simmons, M.A., Shaul Psychological Services, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2006 – 2008         Primary Supervisor, Julia Gelfand, M.A., Shaul Psychological Services, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2006 – 2007         Primary Supervisor, Maxine Endman, Ph.D., Shaul Psychological Services, Toronto, Ontario,

2006 – 2007         Primary Supervisor, Vivian Hochmanovich, M.A., Shaul Psychological Services, Toronto, Canada

2004 – 2018         Primary Supervisor, Elizabeth McKinlay, M.A., private Practice, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada