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EDUCATION

Ph.D | Tilburg University
2013   Tilburg, the Netherlands
Social and Behavioral Sciences

Certified | Canadian Association for Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy
2005   Ontario, Canada

Certified Play Therapist- Supervisor
Registered | Association for Play Therapy
2004   California, U.S.A
Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor

Masters Degree | University of Calgary
1990   Calgary, Alberta
Master of Social Work Degree Clinical Specialty (MSW)
Recipient of three Graduate Assistant Scholarships from the Faculty of Social Work

Bachelor Degree | Lakehead University
1986   Thunder Bay, Ontario
Honors Bachelor of Social Work Degree (HBSW)
Recipient of the Thunder Bay Branch Ontario Association of Professional Social Work Scholarship

Bachelor Degree | Lakehead University
1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Certificate | University of Zurich
1983   Switzerland
Certificate for Intermediate French and German

AWARDS

2016
Recipient of the Margaret Hebert National Award for outstanding contribution to Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy Research, Academic writing and Clinical Work. Awarded by Canadian Association for Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy.

2010
Recipient of the John Haynes Award; For outstanding contribution to Family Mediation in the Province of Alberta, April 23, 2010

EXPERIENCE

Owner| Lorri Yasenik Counselling, Consulting and Mediation Group
1996 – PRESENT
Provider of Individual, Adult, Child and Play Therapy, Family Therapy, Mediation, and Parenting Coordination Services, Child Consultant, Practice Note 7 Services (Voice of the Child, Parent/Child Re-Unification Counselling, Family Counselling) and Court/Family Law Consultant.
Assessments/ Treatment/ Supervision / National/International Training
International Provider of Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy Supervision/Training
Child Development Specialist
Sworn in as an expert witness in Provincial Court and/or Court of Queen’s Bench, in the areas of sexual abuse, dissociation, post childhood trauma, family violence, dissociative identity disorder, child therapy, children of separation/divorce and abuse in the family context. (Approximately 57 times)
Clinical Consultation Contract (1994-2004) – carried forward from AMYST Associates below
Association of Community Against Abuse. Responsible for clinical training and supervision of eleven therapists. Child and Play Therapy Consultant.
Clinical Consultant Contract (1994-1999) – carried forward from AMYST Associates below
Foster Care Program: Calgary Rocky View Child & Family Services
Parenting after Separation Instructor (1997-2007)
Mount Royal College and Alberta Department of Justice

Co-Owner: Clinical Director | Rocky Mountain Psychological Services
JANUARY 2002 – JULY 2013
Provider / Clinical Supervisor of Individual, Adult, Child and Play Therapy, Family and Group Therapy and Family Mediation Services.
Assessments/ Treatment / Supervision / Instruction to clinical staff / Mediation

Co-Owner: Clinical Director | Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute
1996– PRESENT
Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute is located in Calgary, Alberta Canada and offers accredited Play Therapy training programs both on and off site. Institute programs are approved by the Association for Play Therapy (Approved provider #06-179) and the Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy
Certified and Registered Play Therapy Instructor/Supervisor
Play Therapy Certified Programs/ Group Plus Supervision, Certified Supervisor Program (www.RMPTI.com)

Partner /Private Practitioner | AMYST Associates (Anderson, Mayes, Yasenik, Stenson & Taylor Counselling)
1992 – 1996
Individual, Couple, Family & Group Therapy, Family, Individual and Custody Assessments
Treatment areas of expertise: Child Sexual Abuse, Child and Play Therapy, Adult survivors of Childhood Abuse, Boundary Violations by Professionals, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Dissociative Disorders, Depression/Anxiety and Registered Family Mediator

Associate Sexual Abuse Therapist | Anderson & Mayes Counselling & Associates
1989-1992
Responsible for Individual Adult, Child, Family, and Group Therapy
Co-Therapist of adult male sex offender groups, adult female survivor groups and children’s play groups
Prepare full assessment reports as well as update reports for Child Welfare and court (both criminal and Family)
Responsible for providing clinical supervision to MSW level students for full term periods of eight months
Assisted in developing play therapy setting and delivering play therapy services

Sexual Abuse Therapist | Anderson & Mayes (Field Placement)
1988-1989
Responsible for individual, group, family, and play therapy services
Completed 900 (+300 for group work) hours of direct individual clinical supervision

Child Welfare Casework Supervisor | Alberta Family & Social Services, Barrhead District Office
1988
Responsible for supervision of seven Child Welfare Workers, consultation, development of policy and procedure, development of orientation guidelines for new Child Welfare Workers and court work

Child Welfare Investigator | Alberta Family & Social Services
1988
Diversified caseload

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS & PAPERS

2017 – Yasenik, L. & Graham, J. (2017). Meeting with Children: For Family Law Practitioners ISDR: Sydney, AU.
2017 - Yasenik, L. & Gardner, K. (2017). Counselling skills in action with children, adolescents, and adults. In E. Prendiville & J. Howard (eds). Creative psychotherapies: Applying the principles of neurobiology to play and expressive-arts based practice. New York, NY: Routledge
2016 – Yasenik, L. & Graham, J. (2016). The continuum of including children in ADR process. Family Court Review, 54, 2 186-202.
2014 – Yasenik, L. & Gardner, K. (2014). The consciousness dimension in play therapy: Sharpening the play therapist’s focus and skills. In Pendiville, E. & Howard, J. (eds) Play Therapy Today: Contemporary practice with individuals, Groups and Carers. London, UK: Routledge
2013 – Yasenik, L. (2013). Including the Voices of Children of separation and divorce in the legal system. PhD Dissertation Tilburg University, Tilburg Holland.
2012 – Yasenik, L. & Gardener, K. (2012). Play Therapy Dimensions Model: A Decision-Making Model for Integrative Play Therapists, 2nd Ed., London, Uk: Jessica Kingsley.
2010 – Gardner, K. & Yasenik, L. (2010). Family Orchestra. In Liana Lowenstein (ed) Creative family techniques: Play, art, and expressive activities to engage children in family sessions
2010 - Gardner, K. & Yasenik, L. (2010). Waberjocky island. In Liana Lowenstein (ed) Creative family techniques: Play, art, and expressive activities to engage children in family sessions
2008 - Gardner, K. & Yasenik, L. (2008). When approaches collide: A decision-making model for play therapist. In Drewes, A. & Mullen, J.A. (eds.) Supervision Can be Playful: Techniques for Child and Play Therapy Supervisors. Lanham MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
2005 – Anderson, C. & Yasenik, L. (2005). I’m So Angry I Could Throw Carrots at the Wall! Calgary: Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute.
2005 – Yasenik, L. & Gardner, K. (2005). Comprehensive Child – Focused Treatment Planning Workbook. Calgary: Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute.
2004 – Yasenik, L. & Gardner, K. (2004). Play Therapy Dimensions Model: A Decision- Making Guide for Therapists. Calgary: Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute.
1998 – Yasenik, L. & Clay, A. (1988). Strengthening Your Step Family Relationship – Workbook Series.
1997 – Court Preparation Manual for Rocky View Child & Family Services, Foster Care Program.
1990-1991 – Completed research with St. Boniface Hospital and compiled into article for the Journal of Child Abuse and Neglected titled: Dissociative Experiences and Disorders Among Women Who Identify Themselves as Sexual Abuse Survivors Vol. 17 pp 677-686 (1983).
1989-1991 – Completed Master Thesis: Abuse Variables and Degree of Dissociation: An Exploratory Study.
1985 – 1986 – Participated/ Assistant in the Program Evaluation Study for Wesway Inc., Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Participated/ Assistant in Thunder Bay District Health Council Research Project, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & TEACHING

2017
RMPTI Play-based Treatment of Trauma, Brenda Strafford Centre Calgary AB, January 12-13, 2017.
RMPTI Play-based Treatment of Attachment, Brenda Strafford Centre, Calgary AB, February 16-17, 2017.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training for Alberta Family Mediation Society Meeting with Children, Calgary AB, January 18-21, 2017.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training for Medicine Hat College: Day 1: Foundations of Separation and Divorce; Day 2: Differentiating High Conflict from Domestic Violence: Working with Multidisciplinary Teams January 26-27, 2017.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training for Family Law Pathways Network in Dubbo, AU, Child-Centred Continuum Model and Working with Disregulated Clients, February 23-24, 2017.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training in Sydney, AU, Meeting with Children for Family Law Practitioners, February 27- March 2, 2017.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training for Relationships Australia, Canberra, AU, Meeting with Children for Family Law Practitioners, March 6-9, 2017.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration Parents Ready to Hear; Children Ready to Speak AFCC Boston, MA, May 30- June 2, 2017
Yasenik- Graham Collaboration Including Children in ADR Processes: A Child-Centred Model, World Congress on the Rights of the Child, Dublin Ireland June 5-6, 2017
Yasenik and Flatters Why Judges Should Not Interview Children- But if They Have to... World Congress on the Rights of the Child, Dublin Ireland June 5-6, 2017
Yasenik and Gardner Creative Supervision Strategies and Techniques, London UK, June 17-22, 2017
Yasenik and Gardner Turning Points in Play Therapy and the Emergence of Self: Understanding Critical Success Factors in the Therapeutic Process, British Association of Play Therapy, Birmingham UK, June 24, 2017
Yasenik Turning Points in Play Therapy and the Emergence of Self: Understanding Critical Success Factors in the Therapeutic Process, Santiago Chile, Training July 7, 2017
Yasenik/RMPTI final 3 Days of Foundations of Play Therapy and first 3 days of Advanced Play Therapy Program, Metafora Organization, Santiago Chile July 8-13, 2017
RMPTI Green Stream: Foundations of Play Therapy Training Summer Institute, Calgary AB, July 17-25, 2017.
RMPTI Red Stream: Advanced Play Therapy Training, Calgary AB, August 14-22, 2017.
Yasenik, Child Participation: Non-Evaluative Child Inclusion in Mediation and Parenting Coordination, Best Practices Canadian Family Law Symposium, Calgary AB, September 15, 2017
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration Meeting with Children Ashfield Sydney, AU September 20-23, 2017
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration Working with Dysregulation, Anglicare, AU, September 26-28, 2017
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration Supervision Canberra, AU September 29, 2017
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration Supervision Wagga, AU September 3-4 2017
RMPTI Green Stream: Foundations of Play Therapy Training Fall Institute part 1., Calgary, AB, October 18-22, 2017, part 2 November 16-19, 2017
RMPTI Advance Play Theory Study Group (Tye Dye), Canmore, AB, November 4-5, 2017.
RMPTI Yellow Stream: Sandplay Special Populations, Calgary, AB, December 4-6, 2017.

2016
External Instructor at Deakin University, Geelong AU, Sandplay Training, February 25-26, 2016.
External Instructor at Deakin University, Geelong AU, Play Therapy Dimension Model: An Integrative Approach for Play Therapists, February 29-March 2, 2016
External Instructor at Deakin University, Melbourne AU, Play Therapy Supervision Training, March 3-5, 2016.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training for Catholic Care Tamworth AU: Child-Centred Continuum Model, March 10-11, 2016
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training for Catholic Care Sydney AU: Child-Centred Continuum Model, March 15-17, 2016
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration presentation for AFCC Annual Conference, Seattle Washington, USA, Child -Centred Continuum Model, June 3, 2016
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training at Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska, USA: Child-Centred Continuum Model, June 6-7, 2016.
RMPTI Red Stream: Advance Play Therapy Training, Proventus, Zagreb Croatia, June 11-15, 2016.
RMPTI Green Stream: Foundations of Play Therapy Summer Institute, Calgary AB, July 18-26, 2016.
RMPTI Red Stream: Advanced Play Therapy Summer Institute, Calgary AB, August 15-23, 2016.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training for Anglicare Nowra, AU: Meeting with Children for Family Law Practitioners, September 5-6, 2016.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training Sydney AU: Meeting with Children for Family Practitioners, September 7-10, 2016.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration training, National Family Mediation Conference, Gold Coast Queensland AU: Child-Centred Continuum Model, September 12-13, 2016.
RMPTI Green Stream: Foundations of Play Therapy Part 1, Sherwood Park AB, September 26-30, 2016.
RMPTI Green Stream: Foundations of Play Therapy Part 2, Sherwood Park AB, October 17-20, 2016.
RMPTI Sandplay Training: Calgary, AB November 2-4, 2016.
RMPTI Advanced Play Therapy Study Group (Tye Dye), Canmore AB, November 5-6, 2016.
RMPTI Play-based Treatment of Trauma, Calgary AB, December 5-7, 2016.

2015
RMPTI Red Stream: Advanced Play Therapy Training, Zagreb Croatia, January 21-25th, 2015.
RMPTI Portable Play Therapy for School- based Counseling, Wetaskiwin School Board Alberta, February 5-6, 2015.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration: Including Children in ADR Processes: The Child-Centred Continuum Model, Family Mediation Canada, Winnipeg Manitoba, February 12-13, 2015.
RMPTI Red Stream Advanced Play Therapy and Foundations of Play Therapy, Pathfinders, Hong Kong China, February 21- March 2, 2015.
Play-Based Treatment of Attachment, Child Development Centre, Whitehorse Yukon, March 31-April 2, 2015.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration Introduction to The Child-Centred Continuum Model, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Annual Conference, New Orleans Louisiana May 29, 2015.
RMPTI Green Stream Foundations in Play Therapy Training, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, Calgary Alberta, July 14-21, 2015
RMPTI Red Stream Advanced Play Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, Calgary Alberta, August 14-22, 2015.
Yasenik-Graham Collaboration Two-Day Skills Training: Child-Centred Continuum Model, Association of Conflict Resolution (ACR), Reno Nevada, October 8-9, 2015

2014
Foundations and Advanced Play Therapy Training Programs, Hong Kong, September 27-2, 2014.
RMPTI Play-Based Treatment of Trauma, Edmonton AB, September 15-18, 2014.
RMPTI Advanced Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy Summer Institute, Calgary Aug. 18-26, 2014.
RMPTI Foundations of Child and Play Therapy Summer Institute, Calgary, AB July 3-11, 2014.
RMPTI Advanced Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy Training, Zagreb, Croatia June 9- 12, 2014.
Including the Voices of Children of Separation and Divorce in the Legal System: PhD Research Study Results. AFCC AB Chapter & Alberta Family Mediation Society, Calgary April 11, 2014.
Including the Voices of Children of Separation and Divorce in the Legal System: PhD Research Study Results. Forum Presentation: Alberta Family Mediation Society, Calgary January 28, 2014.

2013
RMPTI Portable Play-Based School and Outreach Certificate Training, Hong Kong, Feb 13-16th, 2013.
RMPTI Green Stream Foundations of Play Therapy, Zagreb Croatia, June 10-16th, 2013.
Play Therapy Dimensions Model 2-Day Training, Dublin Ireland, June 19 &20th, 2013.
Consciousness Dimension in Play Therapy, Denmark, June 25th, 2013.
RMPTI Foundations of Play Therapy Training, Hong Kong, August 1-5th, 2013.

2012
RMPTI Portable Play-Based School and Outreach Certificate Training, Edmonton AB, February 8-10th, 2012.
Advanced Play Therapy Training Certificate, Girls and Boys Assoc., Hong Kong, May1-4, 2012.
Certificate in Sandplay, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, Calgary AB, May 15-18, 2012.
Green Stream -Foundations in Play Therapy Certificate, Zagreb, Croatia, June 7-9, 2012.
Two Certificate in Sandplay Trainings, CTC Ireland, June 12-15 and 16-19, 2012.
Consciousness in Play Therapy Training – “Play It Again” Conference, Dunboyne Castle, Ireland, June,2012.
Green Stream 10-day Institute Training in Foundations to Play Therapy, Calgary AB, July 2-10, 2012.
Red Stream 10-day Institute Training in Advanced Play Therapy, Calgary AB, August 18-26, 2012.
RMPTI Portable Play-Based School and Outreach Certificate Training, Stettler AB, September 19-21, 2012.
Play-based Treatment of Trauma, Calgary, AB, December 3-6, 2012.

2011
Advanced Techniques Play Therapy Training, Hinton Alberta for Alberta Mental Health, February 14-15, 2011.
One-Day Introduction to Play Therapy, Family School Wellness Workers, Cremona & Westglen Schools, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, September 30, 2011.
Intermediate Play Therapy Training: Play Therapy Process and Techniques, Boys and Girls Association of Hong Kong, October 4-7, 2011.

2010
RMPTI Green Stream 10-day Institute Training in Foundations to Play Therapy, Medicine Hat Prairie Rose School Division, Alberta, January 15-11th and February 15-19th, 2010.
RMPTI Child Parent Relationship Interaction Training, Yellow-Quill Reserve, Saskatchewan. February 24-26th, 2010.
Introduction to Family Play Therapy Course (MFAM-516), Loma Linda University (Canadian Campus) for the Master Degree Marriage and Family Therapy Program, April 18-21, 2010.
Alberta Family Mediation Society Annual Conference: Panel Member “Voice of the Child” re: High Conflict Separation and Divorce, April 22, 2010.
RMPTI Sandplay Therapy 5-day Training, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, Advanced Yellow-Stream Program, May 5-9, 2010.
RMPTI Green Stream 10-day Institute Training in Foundations to Play Therapy, Calgary, Alberta, July 10-18th 2010.
RMPTI Red Stream 10-day Advanced Play Therapy Training, Calgary, Alberta, August 21-19, 2010.
Foundations of Play Therapy Training, Hong Kong, China, October 4-8th, 2010.
RMPTI Play-Based Treatment of Trauma, Calgary Alberta, December 6-9th 2010.

2009
4-Day RMPTI Certificate In Play-Based Treatment of Trauma, for Boys and Girls Association of Hong Kong, China, January 6-9th, 2009.
3-Day RMPTI Certificate in Play-Based Interventions, for Yellow Quill First Nations Band, Saskatchewan, March 12-14th, 2009.
2-Day RMPTI Certificate in Introduction to Play Therapy, for Alberta Mental Health, Westlock Alberta, April 30th- May 1st, 2009.
5-Day RMPTI Certificate in Sandplay, at Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, Calgary, Alberta May 26-30, 2009.
RMPTI Introduction to Play Therapy Program, Boys and Girls Association of Hong Kong, China, Oct 6-9th , 2009.
RMPTI Portable Play-Based School and Outreach Certificate Training, Attachment Across the Lifespan Conference, Calgary, Alberta, October 27-29th, 2009.
With the Child In Mind: Brain Development and Best Interests Decisions: Panel Expert for Judges’ Conference, Calgary, AB, Nov 5-6th,2009.

2008
5-Day Certificate in Portable Play-Based Interventions for School Counselors, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Calgary, Alberta, Jan 3-5 and Feb 9-10, 2008.
4-Day Certificate in Sandplay Training, Boys and Girls Association of Hong Kong, China, March 8th- 11th, 2008.
One-Day Training on Addressing Clinical Issues with Adolescents: A Focus on Assessment and Treatment, Al Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin Ireland. June 30th, 2008.
10-day RMPTI Institute Certificate Training in Foundations of Play Therapy, Calgary, Alberta, July 19th-28th, 2008.
10-day RMPTI Institute Certificate Training in Advanced Play Therapy Training, Calgary Alberta August 16th- 25th, 2008.
1-day Advanced Mediation Training – Managing the Complications of Disengagement: The Ultimate Challenge for Separation and Divorce Mediators, Alberta Family Mediation Society, September 12, 2008.
5-day Certificate RMPTI Training in Play-based Treatment of Trauma, Calgary Alberta, December 10-13, 2008.

2007
Five- day Certificate in Supervision, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, Calgary, AB Jan 25-29, 2007.
Understanding Family Conflict Course, Conflict Resolution Program, Mount Royal College, Feb 13-14, 2007.
Introduction to Play Therapy Dimensions Model: Key Note Address, Chihuahua Mexico, March 15-17th, 2007.
Play Based Relationship Enhancement, Hong Kong Boys and Girls Club, May 21-25, 2007.
5- Day Certificate in Sandplay, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, Sept 12-14, 2007.
2-Day Certificate in Facilitative Play, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, Nov 3 and Dec 1, 2007.

2006
Mount Royal College Conflict Resolution Program: Understanding Family Conflict and Children in Conflict, Downtown Calgary Campus and Bylaw Offices January 4 & 5 and Feb 13 &14, 2006.
RMPTI: Certificate In Therapeutic Play Skills, Calgary, Feb 20-24th, 2006.
Children’s Treatment Centre (Ireland): Certificate in Play Therapy Supervision, Ballymore, Ireland, March 6-10, 2006.
Rejuvenating: 2006 Alberta College of Social Work Conference: Innovative Play Therapy Approaches: Applications of the Play Therapy Dimensions Model, March 25, 2006.
Loma Linda University – Canadian Campus Lacombe, Alberta: Taught MFAM 516 Introduction to Play Therapy. (2 Credit Course) May 8-10, 2006.
Trained Kids First Staff in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Certificate in Play-Based Relationship Enhancement, September4-7th, 2006.
Delivered Certified Training to the Girls and Boys Club of Hong Kong, Hong Kong October 18th- 20th, 2006. How Directive Should I Be?. October 21st, 2006, Brightening the Relationship: Treatment of Attachment, and Family Play Therapy.
Introduction to Theraplay Certificate: Co-facilitated with Dr. Evangeline Munns, Calgary Alberta November 1st-4th.2006.
Introduction to Play Therapy: Kids First Program, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, November 27- 28th, 2006.

2005
RMPTI: Level I and Level II Play Therapy and 2 one-week Play Therapy Intensives, Jan – Sept, 2005.
Mount Royal College: Taught Understanding Family Conflict certificate program for Conflict Resolution Program, Calgary AB, March 21-22, 2005.
Mount Royal College: Taught Children in Conflict certificate program for Conflict Resolution Program, Calgary AB, June 2-3, 2005.
University of Warwick : Taught How directive should I be? For International Play Therapy Program June 26th, 2005, and Avoid the Danger of Random Eclecticism: An Integrative Approach to Play Therapy Supervision, June 27-28, 2005.
22Nd Annual Association for Play Therapy Conference: Shifting the Focus: Conceptualizing the Adult Attachment Role in Treating Children, Nashville Tennessee, October 8th, 2005.
RMPTI off site training for School-based Counselors in Edmonton: Certificate in Mobile School-based Play Therapy, December 20-22, 2005.

2004
RMPTI: Taught Level I and Level II Play Therapy and Brief Play Techniques When Working with Children, Jan – Sept., 2004.
Ft McMurray Hospital: Mental Health Unit: Taught Attachment Across the Life Span and Conceptualizing Parent / Child Attachment, March 3-4, 2004.
Mount Royal College: Taught Understanding Family Conflict certificate program for Conflict Resolution Program, Calgary AB, March 24-25, 2004.
Play Therapy International: University College Chichester, England: Taught: When Supervision is Serious Fun: The Dynamic Play-based Supervision Model and Shifting the Focus: Conceptualizing the adult attachment role in treating children, June 11-18, 2004.

2003
Alberta Child and Family Services: Caring for Sexually Reactive Children in Foster Care, Calgary, AB, January 21, 2003.
Lacombe School Division: Introduction to Play Based Interventions for School Liaison Workers, Lacombe, AB, February 28-29, 2003.
Ft McMurray Hospital: Mental Health Unit: Introduction to Use of Sandtray and Treatment of Trauma, Two-Day training, March 5-6, 2003.
Mount Royal College: Taught 40-hour Separation and Divorce Mediation Program, Five-Day training, Calgary AB, March 19-21, and March 27-28, 2003.
Saskatchewan Association of Psychologists Annual Conference: Key Note Presenter: Attachment Across the Life-Span and Treatment of Trauma, Two-Day training Regina, Saskatchewan, May 1-2, 2003.
Loma Linda University: Taught Graduate Course for Marriage and Family Therapy Program MFAM 516 Introduction to Play Therapy, May 5-7, 2003.
Mount Royal College: Taught Children and Conflict certificate course for the Conflict Resolution Program, Calgary AB, June 5-6, 2003.
RMPTI: Provided Training on the topic: Comprehensive Dynamic Play Based Assessment, Calgary AB, June 12-13, 2003.

Professional Affiliation

2002 – Present: British Columbia Association for Play Therapy
2001 – Present: Association for Play Therapy (USA) Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
2001- Present: Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
2014- Present: Association of Family and Conciliation Courts AB Chapter (Program Chair /2017 Vice President)
1998 - Present: The Network: Interaction for Conflict Resolution
1996 - Present: Association for Conflict Resolution: Formerly Academy of Family Mediators (USA)
1996 - 2006: Play Therapy International (Certified Supervisor)
1995 - Present: Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy (Certified Supervisor)
1994 - Present: Family Mediation Canada
1994 - Present: Registered Family Mediator with Alberta Family Mediation Society (Past President)
2009 – Present: Registered Parenting Coordinator-Arbitrator with Alberta Family Mediation Society
1990 - Present: Registered Member of the Alberta College of Social Work: Registration# 1432
1990 - Present: Founding Member of the Alberta Play Therapy Association

Additional Education

1999 AFMS Annual Conference: High Conflict Divorce Mediation, Banff, Alberta (14 hours)
1999 AFM Annual Conference: Wave of the Future, Chicago, Illinois 1 week (20 hours)
1999 CACPT Summer Play Therapy Institute, Kingston, Ontario (20 hours)
2000 Alberta Family Mediation Society: Advanced Family Mediation Society and Collaborative Legal Practice Model, Chip Rose J.D. C.F.L.S., Edmonton, AB (14 hours)
2000 World Congress on Child and Play Therapy: Application of Family Play Genograms, Sand
Play Theory and Practice, Alternatives to Medicating Children, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
(21 hrs)
2000, Jung Institute Summer Program, Kusnach, Switzerland (1 week - 20 hours)
2000, Michael White: Narrative Therapy Approaches, Calgary, AB - 2 days (14 hours)
2000, Art Therapy with Children and Youth - Theory and Practice, Katharine Morgan, Calgary, AB (7 hours)
2001, Psycho-puppetry: Clinical Use of Puppets in Assessment and Treatment, Calgary, AB
(7 hours)
2001, Alberta Family Mediation Society Conference: Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Family Mediation: Gordon Sloan, Banff, AB (7 hours)
2001 Canadian Play Therapy Institute, Kingston, Ontario. 35 hours continuing education credits
2001 Association for Play Therapy, Inc., 18th Annual APT International Conference, Portland, Oregon
(18 hours Continuing Ed Credits)
2001, Recent Developments in the Treatment of PTSD, Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D., Calgary, AB
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 (15 hours Continuing Ed)
2002, University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work: How to Use the DSM IV-TR: A Practical, Visual
Approach, Dr. Carlton Munson, Calgary, AB, March 13 (7 hours Continuing Ed)
2002, Ecostystemic Play Therapy, Dr. Kevin O’Connor , University of Calgary, March 1 & 2 (14 hours
Continuing Ed credits)
2002, Controversial Issues in Divorce: Challenging our Assumptions, Dr. Kyle Pruett and Dr. Marsha Pruett, AFMS Conference, April 26, Calgary Alberta. (7 hours Continuing Ed)
2002, Certificate for Introduction to Theraplay: Evangeline Munns Dec. 4-7 (35 hours Continuing Ed) Edmonton, AB
2003, Zero to Six Conference: Raising Resilient Children, and Diagnostic Classification Training, Radission Hotel Calgary Airport, March 14, & 15 (14 hours Continuing Ed)
2003, Psychopharmacology Course – Loma Linda University, University 3 Credit Course, April 14-16
2003, Alberta Family Mediation Society: Advanced Training in Mediating and Negotiating Family Disputes (Nina Mierding), University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, May 15th, and 16th (11 hours continuing Ed)
2003, Association for Conflict Resolution: Family Section “Making Room at the Table”- Annual Conference, Denver Colorado, July 10-12th (21 hours Continuing Ed)
2003, PTG (Professional Training Group) Treating Behavior Problems is Child’s Play by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro, November 18th, 2003 (6 hours Continuing Ed)
2003 Family Meditation Canada: 18th Annual National Conference: Reaching New Heights, Meeting New Challenges, October 1-4, 2003, Banff, Alberta (14 hours Continuing Ed)
2004, Certificate for: Intermediate Theraplay Training by Evangeline Munns, February 18-21st,
Edmonton, Alberta (26 hours Continuing Ed)
2004, Alberta Family Mediation Society: Beyond Traditional Techniques: Advanced Mediation Training
Kenneth Cloke, May 14, Edmonton, AB (6 hours continuing Ed)
2004 Alberta Play Therapy Association: Gary Landreth: Healing the Hurting Child, The Necessary Dimensions of Play Therapy, March 26th and 27th, Calgary, AB. (14 hours Continuing Ed).
2004, Alberta College of Social Work: Supervision Training. Edmonton, May 3-7 (35 hours continuing Ed).
2004, Legal Education Society of Alberta: Family Law Update Training. Calgary, AB Oct 20, (7 hours continuing Ed).
2005 Canadian Association of Professional Speakers: Bob Pike Training & Performance Workshop Calgary, AB (3 hours Continuing Ed) January 15th, University of Calgary.
2005 Alberta Play Therapy Association: Expressive Therapies and Treatment of Trauma, Dr. Marie-Jose Dhaese, Calgary, AB February 25 & 26 (12 hours Continuing Education).
2005 Alberta Play Therapy Association: Music speaks when words cannot, Jennifer Buchanan (Registered Music Therapist) May 27th, (7 hours continuing Education).
2005 Association For Play Therapy International Conference: Evidence-Based Play Therapy Interventions for Children, Dr. Charles Schaefer (October 6) and Countertransference Play, Dr. Eliana Gil (October 7th) (9.5 hours continuing Education).
2005 Attachment Across the Lifespan International Conference: 10-day Pre/post conference Certificate Training in Play Therapy (Monika Jephcott) and 2- day Main Conference: Richard Bowlby, Dr. Kathy Kerns etc. 12 days, (10 days at 7 hours and 2 days at 6 hours- 82 hours).
2005 Alberta Family Mediation Society Conference Bill Eddy: High Conflict Personalities and Mediation Report writing seminar (Mike Porter). Calgary, AB (10 hours of continuing education)
2006 Relational Trauma and Repair of the Self, Dr. Alan Schore, September 15th and 16th (14 hours continuing education).
2006 Association for Play Therapy Conference, October 10th –14th, Toronto Ontario (18 hours continuing education).
2007 AFMS Conference, Divorce and Remarriage, Constance Ahrons, Calgary, AB April 18-19th (10 hours)
2007 Wroxton International Study Group, Wroxton College, England June 17th – 22nd (35 hours)
2007 Attachment Across the Lifespan, Dr. Eliana Gil and other presenters, Calgary AB Oct. 25-26, 2007 (12 hours)
2008 Alberta Play Therapy Association, Filial Therapy, Dr. Gary Landreth Feb 22-23 (12 hours) Calgary, Alberta.
2008 Psychologists Association of Alberta: Innovative Interventions with High Conflict Parents: The Emerging Role of the Parenting Coordinator, Dr. Barbara Jo Fidler, March 14th, 2008 Calgary. 6 hours
2008 Alberta Family Mediation Society: Advanced Issues for Divorce Mediators: Helping Children and Families Navigate Unique Circumstances in Divorce, Dr. Saposnek, April 18th, 2008 Edmonton, Alberta. 6 hours
2008 Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: Advanced Institute on Parenting Coordination, Domestic Violence in Separating Families, Advanced Innovations in Parenting Coordination, Listening to Children’s Views in Disputed Custody and Access Cases, Children and the Mediation Process, Advances in Child Development Research Applied to Scientifically Informed Parenting Plans, May 28-31, Vancouver, (18 hours).
2008 Wroxton International Play Therapy Study Group. June 25, 2008, Wroxton England (19.5 hours)
2008 3-day Certificate Training in Play Diagnosis and Treatment: Applications of the Erica Method and Sceno Test. Dr. Jytte Mielcke, Calgary, AB October 3-5 (21 hours)
2008 Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference. October 13-17th , Dallas Texas (20 hours)
2009 Resolution Associates: Parenting Coordination in Divorce and Separation, Judge Michael Porter, January 16-17th, Calgary Alberta (14 hours).
2009 AFMS Annual Conference Advanced Issues related to Children of Divorce, Dr. Robert Emery and Advanced Separation and Divorce Mediation for High Conflict Families, Gary Friedman Calgary, AB April 22-24th (18 hours).
2009 Wroxton International Study Group – Child and Play Therapy (England) June 20-26th 30 hours
2009 British Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference Dr. Margot Sunderland, Birmingham, England June 27, 28th (10 hours)
2009 – 6 day Training in Parenting Coordination and Arbitration, Judge Michael Porter, October 24th completed
2009 – Attachment Across the Lifespan Conference: Dr. Athena Drewes, October 30th, 2009, (6 hours).
2009 (December) Completed PhD Research Course SOWK-741 Epistemology and Professional Knowledge Building, Dr. Catherine Worthington
2010 AFMS Annual Conference: Burning Issues, April 22-24th, Edmonton Alberta (6 hours)
2010 Social Constructionist Inquiry Workshop Taos Institute May 13-15th, Calgary, Alberta (18 hours)
2011 Welcome Back Pluto: The Psychology of Families with Alienated and Estranged Children, Procedures and Ethical Considerations of Effective Help. Feb 25, 2011, Association of Psychologists (6 hours).
2011 AFMS Annual Conference Its time to Talk about The Art and Science of Family Mediation March 31-April 1, Calgary AB (10 hours)
2011 International Play Therapy Study Group, June 19-23 Dunboyne Castle, IrelandAPT approved (22.5 hours)
2011 Playing It Better: Overcoming Adversity with Play Therapy and Creative Interventions, June 16-17 Dunboyne, Ireland CTC (10 hours)
2012 AFMS Annual Conference: Ethical Practice in Private Dispute Resolution, (Dr. Judy McFarlane and Dr. Arnold Shienvold) April 20, Edmonton AB (7 hours)
2012 2nd International PT Conference: Play it Again: Play to Heal, Grow and Develop June 21-22 (10 hours)
2012 International Play Therapy Study Group, June 24-28 Dunboyne Ireland APT accredited (22.5 hours)
2012 CHIPPA (Child Initiated Pretend Play Assessment) Dr. Stagnetti, Dec 10, 11 Calgary AB (14 hours)
2013 The Play Therapy Process: Interventions with Children with Attachment Difficulties, Eileen Prendiville, Calgary AB (6 hours)
2013 International Play Therapy Study Group, June 22-28th Denmark (22.5 hours)
2013 PAA – Mental Health Interventions with Separated/Divorcing Families: Understanding Queen’s Bench Family Law Practice Notes 7&8 Use of Independent Parenting Experts April 5, Calgary AB (7 hours)
2013 Alberta Family Mediation Society – The Making of A Parenting Coordinator Dr. Barbara Jo Fidler, Calgary AB (7 hours)
2014 Alberta Family Mediation Society and AFCC-Alberta Chapter Conference, Calgary Alberta April 10-11 (12 hours)
2014 AFCC Annual Conference, June 28-31, Toronto, Ontario (21 hours)
2014 International Study Group – June 14-19th Wroxton, England (21 hours)
2014 Children Now Conference: Children’s Voices in Mediation – June 27-28 Montreal, Quebec (12 hours)
2014 Research Informed Practice: Advanced Mediation and Skils-based Training AFMS Annual Conference April 10-11 Calgary Alberta (14 hours)
2014 International Symposium on Children and Mediation- Children Now, June 26-28 Montreal Quebec (18 hours)
2014 Wroxton England International Study Group on Child and Play Therapy June 15-19 (19.5 hours)
2014 To Be Directive or Non-Directive That is the Question BAPT Conference Birmingham England June 21 (7 hours)
2014 DIR-101 (Floor-Time Play-Based Approach): Maude Le Roux, October 6-7 Calgary, Alberta (14 hours)
2014 Understanding Frustrations and Meltdowns in Children: Maude Le Roux, October 8 Calgary, Alberta (7 hours)
2015 Professionals At the Crossroads: Helping Families and Children Access the Legal System. April 9-10, AFMS and AFCC Alberta Chapter Annual Conference (Dr. Pamela Ludolph and Leslie Shear and Professor Nick Bala. Edmonton, Alberta (14 hours)
2015 Wroxton England International Study Group on Child and Play Therapy June 22-28 (19.5 hours)
2015 Play Therapy With Traumatized Children, Dr.Jyette Mielcke October 5, 2015
2015 AFCC Annual Regional Conference: Do You Hear What I Hear? Listening to a Voice of the Child Columbus Ohio November 6-8 (6 hours)
2016 AFCC/ AFMS Annual Conference: Differentiating High Conflict from Domestic Violence Calgary AB, April 7-8, 2016 (12 hours)
AFCC 53rd Annual Conference: Modern Families: New Challenges, New Solutions Seattle Washington, June 1- 4, 2016 (12 hours)
2016 Wroxton, England International Study Group on Child and Play Therapy June 18-24 (19.5 hours)
2016 National Mediation Conference, Gold Coast Australia September 12-13 (8 hours)
2016 Tye Dye: International Play Therapy Study Group on Relational Trauma, Canmore Alberta, November 5-6, (12 hours)
2016 AFCC Alberta Chapter Annual Conference: A Child Development Refresher and Current Views on Overnights for Very Young Children (Marsha Pruett) and Millenial Fathers and Co-Parenting: A Fresh Look at the Attitudes Towards Science behind a fresh generation of fathers (Kyle Pruett), Calgary AB March 16-17 (12 hours).
2017 AFCC Boston Annual Conference: Parent/Child Contact Problems (Pre-Conference); How Implicit Bias Impacts Conflict Mediation; New Strategies for Transforming Parental Conflict; Attachment Based Model of Parental Alienation: Diagnosis and Treatment, May 31- June 3 (24 hours)
2017 World Congress on the Rights of the Child, Dublin Ireland June 5-9 (24 hours)
2017 International Study Group, Champneys London UK June 17-22 (19.5 hours)
2017 Canadian Family Law Best Practices Symposium, Calgary AB Sept 14-16 (12 hours)