Mentor: Gillian Drader

Bio

As a Counselling Professional I have provided therapeutic interventions for individuals and families for over twenty-five years in a variety of settings. My clinical focus is primarily in the area of complex trauma. I have provided therapy in the Greater Vancouver area as well as overseas in private practice, community based organizations and school districts. As my work and interests have evolved I have had the opportunity to be involved in various research projects which have furthered the application and understanding of some of the most effective trauma therapies that are available for individuals dealing with PTSD and Complex trauma. Along with seeing clients in my private practice, I have also enjoyed guest lecturing and teaching in local academic institutions and supervising Clinicians as well as Masters Level students.

I am committed to empowering my clients and the public in terms of providing skills and information that will allow them to live more fulfilling and effective lives. I have provided numerous workshops and educational forums to the general public as well as community organizations. As I continue to grow professionally I constantly seek to provide the individuals and groups that I collaborate with the most current and effective means by which they can live richer, healthier and more fulfilling lives post trauma.

Professional Qualifications

Diploma Criminology University of the Fraser Valley
BA Psychology Simon Fraser University
Masters Degree Counselling Bastyr University
Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC)
Board Certified Neurofeedback

Workshops Presented

The Effects of Trauma on the Brain:
Neuropsychology and Current Therapies
Presented for Freedom from Abuse Society @ Conference April 2011

Restarting:
Healing from Trauma and Addiction
Facilitator of Twelve Week Group January 2010 to May 2012

OEI & Eating Disorders
Presented for OEI Therapists 2009

Understanding Eating Disorders
Presented to Foster Parents Association and interested health professionals 2007
Panel member for community health educational seminars sponsored by the Eating Disorders Resource Centre 2006/2007

Trauma: Basic Understanding, Assessment, Treatment Options
Presented for Crisis Line volunteers 2007

Team building with MBTI.
Presented to Stó:lõ Nation staff 2007

Forum: Inside an RCT for trauma therapy outcome evaluation: Therapist and researcher perspectives
Presented at the Annual International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation Conference Philadelphia PA November 2007

Self-Harm Prevention, Assessment & Treatment.
Presented for Crisis Line Volunteers 2005

Publications

McDonald, M., Bradshaw, R., Bedford, T., & Drader, G. (2007, November). Inside an RCT for trauma therapy outcome evaluation: Therapist and researcher perspectives. Forum presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Philadelphia.