Qualifications & Membership
Certificate of Qualification Federation of Law Societies of Canada, (2012)
Dip. Psych. (Open) Post-graduate Diploma in Psychology, Open University, England (2009)
M.T.A. Music Therapist Accredited, Canadian Association of Music Therapy (2009)
Certificate in Counselling, University of Aberdeen, Scotland (2006)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff (2003)
Certificate of Teaching, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London, UK (2002)
Dip.L.P. - Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Glasgow, Scotland (1995)
LL.B. - University of Glasgow, Scotland (1994)
M.A. - University of Glasgow, Scotland (1992)
Professional Memberships
Member of:
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Nova Scotia Barristers Society
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The Law Society of Scotland
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British Psychological Society (MBPsS)
Current Voluntary Positions
- Canadian Mental Health Association (National) - Board Member
- Canadian Mental Health Association (Public Policy Working Group - National) - member
- Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association - Board Member
- Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association - Member of Public Policy & Education committee
- Dementia Justice Society of Canada - Member of Advisory Board
Previous Voluntary Positions
IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia - Member of Research & Ethics Board
- Open Door Centre/ Helping Exploited Youth - Board Member
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Canadian Mental Health Association (Nova Scotia) - Vice Chair
Other Certification
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Basic Life Support
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Protection of Vulnerable Adults Training
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Child Protection Training
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ASIST (Living Works) training
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Suicide Talker (Living Works) training
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Mental Health Evaluation and Development (Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health)
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Seasons for Growth (Bereavement programme for children and youth)