ABOUT Cindy Fisher

 

Formal Education

1984 - 1986  Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology
                     Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario

1980 - 1984  Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree (Psychology)
                     Queens University, Kingston, Ontario

 

Specialized Training

2008

~  Bring Mindfulness to Life - Larry Brickhead, MA (www.habitshift.com)

~  Acceptance and Mindfulness in Clinical Practice - Dr. Stephen Hayes

~  New Perspectives in Addiction - Edgewood

~  Mental Health Conference - WorkSafe BC

~  Treating Chronic Pain - Ronald Siegel, Psy.D (www.backsense.org)

2007

~  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Dr. Luoma & Dr. LeJeune

~  Where Does It Hurt? Pain Relief In Older Persons - Dr. Alan Berkman

~  The Ethical Dilemmas No One Talks About - M. Barrett, MSW

~  Adam Dreamhealer - Adam

~  Four Minute Fitness - Dr. Keith Jeffery (www.4minutefitness.com)

~  Chronic Pain and Opioids - Physician Video Conference

~  From Trauma to Transformation - Dr. Stephen Gilligan

2006

~  Bridging Art and Science in Psychotherapy - John Gottman; Francine Shapiro; John Kabat-Zin; Belleruth Naparstek; Paul Pearsall; Salvador Minuchin

~  Mental Health Conference - Worksafe BC

~  Topics in Addiction - Edgewood Treatment Centre

~  Train the Trainer - 4 days through Peak Potentials (www.peakpotentials.com)

~  The Rhythms and Power of Listening - Don Campbell (Author of "The Mozart Effect")

2005

~  The Sedona Method - Hale Dwoskin

~  Advances in Trauma Treatment - Dr. Christine Courtois

~  Jin Shin Do - Bodymind Acupressure Course with Doreen Bakstad (www.jinshindo.com)

~  Bad Couples Therapy: How to Avoid Doing It - Dr. William Doherty

~  Healing From the Body Level Up - Dr. Judith Swack (www.hblu.org)

2004

~  Great Sex for Life - Krisanna Jeffery (www.greatsexforlifetoolkit.com)

~  The Success Principles - Jack Canfield (www.thesuccessprinciples.com)

~  Take Control of Your Health - Brenda Eastwood, RNCP (www.brendaeastwood.com)

~  Pain Conference - 2nd Annual Joint Conference with the American Pain Society and Canadian Pain Society

2003

~  Seemorg Matrix Work - Asha Clinton (www.seemorgmatrix.org)

~  Stop Walking on Eggshells: Productive Therapy with Teens - Dr. Janet Edgette

~  Emotional Freedom Process - Phillip Warren

~  Professional Ethics and Standards - B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors

2002

~  Grief and Loss - Gail Boulanger, RCC (Author of "Life Goes On")

~  Acupressure in the Treatment of Pain

~  Be Set Free Fast - (www.besetfreefast.com)

2001

~  Emotional Freedom Technique - (www.emofree.com)

~  Solution-Oriented Therapy - Dr. Bill O'Hanlon

~  Instructor's Toolbox: Choosing and Using Appropriate Activities - Janice Johnson, MA

2000

~  Violence, Language and Responsibility - Dr. Alan Wade

~  Therapy with Impossible Cases - Dr. Scott Miller

~  Tapas Acupressure Technique - (www.tatlife.com)

~  Work-Ready Workshop - Soft Tissue Injuries - CARP (www.carpnational.org)

~  Attachment Disorders - Mary Dunstan, RCC

~  Trauma Debriefing and Defusing - The Justice Institute (www.jibc.bc.ca)

1999

~  Pain Management Training - Lianne Walker, MA

~  Solution-Focussed Therapy - Insoo Kim Berg

1998

~  The Morals and Ethics of Counselling - Jean L. Pettifor

~  Teaching Adults Effectively - Malaspina University-College

1996

~  Innovations in Cognitive Therapy - Dr. Christine Padesky (www.padesky.com)

1995

~  Integrating Solution-Based and Narrative Therapies - Dr. Bill O'Hanlon

1992

~  Presentation Skills for Professionals - William H. Tranter

1991

~  Teaching Adult Learners - Barbara Angeconeb, M.Ed.

 

•  1997 - Present
    Operate Fisher Counselling Services in Parksville, British Columbia.
    Author of 4 CDs for relaxation, pain management and sleep enhancement.
    Present community-based workshops on a variety of topics.
    Write an article for the quarterly MS Newsletter.

•  1998 - Present
    Consulting Counsellor to Summit Injury Management (pain rehab program).

•  2002 - 2004
    Consulting Counsellor to the Workability Program (pain rehab program).

•  1986 - 1997
    Worked at three Mental Health Clinics in Ontario offering individual counselling,
    groups, workshops and case management.
    Part of a CISD team counselling survivors of a plane crash and providing
    debriefings throughout Northern Ontario.
    Taught at Community Colleges.

 

Professional Membership

BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Registered Clinical Counsellor #1147