Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
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ackground in human resource management and, prior to her return to<br />
university, held senior roles in a number <strong>of</strong> industries in both the private and<br />
public sectors, most recently as Manager, Employee Wellness, where she was<br />
responsible for the company's occupational health and safety, wellness,<br />
Employee Assistance, and Return to Work programs. Her research interests<br />
stem from her business experience and are in the areas <strong>of</strong> worker wellness,<br />
how workers are coping with change and transition, evidence-based practice<br />
for career counselling in Canada, the impact <strong>of</strong> change on workers,<br />
outplacement counselling, the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> wellness programs, and<br />
measuring the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> Life Review groups. She is an expert in the<br />
Critical Incident Technique qualitative research method and has a number <strong>of</strong><br />
articles published or submitted for publication. She continues to be actively<br />
involved in a number <strong>of</strong> research projects and with her private practice.<br />
Kathleen Irvine, Ph.D., Director <strong>of</strong> Training and Community Service<br />
Dr. Irvine serves as Director <strong>of</strong> Training and Community Service and a member<br />
<strong>of</strong> core faculty at the Vancouver Campus. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselling<br />
<strong>Psychology</strong> from the University <strong>of</strong> British Columbia in 2003. Her BSc is in Food<br />
and Nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax and she worked as<br />
a Clinical Dietitian for 17 years, completing a Masters in Counselling during this<br />
time at Acadia University in Nova Scotia. Dr. Irvine is a Registered Psychologist<br />
with the College <strong>of</strong> Psychologists <strong>of</strong> British Columbia. She is also registered as<br />
a psychologist in the North West Territories and as a Certified Counsellor with<br />
the Canadian Counselling Association. Her previous experience includes<br />
working with clients with Eating Disorders (as a dietitian and as a counsellor)<br />
and as a psychologist with the Correctional Service <strong>of</strong> Canada, where she<br />
provided individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological risk assessments<br />
for incarcerated and paroled male <strong>of</strong>fenders. Her academic and research<br />
interests include ethics, spirituality, issues <strong>of</strong> diversity, and counsellor education<br />
and training.<br />
Asa-Sophia Maglio, M.A., Ph.D. (c) Core Faculty<br />
Ms. Maglio completed her B.A. at Simon Fraser University, and her M.A. in<br />
Counselling <strong>Psychology</strong> at the University <strong>of</strong> British Columbia. She is in the final<br />
stages <strong>of</strong> completing her Ph.D. in Counselling <strong>Psychology</strong> also at UBC. Ms.<br />
Maglio completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University <strong>of</strong> Utah’s<br />
Counselling Centre. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia<br />
and has experience in clinical assessment, psychometrics and research methods.<br />
Michael Mandrusiak, Psy.D., Core Faculty<br />
Dr. Mandrusiak received his Psy.D. and his M.S. in Clinical <strong>Psychology</strong> from<br />
Baylor University and his B.Sc. from the University <strong>of</strong> Alberta. He completed his<br />
APA and CPA accredited predoctoral internship at the University <strong>of</strong> Manitoba’s<br />
Student Counselling and Career Centre and his Postdoctoral Fellowship at<br />
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