Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

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