Resume

8 Years of Experience

Education

2019 - In Progress
Saint Paul University

Ph.D. in Counselling and Spirituality

2017-2019
Saint Paul University

M.A. in Counselling and Spirituality

2013-2017
University of Ottawa

B.A. ès arts, approfondi en psychologie

(Cum Laude)

Awards and Recognitions

2022-2023
Government of Ontario & Saint Paul University

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

2021-2022
Government of Ontario & Saint Paul University

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

2020-2021
Government of Ontario & Saint Paul University

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

2019-2020
Government of Ontario & Saint Paul University

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

2020
International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons

King’s Daughters and Sons Scholarship

2018
University of Ottawa

Merit Scholarship

2017
University of Ottawa

Merit Scholarship

2016
Psychology Students Association of the University of Ottawa

Scholarship in psychology of the PSAEP

Experience

2020 - Current
Ottawa Therapy Group

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Sept 2021 - Current
University of Ottawa

Part-Time Professor

Aug 2020 - Avr 2022
Saint Paul University

Part-Time Professor

Sept 2019 - Apr 2021
Saint Paul University

Clinical Teaching Assistant

Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

Assistant Managing Editor

Oct 2015 - Mar 2020
Centre d'Accueil Champlain

Spiritual and Palliative Care Volunteer

Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Inspire Laboratory - University of Ottawa

Research Assistant

Teaching Experience

Saint Paul University

Summer 2023
Faculty of Human Sciences

IPA 2124 - Western Esotericism: From Antiquity to Today

Western Esotericism has a long history that takes root in the spiritual traditions of antiquity, and has transformed and survived to the present day. Today, esotericism is both a current of spiritual practices and a field of multidisciplinary academic study. This course is a historical and theoretical overview of esotericism, and will contribute to demystify this field, as well as to underline its academic importance.
Winter 2022
Faculty of Human Sciences

IPA 3125 – Drugs and Behavior

Pharmacology of behavior. Drug classification and their effect on behavior. Experimental and therapeutic use and drug addiction. Links between neuroscience and spirituality.
Winter 2022
Faculty of Human Sciences

IPA 2523 – Méthodes de Recherche quantitatives

Préparation de projets de recherche comparatifs et quantitatifs. Utilisation des banques de données. Les enquêtes et sondages. L'analyse statistique : corrélations, régression, tendances et inférence statistique. Exemples tirés de l'étude des conflits à caractère ethnique et religieux ainsi que des relations humaines et spiritualité.
Summer 2021
Faculty of Human Sciences

IPA 2524 – Thèmes particuliers en relations humaines et spiritualité : Renaissance psychédélique & thérapies

Durant les dernières années, nous avons vu un regain d'intérêt important dans les effets thérapeutiques et spirituels potentiels des substances psychédéliques, que ce soit dans le monde scientifique, ou dans le grand publique. Ce cours est un survol historique, spirituel et biopsychosocial du domaine des études psychédéliques, de la préhistoire à aujourd'hui.
Fall 2020
Faculty of Human Sciences

IPA 3525 – Drogues et comportement

Pharmacologie du comportement. Classification des drogues et leurs actions sur le comportement. Usage expérimental, emploi thérapeutique, toxicomanies et dépendances. Liens entre neurosciences et spiritualité.
April 2020
Faculty of Human Sciences

Virtual course on Ethics in Psychotherapy taught at Ho Chi Minh University in Vietnam (Co-taught with Dr. Judith Malette).

University of Ottawa

Fall 2021
Faculty of Arts

SRS 2751 – Psychologie de la religion

Introduction à la psychologie de la religion et survol de ses principales théories.
Fall 2021 - Fall 2022
Faculty of Arts

AHL 2550 – Initiation aux études contemplatives et bien-être (co-taught with Cassandre Gratton, MA, PhD (Cand.), RP (Qual.)

Initiation au domaine émergent en études contemplatives et le bien-être. Identification des différentes traditions culturelles (historiques et contemporaines) pour appuyer la concentration, ainsi que qu'élargir et approfondir la pleine conscience. Étude critique et expérience de certaines méthodes pour favoriser l'empathie, la santé et le bien-être.
Fall 2022 - Fall 2023
Department of Classics and Religious Studies

SRS 5109 - Psychedelics, Politics & Harm Reduction

A study of harm-reduction approaches and differentiation among substances on the basis of public health, with an emphasis on human rights and social concerns.
Fall 2023
Faculty of Arts

AHL 2150 - Initiation to contemplative studies and well-being (Cassandre Gratton, MA, PhD (Cand.), RP (Qual.)

Initiation to the emerging field of contemplative studies and well-being. Identification of methods across time and cultures to concentrate, broaden and deepen awareness. Critical study of a variety of methods and experience of these on the development of empathy, health, well-being.

Professional Memberships and Certifications