Resume
8 Years of Experience
Education
2019 - In Progress
Saint Paul UniversityPh.D. in Counselling and Spirituality
2017-2019
Saint Paul UniversityM.A. in Counselling and Spirituality
2013-2017
University of OttawaB.A. ès arts, approfondi en psychologie
(Cum Laude)
Awards and Recognitions
2022-2023
Government of Ontario & Saint Paul UniversityOntario Graduate Scholarship
2021-2022
Government of Ontario & Saint Paul UniversityOntario Graduate Scholarship
2020-2021
Government of Ontario & Saint Paul UniversityOntario Graduate Scholarship
2019-2020
Government of Ontario & Saint Paul UniversityOntario Graduate Scholarship
2020
International Order of the King’s Daughters and SonsKing’s Daughters and Sons Scholarship
2018
University of OttawaMerit Scholarship
2017
University of OttawaMerit Scholarship
2016
Psychology Students Association of the University of OttawaScholarship in psychology of the PSAEP
Experience
2020 - Current
Ottawa Therapy GroupRegistered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Sept 2021 - Current
University of OttawaPart-Time Professor
Aug 2020 - Avr 2022
Saint Paul UniversityPart-Time Professor
Sept 2019 - Apr 2021
Saint Paul UniversityClinical Teaching Assistant
Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
International Journal of Transpersonal StudiesAssistant Managing Editor
Oct 2015 - Mar 2020
Centre d'Accueil ChamplainSpiritual and Palliative Care Volunteer
Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Inspire Laboratory - University of OttawaResearch Assistant
Teaching Experience
Saint Paul University
Summer 2023
Faculty of Human SciencesIPA 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 SciencesIPA 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 SciencesIPA 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 SciencesIPA 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 SciencesIPA 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 SciencesVirtual 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 ArtsSRS 2751 – Psychologie de la religion
Introduction à la psychologie de la religion et survol de ses principales théories.
Fall 2021 - Fall 2022
Faculty of ArtsAHL 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 StudiesSRS 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 ArtsAHL 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.