Education
Doctoral Degree
Focus: rural mental health, positive psychology, community & nature-based recreation
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Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Studies
​Thesis: Rural Recreation for Resilience: Youth Development and Life Skill Outcomes in 4-H Ontario Horse Clubs- Application of a resilience and rural lens to physical activity for psycho-social wellbeing. Download PhD Thesis here.
Bachelor & Master's Degrees
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Focus: political and religious thought, social justice, languages

Master of Arts in Religious Studies, First Class
​Thesis: Karl Barth's View of War: download MA Thesis here
​BA, ad personam, History of Ideas, First Class, Dean's Honour
Thesis: The Role of the Church in the Struggle Against Apartheid
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Diplomas 
Martin Luther University College at Wilfrid Laurier University

Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
expected spring 2021
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​Diploma: Recreation Therapy
New Brunswick Community College, Certificate in Training (adult learning, corporate training design)
Other Education Completed
French language courses, continuing Education
Courses within MBA- diplôme en études supérieures en géstion
Other Professional Training & Certifications
Sport and Wellness
Mental Health
NCCP Equestrian Coach, Personal Trainer, Outdoor leadership
Equestrian Canada / National Coaching Certification Program Coach (NCCP): English Competition Coach
Centered Riding Instructor, Level 1
Certified Coach Practitioner (Life Coach)
Hike Ontario: Hike Leader
Registered Psychotherapist, various modalities, Recreation Therapist, Spiritual Care
High Five and High Five Healthy Minds
 Moodwalks (Canadian Mental Health Association)
Mental Health First Aid (Mental Health Commission of Canada)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)