Adjunct Faculty
As an Adjunct Faculty in both the Master of Counselling and the MEd in School Counselling, I teach a variety of courses in the full-time, part-time and mixed-mode programs. I have been teaching at CityU since 2018. I currently have my own private practice working with individuals, families, couples and supporting parents who are transitioning through separation and divorce. I am also a Collaborative professional with Collaborative Divorce Vancouver in the roles of Divorce/Co-Parenting Coach and Child Specialist, and am a member of IACP (International Academy of Collaborative Professionals). I work within the Family Justice system as a Parenting Coordinator, providing support and arbitration for families. I am also a member of BC Hear the Child, providing reports for the purposes of bringing children’s voices into the Family court system. I have a background in working with at-risk children and youth, family violence and working within the Youth Criminal Justice System. I am passionate about student learning, and supporting each individual student to succeed in their academic and practical application of skills within both programs.
Publications
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression in Middle Eastern/Arab Women
October 15th, 2015
Journal of Muslim Mental Health, DOI:10.3998/jmmh.10381607.0009.104
Teaching
I believe that a classroom should be a safe, caring community where all individuals are free to speak their minds, and learn from one another. I see myself as a facilitator of the learning experience, and believe in providing opportunities for both practical application of learnings and academic reflection. I believe we all have a role and responsibility in the process of learning, and I strive to support each student in understanding and achieving their goals. I believe each individual learns in different ways, and I strive to ensure I provide a variety of learning modalities in my delivery of materials.
Courses
CPC 512 Family Systems Therapy
CPC 523 Psychology of Sexuality and Human Development
CPC 524 Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology
CPC Group Counselling Psychology
CPC 600 Child and Adolescent Counselling
CPC 604 Psychology of Aging
CPC 606 Couples Counselling
ECC 602 Counselling Practicum
EGC 605 Internship I
EGC 607 Internship II
EGC 609 Internship III