Shannon Husk (pronouns she and her), is thankful to live, work and play on the unceded, Coast Salish Territory of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ nations.
Shannon has been in the counselling field for over 24 years and in private practice since 2018, supporting individuals with addictions, symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD and other mental health concerns. She is also LGBTQ+ and BIPOC informed. Her work has included volunteering and working with Victoria Women’s Transition House, Police Victim Services, Citizens Counselling Centre, Lifetime Networks, Community Living Victoria, Child and Family Counselling Centre, School District 63 and Gambling Support BC.
Research
Digital Health
Publications
Clinical, Research, and Player Perspectives on Structural Features Associated with Gameplay: An International Delphi Study
Teaching Philosophy
Shannon believes that learning needs to be an active engagement process for both students and educator. She is passionate about fostering collaborative education and value feedback to continue to learn and grow as a faculty member.
Courses
Shannon has taught workshops on Digital Health, Boundaries, Resiliency, Mental Health, and Addictions.