Olive Yonge BScN, PhD, R Psych
Hello! Allow me to introduce myself:
I am a former university professor and nurse and currently work as a Registered Psychologist. I have added to my expertise by taking the intensive solution-focused coaching program at Erickson College in Vancouver.
On a personal note, I am an avid walker, sing in a choir, write creative nonfiction and enjoy cooking and baking. Mostly I enjoy being with people.
Currently, I am taking the following course starting Feb 2024: Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies (Online Course). I have just completed Ethics and Risk Management in Behavioral Health: What Every Clinician Needs to Know About Mental Health and the Law (Online Course)
Having been a university professor for many years, I also embrace knowledge translation and am grounded in evidence-informed research. I have applied these beliefs in co-authoring a textbook on communication (the second edition will be published in 2025) and developing a course on Loneliness Matters (2021) for undergraduate students. My goal is to provide high-quality counselling and coaching based on evidence depending on the requests of the clients.
Qualifications
Formal Qualifications:
BScN Graduated with Distinction 1974
PhD University of Alberta 1989
Certificates obtained in last 10 years:
Erickson Coaching
Four modules completed, initial training in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Erickson is equivalent to Level 1 International Coaching Federation (ICF), Accredited Coaching Program
Women's Leadership
Completed a one-week intensive on women's leadership, Judy Project, University of Toronto, Ontario
Completed a two-week intensive on women's leadership, Higher Education Resource Services (HERS), Denver, Colorado
Brené Brown
Became a Certified Daring Way Facilitator - Clinician, initial training in Minneapolis, Minnesota. No longer registered.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
I completed Level 1 with Dr. Burns, Calgary, Alberta
Advanced Workshops in Leadership
With Dr. Parker Palmer, Centre for Courage Renewal, Bainbridge Island, Washington State
Mindfulness
Completed a three-day workshop on Mindfulness with Dr. Siegel, Banff Alberta