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

  • BrenĂ© 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