The following is a comprehensive presentation of everything relevant about me and my academic and practical experience as a psychologist and psychotherapist.
When I reflect on how I chose ‘psychologist’ for my career, I can see that I always had a natural curiously about people. I was fascinated what motivated them and what helped them change. The fascination deepened with time and I eventually made the decision to return to school. It took me a while to make that decision though.
I really didn’t want to go to school for such a long time. I took a detour to work as a court reporter but the desire to be a psychologist persisted.
I completed my Bachelor Degree in Psychology at Simon Fraser University. From there I went to the University of Alberta in Edmonton where I completed both my Master’s Degree and Ph.D.
I quickly became involved in research. Here is the research published in peer-reviewed journals:
Paulson, B. L., Everall, R. D., &, Stuart, J. (2001). Client perceptions of hindering experiences in counselling. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 1, 53-61.
Paulson, B., Truscott, D., & Stuart, J. (1999). Clients’ perception of helpful experiences in counselling. Journal of Counselling Psychology, 46(3), 317-324.
The latter has been cited in other academic papers. There’s a full list of my Publications & Presentations here.
I was invited to hold an academic appointment with the University of Saskatchewan, which I declined in order to return to Vancouver and build my career.
My research taught me a lot about working with clients. It focused on the psycho-therapeutic process, the role of emotions in therapy, and mind-body interactions. I didn’t know how applicable it would be in my future practice.
In the early part of my career I worked as a Psychologist for the Ministry of Children and Families. In addition to treating youth with a variety of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, trauma and psychotic disorders, I worked as a liaison to Surrey Memorial Hospital and Peace Arch Hospital.
When it was time for a change I accepted an appointment with Simon Fraser University in Health and Counseling Services. In addition to my role as a treating Psychologist I supervised counselling practicum students and doctoral psychology interns.
Today my time is divided between my private practice and my role as the Director of Training for the Counseling Department at Adler University in downtown Vancouver.
I am also a member of two study groups that keep me challenged and excited about what’s new in my field.
Professional Affiliations
As part of my commitment to professional growth I am a member of the following:
American Psychological Association
Canadian Psychological Association
British Columbia Psychological Association
EMDR International Association
And I’m a former member of the Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BC Division)
I am licensed as a Registered Psychologist in Vancouver with the BC College of Psychologists #1578
Janice Stuart Ph.D.
Registered Psychologist
511A-470 Granville St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1V5
(604) 724-4255 jstuarta22@gmail.com
College of Psychologists of British Columbia Registration # 1578
British Columbia Psychological Association Membership # 1525
EMDR Canada
EMDR International Association
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (2002) Counselling Psychology, University of Alberta
M.Ed. (1998) Counselling Psychology, University of Alberta
B.A. (1994) Psychology, Simon Fraser University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Director of Training 2015 to present
Adler University
Responsible for identifying and developing practicum site relationships for the Counselling Psychology programs. Support the placement of students in practicum opportunities through locating, developing maintaining and evaluating clinical experiences necessary to meet the standards and requirements of the Counselling Psychology programs. Participate in the development and implementation of the Student Learning Outcome Assessment Plan for the Counselling Psychology programs. Provide advisement and mentoring to students enrolled in the program and monitor their progress through the program. Participate in new student orientation.
Psychologist
Private Practice 2002 – present
Provide treatment services to adults and adolescents who struggle with a variety of issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, grief and loss, sexual abuse, relationship issues, family of origin issues, stress management, and self-esteem. Treatment modalities include: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Psychologist 2007 – 2014
Simon Fraser University
Provided treatment services to the university student population and support to faculty and staff. Student presenting issues included: depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, bi-polar disorder, relationship issues, grief and loss, sexual orientation, cross-cultural issues, and self-esteem issues. Additional responsibilities included outreach to a variety of campus groups, presentation of workshops, facilitation of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) based group and supervision of Master’s level counsellors and Doctoral interns. Liaised closely with and provided consultation to medical staff. Worked closely with the Associate Director of Counselling and assumed necessary responsibilities in her absence. Provided support and consultation to the Director of Counselling particularly in the absence of the Associate Director.
Psychologist
Ministry of Children and Family Development Sept 2001 – 2007
Provided assessment and treatment services for youth who suffered from a variety of mental health disorders including mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders. In addition to direct client service, duties included liaising with school counsellors, hospital staff and professionals who provided service through community partnership programs. Additional responsibilities included acting as hospital liaison to coordinate services between hospital and community services. As well, fulfilling role as early psychosis intervention (EPI) clinician working with youth who have experienced a first psychotic break and coordinating services with the EPI Program. Psychological consultation was provided to team members, other ministry teams and community agencies. Additional responsibilities included involvement in team program planning and development and integrated case management.
Sessional Instructor, U of Alberta July 2002 – Aug. 2002
Taught Basic Skills and Attitudes in Counselling to Master’s level cohort group. Course focus included development of skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary in the practice of counselling. Topics covered included the therapeutic relationship, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Suicide, Crisis Intervention, and Experiential Therapies. Classes involved experiential exercises, practice sessions, demonstrations and discussions. Students were evaluated on participation, supervision evaluations, class presentation, term paper and final exam.
Ph.D. Internship
Student Counselling Services, U of British Columbia Aug. 2000 – Aug. 2001
Individual, couples and group therapy with a university student population. Presenting issues included: depression, anxiety, trauma, adult relationship issues, cross-cultural issues, self-esteem, and career issues. Additional responsibilities included outreach to a variety of campus groups including faculty and residence assistants, group therapy, presentation of workshops, and supervision of Master’s level counsellors
Sessional Instructor, U of Alberta July 2000 – Aug. 2000
Taught Basic Skills and Attitudes in Counselling to Master’s level cohort group. Course focus included development of skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary in the practice of counselling. Topics covered included the therapeutic relationship, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Suicide, Crisis Intervention, and Experiential Therapies. Classes involved experiential exercises, practice sessions, demonstrations and discussions. Students were evaluated on participation, supervision evaluations, a written case study, video case presentation and term paper.
Education Clinic, U of Alberta Sept. 1999-April 2000
Teaching assistant involved with both Master’s and Doctoral level graduate students in Counselling Psychology. Responsibilities included coordinating practicum placements, review of students’ case notes and client files, co-teaching basic counselling skills and basic hypnosis skills.
Student Counselling Services, Augustana University Aug. 1999-April 2000
Contract position to provide individual and group therapy with a university student population. Additional responsibilities included outreach to students, staff and faculty on issues from dealing with difficulty students, training and supporting residence assistants, and developing workshops to address student needs such as transition to university, stress management and relationship issues.
Research Assistant, University of Alberta Sept. 1997-Aug. 1999
Responsible for library research, literature searches and collection of relevant materials with respect to the counselling process. Developed EndNotes database with APA citations for relevant materials. Involved in editing professional papers and manuscripts.
Catholic Social Services of Edmonton March 1997-Aug. 2000
Facilitated and co-facilitated psychoeducational group on “Handling Anger”. Group objectives included raising participant awareness of personal anger cues and implementing alternate behavioural and verbal responses, increasing communication skills and conflict resolution.
Pastoral Institute of Edmonton April 1997-July 1997
Individual and family therapy. Presenting problems included depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse, marital and relationship problems, and grief issues.
Royal Alexandra Hospital Oct. 1996-Oct. 1997
On-call Child Development Worker on pediatric psychiatry assessment unit. Responsible for observing interaction of patients with co-patients, redirecting behaviour, providing structure and charting for assigned patients. Information used for overall assessment of patient and determining DSM-IV diagnosis.
Ph.D. Advanced Assessment Practicum
Misericordia Community Hospital January-April 2000
Individual personality assessment of children, youth and adults. Administered, interpreted and prepared written psychological reports. Consultation with family physicians, child psychiatrist, and various professionals.
Ph.D. Advanced Counselling Practicum
Student Counselling Services, U of Alberta Sept. 1998-April 1999
Individual and marital therapy with university student population. Presenting issues included: traumatic grief, adult relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, career counselling, self-esteem.
Ph.D. Advanced Counselling Practicum
Education Clinic, U. of Alberta Jan. 1999-April 1999
Application of clinical hypnosis to adult emotional, behavioral, and health problems including trauma, traumatic grief, anxiety, pain management, and cancer.
Ph.D. Advanced Counselling Practicum
Education Clinic, U. of Alberta Sept. 1998-April 1999
Individual adult and marital therapy. Presenting issues included: trauma, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, traumatic grief, & career counselling.
MEd. Psychoeducational Assessment Practicum
Education Clinic, U. of Alberta Sept. 1997-April 1998
Individual psychoeducational assessment of children, youth and adults. Administered, interpreted and prepared written psychoeducational reports. Consultation with teachers, parents and various professionals.
Group Counselling Practicum
Catholic Social Services of Edmonton Feb. 1997-March 1997
Facilitated and co-facilitated psychoeducational group on “Handling Anger”. Group objectives included raising participant awareness of personal anger cues and implementing alternate behavioural and verbal responses, increasing communication skills and conflict resolution.
MEd. Individual & Family Counselling Practicum
Pastoral Institute of Edmonton Oct. 1996-April 1997
Individual and family therapy. Presenting problems included depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse, marital and relationship problems, and grief issues. Family therapy provided for single mothers with pre-school and school-aged children experiencing emotional and behavioral problems.
MEd. Counselling Practicum
Education Clinic, U. of Alberta Sept. 1996-June 1997
Individual adult and marital therapy. Presenting problems included depression, anxiety, stress management, childhood sexual abuse, marital and relationship problems, grief issues and career counseling.
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Stuart, J. (2014, March) Registering as a Psychologist in B.C. Presentation to Psychology Club, Capilano University, North Vancouver, B.C.
Stuart, J. ( 2010, November) Skills for successful self-management: A group to help manage your waitlist. Presentation to North Shore Family Services, North Vancouver, B.C.
Stuart, J. (2007, May). The body in psychotherapy. Presentation to the B.C. Chapter of the Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis, Vancouver, B.C.
Stuart, J. (2005, April). How to deal with strange behavior. Presentation to Ministry of Children and Family Development Newton Youth Team, Surrey, B.C.
Stuart, J & Wong, W. (2004, December). Personality types: Strengths and challenges. Presentation to Surrey Community Living Service Team, Surrey, B.C.
Stuart, J & Wong, W. (2004, November). Boundaries and self-care. Presentation to Surrey Mental Health Teams, Surrey, B.C.
Stuart, J (2004, June). Treating youth who self-harm: Components of treatment to consider in outpatient treatment. Presentation to Fraser Region Mental Health Clinicians at MCFD Child and Youth Mental Health Forum, Delta, B.C.
Paulson, B. L., Everall, R. D., &, Stuart, J. (2001). Client perceptions of hindering experiences in counselling. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 1, 53-61.
Stuart, J. (2000, June). Client perceptions of experiencing emotion in counselling. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Chicago, Ill.
Paulson, B., Everall, R., Truscott, D., & Stuart, J. (2000, June). Clients’ perception of hindering events in psychotherapy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Chicago, Ill.
Stuart, J. (2000, February) The role of emotion in therapy. Presentation at the Alberta Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Edmonton, AB
Paulson, B., Everall, R., Truscott, D., & Stuart, J. (2000, February). Hindering experiences in counselling. Poster session presented at Research Revelations, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Paulson, B., Truscott, D., & Stuart, J. (1999). Clients’ perception of helpful experiences in counselling. Journal of Counselling Psychology, 46(3), 317-324.
Meier, M., Wall-MacDonald, J., & Stuart, J. (1999, May). Listening to our clients. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Guidance Counsellors Association. Calgary, AB.
Stuart, J. (1999, April). Experiential Psychotherapy and Trauma. Presentation at Student Counselling Services, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Paulson, B., Truscott, D., & Stuart, J. (1999, February) Helpful experiences in counselling. Poster session presented at Research Revelations, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Shannon-Brady, D., & Stuart, J. (1998, June). Therapeutic guided imagery in counselling and health psychology. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Edmonton, AB.
Here is the research published in peer-reviewed journals:
Paulson, B. L., Everall, R. D., &, Stuart, J. (2001). Client perceptions of hindering experiences in counselling. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 1, 53-61.
Paulson, B., Truscott, D., & Stuart, J. (1999). Clients’ perception of helpful experiences in counselling. Journal of Counselling Psychology, 46(3), 317-324.
The latter has been cited in other academic papers.
EMDR with the Military, Paramilitary and First Responders April 14, 2018
Guy Boucher and Dr. Philippe Gauvreau
Attachment Focused EMDR April 13, 2018
Dr. Laurel Parnell
Case conceptualization, treatment planning and target sequencing using March 17-18, 2018
EMDR with survivors of complex, early relational neglect and abuse
Dr. Andrew Leeds
EMDR: Processing Healing, Creating April 22-23, 2017
EMDR Canada
Multicultural and Ethics Workshop May 19, 2017
BC Psychological Association
PTSD – Causes, Consequences, Responses July 31 to August 2, 2016
Memorial University
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy April 3, 2016
Dr. Mark Lau
Lessons from the Past and Preparing for the New Reality
College of Psychologists of B.C. June 24, 2015
EMDR Annual Conference
Belief Focused EMDR
Roy Kiessling LISW, ACSW April 25, 2015
Integrating Sleep Management into Clinical Practice:
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Children, Adolescents & Adults
Dr. Catherine Schuman November 28, 2014
Boundaries, Borders, and Multiplicities in Psychotherapy
Ethics and Professionalism for Psychologists September 19, 2014
Understanding the DSM-5
Problems and Prospects in the Diagnostic Revisions
Greg J. Neimeyer August 2, 2013
American Psychological Association
121st Annual Convention July 31 to August 4, 2103
Feeling State Addiction Protocol June 1 – 2, 2013
Creating an Ethical Decision Making Framework June 3, 2011
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Solving the Puzzle of
Self-Injury May 13, 2011
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Practical Strategies to
Balance Acceptance & Change with Multi-Problem Clients December 6, 2010
Hypnosis for Mind-Body Healing and Pain
Management: Psychoneuroimmunology, Neurobiology and
The Power of the Healer’s Beliefs November 27. 2010
The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
Integrating Attachment, Differentiation and
Neuroscience February 2010-to February 2011
Hypnotic Treatment for Anxiety Disorders October 24 & 25, 2009
EMDR and Dissociative States:
Enhancing Therapeutic Outcome October 17 & 18, 2009
Further Explorations into the
Ethical Lives of Psychologists January 30, 2009
EMDR for Sensorimotor Therapy January 10 &11, 2009
Personality Disorders in Social Work and Health Care October 9, 2008
Dr. Gregory Lester
Cross Country Education
Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Annual Training Seminar February 9 & 10, 2008
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy November 23, 2007
Psychotherapy from the Inside Out
The Brain of the Mindful Therapist
Dr. Dan Siegel November 8, 2007
EMDR – Reprocessing Early Trauma and Neglect March and May 2007
EMDR – Level 2 Sept 15-17, 2006
EMDR –Level 1 March 3-5, 2006
Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis (B.C. Division)
Introductory Training Seminar February 4 & 5, 2006
Affect Regulation: Factors Affecting Development and
Therapeutic Implications February 2, 2006
Concurrent Disorders Education
Best Practices and Principles January 16 2006
Concurrent Disorders Education: Child/Youth Focus November 23, 2005
5th Annual Fraser Health Early Psychosis Conference February 2005
Cutting Edge Issues in Psychosis: Genes, Stigma & Drugs
Advanced DSM IV Training November 5, 2004
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents Oct 27 – 28, 2004 Recognition, Therapeutic Assessment and Evidence-Based Treatment
4th International Conference on Early Psychosis Conference Sept 28 – Oct 1, 2004
Vancouver, BC
Self-Regulation Therapy with Children and Adolescents May 1 – 2, 2004
Treatment of PTSD and Complex PTSD June 11-14, 2003 Research and Practical Applications
Integrated Case Management Jan. 2003-April 2003
and Collaborative Action Planning
Psychological Anatomy Nov 2002 – February 2003
Schizophrenia Update June 2002
Riverview Hospital
International Conference on Girls and Violence May 2002
Self-Regulation Therapy – Advanced Level Feb. 2002 – Sept. 2002
Play Therapy Assessment Tools November 2001
Self-Regulation Therapy – Foundation Level March 2001-Sept. 2001
Trauma and The Triune Brain February 2001
Seminar Series
Brief and Solution Focused Psychotherapy January 2001
PTSD – Working with Trauma November 2000
Sally Winston, Psy.D.
Changeways Program – UBC Hospital – psychological self-care concepts for May 2001
depression and assertiveness
Alberta Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Dr. L. Greenberg March 2000
Alberta Society of Clinical Hypnosis October 1999
Advanced Workshop – Integration of Hypnosis and Thought Field Therapy
Working with Emotions, Dr. L. Greenberg Sept. 1998
Alberta Society of Clinical Hypnosis Annual Conference May 1997
Introduction to Hypnosis
Participated in the Canadian standardization of the WAIS-III Feb. 1997
Symptom Path to Enlightenment, Dr. E. Rossi Feb. 1997
Depression Throughout the Life Span, Dr. J. Garland Jan. 1996
ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood, Dr. M. Weiss, MD Oct. 1995
Minimizing the Risk of Violence in the Workplace, Dr. R. Jin, MD Sept. 1995
Frontiers in Hypnosis, Banff, AB. May 1995
Psychopathy II, Dr. R. Hare Jan. 1995
Strategic Therapy Center April 1991
Certificate in Marital & Family Therapy
Brief Family Therapy, Joel Bergman May 1990
Abuse in the Family, Jay Haley and Cloe Madanes March 1989