PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Preventing Caregiver Burnout,2022
HIPAA for Allied Professionals, 2022
Pediatric Hospitalization, obstacles and opportunities for OT practitioners, 2022
An OT perspective on visual deficit in pediatrics ,2022
Therapeutic Sensory Camps,2022
Neurodiversity - Masterclass Series: Adapting to a Neurodiversity Affirmative Paradigm in clinical practice, 2022
Sensory Strategies: Sanity Restoration for Family Life - Part 1,2022
BrainFX SCREEN Training Module 2022
Post-COVID-19 Patients: Management Strategies for the Occupational Therapist, 2022
The Value of Occupational Therapy in the Acute Care Management of Patients with COVID-19,2022
Mindfulness: Beyond Guided Meditation,2021
Medical Errors and Occupational Therapy Practice: How to Avoid Errors, 2021
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, 2021
Translating and Implementing Motor Learning Approaches for Neurorehabilitation, 2021
An Introduction To Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse , 2021
Therapeutic Office Ergonomics for Computer Use for Intensive Rehab Patients, 2021
Work from Wherever: Ergonomic Tips for A Safe & Healthy Workstation Set Up at Home, 2021
Ergonomics and Pain, 2021
Yoga For Depression: One Breath At A Time, 2021
Yoga Supports for Addiction Recovery (Part 1) ,2021
The Lymphatic System and Yoga: Integrating Holistic Strategies into Therapy, 2021
OT and Acute Pain: Staying True to Our Holistic Roots, 2021
OT’s Mental Health Response to the COVID Pandemic: Older Adults ,2021
Using Principles of Yoga to Benefit the Adult Patient, 2021
Mindfulness Practices for Managing Pain and Promoting Occupational Performance, 2021
Perspectives on Yoga Inputs in the Management of Chronic Pain , 2021
Returning To Activity Following Concussion , 2021
Understanding the Impact of Concomitant Psychotropic Medication Use in Patients Also
Receiving Physical And/or Occupational Therapy, 2021
Concussion Management Workshop –Level 2 ,2021
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) Certification ,2021
Innovative Pacing and planning Techniques Following Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury(mTBI), 2021
Occupational Therapy and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Dealing with Disruption in Daily Life, 2021
Creating and Implementing a Graduated Return-to-Work Plan,2021
New Perspectives in our Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Primer for OT’s,2021
Behaviour Activation: Quick and Effective Ways to Engage Clients with Depression, 2021
Evidence-Based Approaches for Occupational Therapy in Opioid Addiction and Pain Management 2021
Thinking on their feet: Falls Prevention in People with Dementia ,2021
Self-Expression and Leadership Program - Landmark Education – Vancouver, BC, 2019
Use of support workers to provide best practice and efficient treatment plans (Online), 2019
Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation - 4 days – Las Vegas, NV (In-Person), 2017
Addictions Education for Health Care Professionals – 3 days – Cedar, BC (In-Person), 2017
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention by Dr. Fuentes and Dr. Graham, Registered Psychologists (Online), 2016
Matheson Introduction to Medical Legal training – Vancouver, BC (In-Person), 2016
Concussion Management: Best Practice Rehabilitation, Dr. J. Dunnett, DPT and Kira Heaton MOT – Surrey, BC 2016
Employabilities Conference 2016; Cognitive Assessment & Best Practice Mental Health Treatment – CBT, Ottawa, 2016
Multiple Errands Test: Developing, administrating & scoring site specific versions (CAOT) – Vancouver, BC (In-Person), 2016
Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Chronic PTSD - 4-day workshop – Richmond, BC (In-Person , 2016
A Pattern Approach to Low Back Pain (Dr. Hall) – North Vancouver, BC (In-Person), 2016
Getting a Grip on Arthritis – Vancouver, BC (In-Person), 2015
Concussion: Current Research and Best Practice – Vancouver, BC (In-Person) , 2015
Introduction to Concussion Management – Vancouver, BC (In-Person), 2015
Matheson Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation – Ottawa, ON (In-Person) ,2015
BrainFX- Cognitive Assessment (Online) ,2015
Best Practice Pain Management: A dynamic two-day workshop for occupational therapists, 2015
Health Care Innovations Conference – AADL Mobility and Community Rehabilitation; Ceiling Lift Evaluation; Falls Prevention; Seating and Positioning Possibilities, Wheelchair skills; Power Mobility – Calgary, AB 2014
Functional Capacity Evaluation Course- Victoria, BC (In-Person),2014
EPIC Lift course - Surrey, BC (In-Person),2014
The Therapist’s Toolkit - Conducting Effective Exposure Therapy – Vancouver, BC (In-Person), 2014
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Behavioural Activation the Most Essential CBT Skills – Vancouver,2014
Cannabis and Psychosis – Vancouver, BC (In-Person) ,2014
Hoarding Disorder: Treatment and Assessment – Vancouver, BC (In-Person) ,2014
Is this patient competent? Overview on Personal Capacity – Vancouver, BC (In-Person) , 2014
Moving and Handling Level I Course – Vancouver, BC (In-Person) ,2013
CAOT Conference: Poster Presentation (Using digital stories to illustrate OT in primary care) Victoria, BC, 2013
Non-Crisis Intervention Course – Vancouver, BC (In-Person) , 2013
Suicide Assessment Risk Course – Vancouver, BC (In-Person) ,2013
Action Over Inertia Workshop: Addressing Activity-Health Needs of Individuals with Serious Mental Illness – Kingston, ON (In-Person) ,2013
Wound Care (St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital) – Kingston, ON (In-Person) ,2012
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital) – Kingston, ON 2012
Rehabilitation of Balance Disorders in People with Multiple Sclerosis – Kingston, ON (In-Person ,2012
“Doctor, do something: The Neurobiology of Flight or Flight: In our patients …and in us” Kingston,2012
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital) – Kingston, ON (In Person) ,2012
Pathway to Compression Workshop (Shoppers Home Health Care) – Kingston, ON (In-Person), 2012
Interprofessional Forum on Sport and Disability – Kingston, ON (In-Person), 2012
PDG Mobility with Jane Fontein: Biomechanics of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion in Elderly– Kingston, ON (In Person),2012
Managing the Needs of a Teen with Cerebral Palsy– Kingston, ON (In-Person), 2012
2012 Intimacy & Sexuality in Long Term Care – Kingston, ON (In-Person), 2012
Hand Development and Fine Motor Skills for Preschoolers Workshop – Kingston, ON (In-Person) ,2012
Sensory Processing Workshop: Making Sensory About Everyday Experiences – Kingston, ON (In-Person) , 2012
Compassionate Care Workshop – Kingston, ON (In-Person),2012
Sunrise Seating and Mobility Clinic – Kingston, ON (In-Person) ,2012
Health Care Innovations Conference (Shoppers Home Health Care) – Kingston, ON (In-Person),2012
Basic Static Splinting Workshop – Kingston, ON (In-Person), 2011
MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS:
College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia 2016 – Present Committee Member
College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia 2022 – Present Professional Member
College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia 2013 – Present Professional Member
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists 2013 – Present Professional Member / PPN Committee
PRESENTATION / EDUCATOR:
Driving Anxiety Rehabilitation Program Course – on 3 occasions