Dr. Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson), earned his PhD from UBC in counselling psychology, specializing in trauma, PTSD recovery and the recovery processes of men who have had trauma in their relationships with their fathers. Dr. Mike Dadson has been a registered clinical counsellor (RCC), with the BC Assoc. of Clinical Counselors sine 2000 with a counselling practice, Gentle Currents Therapy in Langley BC.

Dr. Mike Dadson's main interests in life are people and the outdoors.

Additional Experiences, Licences and Certifications:

2015-2018

Adjunct Professor

University of British Columbia-Advisor to the Centre for Group therapy and trauma.

-Supervise and train Graduate and Doctoral students in group therapy and trauma.

Evaluation of a group intervention for veterans who experienced military-related trauma

2014-2018

National Executive/Clinical Director

Veterans Transition Program

• Recruit, train and develop psychologists and counsellors to deliver the VTN course to veterans across Canada.

• Oversee and develop the clinical teams to ensure 12 VTN courses are delivered effectively each year.

• Oversee the staff and ensure all aspects organization including operations, fundraising and clinical delivery of services, meet the vision and mission of the VTN board of Directors.

2002 - Present

OWNER/ CLINICAL DIRECTOR COUNSELLING SERVICES

in Brookswood, Langley, BC

NON-REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY COURSES

Dadson, M.R. (2010). Managing the effects of compound stress, gender role stress and traumatic

stress. British Columbia Air Traffic Control. Surrey B.C.

Dadson, M. R., (2009). Cross-cultural conversations: The nature of Spiritual wellness, Faculty

of Psychology, SatyaWacana University, Salatiga Indonisia.

Stewart, B., & Dadson, M. R. (2009). Observed experiential integration: PTSD interventions in

the Indonesian context. Three-day workshop presented to the Faculty of Psychology, SatyaWacana University, Salatiga Indonisia.

Dadson, M. (2008). Psychology of gender PSYC 315, Guest lecturer, Trinity Western University, BC.

Dadson, M. (2005 - 2007) Career preparation 101, Instructor, Trinity Western University, British Columbia

Dadson, M. (2003-2007) Organizational behaviour Lab (BUSI 280), Instructor, Trinity Western University, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2001 -2007) Counselling services statistics and annual board report, Trinity Western University British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2004-2007) Student mental health care needs assessment, Trinity Western

University, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2006) Statistical analysis of counselling Services Contribution to Retention,

V.P. of Student Life, Trinity Western University British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2007, 2008). Depression, diagnosis and interventions, Instructor, Trinity Western University, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2005,2006). Eating disorders, disordered eating and campus living, Instructor,

TrinityWestern University, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2005, 2006). Working with students in crisis, living through critical incidents,

Instructor, Trinity Western University, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2005). Working with grief and loss issues with university students, Instructor,

TrinityWestern University, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2007). The narrative of healthy father/child relationships, Instructor, Burnaby, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2004). The framework of a healthy father/child relationships, Instructor, Surrey, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2003). Community foundations, Instructor, Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2003). Facilitating the treatment of depression in the family system depression, Facilitator. Surrey Mental Health, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2001). Community: conviction or convenience? Instructor, Trinity Western University, British Columbia.

Dadson, M. (2000). Anti-bullying support group, co-facilitator, Mental Health, Chilliwack, British Columbia.

M.Div., Calvin College and Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Master of Divinity – officiating the practice of religious education, administration, leadership, pastoral care, worship services. May, 1994, Supervisor: Dr. Cornelius Plantinga

Ordained Minister/Chaplain, Christian Reformed Church licensed in the Province of BC

CERTIFICATES

Crime Victims Assistance Counsellor

Certified Myers-Briggs Personality Type Assessor

Certified Strong Interest Inventory Assessor

Certified Observed & Experiential Integration (OEI) Therapist and Trainer

Certified QPRT Suicide Risk Assessment and Management

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level One

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level Two

Enactment Therapy Level One and Two

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Level One

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Reviewer: The Journal of Men’s Health, 2010.

•Minister/Chaplain and Member: The Bridge Community Church, Langley, BC

2000-2020

•Caul Committee Member: ISSTD, 2014-2017.

Within these roles Michael Dadson has experience with culturally diverse clients with a range of concerns such as, such as, trauma, gender crisis, depression, and anxiety.

"Adding to the personal growth of others is important, having compassion when present with others has strong value in itself, believes Mike Dadson.

Dr Michael Dadson has a belief in the human capacity to find real life solutions when they have access to understanding, support and respect. "Applying skills in a way that is personal, relevant and can help others face and grow through life’s hurts and challengesnote Dr. Dadson ".

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