Resources

Books

I have selected some of the books and websites I find most useful in my counselling work for self-learning, growth as well as awareness of helpful workshops and courses.

Marriage & Relationships:

Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson The Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work by John Gottman & Nan Silver Passionate Marriage by David Snarch The Dance of Connection by Harriet Lerner Getting Past the Affair by Snyder, Baucom, and Gordon Resurrecting Sex by David Snarch Websites iceeft.com drsuejohnson.com vcfi.ca  

Personal Growth & Mental Health:

Daring Greatly by Brené Brown The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown DBT Workbooks Websites brenebrown.com cmha.bc.ca  

Parenting:

Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman & Julie Gottman Parenting from the Inside out by Daniel Siegle & Mary Hartzell Websites ahaparenting.com neufeldinstitute.org

Workshops / Speaking

Carlene has been involved in a variety of teaching, facilitating and public speaking roles throughout her career. She enjoys leading groups, workshops, and is skilled in guiding the dynamics of group conversations to enrich the learning of those participating. She believes in interactive learning that is targeted towards the participants’ needs in order to create active understanding of new information and skills. Carlene can work with you to develop an engaging and relevant experience for your group or organization.

  • Communication Workshop – Strathcona Family Practice Residents – 2015
  • Developed & Co-Facilitated Groups and Workshops in the community on the topics of: Disordered Eating, Stress & Time Management, Burnout in Caregivers, Transition to Marriage, Transition to University
  • Teaching Assistant for UBC Medical Students on Practical Training in Sexual Dysfunction and for SFU Psychology Students in Social Psychology, History of Psychology and Research Methods.
  • Guest Speaker:
    • Burnaby Counselling Group Fundraiser Dinner
    • Simon Fraser University’s 40th Anniversary Philosopher’s Café
    • Simon Fraser University’s Graduation Ceremony Valedictorian
    • Simon Fraser University’s Varsity Athletics Awards Gala
    • Simon Fraser University’s First Year Orientation
    • Oak Bay Secondary School’s & Queen Margaret’s Athletic Banquets