• 1999 - present - studies in Ed.d, Counseling Psychology - Argosy University/ Sarasota; Sarasota, FL.
• 1997 - MA. Counselling - Providence Theological Seminary; Otterburne, MB.
• 1993 - BA General Arts, - Providence College; Otterburne, MB.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1999– present Assistant Professor of Counselling
Providence Theological Seminary, Otterburne, MB

• Taught numerous Master's level courses in counseling & psychology.
• Delivered courses in modular, semester and On-line formats.
• Developed and delivered new courses.
• Consistently very positive student reviews.
• Consistently very positive supervisor reviews.
• Participated in Faculty governance.
• Participated in student advisement.

2003- present Private Practitioner
Russell Counselling & Consulting Services, St. Pierre-Jolys, MB

• Conducted individual, couples and group therapy.
• Conducted diagnosis, assessment, developed treatment plans, and consulted.
• Areas of expertise include treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma recovery, grief and loss issues, couples therapy.

1998-1999 Lecturer in Counselling
Providence Theological Seminary, Otterburne, MB

• Lead numerous counseling practica at both introductory and advanced levels.
• Supervised Master's students counselling case loads.

1996-1999 Private Practitioner
Yellowhead Counselling Group & Don Russell, Christian Counselling

• Conducted individual, couples and group therapy.
• Conducted diagnosis, assessment, developed treatment plans, and consulted.

MASTERS-LEVEL COURSES DELIVERED

• CP 5101, 5102 Foundations of Counselling I, II
• CP 5202 Psychopathology
• CP 5208 Clinical Case Management
• CP 5111 Ethics and Legal Issues for Counsellors and Educators
• CP 5201Theories of Psychotherapy
• CP 5211 Group Psychotherapy
• CP 6501, 6502, Advanced practica
• OL 5410L Counselling for Mental Health and Wellness.
  

COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

• Mental illness and the church – Delivered at Mennonite Chortizer Church, Grunthal, MB., March 2004
• Membership orientation to PACCC – Delivered at Providence Theological Seminary, Otterburne, MB., March, 2004.
• Holistic Body Image & Weight Management – Delivered at St. Pierre Health Centre, St. Pierre-Jolys, MB., February, 2004.
• Coping with Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Delivered at St. Pierre Health Centre, St. Pierre-Jolys, MB., January 2004
  

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Certified member Professional Association of Canadian Christian Counsellors (www.paccc.ca).
• Maintain Professional Liability insurance.
• Past President (2002-2003) of Professional Association of Canadian Christian Counsellors.
• Lead in development of membership standards and governance of national counseling association.