Curriculum Vitae of Gillian P Drader Registered Clinical Counselor Board Certified Neurofeedback 29325 Marsh McCormick Rd Abbotsford BC V4X 2B4 604-625- 7852 draderandassociates@gmail.com www.draderandassociates.com Work History Gillian Drader and Associates Founder/President Registered Clinical Counsellor (Private Practice) 2010 Present Oversee development of counseling practice and business model/marketing. Supervision for graduate students as well as practicing therapists and Community Agency Management. Contract Graduate Student Practicum Supervisor to Trinity Western University. Ensure adherence to regulatory body policy and practice in the Province of British Columbia. Provide psycho- educational workshops in the community. Develop curriculum and research projects. Provide a variety of modalities of therapy for children, youth and adults presenting with a variety of emotional and/or behavioral issues. Maintain clinical records. Develop and monitor treatment plans. Liaise with community professionals and agencies. Administer/interpret various psychological measurement tools Mission Counselling Services Registered Clinical Counselor (Private Practice) 2000 2010 Provide therapy for children, youth and adults presenting with a variety of emotional and/or behavioral issues. Maintain clinical records. Develop and monitor treatment plans. Liaise with community professionals and agencies. Administer/interpret various psychological assessment tools. Supervision for graduate students as well as practicing therapists and Community Agency Management. Ensure adherence to regulatory body policy and practice in the Province of British Columbia. Work History Other: Primary Consultant Integrated Service Delivery Pilot Project Stó:lõ Nation Social Development in Partnership with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Phase II Feb Aug 2013 Implement Integrated Service Delivery Tools developed in Phase I of project and conduct QEEG pre and post assessments to provide quantitative data for support of project outcomes.
Phase I 2010-2011 Develop an Integrated Service Delivery Assessment tool to be used within Stó:lõ First Nation Social Development Departments Implement assessment tool with 50 clients identified by Stó:lõ Nation Social Development as having multiple barriers to success in education and employment. Complete assessment and compile comprehensive report for Stó:lõ Nation and INAC in order to ascertain the effectiveness of this assessment tool for use in this territory as well as other First Nations and Aboriginal Communities. Liaise with various community agencies to determine client needs and develop therapeutic interventions and curriculum appropriate to their client base Internship Supervisor Trinity Western University 2009 2010 Develop and implement a graduate level internship site which provides opportunities for community members to access therapy not otherwise available to them Provide instruction and clinical supervision for students in the Counseling Psychology Graduate program at Trinity Western University Manage all aspects of adherence to policy and procedure as it relates to overseeing students in a private practice setting assessment tools. Trauma Therapist/Team Consultant Yellow Cedar Learning Center 2008 2011 Provide trauma therapy and psycho- educational workshops for Aboriginal adult learners. Provide staff development opportunities and training. Liaise with Stó:lõ and related Government Community agencies to address program needs of clients Practicum Supervisor Trinity Western University 2007-2008 2008-2009 2012-2013 Oversee community based practicum site for graduate students in counseling psychology. Supervise therapy sessions provided by students and provide feedback and ongoing instruction Curriculum development for ongoing training of practicum students in the areas of therapy as well as understanding health systems as they apply to clients Liaise with health and community agencies related to clients attending practicum site Master Trainer/ Clinical Supervisor Sightpsyc. Seminars, Inc. 2004 Present Co- facilitate trauma therapy training workshops for professionals in various communities. Provide in- session supervision for therapists skills development and certification Develop workshop material to be presented at professional development seminars for OEI therapists and professionals working in related fields. Develop chapter material for Clinician Handbook currently being prepared for publication. Oversee supervision of OEI trainers and trauma therapists in training. Develop policy/procedures regarding OEI and its implementation in practice and training
Counselling Service Provider Wilson Banwell 2005 2013 Provide clinical counseling services to clients of Wilson Banwell Human Solutions (WBHS) Employee & Family Assistance Provider 2008 2012 Provide clinical counseling services to clients of EFAP Crime Victim s Assistance 2003 2013 Provide clinical counseling for individuals who have been victims of crime Trauma Therapist Trinity Western University PTSD Sexual Assault Research Project 2004-2006 Provide trauma therapy for sexual assault survivors using manualized therapy approaches (Cognitive Processing Therapy, Observed & Experiential Integration, Relaxation Training). Provide psycho- educational groups for participants in study Participate as a guest speaker for psycho- educational documentary series about trauma Therapist Ministry of Children and Family Development Child & Youth Mental Health 2004 2005 Provide a range of direct clinical services to children/youth with DSM- IV diagnoses. Undertake bio- psycho- social assessments including mental status exams. Complete provisional diagnoses and treatment plans. Provide individual and family therapy to children/youth and their families. Monitor treatment and/or care plans. Evaluate treatment outcomes. Provide counselling, support & education to families and caregivers of children and youth. Liaise with community professionals and provide consultation/education when requested. 2003-2004 Special Project: Sole Multi- Systemic Therapist for Pilot Project between Child & Youth Mental Health and Youth Forensics in the Fraser East Health Authority. Worked in partnership with youth forensics to provide multi- systemic therapy to high risk youth and their families. 2002 2003 Provide clinical services as outlined Facilitate Why Weight Psycho- educational groups for adolescents with eating disordered behavior and their parents Provide therapy for clients diagnosed with eating disorders. Liaise with community health agencies regarding curriculum development for community education Facilitate support group for parents of adolescents with eating disordered behavior and/or diagnoses. This parent group evolved into a provincial organization named P.A.W.E.D. (Parents for the awareness of eating disorders). This group travelled throughout BC and also facilitated video conferences, fund- raising events and educational opportunities for parents within BC.
Therapist Fraser House Drug & Alcohol Outpatient Clinic 2001 2002 Provide therapy for children, youth and their families dealing with drug and/or alcohol issues. Assess drug/alcohol abuse issues within family systems and develop appropriate collaborative treatment plans based on provisional diagnosis including co- morbidity. Provide psycho- educational opportunities for at- risk youth and their caregivers. Provide school- based counseling and psycho- educational opportunities for the community. Intern Therapist Ministry for Children and Family Development Child & Youth Mental Health 2000 2001 Provide a range of direct clinical services to children/youth with DSM- IV diagnoses Undertake bio psycho- social assessments including mental status exams. Complete provisional diagnoses and treatment plans. Provide individual and family therapy to children/youth and their families. Monitor treatment and/or care plans. Evaluate treatment outcomes. Provide counselling, support & education to families and caregivers of children and youth. Liaise with community professionals. Provide consultation/education to the community. Career Counselor Abbotsford Christian Secondary School 1998 1999 Provide career counseling for students in grades 11 and 12 in the context of a CAPP curriculum. Administer Myers Briggs Type Indicator as a means to provide a framework for career planning. Develop and provide resource material for students exploring career choices. Youth Care Worker School District #75 Elementary School 1997 1999 Provide intervention and counseling to elementary students with emotional/behavioral issues. Develop care plans and implement with students in the context of the school setting in consultation with teaching staff and caregivers. Liaise with community agencies and Professionals for purposes of Integrated Case Management. Provide psycho- educational groups for caregivers and Professionals within the school district. Maintain records. Staff Counselor YWAM Mercy Ships International Office 1995 1996 Provide counseling in areas of personal and family issues for international staff both at International Headquarters as well as on board various Relief and Development Ships. Provide training workshops regarding multi- cultural team building and community development. Staff Counselor YWAM Scotland 1993 1995
Provide counseling to staff in areas of personal/family issues. Facilitate staff development workshops and training. Member of National Leadership Team. Teach in various team building schools in the areas of personal development. Alternate School Youth Care Worker School District #75 1992-1993 Counsel at- risk youth and their families regarding various emotional/behavioral difficulties. Facilitate the reintegration of students from the alternate program into mainstream educational settings. Coordinate various community projects. Educational History 2014 present Saybrook University PhD Psychophysiology San Francisco CA 1999 2001 Bastyr University M.A. Applied Behavioral Science Systems Counseling Seattle, WA 1989 1991 Simon Fraser University B.A. Psychology Vancouver, BC 1984 1986 Fraser Valley College Diploma Criminal Justice Abbotsford BC Outstanding Student Award Professional Registrations Registered as Clinical Counsellor with BCACC 2002 Professional Certifications Board Certified Neurofeedback (BCIA) 2016 Certified Daring Way Facilitator 2015 Professional EEG/Neurofeedback (STENS) 2012 EFT Level 1 2009 Certified OEI Master Trainer 2005 Certified OEI Trainer 2004 OEI Level 1&2 2003 EMDR Level 1&2 2002 Critical Incident Stress Management 2002 Registered Practitioner SOI/ESI Canada 1998 Registered Life Skills Coach Life Skills Training Centers (Canada) Ltd. 1997 Registered Practitioner Myers Briggs Type Indicator Oxford Psychologists Press 1994 Related Training Lifespan Integration Advanced 2014 Lifespan Integration for Children and Adolescents 2014 Intro to Neuroeedback combined with Biofeedback (Thompson s) 2013 TT Introduction to Biograph Infiniti Neurofeedback 2011 BFE Biofeedback for Psychologists 2011 Lifespan Integration Level 1 2010 BFE Neurofeedback QuickQ (Swingle) 2009 Samonas 2008 Early Psychosis Intervention (MCFD) 2005 Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents (MCFD) 2004 - Recognition, Therapeutic Assessment, and Evidence Based Treatment
Specialized Training in Suicide Assessment, Management and Treatment (MCFD) 2003 PTSD & Complex PTSD: Treatment, Research, and Practical Applications 2003 Care of Traumatized Children and Youth (Mheccu/MCFD/BC CYC) 2002 Co- Occurring Psychiatric Substance Disorders (Dr K Minkoff) 2002 Core training in Substance Misuse 2002 Satir s Systemic Brief Therapy 2001 Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Services Clinical Practice 2001 Community and Professional Workshops Presented The Effects of Trauma on the Brain: Neuropsychology and Current Therapies 2011/2013 Presented for Freedom from Abuse Society Conference Restarting: Healing from Trauma and Addiction Facilitator of Twelve Week Community Group 2010-2013 OEI & Eating Disorders 2009 Presented for OEI Therapists Understanding Eating Disorders 2006/2007 Presented to Foster Parents Association and interested health professionals Panel member for community health educational seminars sponsored by the Eating Disorders Resource Centre Trauma: Basic Understanding, Assessment, Treatment Options 2007 Presented for Crisis Line volunteers Team building with MBTI. Presented to Yellow Cedar Learning Centre Staff Presented to Fraser Health Adult Mental Health Team 2012 Forum: Inside an RCT for trauma therapy outcome evaluation: Therapist and researcher perspectives Presented at the Annual International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation Conference Philadelphia PA November 2007 Self- Harm Prevention, Assessment & Treatment. 2005 Presented for Crisis Line Volunteers Professional Memberships BC Association of Clinical Counsellors