Patricia M. Hagarty. MC; TITC-CT
Registered Psychologist-AB #3528
Certified Clinical Traumatologist
EMDR Therapist
PMH Psychological Services
Box 46, 1130-214 Place
9909-102 St
Grande Prairie, AB T8V-2V4
E-mail: pmhpsych@me.com
SUMMARY
25 years of progressive experience within the field of psychology, elementary & secondary education, adult, child & youth functional behavioural assessment, programming within community rehabilitation (developmental disabilities). Clinical/counseling psychology in community mental health, inpatient / outpatient acute psychiatry (Alberta Health Services) and EMDR/ Trauma. Proven competency in psychological assessment, consultation, intervention within evidence based therapeutic modalities and standardized assessment. Committed to lifelong learning.
EDUCATION
- Clinical Traumatologist Certification through The Traumatology Institute – Toronto, Ont.
- EMDR Therapist. Certification in process.
- 4 Digit Diagnostic Code for FASD Course - University of Washington.
- Master of Counseling Psychology (2005). Campus Alberta Applied Psychology.
- University of Calgary.
- Graduate of Institute of Applied Behaviour Analysis (IABA) – Summer Institute (2002). Los Angeles, CA. USA.
- Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation (Educational Psychology) – University of Calgary, Calgary AB. (1997).
- Bachelor of Arts: Psychology – Carleton University, Ottawa ON. (1987).
SELECTED/PERTINENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Current:
Private Practice: DKF Counseling and Psychological Services, Grande Prairie, AB
Providing psychotherapy and assessment services to youth and adults. Capacity assessments.
Contracted Psychologist for Function First Pediatrics – Grande Prairie, AB.
Providing therapy for parents of children with disabilities, assessment and behavioral consultation.
2010-2012:
Addictions & Mental Health, Alberta Health Services – Clinical/Counseling Psychologist. Acute Psychiatry –QE-II Hospital Grande Prairie, AB.
Adult Inpatient/ Outpatient Clinical Assessment and Psychotherapy.
2005 – 2010:
Alberta Health Services - Child & Youth Addictions & Mental Health, Grande Prairie, AB.
Registered Psychologist
Child/Youth and Adult Teams.
Proven Competencies in:
- Providing clinical and psychological assessments, therapy to children, adults, families and consultation/liaison to schools, school teams and families.
- Working within child psychiatry, assessment, coordinating services, triage, crisis intervention, consultation within a team approach.
- Working walk-in clinics as a therapist as well as shift coordinator.
RESEARCH
- Master's Thesis: Use of the Mediated Learning Experience & The Working Alliance for Dually Diagnosed Individuals (Psychiatric Issues & Developmental Disability).
- Undergraduate Research: Childlessness: Choice & Circumstance.
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS
- May 25 – June 6, 2009 - Canadian Psychiatric Services & Developmental Disabilities Delegation to Beijing, China. (Invited to participate and speak).
- Community Rehabilitation Workshop – Dual Diagnosis – Grande Prairie Regional College. May 2007.
- Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA): International Conference – Breaking The Barriers. Dublin, Ireland. April 10-13, 2005.
- "An Adaptation of the Multi-Elemental Model" (Based on thesis research).
- Publication: National Association of Dual-Diagnosis. (The NADD Journal). Volume 8, Number 6 – November/December 2005
MEMBERSHIPS/REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
- College of Alberta Psychologists #3528 – Registered Psychologist. Alberta
- Psychologists Association of Alberta – member # 032321 - Alberta
- National Association of Dual Diagnosis (NADD) – New York, New York.
- Member/Certification of Canadian Registry of Health Service Providers in Psychology
- Member of the National Center For Crisis Management
- Certified Clinical Traumatologist – Institute of Traumatology, Toronto, Ont.
- EMDR Therapist Certification – In process.
- EMDR Canada
- EMDRIA (International).