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WHO
WE ARE
"Once
a human being has arrived on earth, communication is the
largest single factor determining what kinds of
relationships he makes with others and what happens to
him in the world about him." Virginia
Satir
 Steven
G. Warland
Over the years I have always worked to support, guide and teach individuals. Most recently, I have been doing so as a counsellor and teacher who specializes in interpersonal communication. Through CentreGround, I work with individuals in helping them find greater satisfaction and fulfillment through developing personal and relationship skills.
I have also worked as a consultant helping organizations in various area such as team building, cross-cultural awareness, supportive work environments and organizational change. Some of my clients have included: the Surrey Art Gallery, Langley Family Services, St. Paul's Hospital, the Hospital Employees Union, the Kelowna Multicultural Society, Fletcher-Challenge, Forestry Canada, and various provincial government ministries such as Attorney General; Tourism, Small Business and Culture; and Social Services.
I have taught a wide range of courses including: Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace, Leadership and Communication (Douglas College), Interpersonal Communication (Simon Fraser University) Effective Listening, Leadership Communication in Professional Contexts, Gender Communication, Listening and Contemporary Management (Cornell University), Public Speaking, Business and Professional Speech (Cornell University and Ithaca College) Acting, Voice Training (Ithaca College) Psychology (Tompkins Community College).
I have Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Drama (St. Olaf College), a M.A. in Communication (University of Nebraska) and post graduate work in counselling (Cornell University). I have had extensive workshop training in various counselling approaches and have worked with several mentors in counselling.
I have directed various theatre productions and recently was a co-author of a new musical.
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