I am constantly exploring innovative ways to weave theory and research into my practice as an educator, researcher, clinician, and supervisor. I have been teaching in the Department of Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies since 2005, and have had the opportunity to facilitate courses that focus on the principals and practices of systemic thinking, social justice, inclusivity, and anti-oppression. In doing so, I aim to support learners in conceptualizing and applying these practices into meaningful and therapeutic interventions while attending to intersecting identities in diverse contexts.
I find myself invigorated by my interactions and conversations with students, clinical supervisees, and colleagues that tackle questions about justice, accessibility, and diversity, and that interrogate colonialism, white supremacy, and patriarchy. My passion for lifelong learning and interdisciplinary training afford me the opportunity to work collaboratively with researchers and clinicians from various disciplines (e.g., sexology, family studies, social psychology, social work, counselling, medicine).
My broad areas of research and clinical interests transverse sexual and relational well-being over the lifespan; diversity, inclusivity, and social justice; experiential learning; and self-reflection and transformational learning. My current focus is on consensual non-monogamy, inclusionary practices, and the constructs of pleasure.
I am currently completing my Doctorate in Family Relations and Human Development at the University of Guelph where I also obtained an M.Sc. in Couple and Family Therapy and a BA in Sociology. I have over 25 years of clinical experience and continue to work as a relational/sex therapist and clinical supervisor.