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Sam
grew up in Kelowna and received his education in BC, Europe, and
the USA where he earned his doctorate in Christian Counselling. Happily
married, Sam is a lover of life and enjoys helping others experience
more peace and happiness.
He was a prison chaplain, and a teacher in Belgium for 11 years. In BC, he has
taught at the college level; he has co-produced 18 TV programs: 9 on Boundaries
and 9 on Depression, and has been an instructor of counselling training.
Sam has been a contracted clinical supervisor for counsellors working within
an agency, and has
worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups in various settings, as
a student and as a professional, for over 25 years.
He is trained and experienced in the use of over seventy therapies including TIR/LSR, EMDR, TAT, EFT, Cognitive-Behavioural, Guided Imagery, and Pastoral. Sam also has a certificate in Trauma Counselling from the BC Justice Institute, as well as Critical Incident Stress Debriefing training and extensive experience.
Sam counsels people in a wholistic, eclectic, pragmatic manner using spiritual principles (when requested) with a variety of issues including abuse, addictions, anger and stress, depression and grief, relationships, and trauma, including PTSD. He is also a trained and experienced Communication Specialist member of the Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group.
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