Training and Experience

• Education
• Academic Awards & Distinctions
• Clinical Experience
• Research Experience
• Teaching Experience
• Supervision of Honours’ Theses
• Editorial Activities
• Advisory & Committee Activities
• Publications – Treatment Manuals & Clinical Tools
• Publications – Book Chapters
• Publications – Government/Agency Reports
• Publications – Articles
• Conferences & Training Events Organized
• Workshops Presented [only select workshops listed]
• Presentations & Invited Talks
• Published Abstracts
• Poster Presentations
• Workshops & Training Seminars Attended [only select workshops listed]

Education

Residency in Clinical Psychology (2001-2002), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA [APA Accredited Program]

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology – Forensic Specialty (2002), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC; Dissertation:  The Impact of Depressive Affect Upon Multiple Measures of Malingering  [APA/CPA Accredited Program]

M.A., Clinical Psychology (1998), University of Regina, Regina, SK; Thesis:  Cognitive Biases and Consistency in Recommendations for Conditional Release Suitability

B.A., Honours Psychology (1995), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Honours Thesis:  Anatomically Neutral Dolls:  Their Effects on the Memory and Suggestibility of Preschool-Aged Eyewitnesses

Academic Awards & Distinctions

CPA President’s New Researcher Award (2002)
Joseph Becker Research Award – University of Washington (2001)
American Academy of Forensic Psychology Dissertation Award (2001)
M.D. Angus & Associates Graduate Fellowship in Psychology (2001)
American Psychology-Law Society (APA Division 41) Grant-in-Aid Research Award (2001)
American Psychological Association Student Travel Award (2000)
Canadian Psychological Association Section of Women and Psychology Student Paper Award (2000)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellowship (1999-2001)
Simon Fraser University Graduate Fellowship (1998)
Simon Fraser University Special Graduate Entrance Scholarship (1997)
Graduate Scholarship (Summer Term), University of Regina  (1997)
Graduate Scholarship (Winter Term), University of Regina  (1997)
Graduate Studies Conference Travel Award, University of Regina (1996)
University of Regina Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship (1996)
University of British Columbia Psychology Students’ Association Award (1995)
University of British Columbia Undergraduate Scholarship (1994-95)
Dean’s Honour List, University of British Columbia (1993-95)

Clinical Experience

Director, Samra Psychology Corporation – Private Practice (April 2006 – present)
Private assessment and treatment practice: consultation (workplace mental health); assessments (independent medical assessments, parental capacity assessments, and general psychological/mental health assessments); individual and couples treatment (depression, anxiety, chronic suicidality and self-harm, interpersonal difficulties and relationship issues, chronic pain, and chronic medical issues).

Clinical Consultant, Odyssey Health Services, Vancouver, BC (September 2003 –  January 2006)
Clinical and administrative management of patients, therapists, and medical consultants in BC and AB offices.  Provided assessment, treatment, supervision, and consultation services on an outpatient basis to adults with chronic occupational disabilities with a focus on developing and implementing return to workplans. Assessment and treatment services were provided to clients at the request of third party payers (i.e., primarily long term disability carriers). Conducted coordinated clinical management of patients in collaboration with primary health care physicians, specialists, employers, and insurers. Primary presenting concerns included chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, Axis II disorders, and complex medical health difficulties.

Clinical Associate, Dr. Chuck Jung & Associates Psychological Services, Vancouver, BC (April 2003 –  April 2004)
Provided assessment, treatment, and consultation services on an outpatient basis to adults, couples, and families presenting with psychological symptomatology secondary to physical injury (i.e., from motor vehicle or workplace accidents).  Assessment and treatment services were provided to clients at the request of third party payers (e.g., ICBC; WCB; lawyers).  Primary presenting concerns included depression, anxiety, and brain injuries.  Also provided psychological intervention to private clients who self-referred for therapy services.

Clinical & Forensic Consultant, Family Court Centre, Burnaby, BC (July 2002 –  July 2003)
The Family Court Centre was a Child and Youth Mental Health program established in 1989 to provide impartial and independent clinical assessments of parents and children who are before the Courts pursuant to the Child, Family and Community Services Act in cases where a Director has had cause to remove a child.  Duties included conducting Parenting Capacity Assessments for Court on children and families who were involved with Child Protection; training child protection workers; being a primary researcher on a province-wide research project examining the quality of Parenting Capacity Assessments; and, writing up research reports and papers for publication.

Clinical Psychology Resident, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington Medical Center & Harborview Medical Center (July 2001 –  June 2002)
Provided psychological consultation, liaison, assessment, and intervention services to a diverse sample of inpatients and outpatients in medical and psychiatric settings.  Rotations:  Burn/Consult Service, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Psychiatry, Psychiatry Consultation/Liaison, Inpatient Psychiatry.

Group Therapist, Panic Disorder Therapy Group (Sept 2000 – Dec 2000)
Psychology Department, Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC
Co-facilitated a manualized therapy group, using cognitive-behavioral principles, for outpatients with panic disorder.

Psychometrist, Independent Medical Examination Private Practice (April 2000 – April 2001),
Dr. Dan Bilsker’s Independent Medical Examination (IME) Private Consulting Practice, Vancouver, BC
Observed clinical interviews and administered/scored psychodiagnostic tests to clients presenting for medical-legal assessments at the request of third party insurance companies.

Psychometrist, Independent Medical Examination Private Practice (April 1999 – June 2001)
Coen & Associates, Vancouver, BC
Administered/scored neuropsychological tests to outpatients presenting for medical-legal assessment for a range of neuropsychological difficulties (e.g., head injuries; stroke; depression; viral encephalitis; progressive brain dysfunction).  Responsibilities include file review and observation of clinical interviews.

Group Therapist, Assertiveness Training Group (March 1999 – May 1999)
Outpatient Psychiatry, Vancouver Hospital, Vancouver, BC
Co-facilitated a manualized assertiveness training program, using cognitive-behavioral principles, for outpatients with anxiety, mood, and thought disorders.

Clinical Research Assistant, Eating Disorders Clinic (January 1999 – July 1999)
Eating Disorders Clinic, St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC
Conducted clinical research assessments to examine readiness and motivation for change among inpatient and outpatient females presenting with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or an eating disorder - not otherwise specified.

Group Therapist, Relaxation Training Group (January 1999 – March 1999)
Outpatient Psychiatry, Vancouver Hospital, Vancouver, BC
Co-facilitated a manualized relaxation training program, utilizing cognitive-behavioral principles, for outpatients presenting with anxiety, mood, and thought disorders..

Rehabilitation Psychology Practicum (September 1998 – May 1999)
Columbia Rehabilitation Centre, Langley, BC
Provided assessment, treatment, and psychoeducational services in a multidisciplinary treatment center which provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to outpatients who have suffered a physical injury from a workplace or motor vehicle accident.  Specific duties included:  (a) conducting intake psychological assessments for the occupational and pain rehabilitation programs; (b) brief individual psychotherapy; and, (c) group therapy (i.e., leading psychoeducational coping/stress-management groups and relaxation groups).

Psychometrist, Neuropsychology Testing Practicum (April 1998 – July 1998)
Psychology Department, Lion’s Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, BC
Conducted neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic assessments of inpatients and outpatients referred for evaluations of dementia, psychoses, or other psychopathology.

Mental Health Screener (January 1997 – December 1998)
Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, Surrey, BC
Conducting intake mental health screening interviews for males presenting with a wide range of psychopathology (i.e., substance abuse; anxiety, mood, psychotic, and personality disorders) who were remanded to a maximum-security pretrial correctional facility.

Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic Therapist (September 1997 – June 2001)
Clinical Psychology Centre, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
Provided assessment and therapy services to child and adult outpatients presenting at a university mental health clinic with a range of difficulties (i.e., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, anger management problems, and interpersonal/adjustment difficulties).

Intake Screener, Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic (September 1997 – June 2001)
Clinical Psychology Centre, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
Conducted telephone intake interviews for prospective clients at a university mental health clinic, and provided referrals to appropriate community agencies.

Psychometrist, Adolescent Assessment Practicum (January 1997 – April 1997)
Ranch Ehrlo Society, Pilot Butte, SK
Conducted intellectual and personality assessments on youth presenting with a range of psychopathology  (e.g., primarily ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, substance abuse, and conduct disorders) at a residential facility which provides clinical and educational programs to emotionally disturbed adolescents.

Psychology Intern, Forensic Psychology Practicum (July 1996 – December 1996)
Mission Medium Security Institution, Correctional Service of Canada (Pacific Region)
Conducted psychological assessments on male offenders in a federal medium-security penitentiary.  Specific duties included conducting intake assessments, pre-release risk assessments, participation in detention review hearings, post-treatment evaluations, and psychotherapy.

Therapist, Child/Adolescent/Family Practicum (April 1996 – June 1996)
Child and Youth Services, Regina Health District, Regina, SK
Co-led an adult parenting skills group for parents of troubled youth, using the STEP (Systematic Techniques for Effective Parenting) Teen program, and providing therapeutic support to pre-teen youth.

Research Experience

Adjunct Professor & Research Scientist, Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University (December 2005 – present)
Projects: Involved in a range of applied research activities in mental health and addiction in collaboration with the BC Ministry of Health, BC Ministry of Forests and Range, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, and the Provincial Health Services Authority. Involved in all components of the research process. [Project overviews available at www.carmha.ca].

Researcher, Family Court Centre (2002-2003)
Project:  Province-wide empirical evaluation of the quality of Parenting Capacity Assessments (PCAs).  Assisted in design of project, coding of PCAs, and write-up of research results.

Consultant Researcher, WCB & British Columbia Brain Injury Association (1999)
Project:  Review of the empirical literature on the relationship between traumatic brain injury factors and the likelihood of successful return to work; project funded by the Workers’ Compensation Board of BC.

Research Associate, McCreary Centre Society (1998 – 2000)
Project:  Epidemiological research on disordered eating patterns of BC youth.  Specific duties included literature reviews, data analyses, presentation of results at professional conferences, and write-up of findings in the form of a journal article and a project report.

Research Coordinator, Psychology Department, University of Regina (1997)
Project:  Development of a scale to assess attitudes toward Native Canadians.  Organized development and implementation of this research project, including supervision of research assistants.

Senior Research Assistant, Physical Activity Studies Department, University of Regina (1996)
Project:  Examination of the relationship between children’s participation in sports and self-esteem and loneliness. Organized development and implementation of project and supervised research assistants.

Research Assistant, Department of Psychiatry, Vancouver General Hospital (1994)
Project:  Examining data on the diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and attendance rates of patients receiving treatment at an outpatient psychiatry department of a general hospital

Research Assistant, Psychology Department, University of British Columbia (1993 – 1994)
Project:  Examination of the learning mechanisms of aplysia.

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Teaching Experience

Faculty, Adler School of Professional Psychology (Master’s Level). CBT 335 – Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (2007, 2008), Practicum Seminar (2007, 2008)

Teaching Professor, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia. Psychology 430 - Forensic Psychology (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)

Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University.  Research Methods in Psychology (1998), Introduction to Psychology (1997)

Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Regina.  Introduction to Psychology (1995), Social Psychology (1996)

Guest Lecturer (1995-1997):  Served as a guest lecturer on various topics (jury decision-making, social psychology, abnormal psychology) in the Departments of Psychology at Simon Fraser University and University of Regina.

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Supervision of Honours’ Theses

Hill, S.  (1997).  Gender differences in eyewitness accounts.  Honours thesis, submitted to the Department of Psychology, Carleton University.  [Co-supervision of student; Senior Supervisor:  Adelle Forth, Ph.D., Carleton University]

Schellenberg, K. S.  (1997).  Effects of race, sex, and locus of dependency in helping behaviours.  Honours thesis, submitted to the Department of Psychology, University of Regina.

Thind, J. S.  (1997).  Decreasing the ambiguity in employment decisions:  Applying the Modern Racism Theory.  Honours thesis, submitted to the Department of Psychology, University of Regina.

Editorial Activities

Abstract Reviewer. CIHR 2nd Canadian Congress on Workplace Mental Health & Addiction (2007)
Ad-Hoc Reviewer. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health - special issue on Workplace Mental Health (2006)
Ad-Hoc Reviewer: Nelson Thomson Learning, Review for Forensic Psychology textbook (2003)
Ad-Hoc Reviewer: Pearson Education, Review of Book Proposal for a textbook on Forensic Psychology (2003)
Student Editor: Law and Human Behavior, Official Journal of Division 41, APA (1999)
Student Reviewer: APA Division 41, American Psychology-Law Society (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999)

Advisory & Committee Activities

Committee Member – Suicide Prevention Strategy for BC (2007 - present)
Member, Steering Committee: CMHA – 2008 Bottom Line Conference on Mental Health in the Workplace (2007 - present)
Chair, Early Career Psychologist Advancement Committee (2007 - present), British Columbia Psychological Association
Steering Committee, International Union of Health Promotion & Education (IUHPE) ‘No Health Without Mental Health’ Symposium (2007), Vancouver BC
Invited Member, Best Practices Leadership Summit (April 2007), Canadian Institute for Relief of Pain and Disability
BC Psychologically Healthy Workplace Collaborative (2006 - present)
Diversity Advancement Committee Representative (2001–2002), Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington Medical Center
Peer Defuser, Critical Incident Stress Defusing/Debriefing Team (1999 – 2001), Simon Fraser University
Harassment Advisor (1998 – 2001), Simon Fraser University
Graduate Newsletter Editor, Psychology Graduate Caucus (1998 – 1999), Simon Fraser University
Clinical Psychology Representative, Student Advisory Committee (1997 – 1999), Simon Fraser University
Psychology Representative for the Faculty of Graduate Studies (1995 – 1996), University of Regina

Publications – Treatment Manuals & Clinical Tools

Bilsker, D., Samra, J., & Goldner, E. (2008). Positive coping with health conditions. Self-care manual for chronic disease. Manual in preparation.

Bilsker, D., Gilbert, M., & Samra, J. (2007). Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace. Self-care manual for depression in the workplace. Available at www.carmha.ca.

Ministry of Health. (2006). Coping with Suicidal Thoughts. Developed by the BC Ministry of Health, Mental Health and Addictions. [Project Manager/Lead Researcher & Writer] Available at www.carmha.ca.

Ministry of Health. (2006). Working with the Suicidal Patient: A Guide for Health Care Professionals. Developed by the BC Ministry of Health, Mental Health and Addictions. [Project Manager/Lead Researcher & Writer] Available at www.carmha.ca.

Ministry of Health. (2006). Hope and Healing: A Practical Guide for Survivors of Suicide. Adapted from Calgary Health Region by the BC Ministry of Health, Mental Health and Addictions. [Project Manager/Lead Researcher & Writer] Available at www.carmha.ca.

Publications – Book Chapters

Koch, W. J., & Samra, J.  (2005).  Posttraumatic stress disability after motor vehicle accidents:  Impact on productivity and employment.  In I. Schultz and R. J. Gatchel (Eds.), Handbook of Complex Occupational Disability Claims.  New York:  Springer.  Kluwer Academic.

Samra, J., & Koch, W. J.  (2002).  The monetary worth of psychological injury:  What are litigants suing for?  In J. R. P. Ogloff (Ed.), Taking Psychology and Law into the Twenty-First Century.  New York: Kluwer Academic.

Wayte, T., Samra, J., Robbennolt, J., Heuer, L., & Koch, W. J.  (2002).  Psychological issues in civil law.  In J. R. P. Ogloff (Ed.), Taking Psychology and Law into the Twenty-First Century.  New York: Kluwer Academic.

Samra, J., & Roesch, R.  (2001).  Conditional Release attitudes:  Laypersons’ perceptions of the purposes, effectiveness, and acceptability of early release by offense type.  In R. Roesch, R. R. Corrado, and R. J. Dempster (Eds.), Psychology in the courts:  International Advances in Knowledge.  Amsterdam:  Harwood Academic.

Publications – Government/Agency Reports

Ministry of Health. (2007). Integration of Mental Health and Addiction Services: A Provincial Scan. Developed by the BC Ministry of Health, Mental Health and Addictions. [Project Manager/Lead Researcher & Writer]

Ministry of Health. (2006). Working with the Client who is Suicidal: A Tool for Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services. Developed by the BC Ministry of Health, Mental Health and Addictions. [Project Manager/Lead Researcher & Writer]

Moretti, M., Campbell, J., Samra, J., & Cue, B. (2003). An Empirical Evaluation of Parenting Capacity Assessments: Toward Quality Assurance and Evidence Based Practice.  Project report prepared for the Ministry of Children and Family Development.  Burnaby, BC: Family Court Centre.

Samra, J.  (2000).  Mirror images:  Weight issues among BC Youth.  Results from the Adolescent Health Survey.  Project report prepared under contract with The McCreary Centre Society for St. Paul’s Hospital Eating Disorder Clinic.  Burnaby, BC:  The McCreary Centre Society (ISBN 1-895438-39-X).

Samra, J.  (1999). Traumatic brain injury and return to work:  A review of factors that have negative, positive, and no relationship to vocational outcome in brain injured individuals.  Project report prepared for the British Columbia Brain Injury Association and the Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia.

Publications – Articles

Bilsker, D., Anderson, J., Samra, J., & Goldner, E. (in preparation). Brief behvaioural interventions in primary care: An implementation trial.

Gilbert, M., Samra, J., Bilsker, D. (2007, July). Managing Employees with Depression: Some suggestions for improvement. Back to Work: Disability management and return to work strategies in Canada. Volume 11 (7).

Gilbert, M., & Samra, J. (2007, April). Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace: From Science to Practice. HR Voice – Magazine of Human Resource Management Association. Available online at: http://www.hrvoice.org/story.aspx?storyid=3426&issueid=804&pagemode=displaystory&regionid=2.

Kennedy, M.A., Ip, K., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B. (2007). The role of childhood emotional abuse in disordered eating. Journal of Emotional Abuse, 7(1), 17-36.

Samra, J. (Winter 2006/2007). Confidentiality and the Suicidal Client. CrossCurrents: The Journal of Addiction and Mental Health. Toronto: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Kennedy, M.A., Parhar, K. K., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B.  (2005). Suicide ideation in different generations of immigrants.  Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 50(6), 353-356.

Samra, J., & Connolly, D.  (2004).  Legal compensability of symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder.  International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 3, 55 - 66.

Samra, J., Pfeifer, J. E., & Ogloff, J. R. P.  (2000). Recommendations for Conditional Release suitability:  Cognitive biases and consistency in Case Management Officers’ decision-making.  Canadian Journal of Criminology, 42(4), 421-447.

Samra, J., & Roesch, R.  (2000).  The Parole Attitudes Scale (PAS):  Development of a 15-item scale to assess attitudes toward conditional release.  Canadian Journal of Criminology, 42(2), 157-175. 

Samra, J.  (1999).  Custody and access evaluations:  Issues for mental health professionals conducting assessments with mentally disordered or mentally retarded parents.  Expert Evidence:  International Journal of Behavioural Science in Legal Contexts, 7(2), 85-111.

Samra, J., & Yuille, J.C.  (1996).  Anatomically-neutral dolls:  Their effects on the memory and suggestibility of 4- to 6-year old eyewitnesses.  Child Abuse and Neglect, 20(12), 1261-1272.

Conferences & Training Events Organized

Canadian Institutes of Health Research – 2nd Canadian Congress on Workplace Mental Health & Addiction (2007), Coordinated a 2 day national conference, co-hosted by the Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction and the Provincial Health Services Authority.

Family Court Centre In-House Training Event (2002), Co-organized a 2-day training event on child protection issues & parenting capacity assessments designed for child protection workers, legal counsel, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers.

Workshops Presented [only select workshops listed]

Dialectical Behavior Therapy – Skills Training, September – October 2006; 2-day workshop & 4 evening session seminars (total hours = 32) presented to multidisciplinary mental health and child protection staff with Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Borderline Personality Disorder & Dialectical Behavior Therapy, May 2003; full-day workshop presented to multidisciplinary mental health and child protection staff through the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Parenting Evaluation Training – Level 1 (February, March, May, & June, 2003), Co-organized several full-day training sessions across the Lower Mainland designed to provide child protection workers with training on the following topics:  (a) understanding and appropriately utilizing Parenting Capacity Assessments; (b) core areas of clinical assessment and practice that are relevant to assessing and understanding the parenting behaviors of the clients whom they serve; and (c) conducting social histories.

Parenting Evaluation Training – Level 2 (February - June, 2003), Co-organized specialized, intensive training and mentorship on conducting social histories and parenting evaluations to a group of 8 child protection social workers, representing each identified community in the Fraser authority.

Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy, July 3 & July 6, 2002; 1½ day workshop presented to multidisciplinary treatment staff at St. Paul’s Hospital Eating Disorders Clinic & Outpatient Psychiatry Department

Presentations & Invited Talks

Gilbert, M., Samra, J., & Bilsker, D. (2007, September). Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace. In J. Samra (Chair), Promoting mental health and preventing and managing depression and addiction in the workplace. Paper presented at the BC Health Authorities Conference – Workplace Health, Safety & Wellness, Kelowna, BC, Canada.

Samra, J. (2007, September). A comprehensive framework for workplace mental health and addiction. In J. Samra (Chair), Promoting mental health and preventing and managing depression and addiction in the workplace. Paper presented at the BC Health Authorities Conference – Workplace Health, Safety & Wellness, Kelowna, BC, Canada.

Samra, J., Gilbert, M., & Bilsker, D. (2007, July). Workplace Depression. Invited presentation at Mood Disorders Association – Public Forum, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J. (2007, June). Mental Health Issues Among Women. Invited presentation in Women & Health symposium at Ladyfest Vancouver 2007, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., Coleridge, P., & Goldner, E. (2007, May). A Comprehensive Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Addiction. In P. Coleridge (Chair), Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Workplace Initiatives. Paper presented at the 2nd Canadian CIHR Congress on Workplace Mental Health and Addiction, Vancouver, Canada.

Bilsker, D., Gilbert, M., & Samra, J. (2007, May). Antidepressant Skills at Work: A self-care manual for the workplace. In P. Coleridge (Chair), Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Workplace Initiatives. Paper presented at the 2nd Canadian CIHR Congress on Workplace Mental Health and Addiction, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., Coleridge, P., & Goldner, E. (2007, May). A Comprehensive Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Addiction. In J. Samra (Chair), Workplace Mental Health & Addiction: An Integrated Approach.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Bilsker, D., Gilbert, M., & Samra, J. (2007, May). Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace. In J. Samra (Chair), Workplace Mental Health & Addiction: An Integrated Approach.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., Bilsker, D., Gilbert, M. (2007, April). Mental Health Assessment Tools: Dealing with Mood Problems at Work. Invited presentation given at 6th Annual Healthy Outcomes Conference, sponsored by Health Care Manager Magazine, Whistler, BC.

Coleridge, P. & Samra, J. (2007, March).  Promoting Mental Health / Preventing and Managing Depression and Addiction in the Workplace: Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). Presented at Health Initiatives Networking Conference, Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC, Vancouver, BC.

Gilbert, M., & Samra, J., & Bilsker, D. (2007, March).  Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace. Presented at Health Initiatives Networking Conference, Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC, Vancouver, BC.

Samra, J. (2007, March). Out of the Shadows: Creating Cultures that Make Disclosure Okay. Invited panel discussant at the Canadian Mental Health Association Bottom Line Conference – Mental Illness in the Workplace: The Elephant in the Room, Vancouver, BC.

Samra, J., Bilsker, D., & Gilbert, M. (2006, November). Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace. Presented at the Public Health Association of BC Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Bilsker, D., Gilbert, M., & Samra, J.  (2006, October). A self-management tool designed for the workplace. Presented at the Alberta Mental Health Board: Mental Health Research Showcase Conference, Banff, AB.

Samra, J. (2006, March). Workplace Mental Health and Addiction Activities in BC. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Network for Mental Health, Vancouver, BC.

Samra, J. (2005, November). The role of the psychologist in complex multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of occupational disability. Presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychiatric Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Campbell, J. & Samra, J.  (2003, June).  Parenting Capacity Assessments:  The Myth, the Magic, the Reality.  Conversation session presented to Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Legal Counsel (Surrey, BC)

Campbell, J. & Samra, J.  (2003, May & June).  The Scintillating Art of Report Writing. Talk presented at Parenting Evaluation Training for Child Protection Workers (Burnaby, BC; Abbotsford, BC).

Samra, J., & Campbell, J. (2003, May).  Family Court Centre:  Proposed model for regionalized delivery of services. In J. Samra (Chair), Law and psychology.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Campbell, J., & Samra, J.  (2003, May).  Parenting Capacity Assessments:  The state of the art.  In J. Samra (Chair), Law and psychology.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J.  (2003, February, March, & May).  Drug and alcohol use/abuse:  Assessing relapse.  Talk presented at Parenting Evaluation Training for Child Protection Workers, Burnaby, BC & Abbotsford, BC.

Samra, J.  (2003, February, March, May, & June).  Mental health disorders:  An overview.  Talk presented at Parenting Evaluation Training for Child Protection Workers, Burnaby, BC & Abbotsford, BC.

Samra, J.  (2002, September).  Parenting capacity and specific mental health diagnoses.  Talk presented at the Family Court Centre 2002 Training Event, Burnaby, BC.

da Silva, K., & Samra, J.  (2002, September).  Staying up-to-date on legal and clinical research. Talk presented at the Family Court Centre 2002 Training Event, Burnaby, BC.

Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B.  (2002, August).  Child Abuse and Trauma Scale:  Normative data for diverse ethnic groups.  Paper session presented at Victimization of Children and Youth:  An International Conference, Portsmouth, NH.

Samra, J., Roesch, R., & Koch, W. J.  (2002, August).  The DSI:  A new measure to assess for malingered depression.  Paper session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Samra, J., & Benjamin, G.A.H.  (2002, August).  Guidelines for conducting personal injury evaluations for third party payers.  Paper session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Samra, J.  (2002, June).  Ethical issues in conducting personal injury evaluations.  In J. Samra (Chair), Issues in civil forensic psychology.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., & Connolly, D.  (2002, June).  Legal compensability of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):  Issues for forensic psychologists.  In J. Samra (Chair), Issues in civil forensic psychology.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B.  (2002, June).  Reliability of the Sexual Experiences Survey in Canada.   In Kennedy, M. A., & J. Samra (Chairs), General issues concerning ethnocultural variables in clinical assessment.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2002, June).  Eating Disorders Inventory – 2:  Canadian normative data for diverse ethnic groups.   In Kennedy, M. A., & J. Samra (Chairs), General issues concerning ethnocultural variables in clinical assessment.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Bristowe, J., Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B.  (2002, June).  How “culture free” is the Culture-Free Self Esteem Inventory?  In Kennedy, M. A., & J. Samra (Chairs), General issues concerning ethnocultural variables in clinical assessment.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Koch, W.J., Bowman, M., Fairbrother, N., & Samra, J. (2002, June) Finding an internship that works.  Conversation session invited for presentation at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2001, August).  Ethnic differences in experiences and perpetration of dating violence.  In M.A. Kennedy & J. Samra (Chairs), Ethnic differences in experiences and perceptions of intimate violence.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Kennedy, M. A., & Samra, J., Gorzalka, B. B.  (2001, August).  Acculturation and identification of coercive sexual behavior.In M.A. Kennedy & J. Samra (Chairs), Ethnic differences in experiences and perceptions of intimate violence.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Kennedy, M. A., & Samra, J., Gorzalka, B. B.  (2001, August).  Ethnic identity and perceptions of assaultive dating behavior.  In M.A. Kennedy & J. Samra (Chairs), Ethnic differences in experiences and perceptions of intimate violence.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2001, June).  Predictors of disordered eating among Chinese, East Indian, and European female adults.  In J. Samra & M.A. Kennedy (Chairs), Ethnicity, acculturation, and disordered eating behaviors.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ste-Foy, Québec. 

Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B.  (2001, June).  Ethnicity, child abuse, and body dissatisfaction.  In J. Samra & M.A. Kennedy (Chairs), Ethnicity, acculturation, and disordered eating behaviors.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ste-Foy, Québec. 

Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2001, June).  The utility of assessing acculturation versus ethnicity in predicting disordered eating behaviors.  In J. Samra & M.A. Kennedy (Chairs), Ethnicity, acculturation, and disordered eating behaviors.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ste-Foy, Québec. 

Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., Gorzalka, B. B.  (2001, June).  Ethnicity, family stress, and types of disordered eating behavior. In J. Samra & M.A. Kennedy (Chairs), Ethnicity, acculturation, and disordered eating behaviors.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ste-Foy, Québec. 

Samra, J., & Sidhu, A.  (2000, June).  Ethnic differences in prevalence rates and predictors of disordered eating behaviors.  In D. Cox (Chair), Issues in adolescent health.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, ON.   

Sidhu, A., & Samra, J.  (2000, June).  Violence and weapon carrying among adolescents in school:  Ethnic differences.  In D. Cox (Chair), Issues in adolescent health.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, ON.

Published Abstracts

Ip, K., Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B. (2004). Disordered eating in men: A cross-cultural comparison of students of Chinese, Southeast Asian, Indo-Asian and European descent. Canadian Psychology, 45(2a), 49.

Ip, K., Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B. (2004). Body image dissatisfaction in Asian men: Considerations of ethnicity and body mass index. Canadian Psychology, 45(2a), 50.

Ip, K., Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B. (2003). The role of acculturation and family in the rate of disordered eating behaviors among Chinese Canadians. Winner of the Ken Bower Award, Division of Clinical Psychology. Canadian Clinical Psychologist, 14, 11-12.

Kennedy, M. A., Bristowe, J. T. K., Templeton, L., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B. (2002).  How strong is the desire for slimness in Asian populations? Canadian Psychology, 43(2a), 31

Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B. (2002).  Sexual Experiences Survey: Canadian normative data for varied ethnic groups.  Canadian Psychology, 43(2a), 141.

Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2001).  Predictors of disordered eating among Chinese, East Indian, and European female adults [Abstract].  Canadian Psychology.

Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B.  (2001).  Ethnicity, child abuse, and body dissatisfaction. [Abstract].  Canadian Psychology.

Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2001).  The utility of assessing acculturation versus ethnicity in predicting disordered eating behaviors [Abstract].  Canadian Psychology.

Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., Gorzalka, B. B.  (2001).  Ethnicity, family stress, and types of disordered eating behavior [Abstract].  Canadian Psychology.

Samra, J., & Sidhu, A.  (2000).  Ethnic differences in prevalence rates and predictors of disordered eating behaviors [Abstract].  Canadian Psychology, 41(2a), 84.   

Sidhu, A., & Samra, J.  (2000).  Violence and weapon carrying among adolescents in school:  Ethnic differences [Abstract].  Canadian Psychology, 41(2a), 84.

Samra, J., & Pfeifer, J. E.  (1998).  Case Management Officer (CMO) and lay population attitudes toward conditional release [Abstract].  Canadian Psychology, 39(2a), 99.

Samra, J., Pfeifer, J. E., & Boer, D.  (1997).  Parole decision-making:  Suggestions for improving the process of arriving at a determination of conditional release suitability [Abstract].  Canadian Psychology, 38(2a), 37.

Poster Presentations

Samra, J., Coleridge, P., & Goldner, E. (2007, May). A Comprehensive Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Addiction. Poster presented at the 2nd Canadian CIHR Congress on Workplace Mental Health and Addiction, Vancouver, Canada.

Bilsker, D., Gilbert, M., & Samra, J. (2007, May). A self-care tool for depression in the workplace: Antidepressant Skills at Work – Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace. Poster presented at the 2nd Canadian CIHR Congress on Workplace Mental Health and Addiction, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., van der Leer, G., & Goldner, E. (2007, May). Suicide and the workplace. Poster presented at the 2nd Canadian CIHR Congress on Workplace Mental Health and Addiction, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., van der Leer, G., & Goldner, E. (2007, May). Clinical tools on suicide for clients, families and health care providers. Poster presented at the 2nd Canadian CIHR Congress on Workplace Mental Health and Addiction, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., Coleridge, P., & Goldner, E. (2006, November). A Comprehensive Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Addiction: Practical and Research Implications. Poster presented at the BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network Scientific Exchange and Annual General Meeting, Vancouver, BC.

Bilsker, D., Gilbert, M., & Samra, J. (2006, November). A self-care tool for depression in the workplace. Poster presented at the BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network Scientific Exchange and Annual General Meeting, Vancouver, BC.

Samra, J., Coleridge, P., & Goldner, E. (2006, October). A Comprehensive Framework for Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace. Poster presented at the Alberta Mental Health Board: Mental Health Research Showcase Conference, Banff, AB.

Bilsker, D., Gilbert, M., & Samra, J.  (2006, April). Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace. Poster presented at Managing Employees with Substance Abuse – Healthquest Conference, Richmond, BC.

Cavezza, C., Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2003, August).  The relationship between family of origin, gender, and dating violence.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.

Partaik, L., Ip, K., Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J. & Gorzalka, B. B. (2003, August).  Disordered eating attitudes: Sexual harassment victimization and ethnic differences. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.

Bristowe, J., Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B.  (2002, August).  How does the Family of Origin Scale reflect levels of abuse?  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Kennedy, M. A., Templeton, L., & Samra, J. (2002, June).  How strong is the desire for slimness in Asian populations?  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Cavezza, C., Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2002, June) The relationship between childhood abuse and dating violence:  sex differences.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Samra, J., Cavezza, C., & Roesch, R.  (2002, March).  The utility of the RMCT-II in detecting individuals feigning depression-related cognitive deficits.  Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society, Austin, TX.

Samra, J., Roesch, R., Tröster, A.  (2002, March).  Sensitivity and specificity of the PAI in differentiating individuals feigning depression from bona fide depressed individuals.  Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society, Austin, TX.

Kouril, S., Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2001, June).  The relationship between androgyny and disordered eating behavior.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ste-Foy, Québec.

Parhar, K., Kennedy, M. A., Samra, J., & Gorzalka, B. B.  (2001, June).  Differences in first and second generation immigrants in suicide risk.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ste-Foy, Québec.

Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A. (2001, May). Female perpetration of Dating Violence: Prevalence rates of violence as assessed by the CTS-2.  Vancouver Conference on Aggressive and Violent Girls: Contributing Factors and Intervention Strategies, Burnaby, BC.

Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A. (2001, May). Prevalence of sexually harassing behaviors experienced by female youth.  Vancouver Conference on Aggressive and Violent Girls: Contributing Factors and Intervention Strategies, Burnaby, BC.

Samra, J., & Roesch, R.  (2001, May).  Detecting malingered depressive symptomatology:  The utility of the Test of Memory Malingering.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of Northwest Cognition and Memory (NOWCAM).

Samra, J., & Kennedy, M. A.  (2001, April).  The relationship between sexual harassment experiences and academic esteem.  Poster session presented at the founding conference of the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services, Vancouver, BC.

Samra, J., Roesch, R., & Koch, W. J.  (2001, April).  Differences in endorsement of symptom frequency, severity, and  unbearability between non-depressed honest responders and individuals feigning depression.  Poster session presented at the founding conference of the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services, Vancouver, BC.

Samra, J., & Sidhu, A.  (2000, August).  Trends in disordered eating patterns across ethnically diverse female adolescents.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Sidhu, A., & Samra, J.  (2000, March).  Youth in school:  The extent and nature of violence, weapon carrying, and victimization by peers.  Poster session presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Biennial Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Samra, J., & Sidhu, A.  (2000, March).  Physical and sexual victimization experiences among adolescent males and females:  Ethnic differences.  Poster session presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Biennial Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Samra, J., & Sidhu, A.  (2000, March).  Sexual harassment experiences among adolescent males and females:  Prevalence rates and correlates.  Poster session presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Biennial Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Samra, J., Roesch, R., & Carey, K.  (1999, August).  Purposes and effectiveness of early release from prison:  Laypersons’ perceptions.  Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Samra, J., Roesch, R., & Carey, K.  (1999, August). Development of the Parole Attitudes Scale (PAS):  A 15-item scale.  Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Samra, J., & Roesch, R.  (1999, July).  Public opinion on Conditional Release:  Acceptability of release and length of time that should be served prior to release eligibility by offense type.  Poster session presented at the American Psychology-Law Society/ European Association for Psychology and Law Joint International Conference, Trinity College, Dublin.

Samra, J., & Roesch, R.  (1998, August).  Development of an instrument to assess attitudes toward conditional release.  Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Samra, J., & Pfeifer, J. E.  (1998, June).  Case Management Officer (CMO) and lay population attitudes toward conditional release.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Edmonton, AB.

Samra, J., & Pfeifer, J. E.  (1998, March).  Consistency of factors ranked by Case Management Officers as being important determinants of conditional release recommendation decisions.  Poster session presented at the American Psychology-Law Society biennial conference, Redondo Beach, CA.

Lymburner, J., Samra, J., Roesch, R., & Dawda, D.  (1998, March).  Mock jury decision-making:  Factors cited as important in determining verdicts of Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Mental Disorder (NCRMD).  Poster session presented at the American Psychology-Law Society biennial conference, Redondo Beach, CA.

Samra, J., Pfeifer, J. E., & Boer, D.  (1997, June).  Parole decision-making:  Suggestions for improving the process of arriving at a determination of conditional release suitability.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.

Samra, J., & Yuille, J. C.  (1996, March).  The effects of anatomically-neutral memory aids on preschooler’s suggestibility.  Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society, Hilton Head, SC.

Workshops & Training Seminars Attended [only select workshops listed]

What Therapists Don’t Talk About and Why (2007)
Beverley Green, PhD, Vancouver, BC

Becoming a Workplace Psychologist Advisor: Supporting Business in Sustaining Emotionally Healthy Workplaces (2007)
Judith Holder-Cooper, PhD, Vancouver, BC

Media Training Workshop (2007)
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC

Changing Behaviour, Changing Lives: Alcohol and Co-Occurring Conditions (2007)
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC

Collaborative Couples Therapy (2007)
Daniel Wile, PhD, Vancouver, BC

Early Psychosis & Addictions (2007)
Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, BC

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2006)
Stephen Hayes, PhD, Vancouver, BC

Treatment of Addictive Behaviours (2006)
Alan Marlatt, PhD, Vancouver, BC

Employer’s Duty to Accommodate for Unionized and Non-Unionized Workplaces (2006)
Canadian Institute’s Western Canadian Forum, Vancouver, BC

Managing Employees with Substance Abuse (2006)
Healthquest Conference, Vancouver, BC

Treatment of Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (2003)
Vancouver Trauma Treatment Associates, Vancouver, BC

Statement Validity Analysis (2002)
John Yuille, PhD, University of British Columbia

Trauma, Dissociation, and Attachment (2002)
Vancouver Trauma Treatment Associates, Vancouver, BC

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder (2002)
Sheila Woody, PhD & Amy Janeck, PhD, University of British Columbia

Interpersonal Psychotherapy Seminar (2002)
Janice Veenhuizen, MD, University of Washington Medical Center

Clinical Hypnosis (2002)
Joseph Barber, Ph.D., Psych., University of Washington Medical Center

Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy Seminar (2001)
Jack Carr, Ph.D., Psych., University of Washington Medical Center

Dialectical Behavior Therapy:  Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (2001-2002)
Kate Comtois, Ph.D., Psych., Harborview Medical Center & University of Washington Medical Center

Tools for Change:  An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2001)
Dan Bilsker, Ph.D., Psych., Clinical Psychology Centre, Simon Fraser University

Sexual Orientation Issues In Healthcare (2000)
Randy Paterson, Ph.D. Psych. & Carole Bishop, Ph.D., R. Psych., Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre

Core Depression Group Training – Changeways Module (2000)
Randy Paterson, Ph.D., R. Psych., Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre

Understanding and Preventing Workplace Violence (2000)
Multiple Presenters, Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University

Youth Violence:  Approaches to Evaluating Needs and Risk Management (2000)
Multiple Presenters, Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University

Integrated Treatment Approaches for Offenders with Co-Occurring Disorders:  Mental Illness and Substance Abuse (2000)
Roger H. Peters, Ph.D., R. Psych., Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University

Assertiveness Group Training – Changeways Module (2000)
Randy Paterson, Ph.D., R. Psych., Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre

Assessment of Malingering and Related Response Styles (2000)
Richard Rogers, Ph.D., R. Psych., Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University

Hypnosis Training Workshop (2000)
Multiple Presenters, Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BC Division)

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (2000)
Susan Johnson, Ph.D., R. Psych., Clinical Psychology Centre, Simon Fraser University

Critical Incident Stress Defusing/Debriefing Training – Level I (1999)
Greg Olson, Ph.D., R. Psych., Simon Fraser University Counseling Services

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Screening Training (1999)
Diane K. Fast, Ph.D., Julianne Conry, Ph.D., and Christine A. Loock, M.D., Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University

Relaxation Group Training – Changeways Module (1998)
Randy Paterson, Ph.D., R. Psych., Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre

HCR-20 Training (1998)
Stephen Hart, Ph.D., R. Psych., Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University

Treatment and Management of the Suicidal Individual (1998)
Kirk Strosahl, Ph.D., R. Psych., British Columbia Psychological Association

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy:  Principles and Techniques (1998)
John Gyra, Ph.D., R. Psych., Clinical Psychology Centre, Simon Fraser University

Child Custody Evaluations:  Law, Ethics, and Clinical Practice (1998)
Randy K. Otto, Ph.D., R. Psych., Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute and the Clinical Psychology Centre, Simon Fraser University

Spousal Abuse Risk Assessment (SARA) Guide Training Seminar (1996)
Randy Kropp, Ph.D., R. Psych., Correctional Service of Canada, Ferndale Institution, Pacific Region

Penile Plethysmography Training Seminar (1996)
John Dorward, Ph.D., R. Psych., Correctional Service of Canada Staff Training College, Pacific Region

Risk Assessment Training Seminar for National Parole Board Members (1996)
James Ogloff, Ph.D., R. Psych., Correctional Service of Canada Staff Training College, Pacific Region

Psychopathy Checklist – Revised (PCL-R) Advanced Training Workshop (1996)
Stephen Hart, Ph.D., R. Psych., Correctional Service of Canada Staff Training College, Pacific Region

Correctional Service of Canada’s Psychologist Orientation & Risk Assessment Training Workshop (1996)
Multiple Presenters, Correctional Service of Canada Staff Training College, Pacific Region

Treatment of Adults with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:  A Cognitive-Behavioural Approach (1996)
Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D., R. Psych., Psychological Society of Saskatchewan

Introductory Workshop on Teaching Skills (1995)
Multiple Presenters, University of Regina Teaching Development Centre