Richard Adler
Counselling and Psychotherapy

 

I am a proud graduate of the McGill University Counselling Psychology Master's Program. I am a member of the L’Ordre des Conseillers et Conseillères d’Orientation du Québec and I have a psychotherapy permit from the Order of Psychologists of Quebec. Here are some more specific details of some of my training and qualifications:

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Formal Education:

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Master of Arts; Counselling Psychology, McGill University (Obtained 2011):  

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• Graduated with a 4.0 GPA

• Clinically trained and supervised by Dr. Jack De Stefano

• Completed a one-year clinical counselling and psychotherapy practicum under supervisor Dr. Jack De Stefano at the McGill University Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic

• Completed a one-year counselling internship at Marianopolis College

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Bachelor of Arts; Psychology, Minor Sociology, Specialization Behavioral Science, McGill University (Obtained 2007): 

                 

• Graduated with Great Distinction (3.72 GPA)

• Completed two thesis projects under the supervision of Dr. Richard Koestner

                                                                                       

 

Professional Affiliations and Clinical Training:

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• Member of the L’Ordre des Conseillers et Conseillères d’Orientation du Québec (2011-Present)

• Holder of a Psychotherapy Permit from the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (2013-Present)

• Psychometrics Canada Ltd. Level C (Highest Level) Qualification for Psychometric Testing

• Completed McGill University Health Centre Addictions Unit Training Program (2015)

• Completed McGill University Faculty of Medicine: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Training for Mental Health Professionals Program (Child/Adolescent Specialization) (2011)  ​​

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Here are just some examples of Notable Further Continued Psychotherapy Training and Education I have completed:

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• "Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of Pathological Perfectionism and Related Disorders: a Transdiagnostic Approach" (taught by Dr. Martin M. Anthony, Ph.D.)

• "Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression: Recent Developments and Clinical Adaptations" (taught by Dr. Christopher R. Martell, Ph.D., ABPP)

• "Integrative Harm Reduction Approach to Treating Substance Misuse" (taught by Dr. Andrew Tatarsky, Ph.D.)

• "Personality Structure and Its Implications for Psychotherapy" (taught by Dr. Nancy McWilliams, Ph.D.)

• "Effective Solutions for Insomnia Disorder and Major Depression: Integrating Cognitive Behavioural Insomnia Therapy with CBT for Depression" (taught by Dr. Colleen Carney, Ph.D.)

• "Motivational Interviewing in Mental Health: A Relation Based on Compassion in the Service of Change" (taught by Dr. Rachel Green, Ph.D.)

• "Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for Anger Management" (taught by Janet L. Wolfe, Ph.D)

• "Strengths-Based CBT: Making a Positive Difference" (taught by Dr. Christina A. Padesky, Ph.D.)

• "Meaning-Focused Bereavement Psychotherapy: New Directions in Assessment and Intervention Strategies" (taught by Dr. Christopher J. MacKinnon, Ph.D.)

• "Emotion-Focused Therapy: The Transforming Power of Affect" (taught by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D.)

• "Adolescent Depression and Suicide: Assessment and Treatment Strategies" - McGill University Division of Child Psychiatry (taught by Dr. David Brent, M.D., and Dr. Johanne Renaud, M.D.)

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Awards Earned:

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• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) - Joseph Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship 

• McGill University Golden Key Honour Society Inductee