George Dunne lives and works in Prince George, British Columbia.
I work at the College of New Caledonia in the counselling department, working with students with disabilities. I have maintained a private practice for over a decade working primarily as a consultant. My consulting work is centered on workplace communication, group debriefing and personal counselling. I am comfortable working with counselling strategies that have roots in Rogerian, cognitive, pastoral and analytical theories.
Good fortune has allowed me to work in three provinces as a counsellor and I am pleased to be a member of the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
I look forward to discussing topics and possibly exploring changes that relate to the helping process both provincially and nationally.
Director's Report - November 2011
British Columbia and Yukon Director’s Report
George Dunne
November 01, 2011
Abstract
The province has a new Minister of Health. The 10-year Mental Health and Addictions Plan will be put in place. The Executive Director (ED) of the British Columbia Association Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) reports that the Minister is actively working on BC’s regulatory initiative file, and expects to make recommendations this Fall, both the BCACC President and ED are pleased with the current steps towards counsellor regulation in British Columbia. I am pleased to report that I received an update from the CCPA Membership Coordinator and we are 976 members strong in B.C. and Yukon.
Connections and Communications
Attended CCPA Board orientation and meeting, Ottawa, Ontario, prior to CCPA National Conference, May 2011.
Attended B.C. Chapter meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, prior to the CCPA National Conference, May 2011.
Completed personal biography and a brief over view of my practice as the Director of British Columbia and Yukon; distributed by CCPA nationally.
Participated in four CCPA Board meetings by teleconference.
Provided feedback to the Certification Committee regarding counselling by telephone and client contact hours for certification.
Participated in a CCPA Ethics committee teleconference with Glenn Sheppard.
Participated in a teleconference, led by the President – Elect and fellow CCPA directors from Manitoba and Alberta. Our plan is to develop strategies to strengthen the existing network for counsellors working in remote and northern communities.
As a member of the CCPA Ethics committee, provided input and group consultation by way of email commenting on an increasing number of requests.
Assisted one potential member with the application process for certification with CCPA.
In collaboration with fellow CCPA Directors from Manitoba and Alberta, developed a standard list of questions for reply from northern or remote members. The member’s responses will assist us with networking strategies for northern counsellors. My office sent out ninety emails for reply by members from northern B.C. and Yukon.
Communicated with Executive Director of BCACC; continuing and maintaining open communication between BCACC and CCPA.
Liaised with the B.C. Chapter and I will continue to be connected by Moodle.
Contributions and Celebrations
Reviewed application and documentation; selected CCPA student representative for Gonzaga University.
Concerns and Challenges
B.C. and the Yukon’s geographic areas are vast; it is often a challenge connecting with members out of the Prince George area. I will continue to explore methods by way of technology.
Coming Attractions
Met with Clinical Supervisor, UNBC Community Care Centre; will facilitate an information session introducing CCPA to graduate students.
I have communicated with the faculty at UNBC, will facilitate an information session introducing CCPA for M.Ed. (Counselling) students.
On November 4, 2011 a teleconference is planned with Directors from Alberta and Manitoba; we will review our findings from the northern members and present recommendations to the CCPA Board members.
I hope to learn more about the practice of counselling services in the Yukon in the New Year, by way of a teleconference with CCPA members.
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