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Therapy Consultation and Workshops
With Dr. Karma Guindon

I’m here to support your growth as a therapist by providing personalized guidance on clinical challenges, new techniques, and practice development. 

Together, we’ll strengthen your skills, boost your confidence, and help you thrive in your work.

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I’m so glad you’ve found your way here! As a therapist, the journey of professional growth and self-discovery is both rewarding and challenging. Whether you're seeking guidance on complex client cases, wanting to explore new therapeutic techniques, or looking to elevate your practice, you’ve come to the right place.

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I offer personalized consultation services designed to support you in refining your skills, navigating difficult situations, and staying inspired in your work. Together, we'll work to enhance your clinical expertise, build confidence, and ensure that you’re providing the best care for your clients—while also nurturing your own professional well-being.

 

Let’s collaborate to make your practice stronger, more fulfilling, and more impactful. I’m here to help you thrive as a therapist.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND TRAINING

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  • Doctor of Philosophy, Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2018

o   Dissertation Advisor: Marshall Fine

o   Committee members: Dr. Gus Hill, Dr. Tom O’Conner, Timothy Leduc

o   Dissertation title: Ecological Ethics for Social Work Therapy Practice

 

  • Certification for Marriage and Family Therapy designation, Couple and Family Therapy Program, Office of Open Leaning, University of Guelph and Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 2009

    • Supervisors: Judy Myers Avis and Pam Santon

     

  • Master of Social Work, University of Toronto, 2001

    • Integrative research paper title: Vicarious Trauma and Professional Practice

 

  • Honours Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto, Specialist: Psychology, 1993

    • Thesis supervisor: Sheri Soroka, Family Court Clinic, Clark Institute of Psychiatry

CERTIFICATIONS AND INTENSIVE TRAININGS

 

  • AT Interweaves to enhance the DBT Process – Martine Warner – September, 2024

  • DBR Levels 1, 2, 3 – Frank Corrigan, October 2022 & December 2023

  • EMDR Certification - EMDRIA and EMDR Canada, June 2021

  • Relational Life Therapy Levels 1, 2, 3, and 40 hours of supervision -Terry Real and Kim Ploussard, 2019-2021

  • EMDR Basic Training Levels 1 & 2 –  Roy Kiessling (Leading Edge), August 2019

  • CIDP Approved Trainer – Roy Kiessling (EMDR Consulting), January 2020

  • Clinical Social Work Supervision – Jane Matheson (University of Calgary), November 2018, 20 hours,

  • DBT Advanced Intensive – Kelly Koerner & Charlie Swenson (CAMH), December 2013, 32 hours

  • Narrative Therapy Intensive Training – Judy Myers Avis (University of Guelph) October 2006, 32 hours

  • Narrative Therapy Case Supervision – Judy Myers Avis, 2006 - 2009 – 100 hours

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy Training Institute - Paula Ravitz (CAMH), May 2002, 32 hours

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION

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  • Lecturer, De Souza Institute, University Health Network, Winter 2016

    • Course: Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory and Practice

  • , University of Waterloo, School of Social Work, Fall 2015

    • Course: Relational Processes with Families in Oncology and Palliative Care

  • Instructor, Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Social Work Professional Development program, October 2013 and April 2015

    • Course: Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

  • Lecturer, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener Ontario, Fall 2012

    • Course: Use of Self, SK621

  • Teaching Assistant, Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology and Wilfrid Laurier University, Fall 2011 and Winter 2013

    • Course: Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory and Practice

  • Teaching Assistant, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, Ontario, Fall 2009

    • Course: Social Work Practice with Individuals using Problem Based Learning model with Master of Social Work degree students

  • MSW Field Supervisor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, 2008-2009          

  • Professor, Social Service Worker Program, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, King City, Ontario, Courses: Group Dynamics, Field Work Seminar I, Field Work Seminar II, Field Practice, 2006-2008

  • Professor, Sir Sanford Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario, Courses: Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, 1998 

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

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Workshops and Guest Lectures

  • Karma Guindon “Narrative Therapy and Social Constructionism”, presented to Master of Social Work degree students, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, Ontario, October 30, 2012.Instructor: Michelle Skop-Dror. Course Title: SK500, Human Development in Context

  • Karma Guindon “Use of Self in Practice with Children and Families”, presented to Master of Social Work Degree students, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener , Ontario, November 15, 2010, Prof. Marshall Fine. Course Title: SK621, Use of Self

  • Karma Guindon “The Gottman Approach to Couple Therapy”, presented to Master of Social Work degree students, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, Ontario, February 22, 2010 and Jan 25, 2011, Prof. Marshall Fine

  • Karma Guindon “Suicide Prevention”, presented to parents at Country Day School, King City, ON on behalf of Canadian Mental Health Association, February 2002

 

Non-Refereed Presentations

  • Karma Guindon “Moral Responsibility, Ways of Being, and Relational Ethics for the Caring Professions”, presented to community and academic professionals, Kitchener, Ontario, November 24, 2010

  • Guindon “Narrative Therapy and Postmodernism: Hope and Possibility for Clients and Therapists”, presented to mental health professionals at Southlake Regional Health Centre, May 20 and June 3, 2009

  • Guindon “Narrative Therapy and Postmodernism: Complexity Practice with Children and Families”, presented to York Region mental health professionals. September 16, 2008

  • Guindon and Robin Mitchell “Multidisciplinary Approaches to Family Therapy”, presented to graduating students at King City High School, May 14, 2008

  • Guindon “Narrative Therapy and Metaframeworks in Family Therapy: An Integrative Approach”, presented to mental health professionals at Southlake Regional Health Centre, May 21, 2008

  • Guindon and  Robin Mitchell  “Creativity and Hope in Long Term Systemic Therapy”, presented to mental health professionals at Southlake Regional Health Centre, March 26, 2008

  • Guindon and Judith Hoornweg “Play Therapy Strategies with Children”, presented to Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health unit staff at Southlake Regional Health Centre, November 9, 2007

  • Guindon “Questions as Intervention”, presented to mental health professionals at Southlake Regional Health Centre, May 2007

  • Guindon “Dialectical Behaviour Therapy”, presented to mental health professionals at Southlake Regional Health Centre, April 2002

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Refereed Conference Publications

  • Karma Guindon “Ecological ethics for social work therapy practice”, paper presented at  The 88th Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 2019

  • Karma Guindon “Ecological ethics for contemporary social work”, paper presented at 50th Societas Ethica Annual Conference: Climate Change, Sustainability and an Ethics of an Open Future, Soesterberg, Netherlands, August 2013

  • Karma Guindon “Resistance and Possibility: Alternative Discourses for Progressive Practice in Healthcare”, paper presented at 5th In Sickness & In Health International Conference - From the Margins: Radical Thoughts for Health Practices and Research; Montreal, Quebec, July 2013.

  • Robin Mitchell and “Exploring Integration: What Does Integrative Psychotherapy in a Hospital-Based Children’s Mental Health Setting Really Look Like?”, poster presented at ; Toronto, Ontario, February 2013

  • Karma Guindon “Relational Ethics for Relationship Therapists: An Expanded Ethical

Vocabulary for Contemporary Practice”, paper presented at ;Toronto, Ontario, November 2012

  • Karma Guindon “Expanding Our Ethical Vocabulary: A Discussion of Ethical Approaches to Professional Ethics and their Possibilities for Everyday Practice”, paper presented at Winds of Change Conference 5 – Conversations on the Margins Therapeutic Change, Social Change, Social Justice; Ottawa, Ontario, June 2012

  • Robin Mitchell and “Evaluation of a Child, Youth, and Family Psychotherapy Service Addressing Complex Mental Health Needs within Multi-Stressed Families: Development, Implementation, and Preliminary Findings”, poster presented at ; Toronto, Ontario, June 2-4, 2011

  • Karma Guindon “Social Work Ethics: Creating Space for an Alternative Discourse in Professional Ethics”, paper presented at Unsettling Feminisms Conference; Chicago, Illinois, May 22-24, 2011

  • Guindon “A Narrative Therapy Group for Children at a hospital based children’s mental health programme”, paper presented at Narrative Matters 2010 International Conference, Centre for Multidisciplinary Research on Narrative, St Thomas University; Fredericton, New Brunswick, May 20-23, 2010

  • Karma Guindon and Robin Mitchell “A 4-week, Post-Modern Psycho-Education Group for Parents”,  poster presented at Children’s Mental Health Ontario Conference; Toronto Ontario,  November 21, 2008

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Contact Us

Email: admin@karmaguindon.com

Tel: (416) 919-8086.

Bolton Office:

33 King Street West,

Bolton, Ontario L7E 1C7

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Newmarket Office:

30 Prospect Street, Suite 302

Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 5S9

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Online Therapy Available In:

Nova Scotia, Ontario, PEI, Saskatchewan

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