QUALIFICATIONS

Lydia holds a B.A. degree in Psychology, Sociology and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Jerusalem, an M.A. degree in Developmental Psychology and Research from the University of Haifa and additional M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tel-Aviv.

Lydia has held the following positions since 1975:

OVERSEAS

Psychodiagnostician – testing soldiers in the Israeli Defence Force for their suitability to become officers and thereafter.
Head - of Officer Selection Unit (1979-1984).

Clinician - in a psychiatric hospital as well as a maternity unit of a general hospital (1986-1987) – South Africa

Family Therapist, Workshop Presenter and Publisher - clinical work from private practice (1987-1993) – South Africa.

CANADA

Women and Violence Mental Health worker and Facilitator of Groups (1994-1996).

Co-ordinator and Clinical Supervisor of a sexual abuse centre (1996-2002).

Faculty Staff at City University – teaching Group Therapy, Couple Therapy and Sexuality, Practicum and Thesis/Research classes (1998 to present) to M.A. students.

Counsellor for an Employee Assistance Program (2002 to present).

Clinician at Jewish Family Services (2003 – 2004).

Clinician, Workshop Presenter, Consultant and Clinical Supervisor in private practice (2002 to present).

Awards:

2006      Appreciation award from the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors for contributions to the profession.
2004      President’s award on Excellence in Teaching from City University.
2002      Richmond School Board award on introducing Dry Grads in the high school.
1999      Richmond School Board award on introducing Odyssey of the Mind in the elementary school system.