Dr. Mackay's Credentials
Licensed
Registered psychologist #1219 in British Columbia , CANADA .
Education
Graduate degrees:
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from University of British Columbia in CANADA .
Dissertation title: The Gestalt Two-Chair Technique: how it relates to theory.
My research was an investigation of the theory underlying the Gestalt Two-Chair Technique - how and why it is effective. The research focused on the specific decision on whether or not to remain married.
M.A. in Counseling Psychology from University of British Columbia in CANADA .
(Major - Family Specialty).
Thesis title : Adlerian Life Style Analysis from the individual's perspective.
My research investigated the Adlerian technique of Life Style Analysis, exploring and documenting the individual's experience while undergoing the technique.
Undergraduate degrees:
B.A. (Double Major - Biology & Psychology) Queen's University , Ontario , CANADA .
B.P.H.E. (Physical & Health Education) Queen's University , Ontario , CANADA ,
Training
Dr. Mackay's approach involves an integration of several therapeutic frameworks: Gestalt, Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler and Client Centered. She has extensive training in Integrative Psychotherapy. She has level II training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Trainor: Susan Johnston, Ph.D
Presentations
Dr. Mackay presents her work at conferences internationally. The following are presentations she has made in Canada , USA , Australia , New Zealand , and Europe .
Dr. Bea Mackay is co-convener with Dr. Warren Weir of
AAGT's Eighth International conference in Vancouver, B.C. CANADA
Dreaming the future: Expanding our consciousness through Gestalt Therapy
August 9-13th, 2006
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AAGT (Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy) - November 2004
St. Petersburg , Florida
Convention workshops:
- TWO YOU WORK: Re-creation through resolution of inner conflict..
- THE B-SORT: Gestalt Therapy Applications for Internet Self-Help
AAGT (Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy) - November 2004
St. Petersburg , Florida
Convention workshops:
- Two You Work: Re-creation through resolution of inner conflict.
- The B-Sort: Gestalt therapy applications for Internet self-help.
AAGT (Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy) – November 2002
St. Petersburg , Florida
Convention workshops:
- THE GESTALT TW0-CHAIR TECHNIQUE: How and why it works.
- INTRODUCTION TO TWO-CHAIR WORK: Resolving the heat within
GANZ (Gestalt for Australia and New Zealand ) – September 2002
Christchurch , New Zealand
Convention workshop:
- BEYOND TWO-CHAIR: Working with multiple aspects of the self.
EAGT (European Association of Gestalt Therapy) – September, 2001
Stockholm , Sweden
Convention workshops:
- INTRODUCTION TO TWO-CHAIR WORK.
- THEORY OF TWO-CHAIR: How and why it works.
AAGT (Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy) – November, 2000
Dallas , Texas , USA
Convention workshop:
- TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR GESTALT TWO-CHAIR WORK.
GANZ (Gestalt for Australia and New Zealand ) – August 2000
Brizbane , Australia
Convention workshops:
- THE ART OF TWO-CHAIR WORK WITH DREAM SYMBOLS.
- WORKING WITH DREAMS WITHOUT INTERPRETATION.
GJIC (A Gestalt Journal International Conference) – August 2000
Montreal , Quebec , Canada
Convention workshop:
- TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR GESTALT TWO-CHAIR WORK.
AAGT (Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy) – May 1999
New York City , New York , USA
Convention workshop:
- INTRODUCTION TO TWO-CHAIR WORK.
GANZ (Gestalt for Australia and New Zealand ) – September 1998
Fremantle , Australia
1-day workshop:
- TAKING THE MAGIC OUT OF THE GESTALT TWO-CHAIR TECHNIQUE.
AAGT (Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy) – June 1999
Cleveland , Ohio , USA
Convention workshop:
- TEACHING GESTALT PRINCIPLES EXPERIENTIALLY.
NASAP (The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology) – May 1998
Dallas , Texas , USA
1-day post convention workshop:
- INTEGRATING GESTALT AND ADLERIAN FRAMEWORKS.
ISIP ( Idaho Society of Individual Psychology) – May 1998
Boise , Idaho , USA - Idaho Adlerian State Convention
2-day workshop:
- INTEGRATING GESTALT AND ADLERIAN FRAMEWORKS.
AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy) – Nov 1994
Chicago , Illinois , USA
Presented research:
To remain or not to remain married : A Gestalt approach to decision-making.
