Licensed
Registered psychologist #1219 in British Columbia , CANADA .
Education
- 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.
- 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).
- Gestalt Training Institute of Vancouver, B.C., CANADA – 3 year program.
- Gestalt Training Institute of L. A. – European Residential Summer Program – 1993
- Integrative Psychotherapy – 15 years (3 day workshops and 7 day residential workshops). Trainer: Richard Erskine, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist in New York , N.Y. , USA
- EMDR: Levels 1 & 2
- Emotionally Focused Couples Counselling. Trainer: 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.
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 Two-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:
- Troubleshooting for Gestalt Two-Chair Work.
GANZ (Gestalt for Australia and New Zealand ) – August 2000 Brisbane , 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:
- Troubleshooting 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.
