Dr. MANSOUREH (MANA) CHARKHANDEH BC ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL COUNSELLORS

MY BACKGROUND

I have more than 8 years work experience in various fields related to human mental
health, and in psychotherapy centers for (adults, children and families) treating
mood disorders such as depression, anxiety & panic disorders, OCD, PTSD, sleep
and eating disorders, emotions and perceptions disorders, substance use disorders,
behavioral difficulties and family conflict.

Practiced in various therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, EMDR Narrative
Therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, social skills training, cognitive rehabilitation
and hypnotherapy, to enhance coping and reduce distress to the referred
population.

Psychological testing and assessment experience for mood disorders, personality
and intelligence.

Knowledge of psychopathology (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD) for child and
adolescents.

Providing psychotherapy and psychosocial assessments for clients who require
support for psychological issues arising as a result of injuries/incidents in the
workplace, motor vehicle accidents, or through other third party funded services.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to
work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

Hypnotherapy & Self-Hypnosis training.

Risk assessments for criminal and sexual offenders (Forensic Psychological
Assessment) & writing psychological parole & third party reports.

Membership in OPA, CPA & the Canadian Art Therapy Association.

Ability in the using with various computer tools and familiar with Microsoft Office
(Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and SPSS.

Farsi or Persian native language

Canadian Citizenship

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with proof of vaccination
CPR and First Aid Certificate

Full Driver License

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Ph.D. in Psychology of Child Development
  The University of Putra Malaysia 2010-2015
• M.Sc in Clinical Psychology
  Science and Research Azad University, Iran 2006-2008
• B.Sc in Clinical Psychology
  Science and Research Azad University, Iran

COURSES

Ryerson University
“Abnormal Psychology” (CPSY 606)2018
“Research Methodology” (COPS601)2019

WORKSHOPS

• EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology), New Jersey USA
• Psychometrics’ Training Toronto Psychometric services
• Standard First Aid CPR/AED
• Annual workshop OPA (Ontario Psychological Association), 2015

CERTIFICATES

• Professional Hypnosis Certification Training
  Certified hypnotist training, consulting hypnotist, hypnotherapist, National Guild
  of Hypnosis
  Smoking cessation training, weight loss training
• Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Diagnostic
  Populations
  Second level of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program of study with a
  focus on the modifications and applications of the CBT model to more
  challenging anxiety disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD),
  Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), chronic anger, addictions, and serious
  mental illnesses such as bipolar disorders.
• Being an Ethical Psychologist
  16 Continuing Education Credits. This programme has been reviewed and
  approved by the Canadian Psychological Association and meets the standards
  for continuing education credits set by the Association.

PUBLICATIONS

• Charkhandeh, M., Abu Talib, M., Hunt,C.J. (2016)
  The clinical effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and alternative medicine
  approaches in reducing symptoms of depression in adolescents.
  Journal of Psychiatry Research. 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.03.044
• Charkhandeh, M., Abu Talib, M., Yaacob, S.N., and Mariani, M. (2012)
  Effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in depression of adolescents in
  Tehran, Iran.
  Journal of Asian Social Science 2: 474-478.
• Charkhandeh, M., Abu Talib, M., Yaacob, S.N., and Mariani, M. (2012)
  Effectiveness of Reiki therapy on depression of adolescents in Tehran, Iran.
  Journal of Asian Social Science 2: 423-427.
• Publications in Farsi
  I have written 40 papers in magazines and newspapers in Farsi. The list of these
  papers is available on request.