Today, many of us are constantly connected in some way through technology in the form of cell phones, computers and social media. We are increasingly interacting through “tech talking” and interface has replaced face-to-face. Some may even be having virtual conversations, or putting out mass updates to avoid communicating one on one due to time…
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I obtained my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto in 1994 and my Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Psychology from York University in 1992. I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and am an individual affiliate member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers. I have taken numerous workshops and courses since 1994. I remain committed to ongoing professional development.Over the years, I have worked within the public and private sectors providing professional Social Work services including psychosocial rehabilitation to youth involved in the criminal justice system, child welfare services, individual counselling, family support services, clinical and disability case management as well as health and wellness coaching. For the past seven years, I have and continue to work for a family service agency in Toronto providing individual, couple and group counselling.I am happily married to my wife and best friend, Phyllis. We just celebrated our twenty third wedding anniversary. Together, we have a teenage son. We have lived in the East York community for the past 18 years. We love the neighborhood and enjoy visiting the farmer’s market at the Brick Works, going to Greektown for a iced coffee frappe, browsing the shops in Leslieville or taking a walk on the boardwalk at the Beach.