Home      Qualifications      Testimonials      Contact Qualifications Dr. Deborah Cowman: Abbreviated CV Dr. Deborah A. Cowman 2009 Registered Psychologist in the Province of Ontario Registration # 3133 Private Practice Cowman Psychological Services, 1998-present Private Psychotherapy Practice providing psychological services to a broad spectrum of clients. Consulting extensively in rehabilitation psychology. Psycho-vocational and Psychological assessments Consulting Psychologist Rehabilitation psychology, 1995-present • Psychological evaluator on over 3000 files including Disability, Medical Rehabilitation, and Catastrophic DAC assessments, together with medical legal, W.S.I.B. and disability insurance referrals. Independent evaluations. • Taking a lead role in multidisciplinary evaluations as well as providing supervision and training of team members. • Provision of information and training seminars in rehabilitation psychology. • Supervision of psychologists on the temporary register and psychologists expanding area of competence Affiliations • Canadian Academy of Psychologists in Disability Assessment • Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology • Ontario Psychological Association, 1987- present Education Doctor of Philosophy York University Clinical-Counseling Programme in Psychology Degree obtained 1995 Academic supervisor: Dr. David Bakan Masters of Arts York University Developmental Programme in Psychology Degree obtained 1988 Academic supervisor: Dr. David Bakan Honours Bachelor of Science University of Toronto, Trinity College Specialist in Psychology Graduated with Distinction, 1985 Thesis supervisor: Dr. D. Sherry Public Health and Community Service • Member Gifted Advisory Committee of Northern Secondary School • Member Green Enterprise Toronto • Advocacy Committee Member Ontario Psychological Association • Co-Chair: Western Area Community Health Board of the Metro Toronto Board of Health • Invited Member: Toronto Hospital Community Advisory Committee and Incinerator Working Group Interfacing community issues with hospital administration through partnership efforts • Founder and Chair: Action on Hospital Incineration—Kensington Involves organizing members of the community, developing policy, fund raising, public education, lobbying, negotiating, and acting as spokesperson to the media • Environment Reporter: Kensington Drum Community newspaper with a circulation of 15 thousand • Past Board Member Elect representing Ontario Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada Committees: research and education, international development, policy Recent Publications & Presentations • Workshop: Whole Brain Education. For parents and staff of Northern Secondary School November 19, 2008 • Cowman, D Mental health Accommodations in the Workplace. Seminar. Schedule 2 Employers’ Group Conference. September 30, 2005. • Cowman, D. Comments on the article by Carroll, Cassidy and Côté, “Depression as a risk factor for onset of an episode of troublesome neck and low-back pain”, in LINKAGES, No. 15, summer 2005. • Cowman, D. and Corhonen, L. “Practical Accommodation of Mental Health Conditions: Understanding Mental Health Disabilities and Facilitating Return to Work.” Presentation to the 16th Annual Schedule 2 Employers’ Group Conference. Sept. 29, 2005. Honours & Awards • Nominated for Dissertation Award, York University 1995 • Named a “Friend of the Earth”, Earth Day acknowledgments, The Toronto Star (for environmental activism), 1993 • Green City Award of Distinction, City of Toronto (for public education about environmental issues), 1992 • Ontario Graduate Scholarship, 1990-1991 • Hypnosis Association of Ontario Scholarship, 1989 • Graduate Assistantship, Psychology Department, York University, 1987 Continuing Education/Professional Development Regular attendance at a variety of seminars, workshops, and individual supervision programs following registration. An up-to-date (2009) list can be furnished upon request. www.doctorcowman.ca 40 St Claire Ave East, suite 205 Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M9 Tel: 416-410-7803 Fax: 416-932-0856 dcowman@sympatico.ca info@doctorcowman.ca 416-410-7803 All intellectual property on this website is copyright Dr. Deborah Cowman, 2005. » top of this page « administration

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