Michael Dadson

Michael Dadson

Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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Doctor Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson), earned a PhD in counselling psychology from the University of British Columbia where he specialized in PTSD recovery and the recovery processes of men who have experienced trauma in their relationships with their fathers.

Dr. Mike Dadson is a member in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counselors, and holds a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) designation. In addition, Michael Dadson is a certified member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association associated with the CCC designation.

You will find Dr. Michael Dadson's practice located in the beautiful community of Brookswood, Langley, BC at: 107-20103 40th Ave, Langley, BC V3A 2W3

With more than 25 years experience as a counsellor and extensive trauma informed skills, Dr. Michael Dadson is known for his publications ( https://ubc.academia.edu/MichaelDadson ),
in trauma and recovery, including his work with veterans ( https://openparliament.ca/committees/public-safety/42-1/8/dr-mike-dadson-1/only/ ),and first responders .

Dr. Michael Dadson served on the Board of Directors for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation from 2016-2017. in 2017, Dr. Mike Dadson was a named Fellow to the ISSTD in 2017.

Though now retired as a Chaplin, in 2005 Dr. Mike Dadson completed a 4 year M.Div. from Calvin Theological Seminary.

Additionally serving as a level 3 Foster parent, Michael Dadson has over 20 years in the field of dealing with children affected by trauma and dysfunctional families.

Dr. Mike Dadson finds meaning counselling and contributing to the personal growth of others with a deep belief in the human capacity transform when shown compassion and respect. Complementing that, Dr. Michael Dadson applies his expansive knowledge to counselling a way that is personal, meaningful and can help others face and grow through life’s hurts and challenges.

View more at www.drmikedadson.com or Ask Dr. Mike Dadson’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@dr.mikedadson2657/videos

Press Releases:
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/michael-dadson-launches-counselling-clinic-to-address-ptsd-depression-and-anxiety-in-frontline-workers-and-veterans-805494291.html

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/dr-michael-dadson-rescuing-relationships-from-covid-19-814510034.html

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Experience

  • Gentle Currents Therapy

    107-20103 40th Ave, Langley, BC, Canada

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    Langley, BC

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    Langley, B.C., Canada

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Education

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    Activities and Societies: PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/MEMBERSHIP • Past Reviewer: The Journal of Men’s Health.

    Dissertation Research Question: “How do men construct the process of repair from trauma experienced in their relationship with their fathers?
    Title: Stories of our fathers: Men’s recovery from intergenerational injuries.
    Specialization in Trauma, Masculinity, Group and Supervision.

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    Thesis Research question: What is the lived experience of being in a close relationship with one’s father?”
    Title: The stories of father and son’s close relationship
    Supervisor: Dr. Marv MacDonald and Dr. Jessica Ball

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Publications

Projects

  • STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND NATIONAL SECURITY

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Organizations

  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

    Certified Member

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  • • American Psychological Association,

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  • • Canadian Psychological Association,

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  • • International Association of Trauma and Dissociation.

    ISSTD's David Caul Graduate Research Award Committee

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  • • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

    Member

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