Caron Gan, RN, Mscn, RP, RMFT, Page 1 of 16

Caron Gan, RN, MScN, RP, RMFT, Page 1 of 16

CURRICULUM VITAE

CARON GAN, R.N., M.Sc.N., R.P. RMFT

AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor

Registered Psychotherapist, Marriage & Family Therapist

118 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 750

Toronto, ON M4R 2G4

Phone: 416-485-2284 E-mail:

Professional Registrations & Certifications

College of Nurses of Ontario #77-4122 6

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario #004195

Ontario and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Member - #75434

Ontario and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Approved Supervisor - #75434

Clinical Traumatology Certification

Education

2013Clinical Traumatologist Intensive Training Certificate Program – Traumatology Institute Canada

2002 Supervision Program, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

1994Programme in Marriage and Family Therapy Studies, Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Commission on Education, University of Guelph, University of Toronto.

1991Master of Science in Nursing, University of Toronto.

1977Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Toronto.

Continuing Education Credits

2016Knowledge Translation Facilitator Network – Evidence to Care, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

2015Emotion Focused Family Therapy – Dr. Dolhanty & Dr. Lafrance Robinson, York University

2013Evolution of Psychotherapy – Anaheim California

2013Stories of Us: Couple Therapy in the New Millennium – Michelle Weiner-Davis

2013Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – Living Works

2013Calming the Emotional Storm: Using DBT to Help Clients Manage Emotions – Sheri Van Dijk

2013Clinical Supervision in Clinical Traumatology - Traumatology Institute (Canada) – Dr. Anna Baranowsky

2013Group Approaches With Trauma Survivors - Traumatology Institute (Canada) – Dr. Anna Baranowsky

2012Contain the Case: A Clear Path to Recovery – EMDRIA-Approved Program – Fraser Training

2012Beyond the Basics in EFT – Dealing With Challenges in Couples Therapy – Dr. Sue Johnson

2012Clinical Standards of Trauma Care: Attachment, Systems & Context - Traumatology Institute (Canada) – Dr. Anna Baranowsky

2012Early Intervention Field Traumatology – Traumatology Institute (Canada) – Dr. Anna Baranowsky

2012Tools for Trauma – A CBT Approach - Traumatology Institute (Canada) – Dr. Anna Baranowsky

2011EMDR training, Level 1 and 2, EMDRIA-Approved Program – Fraser Training – Barbara Horne

2011Compassion Fatigue Specialist Training - Traumatology Institute (Canada) – Dr. Anna Baranowsky

2011Clinical Traumatologist Program – Overview of Assessment & Interventions - Traumatology Institute (Canada) – Dr. Anna Baranowsky

2010Why We Worry: Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders – Dr. Martin Antony

2009Emotion Focused Therapy Institute – Level Two – Dr. Les Greenberg, YorkUniversity

2008Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples – Dr. Les Greenberg, YorkUniversity

2008Trauma Practice – Traumatology Institute (Canada) – Dr. Anna Baranowsky

2007Emotion Focused Therapy Institute – Level One – Dr. Les Greenberg, YorkUniversity.

2007Treatment of Adults with Affective Disorders: Focus on Emotional Dysregulation – Dr. Donald Meichenbaum

2006Traumatic Brain Injury and Depression/Suicidal Behaviour: Assessment and Treatment – Dr. Donald Meichenbaum

2005Pathways to Solutions With Challenging At-Risk Adolescents – Matthew Selekman – Brief Therapy Training Centres, International.

2004Effective Approaches for Assessing and Treating Anxiety Disorders – Dr. Martin Antony

2004Cognitive Therapy For Depression – Dr. Christine Padesky, Cognitive Workshops

2003Marriage and Family Therapy with Substance Abusers - CAMH

2002Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Adolescents – The Hincks-Dellcrest Institute

2000Systemic Work With Couples – Dr. Karl Tomm – Couple and Family Therapy Section of Ontario Psychological Association and Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

1999Treating Children, Adolescents and Their Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach, Donald Meichenbaum.

1998Cognitive Therapy for Couples – Dr. Cory Newman -Centre for Cognitive Therapy.

1997Psychotherapy with Impossible Cases – Dr. Scott Miller - Brief Therapy Training Centres - International.

1997Letting Go of Anger - Ronald Potter-Efron - Brief Therapy Training Centres, International.

1995Family Therapy Extern Programme - The George Hull Centre for Children and Families.

1995Therapeutic Conversation as Collaborative Inquiry – Michael White – Brief Therapy Training Centres, International.

1995Living a Wonderful Life: Helping Clients Move Beyond a Survivor Identity - Yvonne Dolan - Brief Therapy Training Centres, International.

1994Intermediate/Advanced Training in Brief Solution-Focused Therapy – Insoo Kim Berg - Brief Solution-Focused Training Centre of Canada,C.M. Hincks Institute.

1992Reclaiming the Self - Solution-Focused Therapy and Ericksonian Hypnosis for Treatment of Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma - Yvonne Dolan.

Scholarly Activities

2016-presentAdjunct Lecturer, Institute for Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, University of Toronto.

2013-presentAdjunct Lecturer, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.

2016Guest Lecturer, Couple and Family Therapy Program, University of Guelph

2002-presentApproved Supervisor – American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

2002-presentAdjunct Faculty – CPA Accredited Predoctoral Internship Program for Psychology – HollandBloorviewKidsRehabilitationHospital.

1998-2007Clinical Appointment - University of Toronto, Faculty of Nursing, Lecturer.

1997-2002Instructor, ‘The relationship between brain injury and family violence’ – Families and Violence Course, Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy & Department of Family Studies, University of Guelph.

1995-1997Guest Lecturer - “Families, Culture, and Disability” - School of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, McMasterUniversity.

1995Gan, C. & Rumney, P. “Family Function and Family Adjustment Post A.B.I.” - Certificate Training Programme in Rehabilitation of Children with Acquired Brain Injury - The Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre, Ontario Brain Injury Association, & BrockUniversity.

Professional Experience

Feb. 2014 – presentBloorview Research Institute – Clinical Team Investigator – Primary research activities focusing on family needs and family interventions after acquired brain injury.

2000–presentCaron Gan & Associates – Individual, couple and family therapy, with a specialty in neurotrauma and clients with neurological disorders, disabilities, and chronic illness. Clinical services include assessment, consultation, and psychotherapeutic intervention; medical-legal case evaluations; clinical supervision.

1991–present Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team, Advanced Practice Nurse/Family Therapist - Psychotherapeutic and family therapy intervention for individuals with ABI and their families, consultation and training, family therapy supervision and training.

2001–2003 Neuro-Rehab Services Inc., Associate - Development of workshops for individuals with brain injury and their spouses.

04/94-08/94 The Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre, Acting Coordinator, Family Support Service, Head Injury Rehabilitation Program.

1990-1991 The Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre, Clinical Nurse Specialist.

1988-1990University of Toronto, Faculty of Nursing,Research Assistant (Part-time).

1981-1986 Surrey Place Centre, Early Intervention Therapist.

1980-1982 Prenatal & Parenthood Education Council of Toronto, Prenatal Educator (Part Time).

1977-1981 City of North York, Public Health Nurse, Department of Public Health Nursing.

Invited Seminars, Keynote Lectures and Workshops (108)

1.Gan, C., Van’t Hooft, I., Brookes, N., Prasauskiene, A., & Dunford, C. (2017) – Symposium Chair, “International perspectives on family needs after pediatric ABI” – The Second International Conference on Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury, Rome Italy.

2.Gan, C. (2017) – “Solution-focused Interventions for Rehabilitation Professionals” – Invited 1-day pre-conference workshop, 41st Annual Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

3.Gan, C. (2017) – “Caring for the Traumatized Caregiver” – Invited Presentation, 41st Annual Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

4.Gan, C. (2016) – “Solution-focused Family Intervention After Brain Injury” – Invited workshop, 40th Annual Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

5.Gan, C. (2016) – “Bring Back That Loving Feeling – Sexuality and Relationships After Brain Injury” – Invited presentation, 40th Annual Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

6.Gan, C. (2015) – “Strengths-Based Family Intervention After Pediatric ABI” – Invited speaker, Pre-Conference Workshop on Family Resilience After ABI, First International Conference on Acquired Brain Injury, Liverpool, UK.

7.Gan, C. & Kreutzer, J. (2015) – “Brain Injury Family Intervention Training for Professionals” – 2-Day Intensive Training Workshop – Toronto, Ont.

8.Gan, C. & Kreutzer, J. (2014) – “Caring for the Caregiver: Enhancing Family Effectiveness After Brain Injury” – Workshop for brain injury caregivers, Toronto, Ont.

9.Gan, C. (2014) – “Fostering Resilience in Families of Teens with ABI” – Invited presentation, Brain Injury Association of Niagara 15th Biennial Conference, Niagara Falls, Ont.

10.Gan, C. (2014) – “Therapeutic Boundaries, Countertransference, and Self-Care for Professionals” - Invited ½ day workshop, North Simcoe Muskoka ABI Collaborative,Barrie, Ont.

11.Gan, C. (2014) – Adaptation of Swedish version of Brain Injury Family for Adolescents – 2-Day Intensive Training - Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

12.Gan, C. (2014) – Keynote Address, 12th Annual Acquired Brain Injury Conference, Barrie, ON

13.Gan, C. & Kreutzer, J. (2014) – “Caring for the Caregiver: Enhancing Family Effectiveness After Brain Injury” – Workshop for caregivers, Hamilton Ont.

14.Gan, C. (2014) – “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families” – Keynote address, Family Retreat, Brain Injury Society of Toronto.

15.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., Godwin, E., Gravel, K., & Swift-Weir (2014) – “Brain Injury Family Intervention Training for Professionals” – 2-Day Intensive Training Workshop – Toronto, Ont.

16.Gan, C. (2013) – “Fostering Resilience in Families After Pediatric ABI” – Keynote address, Pediatrics and Brain Injury Conference – Livonia, Michigan.

17.Gan, C. (2013) – “Therapeutic Boundaries, Countertransference, and Self-Care for Professionals” - Invited ½ day workshop, March of Dimes Canada – Newmarket, Ont.

18.Gan, C. (2013) – “Sexuality and Intimacy After Brain Injury” – Invited workshop, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Educational Series, Toronto, Ont.

19.Gan, C. (2013) – “The Family Experience After TBI” – Invited presentation, Hospital to Home: Working Collaboratively – Back to School Conference – Toronto, Ont.

20.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., Godwin, E., Gravel, K., & Swift-Weir (2013) – “Brain Injury Family Intervention Training for Professionals” – 2-Day Intensive Training Workshop – Toronto, Ont.

21.Gan, C. (2013) – “Building Strength and Resilience in Families After Trauma” – Invited workshop for inpatient nursing staff, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

22.Gan, C. (2012) – “Brain Injury is a Family Affair” – Invited facilitator, MCA Connections Survivor/Family Symposium – Toronto, Ont.

23.Gan, C. (2012) – “7 Habits of Highly Effective Families after mTBI” – Invited workshop, Brain Injury Association of Niagara 14th Biennial Conference – Niagara, Ont.

24.Gan, C. (2012) – “Sexuality and Intimacy After Brain Injury” – Invited workshop, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Educational Series, Toronto, Ont.

25.Gan, C. (2012) – “Building Strength and Resilience in Families After TBI” - Invited workshop, Rehabilitation of the Adult and Child with Traumatic Brain Injury Conference - Williamsburg, VA.

26.Gan, C. (2012) – “What’s Love Got to do With It? Sexuality After TBI” – Invited workshop, Rehabilitation of the Adult and Child with Traumatic Brain Injury Conference - Williamsburg, VA.

27.Gan, C. & Kreutzer, J. (2012) – “Getting Better and Better After Brain Injury – Practical Ideas for Families and Friends” – 1-Day Workshop, York Simcoe Brain Injury Services, Richmond Hill, Ont.

28.Gan, C. & Kreutzer, J. (2011) – “Getting Better and Better After Brain Injury – Practical Ideas for Families and Friends” – 1-Day Workshop, Regional Community Brain Injury Services, Kingston, Ont.

29.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., Godwin, E., Gravel, K., & Swift-Weir (Oct. 2011) – “Brain Injury Family Intervention (BIFI/BIFI-A), An Evidence-Based Approach” – 2-Day Intensive Training Workshop – Toronto, Ont.

30.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., Godwin, E., (2011) – “Help Me with This Family”- Skills and Strategies for Dealing with Complex Situations after Brain Injury. – 1-Day Workshop, Toronto, Ont.

31.Gan, C. (2011) – “Sexuality and Intimacy After Brain Injury” – Invited workshop, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Educational Series, Toronto, Ont.

32.Gan, C. (2011) – “7 Habits of Highly Effective Families – Keynote address, Strategies for Navigating the Journey After ABI” – Caregiver Workshop, Toronto, Ont.

33.Gan, C. (2011) – “Translating Best Practices and Research into Clinical Applications and Interventions with Families After Traumatic Brain Injury” – Keynote address, Research to Practice, 26th Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium – Grand Rapids, Michigan.

34.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., & Godwin, E. (March 2011) – “Brain Injury Family Intervention (BIFI/BIFI-A), An Evidence-Based Approach” – 2-Day Intensive Training Workshop – IWKHospital, Halifax, NS.

35.Gan, C. (2010) – “Relationship Building for Campers With Brain Tumors” – Keynote address - Childrens’ Oncology Camping Association International (COCA-I) – Montreal, Quebec.

36.Gan, C. (2010) – “Brain Basics for COCA-I” – Invited workshop, Childrens’ Oncology Camping Association International (COCA-I) – Montreal, Quebec.

37.Kreutzer, J., Gan, C., & Godwin, E. (2010) – “Development and Evaluation of Empirically Based Interventions for Families After Adult and Adolescent Brain Injury” – Invited symposium – 2010 ACRM-ASNR Progress in Rehabilitation Research Conference - Montreal, Quebec.

38.Gan, C. & Kreutzer, J. (2010) – “Getting Better and Better After Brain Injury: A Practical Guide for Families and Caregivers” – Two 1-Day Workshops for Caregivers - Toronto Central LHINS, Toronto ABI Network, York Central Hospital, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Virginia Commonwealth University – Toronto, Ont.

39.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., & Stejskal, T. (Sept. 2010) – “Brain Injury Family Intervention (BIFI/BIFI-A), An Evidence-Based Approach” – 2-Day Intensive Training Workshop – Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Virginia Commonwealth University, Toronto ABI Network – Toronto, Ont.

40.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., Godwin, E., Gravel, K., & Swift-Weir, R. (2010) – “Advanced Practice Follow Up: Brain Injury Family Intervention” – 1-Day Workshop, Toronto, Ont.

41.Gan, C.(2010) – “Moving the Patient Beyond Sunnybrook: Transition to the Community” – Invited panel presentation, Advances in Management of Early TBI Conference – Toronto, Ont.

42.Gan, C. & Arango, J. (2010) – “Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex After Brain Injury” – Invited workshop, Rehabilitation of the Adult and Child With Brain Injury Conference – Williamsburg, VA.

43.Gan, C. (2010) – “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Clinicians” – Invited workshop, Rehabilitation of the Adult and Child With Brain Injury Conference – Williamsburg, VA.

44.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., & Stejskal, T. (2010) – “Family Intervention After Brain Injury” – Invited preconference workshop, Rehabilitation of the Adult and Child With Brain Injury Conference – Williamsburg, VA.

45.Gan, C. (2010) – “7 Habits of Highly Effective Families – Strategies for Navigating the Journey After ABI” – Invited series of workshops for caregivers sponsored by Central and North Central LHINS in collaboration with the Toronto ABI Network. Toronto, Ont.

46.Kreutzer, J. & Gan, C. (2010) – “Family Issues: Clinical Research Updates on Family Outcomes and Interventions After TBI” – Post-Congress Symposium, Eighth World Congress on Brain Injury – Washington, DC.

47.Gan, C. (2009) – “Sexuality In Survivors of Childhood Brain Tumours” –Keynote presentation, Multidisciplinary Symposium on Childhood Cancer – Toronto, Ont.

48.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., & Stejskal, T. (Oct. 2009) – “Brain Injury Family Intervention (BIFI/BIFI-A), An Evidence-Based Approach” – 2-Day Intensive Training Workshop - Bloorview Kids Rehab, VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity, and Toronto ABI Network – Toronto, Ont.

49.Gan, C. (2009) – “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Caregivers” – Keynote address, Regional Community Brain Injury Services – Kingston, Ont.

50.Gan, C. (2009) – “What’s Love Got to do With it? Sexuality and Intimacy After ABI” – Invited workshop, 17th Annual Conference on Neurorehabilitation – Hamilton, Ont.

51.Gan, C. (2009) – “If It Doesn’t Work, Do Something Different: A Solution-Focused Paradigm for Family Intervention After ABI” – Keynote address, Relax and Learn TBI Conference – Alliston, Ont.

52.Gan, C. (2009) – “Perspectives of TBI Through a Multicultural Lens” – Keynote address, International Conference on Culture, Ethnicity, and Brain Injury Rehabilitation – Washington, DC.

53.Gan, C. (2009) – “Ethno Cultural Framework For Culturally Competent Rehabilitation Practice” – Invited workshop, International Conference on Culture, Ethnicity, and Brain Injury Rehabilitation – Washington, DC.

54.Gan, C., Kreutzer, J., & Stejskal, T. (Feb. 2009) – “Brain Injury Family Intervention (BIFI/BIFI-A), An Evidence-Based Approach” – 2-Day Intensive Training Workshop - Bloorview Kids Rehab, VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity, and Toronto ABI Network – Toronto, Ont.

55.Gan, C. (2008) – “Weaving a Web of Family Support After ABI” – Keynote address, Toronto ABI Network Conference – Toronto, Ont.

56.Gan, C. (2008) – Panel presentation – Mild to Moderate TBI Across the Lifespan Conference – Toronto, Ont.

57.Gan, C. (2008) – “Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex After Brain Injury but Were Afraid to Ask” – Keynote address at the Relax & Learn 2008 TBI Conference – Alliston, Ont.

58.Gan, C. (2008) – “Family Adjustment After ABI” – Invited workshop, Relax & Learn 2008 TBI Conference – Alliston, Ont.

59.Gan, C. (2007) – “Rough Waters After Brain Injury” - Keynote address, Annual Conference for Brain Injury Association for Quinte District - Belleville, Ont.

60.Gan, C. (2007) – “Smooth Sailing After Brain Injury” - Keynote address. Annual Conference for Brain Injury Association for Quinte District - Belleville, Ont.

61.Gan, C., Brandys, C., & Gargaro, J., Boschen, K., & Gerber, G. (2006) – “Best Practices in Reducing Stress and Burden in Family Caregivers After ABI” – Invited workshop, Brain Injury Association of Niagara, 11th Annual Conference, Niagara, Ont.

62.Gan, C. (2006) – “Chronic Disease Management – A Family Systems Perspective” – Invited panel presentation, Ontario Association for Rehabilitation Nurses Annual Conference, Toronto, Ont.

63.Gan, C. (2005) – “Throw Me a Lifeline” – Keynote address, Fifth Annual Interurban Brain Injury Conference, Peterborough, Ont.

64.Gan, C. (2005) – “Relationships and Sexuality After ABI” – Invited workshop, Brain Injury Society of Toronto, Ont.

65.Gan, C. (2005) – “Reclaiming Sexuality After ABI” – Invited workshop, Third Annual TBI Conference: Expression of Sexuality and Behaviours Following TBI, Montreal, Quebec.

66.Gan, C. (2004) “Not Tonight Dear, I’ve Got a Headache!” – Invited workshop for neurorehabilitation staff from Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, Ont.

67.Gan, C. & Campbell, K. (2004) “ARGHH! – I Have to Give a Presentation! – Tips for Surviving the Talk” – Workshop presented at the Research Made Easier Series, Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre, Toronto, Ont.

68.Gan, C. (2003) “Family Members – The Hidden Victims of TBI” – Paper presented at the Ontario Trial Lawyer’s Association Spring Conference, Toronto, Ont.

69.Gan, C. (2003) “Not Tonight Dear, I’ve Got a Headache!” – Invited workshop for Community Head Injury Resources, Toronto, Ont.

70.Gan, C., MacDonald, L., & Rigby, P. (2003) “Making Effective Presentations – Workshop presented at the Research Made Easier Series, Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre, Toronto, Ont.

71.Gan, C. (2003) “Sexuality & Intimacy After Brain Injury” – Workshop for NeuroSocial Workers, Toronto, Ont.

72.Gan, C. (2002) “Sexuality & Intimacy After Brain Injury” – Workshop for ABI Possibilities Staff, Toronto, Ont.

73.Gan, C. (2002) “Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex After Brain Injury” – Keynote address, Sexuality After Brain Injury Conference – Four Counties Brain Injury Association, Coburg, Ont.

74.Gan, C. (2002) “Sexuality After ABI” – Workshop presented to staff from COTA, Toronto, Ontario.

75.Gan, C. (2002) “Not Tonight Dear, I’ve Got a Headache! – Intimacy and Sexuality After Brain Injury and Disability” – Workshop presented to the Durham Northumberland Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Association for Rehabilitation Professionals, Whitby, Ont.