Biography
Dr. Kathleen Reay has over 22 years experience providing counselling, parent education, consulting, program development, and guest speaking. In private practice she has gained extensive experience with a wide variety of personal and relationship problems which are reflected in the scope of services offered. Dr. Reay is an expert on Parental Alienation, Parental Alienation Syndrome and Estrangement. In 2007, Dr. Reay conducted a published research study on the long-term effects of Parental Alienation Syndrome. She is currently conducting two other research studies on the topic. Dr. Reay was a keynote speaker at the 2011 Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienation Syndrome in Montreal, Quebec. She is also the Founder and Director of the International Institute for Parental Alienation Studies (IIPAS), an exceptional research institute and online learning program for alienated parents, extended family members, and professionals. Her new 2011 book called Toxic Divorce: A Workbook for Alienated Parents was published and released in July. For your convenience, the book is available to purchase online or through all major global online bookstores including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Dr. Reay conducts seminars throughout North America. She also receives many inquiries regarding her availability as a consultant, evaluator, trial consultant and expert witness in matters relating to child custody, trauma, parental alienation and parental alienation syndrome.
Educational Background
Dr. Reay’s educational background includes a Ph.D. in psychology, M.A. in Counselling Psychology, B.A. in Psychology, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Family Studies. In 2010, she was honored to achieve Diplomate status with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (AAETS). The Diplomate distinction is a prestigious credential that was awarded to Dr. Reay by the AAETS in recognition of her experience in working with numerous survivors of traumatic events and/or crisis management, as well as for her knowledge, training and level of education. Dr. Reay has also been certified in basic and advanced EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) training for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other psychological issues, plus is also certified in Critical Incident Stress Management by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. She continues to take many advanced courses in modern approaches to psychotherapy so that she can remain current with the best possible ways to help her clients.
Memberships
- Association of Family & Conciliation Courts
- American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
- Diplomate Status with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management
- Canadian Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
- B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors
- EMDR Canada
- EMDR Institute, Inc., USA (EMDRIA)
- National Center for Crisis Management
Highlights
Dr. Kathleen Reay is a well-loved speaker whose practical ideas, wealth of experience, and great sense of humor make her workshops both valuable and enjoyable. She has been a guest speaker on Vancouver radio talk shows and has appeared on a Canadian television network in a parent education program. Her work has also been featured in regional newspapers and a nation-wide parent educators’ magazine. Dr. Reay and her husband have been happily married for over three decades, have two adult daughters, one grandchild and three pets – 2 yellow lab’s and a kitten. To inquire about her availability and all services she offers, please telephone or email our office.