I am dedicated to maintaining a work-life balance that encompasses family, outdoor sport and recreational pursuits, volunteer work, and coaching. I value and consistently invest time and energy into Mindfulness, nutritional balance, ongoing professional development, and the fostering of close interpersonal relationships. These things, I believe, are fundamental to a healthy and fulfilling life. Educational Background: I have a Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Master of Science degrees from the University of British Columbia. My focus throughout these degrees was the psychology of learning, skill acquisition, and human behavior. I was also a varsity Cross-country Ski team athlete, coach, and team manager during my time at UBC. I was awarded Academic and Athletic All-Canadian awards for my commitment to academic and athletic excellence. My passion and interest in sport and high performance mindsets took me to Australia where I completed my Doctorate in Psychology. I have specialist training in Sport Psychology and Performance Psychology. Grief and loss, and the psychology of chronic pain and injury and illness rehabilitation are also areas I have specialized training. Dr. Hale is also a faculty member at Douglas College where he teaches Sport Psychology and Human Growth and Development. Areas of Practice: I am passionate about working with people to help them achieve their maximum potential. This holds true for individuals struggling with mental health issues (e.g., anxiety, depression, or grief and loss), chronic health issues (e.g., chronic pain, illness, and injury), and top performers (e.g., sports people, performing artists, executives, and entrepreneurs). My practice has three key areas: (1) general mental health issues (e.g. anxiety, anger management, career transitions, couple counselling, depression, grief and loss, etc.), (2) Chronic pain & illness and injury rehabilitation and prevention, (3) the development of “CHAMPION MINDSETS” Sport Psychology and Performance psychology skills for athletes, performing artists, and top performers in business. I look forward to helping you achieve your maximum potential! |
