Psychology

I am interested in the relationship between the brain and our behavior, ultimately asking the question of why we behave the way that we do.

Educational Background: B.A. (Psychology- Honours at Okanagan University College – transferred to University of British Columbia B.A. degree); MSc. (Psychology/Neuroscience: University of Lethbridge, CCBN); PhD. (Neuroscience: University of Lethbridge, CCBN); Postdoc (Neuroscience, Physiology and Behaviour, UBC); Research Associate (Neuroscience, Physiology and Behaviour, UBC); Instructor: Department of Psychology University of British Columbia; Instructor: Psychology Department Thompson Rivers University, Instructor: Corpus Christi College, Instructor: Alexander College.

Courses taught at AC: Psyc 101: Introductory Psychology (basic processes and applications), Psyc 102: Introductory Psychology (Areas of Application), Psyc 217: Thinking Clearly about Psychology (Research Methods)

I am interested in a broad range of topics in applied psychology which fall under the general themes of Human Factors, Ergonomics and Environmental Psychology Educational background: B.A. (Philosophy / Psychology-Honours: University of Prince Edward Island); M.E.S (Environmental Studies: York University); Ph.D. (Expt. Human Factors Psychology-York University), Postdoc (NSERC-Defence Canada – Toronto). Professor: Department of Psychology Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Adjunct Professor: Department of Psychology University of British Columbia

Adjunct Professor: Royal Roads University

Member: Standing Academic Standards Committee Alexander College

Courses Taught at AC: PSYC 101: Introductory Psychology (basic processes and applications), PSYC 102: Introductory Psychology (Areas of Application), PSYC 218 Analysis of Behavioural Data

In addition to my passion for teaching, I enjoy doing research in psychology. When I am not teaching, I run my own consulting business where I use my research skills to assist organizations with their research needs.

Educational background: B.A. (Psychology; Justice Studies – Honours: Northeastern Illinois University); M.A. (Social Sciences / Human Development: University of Chicago); Ph.D. (Educational Psychology: University of British Columbia).

Instructor: School of Computing and Academic Studies: Psychology at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Instructor: Psychology at Alexander College

Courses Taught at AC: PSYC 101: Introductory Psychology (Basic Processes and Applications), PSYC 102: Introductory Psychology (Areas of Application)

Courses Taught: Introductory Psychology, Introductory Psychology- areas related to Applied Psychology, Life-span Development, Health Psychology, Seminar in Behavior Disorders.

Areas of Interest: stress; health psychology; coping with chronic illness; social support; behavioral disorders, and development of social cognition.

Benjamin Wong has been a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC since 2005. A doctoral student at the University of Illinois, and holder of degrees from the University of British Columbia and Colorado Christian University, Benjamin held clinical positions in sectors including vocational rehabilitation, school counselling, education consultancy, and addictions.

A sought-after advocate in the mindful use of digital technologies, he has spoken at professional conferences throughout North America on the prevention and treatment of Gaming Disorder. Over the past several years, Benjamin has focused his efforts on clinical supervision and teaching, with ongoing appointments at Alexander College. He is also a contractor of outreach services with the BC Government’s Responsible Gambling Program.

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Pocholo has been teaching psychology since 2007 and plans to continue teaching psychology for as long as he is able to.

He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. He finished his Masters in Counseling Psychology and Bachelor of Science degrees from the same university. He has published studies in international journals and serves as a reviewer for some of them. He is a licensed psychologist in the Philippines.

He teaches Abnormal Psychology, human development, and introductory psychology classes at Alexander College. He is also an adjunct faculty in Adler University-Vancouver and serves as a member of the research ethics board of Adler. He has previously taught in other institutions in the Vancouver area.

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I am happy to have more than a decade of teaching! I teach Psychology courses as a university lecturer and applied psychology courses to organizations. Learning, teaching, and conducting studies related to social psychology and culture has been a pleasure – I harness this strength and use it in a culturally diverse learning environment.

I am a lifelong learner. Committing mistakes and learning from them are the two powerful facilitators of continuous development. Hence, in whatever learning sessions and research activities I am in, I encourage experimentation and build a welcoming environment for learners to explore and learn.

I consider myself a student for life. I finished my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Social Psychology from the University of San Carlos, Philippines. Shortly after completing my MA in Social Psychology, I took several courses in Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Fueled by my passion for applying social psychology in learning, I completed my Master of Education in Post-secondary Curriculum and Instruction at Simon Fraser University, focusing on teaching in a culturally responsive learning environment.

Feel free to visit my academic blog at www.flowjame.com

Erica Nye is a sessional instructor teaching psychology courses for Alexander College’s Social Science Department. She also teaches career counselling and provides counselling skills supervision to Master of Counselling Psychology students at Adler University.

In addition to being an instructor, Erica provides psychotherapy and career counselling services through her online private practice, Connect Student Therapy.

She is passionate about supporting students in improving their mental health so they can make the most out of their post-secondary experience. Outside of work, Erica spends most of her free time doing outdoor activities and especially loves to go on long hikes with her two dogs.

Navdeep holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a practising Registered Clinical Counsellor in the province of British Columbia. Her professional experience covers clinical counselling and post secondary teaching.

She has recently co-authored a book chapter in “Teaching in the Post COVID-19 Era: World Education, Dilemmas, Teaching Innovations and Solutions in the Age of Crisis”- Springer: Switzerland- 2021. Her amin research interests are cross cultural psychology and social psychology.

Angus holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2009) and a Master of Education in Educational Psychology (2012) from Simon Fraser University. Along with previously working his second Masters Degree in Divinity at Trinity Western University and his Provincial Instructor Diploma at Vancouver Community College, Angus has also completed his TESOL Standard II at Douglas College, Instructional Skills Workshop at Alexander College, Facilitator Development Workshop at the University of British Columbia, and Instructor Development (Standard First Aid) at St. John Ambulance.

Angus loves to keep on learning and working with others to build people, projects, and programs in growing teams, organizations, and communities. As a holistic educator, Angus continues to engage in a refining process where he is teaching how students can learn effectively while also learning how instructors can teach effectively, where every lesson, workshop, training session, and learning module reflects and records whether all learners have demonstrated that they know what they need to show and they show what they have come to know in academics, research, and career development

I decided to become a psychology instructor when I took my first psychology course as a bachelor’s student. As I was fascinated by psychology, I finished my master’s and Ph.D. in educational psychology.

I was a faculty member in my home country for 15 years before I immigrated to Canada in 2015. After I finished my post-doctoral research at SFU, I started teaching at different colleges and universities in Canada. I enjoy teaching and doing research in the psychology area.

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I have been teaching for the last 5 years. The subjects I have taught are Introduction to Psychology, Marital and Family Counseling, Abnormal Psychology, Assessment and Diagnostics, Biological Bases of Behaviour and Counseling certificate and diploma courses. My research interests are concepts of Health Psychology in which I did my PhD as well. As an educator, I constantly strive to make classroom learning an complete experience for my learners as I believe the best kind of learning happens when answers are acquired through engagement.

I believe we learn something new everyday and I try to expand my knowledge on teaching methods and research through seminars and workshops.

Apart from my professional life, I enjoy exploring new places to eat, swimming and painting. I am a beach person, my favourite food is Pav Bhaji and I am a total Potterhead!

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Dr. Sedghi Taromi is an accomplished educator and clinician with a robust background in psychology and counselling. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, two Master’s degrees in Clinical and General Psychology, and a BA in Psychology. Additionally, he has completed all doctorate-level courses in Counselling Psychology in the US and earned the Provincial Instructor Diploma. With over a decade of experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and instructor, Dr. Taromi excels in developing and delivering instructional material that effectively bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application.

Dr. Taromi’s research interests are diverse, including executive functioning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and assessment in individuals with visual impairment. His collaboration with the University of British Columbia from 2021 to 2024 focused on these areas, while his earlier work at the University of Tehran and Beheshti University delved into quality-of-life improvements through cognitive-behavioral approaches and the dynamics of adult attachment styles.

His significant publications include studies on the effectiveness of quality-of-life programs for visually impaired adolescents, sound localization abilities in goalball players, and antenatal psychological education’s impact on postpartum depression and marital satisfaction. Dr. Taromi has also presented his findings at international conferences, such as the GITWL Conference in Florida and the 2021 Conference on Pandemics, Poverty, and Inequality in South Africa.

Currently, Dr. Taromi serves as an adjunct faculty member in various psychology and counselling institutes. As a senior Registered Clinical Counsellor, he supervises numerous practicum students and fellow counsellors, fostering the development of future clinicians.