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Laurie Macdonald
Senior Instructor
Educational Background
- MSW (Clinical) University of Calgary, 1981
- BSW (Clinical) University of Calgary, 1974
General Background
Prior to joining this program in 1992, Laurie taught in the Human Services Worker Program and the Division of Continuing Education of OUC and accumulated eighteen years of practice experience with families, youth and children in both hospital and community-based agency settings. She offered a variety of presentations on themes related to relationships, grief, and mental health and maintained a private practice for many years. While her work predominantly involved counselling, Laurie was also involved in program development, consultation and supervision.
Teaching Interests
- Diversity issues
- Human development
- Domestic violence
- Family practice
- Feminist issues
- Social work in health settings
Research Interests
- Field practice
- Domestic violence
- Children’s development in the context of family
Professional Memberships
- Current member CASSW
- Board member CASSW
Current Community Service
- Member of Family Therapy Learning Circle from 1992 to present
- Member of Violence Against Women in Relationships Action Committee, 2000 to present
- Member of founding committee, Family Therapy Learning Circle Centre for Family Therapy, 2000 to present
- Chair of national committee to develop recommendations for the role of Field Education Coordinators, 2003 to present
Last reviewed 
9/12/2011 3:20:04 PM
Laurie Macdonald
Senior Instructor
ART342
(250) 807-8742
laurie.macdonald@ubc.ca
