Curriculum Vitae

Elayne M. Tanner Ph.D.

BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, Dip. Soc. Adm.

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Address:

11084 5th Line Nassagaweya, Milton
R.R. # 2, Rockwood, Ontario; N0B 2K0
Telephone: (905) 854‑0801 Facsimile: (905) 854-3350

Email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.etasolutions.com

EDUCATION

PhD Wilfrid Laurier University 2012
Master of Social Work (advanced standing) Wilfrid Laurier University (with distinction) 1992
Graduate Diploma in Social Administration Wilfrid Laurier University (with distinction) 1992
Bachelor of Social Work York University (with distinction) 1987
Bachelor of Arts Psychology York University 1972, University of Waterloo 1969‑1971

ADDITIONAL ACCREDITATION/TRAINING

Teaching Fundamentals for Masters Students 2011
Course Re/Design Workshop 2011
Family Mediation 2005
Advanced Family Mediation 2005
Domestic Violence Training 2005
College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Social Work Registration (R.S.W.) 1990
Certified Hypnotherapist 2000
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Level 1 1997 Level 2 1998
Intensive Sex Therapy Training Guelph University 1999
Social Work Certification (C.S.W.) 1988

PUBLICATIONS

Tanner, E., & Samuels, M. (2003) Managing A Legal and Ethical Social Work Practice. Toronto: Irwin Law Press.
Tanner, E., A Critical Review of the Mandatory Reporting Protocol. Doctoral dissertation 2012: (unpublished).
Tanner, E., Mandatory Reporting: Protection or Oppression? (unpublished)
Tanner, E., & Samuels, M. (2011) Interlocking Perspectives: Collaboration between Mental Health and Law to Create Parenting Plans for the Reorganized Family (unpublished)
Tanner, E., Ask the Professional. An on-going monthly column written for two local newspapers, The Canadian Champion and The Georgetown Independent discussing relationship, individual and family issues; 1990-present.
Tanner, E., The Emotionally Turbulent Times. A monthly newsletter to follow-up a woman’s support group that I ran, called The Woman’s Room, that met monthly and focused on empowering woman; 2003—2005.

PUBLICATION REVIEWS

Reviewer for the Canadian Social Work Review journal blind peer-review manuscript process 2011-2012

Conference Presentations

Congress of Qualitative Inquiry: A Critical Review of the Mandatory Reporting Protocol, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, May 16-18, 2012
Greenville Family Symposium: A Critical Review of the Mandatory Reporting Protocol, Greenville, South Carolina, March 28-31, 2012
Family Therapy World Congress: A Critical Review of the Mandatory Reporting Protocol, Vancouver, British Columbia, March 20-22, 2012
Canadian Association of Social Work Educators (CASWE) Conference 2010 at Concordia University June 2010: Families and Communities: Intersections and Connections Presenter Interlocking Perspectives: Collaboration between Mental Health and Law to Create Parenting Plans for the Reorganized Family
Canadian Association of Social Work Educators (CASWE) Conference 2010 at Concordia University May 30 – June 2, 2010: Families and Communities: Intersections and Connections Presenter: Examination of Mandatory Reporting as a Social Policy: A Public Engagement Initiative
INTERNATIONAL FAMILY SYMPOSIUM: Building Safe, Humane, and Responsive Communities for Children and Families; Presenter Examination of Mandatory Reporting as a Social Policy: A Public Engagement Initiative April 2010, Clemson University, Greenville South Carolina; American Orthopsychiatric Assoc.; International Family Therapy Assoc.; International Society for Child Indicators
INNOVATIONS FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH CONFERENCE Saskatoon, Presenter Saskatchewan June 8-9, 2010
WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH IN ONTARIO: BUILDING NETWORKS AND RESEARCH CAPACITY Poster Presentation October17, 2009
INTERNATIONAL FAMILY SYMPOSIUM: Building Safe, Humane, and Responsive Communities for Children and Families; Presenter Mandatory Reporting: Oppression or Protection, March 2009, Clemson University; American Orthopsychiatric Assoc.; International Family Therapy Assoc.; International Society for Child Indicators

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY CAS faculty September 2012 Social Policy Analysis
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY FIELD PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR: Master level students 2009–present. I currently supervise 30 master level field placement interns for the winter 2012 term.
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR Sessional Professor 2012 Ethics, Values & Oppressions.
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR Sessional Professor January 2009 Foundation Counselling Individuals
TAPE Continuing Education University of Toronto 2009 ‘THE BUSINESS OF PRACTICE’ Teaching Business Skills to Run a Private Practice;
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY Sessional Professor September—December 2007 Human Development in Context; April—June 2008 Clinical Social Work Practice with Groups
CANADIAN SCHOLARS PRESS Instructor On-line interactive course: Managing a Legal and Ethical Social Work Practice Presented Weekly Winter 2004; 2005
SHERIDAN COLLEGE Professor of Sociology September 1991‑December 1991
WELLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CONTINUING EDUCATION LECTURER 1994, 1995
METROPOLITAN TORONTO BOARD OF EDUCATION Supply Teacher/Teaching Assistant 1973-1976 Special Education

Teaching-Guest Lectures:

Ebenezer United Church: Issues of Grief and Mourning April 24, 2012
Wilfrid Laurier University Social Work Ethics to 1st year classes 2010
Wilfrid Laurier University incoming MSW Students Social Work Ethics 2005
Key Note: AGM of Ontario Association of Social Workers South Western Branch 2005
Ethics for Play Therapists, Canadian Association of Play Therapists 2005, 2006
National Social Work Conference, Legal and Ethical Issues Saskatoon, 2004
Southern Ontario hospitals including Peel, Kingston & Grand River Social work Ethics and Best Practices as they relate to the Social Work Legislation (as per publication Managing a Legal & Ethical Social Work Practice)
Children’s Oasis Impact of Separation on Children, 2003
Boy Scouts 1999
Heart & Stroke Association 1997, 1998, 1999
Canadian Mental Health Stages of Divorce 1998–present
Youth Employment Services 1996, 1998
Rotary Club of Milton 1997
Nassagaweya Women’s Institute 1997
Attention Deficit Disorder Conference 1994, 1996, 2004
Children & Adults of Halton Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) 1995
Learning Disabilities Association of Halton 1995, 1999
Canadian Mental Health Association 1994, 1995
Learning Disabilities Association of Halton 1994
Women’s Information and Support Centre of Halton 1994
Attention Deficit Disorder Support Group 1994
Learning Disabilities Association of Halton 1994
Bishop Reding High School Cultural Awareness 1993
Halton Multicultural Society 1990
York University Relevance of Ethnic Identity in Social Work Assessment 1987

ELECTED POSITIONS

Elected Board Member of the American Orthopsychiatric Association 2011-2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FIELDSTONE CENTRE FOR FAMILY LAW, MEDIATION & COUNSELLING Principal/Owner 2004—present. Family Mediation/ Parent Coordination; Personal Growth seminars and groups.
ELAYNE TANNER & ASSOCIATES PRIVATE PRACTICE 1992—Present; Psychotherapy -individuals, couples, adolescents, children, Life Management Seminars Corporate Employee Assistance
INNOVATIONS FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH CONFERENCE Saskatoon, Presenter, Saskatchewan 2010 Examination of Mandatory Reporting as a Social Policy: A Public Engagement Initiative
PEEL SCHOOL BOARD: Employee Assistance Provider 2009—present
GEORGETOWN & DIST. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (contracts) 1998-2000 Hospital Social Worker
HOMEWOOD BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH CENTRE 1998—2008 Employee Assistance
WORKER’S COMPENSATION BOARD (contracts) 1992, 1993, 1995, In hospital psychosocial assessments of claimants entering rehabilitation program
ABERFOYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL School Social Worker January 1992‑April 1992 M.S.W. Internship
HALTON CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY Child and Family Specialist 1988‑1991, Family Service Worker, Abuse Investigator, Court Work, Student Placement Supervisor
TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL Medical Social Worker January 1987-May 1987 B.S.W. Placement General Medicine Unit & Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical Unit
YORK CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED Developer/Coordinator of Parent Relief Program 1980-1982, Development of Program; Program Co-ordination Adult Education

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Examiner Ontario College of Certified Social Workers 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998
Student Practicum Advisor Wilfrid Laurier University 2009—Present (Presently supervising 30 students)
Supervisor McMaster University Social Work Placement Student 1990
Poster Session National Social Work Conference, Rural Human Services: A Unique Model for Service Delivery in Rural Communities Saskatoon, 2004

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Milton Court Mandatory Information Program 2010—present Mental Health Presenter of Legal Mandatory Information Program for conflictual divorcing couples involved in the court system
Wilfrid Laurier University Student Mentor 2007—2011
York University Student Mentor 2004—2005
Halton Task Force on Suicide Prevention 2004—2009
Milton United Way Board of Directors 2003—2009;
Milton United Way: Chair
Allocations committee 2005—2009
Campaign Event committee 2003—2005
Allocations Committee 2003—2009
Athena Award Planning Executive 2003—2004
College of Certified Social Workers Continuing Competency Committee 1998—1999
Independent Living Halton Board of Directors 1998—2007
North Halton Citizen’s Cultural Awareness Committee Board of Directors 1992—2005
North Halton Interagency Council Executive 1993—1999
Halton Trauma Centre (formerly Halton Centre for Childhood Sexual Abuse) Clinical Member & Group Leader 1991-2001
Attention Deficit Disorder Conference Planning Committee 1994 and bi-annually until it disbanded in 2003
Burlington Parent & Child Centre Board of Directors 1988—1991

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Halton Social Planning Council Community Development Halton Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient 2009
United Way of Milton Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient 2008
Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Scholarship 2005
Halton Woman of the Year Nominee 2005
Milton Business Woman of the Year Award Recipient 2000
Athena Award Nominee 2000
Ontario Graduate Scholarship 1991-1992
Wilfrid Laurier Graduate Scholarship 1991-1992
Atkinson College Student Excellence Scholarship 1987
Valedictorian Atkinson College, York University 1987

MEMBERSHIPS

Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce 2003—Present
Halton Hills Women in Business 2002—2005
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers 2000—Present
American Orthopsychiatric Association 1993—Present
Business Network Institute 1997—2003
Ontario College of Certified Social Workers 1990—2000
Milton Chamber of Commerce 1992—Present
Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce 1992—Present
Ontario Association of Social Workers 1984—Present
Milton Business Women 1992—2006