Curriculum Vitae

My alter egos: Statler and Waldorf

My two alter egos: Statler & Waldorf


Eddy M. Elmer

City: Vancouver, British Columbia

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Web: http://www.eddyelmer.com

Date of Birth: 14 May 1977

Education
1996 - 1999 University of Toronto, University College

English Literature and Psychology
 
2001 - 2007 Simon Fraser University (Transfer)

BA: Major Psychology, Minor Counselling and Human Development

BGS: Minor Gerontology

Cumulative GPA: 4.04/4.33
Upper Division GPA: 4.01/4.33
 
2009 - 2011 Simon Fraser University

MA: Gerontology (Health & Aging Track)

Cumulative GPA: 4.02/4.33

Thesis: Development and Validation of an Instrument to Measure the Latent Structure of Physical Attractiveness Judgements Among Younger and Older Gay Men 

Senior Supervisor: Norm O'Rourke, Ph.D., R.Psych.

Internship: Generations Program, Qmunity
Educational Goals

To pursue further graduate studies in the psychology of adulthood and aging

Research Interests

Relevant Courses Taken
History of Psychology, History of Psychology & Western Scholarship, Historical & Theoretical Psychology, Critical Analysis of Issues in Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, Child Development, Adolescent Development, Developmental Psychopathology, Developmental Psychobiology, Self  Psychology, Theories of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Counselling Theories, Helping Relationships/Basic Counselling Skills, Career Counselling, Evolutionary Psychology, Social Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Learning/Conditioning, Higher Cognitive Processes, Attention, Biological Psychology, Psychopharmacology,  Educational Psychology, Research Methods in Education, Social Lives of School Children, Early Childhood Education, Learning Disabilities, Philosophical Issues in Curriculum, Law & Psychology, Research Methods in Gerontology, Psychology of Adulthood & Aging, Mental Health Issues & Aging, Cognitive Aging & Dementia, Counselling Older Adults, Families & Aging, Health Promotion & Aging, Development & Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs for the Elderly, Drug Issues in Aging, Nutrition & Aging, Death & Dying

Work Experience
1993 - 1994 Williams & Johnson, Barristers & Solicitors,
Hamilton, ON
Law Librarian and Research Assistant
  • organization and maintenance of law library
  • implementation of electronic research system
  • retrieval and compilation of case law
1994 - 1998 Stanley M. Tick & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors,
Hamilton, ON
Law Librarian and Research Assistant; Webmaster
  • organization and maintenance of law library
  • evaluation and purchasing of library materials
  • legal research on electronic databases and Internet
  • education and training of staff on electronic and Internet research
  • design, planning, implementation, and programming of firm website
  • information development
1996-1999 Stanley M. Tick & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors,
Hamilton, ON
Network Administrator
  • planning, design, implementation, and programming of firm's computer network
  • introduction of new law office management and accounting program
  • implementation and administration of Internet systems
  • research and purchasing of all computer equipment and software
  • training all staff on computer and network use
  • on-going analysis of information technology and research needs and implementation of appropriate solutions
  • hiring of assistant personnel
1998 University of Toronto Health Service, Toronto, ON
Webmaster
  • updating of website content
  • information development
1998-Present Self-employed
  • tutoring ESL students in writing and conversation skills
  • tutoring students in psychology
  • assisting students with essay writing
  • editing essays and business documents
  • technical writing for various clients
Spring 2008 Simon Fraser University, Department of Psychology,
Burnaby, BC
Teaching Assistant
  • PSYC99W: Brain, Mind and Society
  • teaching critical thinking and writing skills in context of psychology
  • moderating class debates
  • marking papers and examinations
Summer 2009

 

 Simon Fraser University, Department of Gerontology,
Vancouver, BC
Teaching Assistant
  • GERO300: Introduction to Gerontology
  • facilitating online discussions
  • marking papers and examinations
Summer 2010 - Present Simon Fraser University, Department of Gerontology,
Vancouver, BC
Research Assistant for Dr. Norm O'Rourke
  • literature review for grant applications
  • assist with studies (most recently, study on factors contributing to late-life divorce)
  • assist with revising new edition of a statistics manual for use with SAS
Summer 2010 - Present Simon Fraser University, Men's Sexuality Study,
Vancouver, BC
Lead Researcher
  • multi-phase Internet study of factors related to the sexual, psychological, and physical well-being of 3,600 gay men aged 18-88
  • issues examined include: physical attractiveness; body image; relationship satisfaction of older same-sex couples; cross-generational relationships; relationship idealization; effects of exposure to pornography; comparative measures of internalized homonegativity and minority stress; self-esteem; depression
  • application of multivariate methods such as factor analysis and structural equation modeling

 

Workshops, Seminars, Training
1997, 1998 University of Toronto Health Service,
Toronto, ON
Student Health Outreach Program Training
  • focus on health promotion for university students, in areas including mental health, interpersonal relations, and sexuality
  • peer counselling and intervention skills
  • learning to locate appropriate resources and direct students as appropriate
Spring/Summer 2003 Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
24-Hour Crisis Line Training Program
  • 65 hours of extensive training in crisis counselling skills for emotional and mental health issues
  • suicide intervention
  • familiarization with mental health and related resources in the community
  • referral skills
28 February - 1 March 2003 Trinity Western University Counselling Psychology Program,
Langley, BC
Existential Approaches to the Treatment of Anxiety

Facilitator: Alfried Längle, International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis, Vienna
 
Spring 2003 Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby, BC
Introduction to Improvisation

Facilitator: Bill Pozzobon
  • One of those valuable courses that helps me appreciate being in the moment—a very Rogerian virtue
30 June 2003 Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Overview of Vancouver Mental Health Emergency Services

Facilitators: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
 
11 September - 12 September 2003 Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre,
Vancouver, BC
Adolescent Mental Health: Evidence Based Perspectives & Programmes

Facilitators: Dan Offord, Edna Foa, Charles Huffine, Nick Kates, Howard Liddle, Tony Dubose, and Alan Leschied
 
11 September 2003 Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Understanding Violence Against Women

Facilitators: Vancouver Battered Women's Support Services
 
7 February 2004 Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
New Thinking and New Services in Addictions

Facilitator: Susann Richter, Vancouver Coastal Health
 
13 March 2004 Joint Council of Crisis Centres, Coquitlam, BC
Crisis Line Worker Conference
3 April 2004 Trinity Western University Counselling Psychology Program,
Langley, BC
Fundamentals of Morita Therapy

Facilitator: Ishu Ishiyama, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia
 
April 2004 Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Training Program for YouthInBC Online Crisis Counselling Service for Youth
  • crisis and suicide intervention skills in an online environment
  • specific skills for dealing with youth
  • familiarization with mental health and related resources for youth
  • referral skills

Writing and Publications
1993 - Present Stoney Creek News, Stoney Creek, ON
Guest Writer
  • writing on variety of community issues and events
1995 - 1998 The Varsity, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Writer
  • writing numerous articles on variety of topics of interest to students
  • staff writer during 1995 and 1996; occasional writing thereafter
1997 - 1998 SHOPTalk Health Newsletter, University of Toronto Health Service, Toronto, ON
Editor
  • designing and editing monthly health promotion newsletter for UofT community
1998 - Present Online Psychology Resources Index
  • design and updating of annotated online index of over 750 quality Internet research resources and interactive instruments covering all branches of psychology

Psychology Reference Charts and Tools

  • design and updating of several helpful organizational charts and quick-reference guides for those studying psychology
Summer 2003-Present Existentialpsychology.org,
International Society for Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy, Langley, BC
Assistant Webmaster
January 2004 - Present International Journal of Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy,
International Society for Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy, Langley, BC
Managing Editor, Student Section
  • receiving submissions
  • day-to-day administrative duties
  • liaison with authors
  Papers in progress:
  • The use and misuse of physical attractiveness in the service-hospitality industry
  • The psychology of isolation in Robinson Crusoe
  • Social isolation and perceptions of poor health among older adults

Invited Talks and Lectures
June 1992 Roy Green TalkLine, 900 CHML Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
Guest
  • discussion on Canadian unity
March 2, 2011 Simon Fraser University, Department of Gerontology,
Vancouver, BC
Guest Lecture for GERO410: Sexuality and Aging
  • Sexuality of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered adults

Volunteer Service
Summer 1993 Canadian Red Cross, Hamilton, ON
Assistant to International Services Manager and Visiting Homecare Manager
  • research data entry
  • survey analysis
  • preparation of presentation material
1995 Billy Green Elementary School, Hamilton, ON
Classroom Assistant  
  • working closely with student to complete English assignments
1995 Pine Villa Nursing Home, Stoney Creek, ON
Visiting Companion
 
Summer 1997 The Toronto Hospital, General Division,
Department of Psychiatry, Toronto, ON
Office Assistant
  • data entry
  • reception, switchboard
1997 Clarke Institute of Psychiatry,
Department of Occupational Therapy, Toronto, ON
Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • working closely with client to help develop computer skills necessary for re-entry into workforce
Spring/Summer 2003 - Present Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
24-Hour Crisis Line Counsellor
  • providing short-term emotional support for callers in emotional distress
  • suicide intervention
  • directing to appropriate community resources when needed
Summer 2004-Present Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
YouthInBC Online Crisis Counsellor
  • crisis counselling and suicide intervention for youth experiencing emotional difficulties

Professional Skills
Knowledge of:
  • SPSS, SAS, AMOS
  • Microsoft Excel, Access
  • Microsoft NT-Server
  • Microsoft LAN

Additional Languages
  • French: written
  • Serbo-Croatian: conversant

Awards and Honours
1992 Stoney Creek Youth Ambassador (Stoney Creek Canada Flag Day Committee)
1993

Canadian Clubs Centennial Conference Writing Award
1993 Henry Birks & Sons Medal for Proficiency in English
1994 Dofasco Inc. Partners in Education Award
1995 Ontario Scholar Award
1995 Stelco Inc. Scholarship
1995 John Lennie Memorial Scholarship, Local 1005, United Steelworkers of America

(Qualification paper: Silent Killer: Stress in the Workplace)
1995 J.S. McLean Memorial Scholarship for University College, University of Toronto
1995 United Steelworkers of America Scholarship

(Qualification paper: Racism—Whose Problem is It?)
2002 Simon Fraser University Honour Roll, Spring and Winter
2002 Gold Key International Honour Society (for attaining top 15% position in the Faculty of Arts at Simon Fraser University)
2003 Simon Fraser University Open Scholarship
2006 Simon Fraser University Honour Roll, Summer and Fall
2008 New York University, Silver School of Social Work MSW Entrance Scholarship (declined)
2008 Simon Fraser University Graduate Fellowship
2008 Isabel Dawson Memorial Award in Gerontology
2009 Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada CGS-Master's Scholarship
 

Memberships and Associations
American Psychological Association, Student Affiliate
Society for the Psychological Study of Men & Masculinity, Student Affiliate
American Counseling Association, Student Affiliate
Association for Humanistic Psychology, Member
International Network on Personal Meaning, Student Affiliate
 

Eddy M. Elmer

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