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Dave Ponak

Dave Ponak

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Registered Psychologist | Small Business Owner | Experienced Individual & Couples Therapist

  • Education

    • University of Toronto

      2002 - 2008
      Bachelor's degree Psychology and Economics

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Squash, Varsity Jews A Cappella Choir

    • Henry Wise Wood High School

      1999 - 2002
      High School Diploma

    • Athabasca University

      2010 - 2013
      Masters Degree Counselling Psychology

  • Experience

    • University of Toronto Athletic Centre

      Sept 2002 - May 2004
      Squash Instructor

      I taught squash to beginner adults and children. It's not really relevant to my current career. It was just fun and neat.

    • Supported Lifestyles Ltd.

      Feb 2008 - May 2010
      Support Worker

      I worked as a front line support worker for adults with disabilities who were prone to occasional episodes of aggression.

    • The Third Academy

      Sept 2011 - Jun 2012
      Intern Psychologist

      I conducted psychoeducational assessments and provided individual and group therapy at a school for students struggling with emotional and attentional problems.

    • Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter

      Oct 2013 - Aug 2014
      Therapist

      I went into schools around Calgary to provide group and individual therapy to adolescents at school for mental health problems. I also delivered presentations for those interested in the program.

    • Community Living Alternative Services

      Oct 2014 - Oct 2017
      Residential Support Worker

      I worked as a front line support worker for adults with disabilities who were prone to occasional episodes of aggression. I learned quickly that rapport was the best way to defuse a dangerous situation.

    • Calgary Counselling Centre

      May 2018 - May 2019
      Resident Counsellor

      I worked as a resident counsellor for one year at Calgary Counselling Centre to fulfill supervision requirements for my licensing. I saw a tremendous variety of clients including: children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, families, groups, and court mandated clients.

    • Assured Psychology

      Oct 2019 - Mar 2024
      Psychologist

      I worked as a subcontractor, providing therapy to individual adults and couples.

    • Ponak Psychology

      Oct 2023 - now
      Psychologist and Co-founder

      My wife and I own and work as psychologists at Ponak Psychology. We provide individual and couples counselling to adults. Our office is located in Inglewood, which is right next to downtown Calgary for those unfamiliar.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Registered Psychologist

      College of Alberta Psychology
      Apr 2023

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Presenter

      Issued by Various on Mar 2020
      VariousAssociated with Dave Ponak

    • Intake Volunteer

      Issued by Calgary Counselling Centre on May 2008
      Calgary Counselling CentreAssociated with Dave Ponak

    • Physical Education Facilitator

      Issued by CAMH on Jan 2007
      CAMHAssociated with Dave Ponak