Cindi Saj

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Dr. Cindi Saj is an educator in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University and a sessional instructor at Thompson Rivers University. She also serves as the Clinical Director of an Indigenous agency, runs a private counseling practice, and teaches yoga and spin at her fitness studio in Williams Lake, BC.

Her academic qualifications include a Doctoral degree in Social Work and various degrees in social work and psychology. Dr. Cindi has experience working as a social worker and counselor in the Canadian Criminal Justice System, Children’s Aid Society, and Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Her doctoral research focused on stress, burnout, and coping strategies in the helping profession. She has published two books on cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology: "Finding your Purpose" and "Finding your Wellness."

Currently, her research explores self-awareness, mindfulness, and somatic learning in counseling. She also has a passion to help prepare students and counsellor educators to enrich the counselling field of practice