Dr. Dan Bilsker has worked for several decades in the public mental health system (as an emergency psychologist) and in a research unit focused on innovative ways to enhance psychological health of the Canadian population. In recent years, he has primarily consulted with organizations seeking to improve psychological safety of their workforce and clinical practice of cognitive-behavioural therapy. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of BC and an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University.
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