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SHIRLEY HALLIDAY

Diplomate Analyst (Zurich)



Shirley was born and grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia before she moved to Vancouver, B.C. in 1983. She is the mother of two grown up sons. Originally professionally trained and educated as a nurse she is a graduate of the last class in what used to be referred to as the "sandwich program" at Dalhousie University (BSN).

She is also a graduate of UBC with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Clinical specialization (in psychiatry) was her stream of studies and clinical work in graduate school. "The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in B.C." is the title of her master's thesis. She was accepted into the UBC Nursing Honours Society which led to becoming a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Her clinical experience is extensive and includes working in staff, teaching and administrative positions in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation. She has been a lecturer in schools of nursing at both the hospital program and university program levels. Before going to Zurich to study and train as an analyst she worked for 9 years in the role of Sexual Health Clinician with both men and women who have physical disabilities. Teaching of student of various health professions and professionals who work with physically and mentally challenged persons was a significant part of this role.

Shirley graduated from the C. G. Jung Institut-Zurich after four years of full time study. "Rose - image and symbol: a dynamism of psyche" is the title of her thesis work. She is a member of the Association of Graduates of Analytical Psychologists of the C. G. Jung Institut-Zurich and a member of the International Association of Analytical Psychology (IAAP), which is the credentialling body for Jungian analysts. She is now in private practice as a Jungian analyst in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. In addition to her private practice she has given lectures and talks at various locations in Vancouver and Victoria. For further information about her analytical practice (Jungian Analysis) you can refer to the Brochure details option on the main page.

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