Mark Bruner
PhD, CMPC
Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“I am deeply committed to supporting my clients to address and overcome mental health challenges, enhance well-being, and build resilience.”
About Me
My passion for supporting mental health grew out of my work with athletes, where I saw firsthand the prevalence of untreated anxiety and depression. Today, I work with youth and adult clients including athletes at all levels, first responders, and individuals navigating life’s transitions, to build resilience and strengthen mental wellness. My areas of focus include stress management, emotional regulation, identity transitions, trauma recovery, and work-life balance. I have a particular interest in men’s mental health and creating a supportive space for clients to explore and enhance their overall well-being.
Education & Training
Experience
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Ph D in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Saskatchewan
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Master of Human Kinetics, University of Windsor
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Master of Teaching, Griffith University
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Bachelor of Kinesiology, McMaster University
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Queen’s University
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
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Cognitive Processing Therapy
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Groups for Health
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Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Canadian Sport Psychology Association
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Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
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Canada Research Chair in Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity
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Professor, School of Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University
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Research focuses on group dynamics and psychosocial development in youth sport and physical activity settings
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Published over 90 published academic journal articles, 10 book chapters
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Co-edited The Power of Groups in Youth Sport
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Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), with 20 years of experience as a mental performance coach and consultant, working with elite youth and university sports teams and the Canadian Armed Forces.