University Degrees
B.A.(Hons), M.A., Ph.D.

Additional Credentials
Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario since 1984.

Member of the Canadian Psychological Association, the Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, and the Ottawa Academy of Psychology.

Recipient of the 2004 Dr. Bea Wickett Award for Outstanding Contribution to Mental Health in Education (Ontario Psychological Association).

Previous Experience

• Psychologist with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the former Carleton Board of Education.
• Sessional Lecturer at Carleton University 1981-1996
• Private Practice since July 1990
• Former President of the College of Psychologists of Ontario; currently Member of the Discipline Committee and Chair of Oral Examination teams

Books

• Who’s In Charge? A Guide to Family Management (Creative Bound, 1997)
• Laughter, Love and Limits: Parenting for Life (Creative Bound, 1998)
• The Pampered Child Syndrome: How to Recognize It, How to Manage It and How to Avoid It (Creative Bound, 2004; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006)
• Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: A Common-Sense Guide for Parents and Professionals (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007)

Type and cost of services provided

• Assessment, Counselling, Therapy for children, adolescents and families
• Consultation to parents, schools, organizations
• Public education – presentations, seminars, workshops, keynote addresses
• Professional development – for teachers, psychological service providers and other professionals

Fees
$200/hour for assessment (usually a total of between $1,500 and $1,800, including written report, depending on individual needs); $160/hour for counselling.

Sliding scale available in some cases for counselling, not for assessment.
Consultation fees to be discussed individually.
Fees for presentations available upon request.

Methods of payment
Cash, cheque, VISA, Mastercard, debit

How to make an appointment
Currently not accepting new clients, except possibly for parent consultation.  Current/former clients may call (613) 228-1174 and speak with Heather Watson to make an appointment.

Approximate waiting time
Waiting list currently closed.

Requests for Presentations
Out-of-province presentations, major conventions, conferences, and keynote speeches arranged through Lindsay Dods, Publicist, at ldods@creativebound.com. See also www.creativebound.com.

Requests for parent, teacher, daycare and other groups can be made by emailing Dr. Mamen at mmamen@rogers.com. Please click here for current schedule.  No more bookings being accepted for the current school year.  Out-of-town requests only being considered for the 2010-1011 school year.

Topics to be determined by individual discussion.