Dr. Paddy Ducklow
(MA, M.Div., D. Min.)
Psychologist (Retired 2024)
When practicing, I focused on couples therapy and family therapy, but I also worked a lot with individuals. I am trained in several theoretical systems, including family systems theory, cognitive-behavioural therapy and emotionally focused couple therapy. I have been a Psychologist (now retired), and I have also been a church Pastor (www.CapChurch.ca). In 2015, I retired as the Erb-Gullison Professor at Carey Theological College in marriage and family studies.
- Retired Psychologist (2024). I no longer practice as a psychologist.
- Erb-Gullison Professor of Marriage and Family Studies at Carey Theological College (UBC).
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree on coaching church leaders in resolving “chronic” church conflict.
- Graduate degrees in Psychology (M.A.) and Theology (Dip.C.S., M.Div.).
One more thing, I am an avid reader in the interplay between psychology and theology, and I would love you to read some of my favourites.
- Most recently, I have read “Barking at the Choir” by Father Gregory Boyle. I like this book so much, I will buy it for you if you ask.
- Robert Farrar Capon has been my book mentor, and his “Parables of Grace” is magnificent.
- Rabbi Edwin Friedman has written several thoughtful and thorough tomes. His book on “Failure of Nerve” is about leadership, and having read it several times, I can’t imagine why anyone leading anyone wouldn’t read it.
- “Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity” by Andrew Solomon is challenging and smart. Less theology and more psychology in this one.