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Meet our Lead Consultant and your first point of contact Raj Dhasi

• A blend of empathy, spirit and strategic thinking.
• 15 plus years as a conflict and change management expert providing intervention services to workplace organizations, school districts, families and communities.
• Educated and skilled in mediation, leadership and communication coaching, group facilitation, training and restorative justice processes.
• Experienced in union-management contexts.
• Faculty Member at the Centre for Conflict Resolution.
• Guest Lecturer at Universities across Canada.
• Trainer at Fraser Burrard Community Justice Initiatives.
• Specialized Degree in Adult Education.
• M.A. in Organizational Conflict Analysis and Management .
• Post Graduate Studies in Neuroscience.
• One-to-one volunteer support service provider for seniors living in a residential facility.
• Volunteer mediator for community based conflicts.
• Expert insight provided in articles on conflict and social media in Flare Magazine June 2012 and the health benefits of resolving conflict in Natural Awakenings Feburary 2012.

With care and sensitivity, Raj will assess your situation and connect you to the best suited expert(s) to meet your needs.

Our Team

From your first contact with us through to the completion of our work together our team will provide you with client centred services.

Our team consists of diverse, skilled and experienced:

• Conflict Analysts
• Communication Coaches
• Conflict Resolution Trainers
• Leadership Coaches
• Mediators
• Problem Solving Facilitators
• Registered Clinical Counsellors
• Restorative Action Practitioners

A Taste of Our Team

Aaron Lyons, C.C.E.D., B.A., M.A.

Aaron has actively worked in the fields of mediation, conflict transformation and restorative justice in New Zealand, the United States, and across Canada. Aaron provides training and mediation services to school districts, families, workplace organizations and within legal (court and prison) settings. Aaron has studied with the likes of Dr. Howard Zehr and practiced Family Group Conferencing within the world's first such systematized program in New Zealand. Aaron is a published author with ACResolution magazine. His zest and passion make him a natural for any conflict related work.

Catherine Bargen, B.A, M.A.

Catherine has been working across North America since 1999 as a consultant, trainer and facilitator in conflict management strategies. With energy and ingrained expertise Catherine has provided training and consultation to over 2000 youth and adults in various settings including schools, faith groups, Aboriginal communities, cross-cultural groups, non-profit organizations and government agencies. Catherine is the author of Educating for peacebuilding: Implementing restorative justice principles and practices in a school system. In addition, she has co-authored the internationally sought-after resource manuals Conversation Peace (2004) and Talking Peace (2007).  

Cheryl McRobbie

Cheryl has spent 20 plus years providing administrative support to clients and colleagues in both the private and public sectors. As the Administrative Controller at Turning Point Resolutions, Cheryl ensures all administrative details are addressed and quickly set aside so the team can remain focused on servicing clients. Her ability to put clients at ease coupled with her administrative expertise make her an asset as a key point of contact for clients.

Clare Connolly, C.P.C.C, A.C.C., B.A, C.R.C.

Clare is a facilitator and certified professional coach focusing on conflict resolution, communication skills, and leadership development. Clare helps our clients gain clarity on the goals they want to achieve for themselves and their team, and then assists them to align their goals with practical and realistic strategies to bring them to fruition. Clare has been successfully coaching individuals in municipalities, organizations, and various associations. She is on faculty at the Justice Institute of BC as a Conflict Resolution Coach, and also is a Conflict Resolution Instructor for the City of Surrey.  

Donald Altman, M.A., L.P.C.

Donald is a Psychotherapist, award-winning writer, former Buddhist monk, an adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and a faculty member of the Interpersonal Neurobiology program at Portland State University.

Lydia has been working in the field of mental health and emotional wellness for the last 30 years as a Clinical Psychologist. Lydia has worked in Isreal, South Africa and Canada. She uses talk therapy, EMDR (eye movement desentisation and re-processing) and yoga therapy. Lydia supports clients to heal from traumatic events and lingering responses to these events such as anxiety, depression and chronic pain. Lydia's expertise extends to assisting clients to deal with family issues and transitional milestones such as losses through divorce, death, sickness, "empty nest", retirement and immigration. Lydia's genuine, compassionate and guided approach provides our clients with a positive and productive experience.

Sandy Huang, B.Comm, M.B.A.

Sandy's talent for solving business challenges makes her an asset to any operation, including ours. Her extensive business knowledge, willingness to think outside the box, and ability to adapt quickly to new situations enables her to provide expert guidance to businesses to assist them in effectively managing the challenges of organizational change. Sandy provides support extending from marketing through to strategic planning allowing fluid client movement through change to growth. As a strong community supporter Sandy sits on the board of the Burnaby Counselling Group, teaches at the Eastside Movement for Business and Economic Renewal Society, and writes regularly for Small Business BC, Women's Enterprise Centre and the Vancouver Observer.

Tasha Johal, M.A. (in progress)

Tasha brings a fresh and focused approach to Turning Point Resolutions as an Assistant Research Analyst. Tasha works dilligently to ensure our training courses and resources are grounded in the most current and credible research in the field of conflict resolution. Her creativity, analytical skills, and openness to new theories and concepts ensures our clients are exposed to cutting edge ideas and sound applications.

With many more experts specifically chosen to meet your conflict management needs...

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