Drug and alcohol addiction and abuse. Recognition. Prevention. Treatment
20/20 Parenting. Recognizing and mitigating early vulnerabilities and risk factors.
Founder
Kerry Jackson
Mom in spirit to 1 late grown son, Ryan, Founder of 20/20 Parenting
Kerry has been working in the visual communications industry for over 20years, including 8 years as an independent consultant. She has studied psychology at Langara College as well as volunteered as a crisis counselor for the Vancouver Crisis Centre.
Having experienced the tragic struggles and loss of her only child, Ryan, Kerry brings to this parenting resource centre the heightened compassion, wisdom, hindsight, and determination such experiences tend to generate. Kerry has dedicated herself to creating this web site, in the hope that others may be saved from the permanent damages of crystal methamphetamine (current focus) and other harmful substances.
Board of Advisors
Lesley Tannen
Parent of 2 grown children, B.Sc, MBA
Lesley agreed to be on Kerry's board of advisors because she felt that the insights gained over 30 years in business, including a range of private (for profit and non-profit) and public enterprises would be helpful. "It is amazing that, regardless of the work I might be doing at any one point, I see the emotional, physical and financial damage to people, their families and the community caused by drugs, poor decision making, lack of meaningful treatment options, and most importantly, lack of prevention and early intervention for infants, children and youth. Kerry's determination to develop practical, positive and holistic tools for parents and families is good news. I hope that my background working in business and with people with disabilities will help Kerry help other parents. As a parent I would have benefited from a resource such as 20/20 Parenting."
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Barry MacDonald,
Parent of 2 grown children, MA (Counseling Psychology), Professional Speaker, Registered Clinical Counselor and Relationship Coach
An international consultant to school districts, corporations, families, and other professionals, Barry is well known for his highly practical, direct, and positive approach to building community and encouraging children, parents, and professionals, He is also the author of Boys Smarts - Mentoring Boys for Success at School and serves couples and families from his private practice in South Surrey British Columbia.
More information is available at www.MentoringBoys.com
Cathy Patterson-Sterling
Mom of 2 young children, MA, RCC
Catherine is in private practice in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. She is also the author of Rebuilding Relationships In Recovery: A Guide To Healing Relationships Impacted By Addiction. As an author, international speaker, and therapist Catherine has helped individuals and families heal from the impact of addictions on their relationships.
Julia Chapman
Parent of 2 grown children, BGS, Leadership Development. Retired from 28 years in law enforcement.
Julia worked the Provincial Civil Court Mediation Program as a Provincial Court Mediator and a Family Mediator for Surrey ReConnect a Provincially funded program geared towards reconnecting street drug-addicted youth with their parents. She presently sits on the panel for the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal.
Dr. Allan Davison
Parent of 2 grown children, PhD, M.Sc, B.Sc
Education Program Consultant, FHS Office of the Dean, Professor Emeritus, School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Davison has been instrumental in developing curricula, mostly at the graduate level, at SFU and at the University of Northern BC where he was the first Chair of Chemistry when the University opened in Prince George. As the Education Program Consultant for the Faculty of Health Sciences, SFU, Dr. Allan Davison was instrumental in developing new degrees in the new Faculty, the MSc Population and Public Health; Diploma and Masters of Global Health, and most recently a BA in Health Sciences.
Emily Bouchard
Step-mom of 2 grown children, BA, child development, MSSW with emphasis on marital and family therapy
20 years experience working with children and families dealing with all sorts of adversity; over 3000 subscribers to her newsletter for blended families. www.blended-families.com
Cindy Pettit
Parent of 1 young child, BA, Child and Youth Care, with Honors
Family, Group, Couples and Individual Counseling; Youth and Adult Skill Building and Education; Addictions and Recovery; Family support worker, alternate secondary school, grades 8-12; youth and family counselor for 20 years. Cindy is currently taking courses towards her Masters degree in counseling psychology. She has also co-authored our e-guide: Crystal Methamphetamine, Is Your Child Using? Vulnerable?
Nancy Glover
Professional Organizer: Mind Your Matter - Solutions to Your Business Workflow Challenges. Systems Analyst; Researcher; Special Events Coordinator
A diverse background in Marketing, Sales, Customer Services, Business Administration, and Financial Services, along with formal training in the biomedical sciences and the performing arts offers Nancy a broad palette of skills and experience to draw upon in her common-sense approach to her role as a professional organizer.Her talent lies in quickly getting to the heart of the why behind the clutter, and then providing practical solutions to help her clients develop and operate a better way to run their businesses with less stress, more success and a lot more fun.
Thea Hinds
Parent of 2 grown children, Manager, Administration;
Dean of Graduate Studies Office, Simon Fraser University
Over 25 years of management experience in higher education, including extensive academic training in counseling and coaching. Current and primary responsibilities are office management including human resources, financial administration and staff supervision. Certified Suicide Prevention Instructor and a member of the Suicide Prevention Advisory Board at SFU.
Board of Peer Reviewers
Mrs. Tricia Hughes
Parent of 2 grown children, C.D.A. (BC) B. Ed (Alta), M. Ed. (Vic. B.C.) Assistant Professor, Faculties of Dentistry and Medicine, UBC Instructor, Dental Hygiene Program, VCC
For over 20 years Tricia’s focus has been as an adult educator in health care. She began teaching at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry in 1983 and has held a position as a part-time Assistant Professor since 1993. Since the problem based learning curriculum design, she has promoted learning for medical and dental students related to Behavioral Science topics as a course coordinator, tutor and lecturer. Her company, Team Development Plus, provides consulting, team building services, and continuing education courses to dental practices and small businesses.
"My interest in 20/20 Parenting is based on two underlying tenets that I value.One that education is the way to improve our quality of life and secondly, that health is our most valuable resource. 2020Parenting.com exemplifies both of these foundational beliefs."
Voice mail: (604) 443-8508, E-mail:
Leah Hawirko
Mom of two children, B.Sc, RD: Thrive in 5 Comprehensive Wellness Programs, Nutritionist/Dietitian
10 years experience working with at risk moms and youth; prevention of FAS, FAE, drug affected babies in Vancouver. Special interest in Autism/ADHD, preventive health programs, and mental well-being. www.thrivein5.com
