Glenys Wirch, CPGC, D.Min.
Office 4A41
Address 10 College Crescent, Otterburne, MB, R0A 1G0
Phone 1-431-815-4276
Email Glenys.Wirch@prov.ca
Department SEMINARY, FACULTY - FULL-TIME

Glenys Wirch, CPGC, D.Min.

Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology

* Please note that Prof. Glenys Wirch is on temporary leave.

Courses
  • CP5501 Practicum I
  • CP6501 Practicum III
  • CP5502 Counselling Practicum II
  • CP6502 Practicum IV
  • CP5103 Marriage and Family
  • CP5108 Addictions and Codependency
  • CP5212 Psychology of Aging
  • CP5210 Child & Adolescent Therapy
Education

Providence Theological Seminary (MB)

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
2017

University of Manitoba (MB)

Supervisor Training Certificate
2009

Providence Theological Seminary (MB)

Internship Certificate
2006

Providence Theological Seminary (MB)

Master’s Degree (M.A.)
2004

Birmingham Bible Institute (UK)

Diploma, Biblical & Theological Studies
1984

Bournville College (UK)

Diploma, Residential Social Worker
1975

Birmingham (UK)

Diploma, Institutional Management
1974

Professional

Present

  • Providence Theological Seminary, Faculty (since 2013)
  • Glenys Wirch Counselling, Psychotherapist (since 2013)
  • Treatment Foster Parent (since 2005)

Past

  • Addiction Foundation of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB), Family Therapist & Problem Gambling Counsellor (2010-2013)
  • Booth University College (Winnipeg, MB), BSW Program Field Supervisor (2010)
  • University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB), BSW Program Field Supervisor (2008-2009)
  • Marymound Treatment Foster Care (Winnipeg, MB), Clinical Case Manager (2007-2010)
  • Providence Theological Seminary (Otterburne, MB), Intern (2004-2006)
  • Private Practice, Psychotherapist (2004-2007)
  • Richmond Christian Fellowship (Richmond, BC), Youth Pastor (1988-1990)
  • Church Army (England, UK), Residential Youth Social Worker (1978-1979)
    Newhaven Christian Rehabilitation Hostel for High Risk Ex-Offenders (1975-1978), Residential Social Worker/Counsellor
  • National Children’s Home, Residential Social Worker (Children & Youth) (1974-1975)

Professional Associations

  • Professional Association of Canadian Christian Counsellors (since 2013)
  • Attachment Network of Manitoba, Board Member (since 2011)
  • Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board (CPGC) (2013)
  • Minister of Education Advisory Board for Homeschooling (2001-2004)
Publications

Workshops & Presentations

  • Family & Addiction, Addiction Foundation of Manitoba, 2012
  • Gambling Addiction & Family: An Attachment & Family Systems perspective, 2012
  • Gambling Addiction & Family: Considerations when working with affected family members, Addiction Foundation of Manitoba, 2011
  • Provincial Problem Gambling Helpline Training, Klinic, Winnipeg, 2011
  • ADHD: Working with Children & Adolescents in Treatment Foster Homes, Marymound, Inc., 2009
  • Building a Therapeutic Relationship: Working with challenging Adolescents & Young Adults, Marymound Inc., Winnipeg, 2008