Bob Brandes
Academic Coordinator, Psychology
Humanities & Social Sciences
Athabasca University
Canada
Biography
I joined the Psychology Department at Athabasca University as an Academic Coordinator in June 2002. Prior to Athabasca University, I was a Professor at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario for 21 years, where I taught in the Developmental Services Worker program for 13 years, was seconded as a Curriculum Consultant for 3 years, and taught in the Applied Arts and General Studies department for 5 years. I had the privilege of writing / co-writing 2 reports, which became benchmarks for technological change, and developed the first on-line course at the college.
Research Interest
My areas of interest include counselling, cultural psychology, communication, and decision-making / critical thinking skills
Publications
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Dimirsky, M., & Brandes, B. (2011). Guidance, Counselling, and Psychotherapy Tutorial. Developed for PSYC 388 Introduction to Counselling. This interactive tutorial examines the similarities and differences between psychotherapy, counselling, and guidance.
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Dimirsky, M., & Brandes, B. (2016, Revised). The importance of an understanding of culture to successful counselling. Athabasca, AB: Athabasca University: Authors.
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Brandes, B. (Ed.). (2016). Introduction to counselling (2nd Custom edition). Toronto, ON: Athabasca University/Pearson Education Canada. Textbook for PSYC 388 Introduction to Counselling (C7), Athabasca University. Adapted from S. T. Gladding & K. G. Alderson. (2012). Counselling: A comprehensive profession.
