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Dr. Irene Briedis has an outstanding professional career that spans more than 25 years as a researcher, clinician, coach and senior level consultant. Her initial years were spent in a senior position at a major Toronto teaching hospital. There she directed the Cognitive Behavioral Unit and was responsible for outpatient care, research and teaching and supervision of graduate level students. At the same downtown general hospital she was part of the teams that introduced the HIV Clinic and The Women's Clinic as significant components of outpatient care. She provided the spectrum of Psychological Services to the diverse clients of these clinics as well as hired and supervised staff as these services expanded. During the last 15 years, she has branched out and acted as a senior consultant assisting individuals in the attainment of health and success in their personal and work lives. She provided service to a variety of large organizations, including: other hospitals, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Outplacement firms and Human Resource departments of various companies, regarding assessment/evaluation, coaching, recruitment, management development, career counseling, best management practices and human resource development. Her expertise is based on practical experience in combination with a comprehensive and thorough background in the behavioral sciences.