Introduction: Beginning his career as a Youth Advocate working with at-risk youth in their homes over 30 years ago to his work as a Therapist and Clinical Leader in multiple treatment settings Dave has been a powerful advocate and change agent for those experiencing severe trauma, early childhood crises, adult and adolescent addiction, and a variety of mental health challenges. With over a decade of training students in university settings where Dave was regularly voted as the Educator of the Year Davee has influenced scores of mental health professionals.