Case Management Training

EHN Canada is the country’s largest network of publicly funded and private treatment services for addiction, trauma, and mental health. Our approach to treatment is rooted in medical excellence and scientific evidence. Licensed medical professionals – including psychiatrists, skilled nurses, addiction-certified doctors, and occupational therapists – are involved in every step of every patient’s recovery. Unlike other rehabilitation centres, we have both licensed hospitals and accredited facilities in our network. We provide inpatient, outpatient, and hybrid virtual services across Canada. Our healing environments, comprehensive programming, individual therapy, and group therapy are all designed to treat patients on a broad continuum of care, from mild to moderate to severe scale.

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At The Healing Institute at Forbidden Plateau, we provide compassionate care for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction. Our approach recognizes that every person’s journey toward recovery is unique with the attention to personalized care. Our mental health treatment centre is designed to provide an immersive and supportive environment where clients can retreat from the stresses of everyday life and focus on their healing and recovery journey. We understand that addiction and mental health are complex issues that demand tailored care plans to meet individual needs. Our BC treatment centre provides a complete range of mental health and addiction recovery treatments. Our interdisciplinary team of experts works collaboratively with each client to ensure they have support in managing their conditions and establish a foundation for long-term recovery. We welcome all those seeking help, whether you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma/PTSD. For more information: Contact: The Healing Institute

Dr. Suanne Wong is Senior Director of Business Development at EHN Canada. She studied and practiced medicine in the UK for 7 years before returning to Canada, where she has thrived in combining her clinical background with business strategy and leadership.

Prior to that, she completed her Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto. Dr. Wong is passionate about high quality patient care and is proud to be working with the growing team at EHN Canada, helping to build a path towards mental health care that is accessible, affordable, and excellent. C: E: swong@ehncanada.com For more information: Contact EHN

Katelyn Peterson is Trauma Program Clinical Supervisor at EHN Edgewood Nanaimo. Ms. Peterson grew up on Vancouver Island and has been working with first responders, active military, and veterans in various capacities at Edgewood Treatment Center, for over five years. She is currently one of the Clinical Supervisors for the Concurrent Trauma and Addiction Program (CTAP) as well as the Trauma and Psychological Injury Program (TPIP).

Katelyn completed a Bachelor of Science (Major in Psychology) with the intention of becoming a veterinarian. However, she found that she felt most connected when supporting clients that were experiencing a range of emotions, including grief.

These experiences, in addition to other factors, contributed to her passion for mental health and helping first responders, active military, and veterans. Katelyn later completed a Master of Counselling degree (Presidents Hons.) and is honoured to be a witness to clients sharing their stories, while healing from the effects of traumatic experiences.

Ms. Peterson focuses on creating a safe therapeutic space, teaching coping skills, and applying a range of therapeutic modalities.

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Lliam’s clinical work is guided by a trauma-informed, person-centered approach that respects the complexity of everyone’s lived experience. With a deep understanding of addiction and recovery, he believes in fostering self-efficacy by helping clients reconnect with their strengths, values, and capacity for change.

Lliam integrates evidence-based modalities into individualized treatment planning, always with an emphasis on safety, dignity, and collaboration. He views recovery as a dynamic process, rooted in connection, accountability, and the development of tools that support long-term well-being.

Outside of work, Lliam enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and their dog, staying grounded in the same principles of balance and connection that shape his clinical practice.

The Healing Institute Forbidden Plateau P: 250-802-3337 F: 1.604.484.0576

Dr. Louise Stanger is a preeminent interventionist, family clinician, and thought leader in behavioral health. She serves as Director of Family Programming for Youth Prevention Mentors, Senior Consultant to Grata Health, and clinician interventionist for The Balance (Mallorca, Zurich, London). She is also Senior Faculty for Dr. Judith Landau’s ARISE Methods of Intervention.

Education & Background: Dr. Stanger holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSW from San Diego State University, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of San Diego. She received academic distinction for her groundbreaking work with 9/11 widows and trauma of sudden death.

 Research & Grants: As principal investigator on over $5 million in NIH-NIAA grants, Dr. Stanger developed evidence-based parent interventions and peer mentoring programs for college students. Her research has been replicated at universities nationwide and serves as the foundation for current parent-based intervention models. At San Diego State University and University of San Diego, she created the first university-based student mentoring program, “Student to Student,” and developed “Parent Cares,” a collaborative program with private schools to reduce high-risk behaviors in teens.

Recognition & Awards: Dr. Stanger has received numerous prestigious awards including Interventionist of the Year from Harvard McLean Hospital and DB Resources London, the NCADD Mary Mann Award, the Legacy Award 2023 from Inservice Foundation, and the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for Clinical Excellence from Miriam’s House LA.

Published Works

Dr. Stanger is the author of four books:

• Falling Up: A Memoir of Renewal – a personal account of overcoming family trauma
• The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions: A Collective Strategy – the first U.S. academic text on intervention processes, featuring her innovative Collective Intervention Strategies (CIS)
• Addiction In the Family: Helping Families Navigate Challenges, Emotions and Recovery – #1 on Amazon
• Reflections on Aging From the Sunset Marquis – exploring potential across all life stages

Media & Speaking

A prolific writer with over 500 articles and blog posts, Dr. Stanger’s expertise has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek, Medium, Women’s Daily, Valiant CEO, and IN Touch Weekly. She continues her original research on families, trauma, and helping others find meaning in an uncertain world.

Dr. Roberto Sanchez is a trained forensic psychologist and licensed mental health counselor. He is a Nationally Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) and a proud member of the Association of Intervention Specialists. Dr Sanchez has held a master level license in Texas from 1996-2001 and in Florida from 2001 to the present.

With over 33 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field, Dr. Sanchez provides expert oversight and detailed coordination of care for each case at Axiom Intervention and Case Management Services. He and his team ensure that families and individuals receive ethical, individualized, and comprehensive intervention strategies.

Over his 33-year career, Dr. Sanchez has worked with thousands of families in clinical and intervention roles from all over the world with various complex mental health/substance abuse conditions. Dr. Sanchez’s approach is grounded in empirically supported intervention methods for treating various addiction and mental health disorders. These methods are informed by more than three decades of training and education in the behavioral healthcare field. He has successfully facilitated numerous interventions across the United States.

Throughout his career, he has held leadership/ownership roles including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Director in various healthcare organizations. In addition to his clinical and administrative work, Dr. Sanchez has served as an expert consultant in forensic settings across multiple states.

His expertise has been utilized in courtroom forums, jury research, mock trials, and by the Department of Corrections. Dr. Sanchez began his academic journey with an Associate’s Degree in Mental Health from Del Mar College in 1989. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas (San Antonio) in 1992, followed by a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University (Corpus Christi) in 1995. He later obtained a non terminal Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Albizu University in 2003 and completed his Doctorate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from Albizu University in 2008.

His clinical training includes an APA-accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship with Citrus Healthcare Network in Florida (2006) and a Post-Doctoral Internship with the California Department of Corrections (2009).

With more than three decades of diverse leadership experience, Dr. Sanchez has worked in addiction treatment centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential facilities, community mental health centers, and private practices across South Texas, South Florida, New York, and California.