We’re bringing you an exciting line-up of keynotes to share their knowledge and experiences at Cannexus26!
Sonny Wong is a Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Canada – who practises career-focused positive counselling. With over 25 years of progressive experience as a CDP, he started his career as a community researcher identifying the needs of marginalized-displaced workers, served as program developer for matured workers/newcomers, and eventually a career/employment consultant for clients on provincial financial assistance. Sonny’s grassroots lived experience has fostered his keen awareness of professional/ethical service delivery practices. During the last 16 years, Sonny has been a psychotherapist working in post-secondary institutions assisting clients to reconcile their intersectionality identities with their career identity. The passion in his work spans beyond his psychotherapist role; he is a lecturer, writer, trainer and clinical supervisor for CDPs. Sonny’s professional contributions have been constantly recognized by numerous national and provincial service awards.