Mark Hawkins, PhD, CCC
Online Therapy
(CCPA Certification #12516)
Mark has a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education from Simon Fraser University as well as a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle. His research focuses on interdisciplinary understandings of meaning and purpose as they relate to human wellbeing.
Mark has over 20 years of experience working with youth and families in the lower mainland as both an educator and counsellor.
At the heart of his approach is to gain a thorough understanding of the client’s problem to support while co-creating solutions.
Mark uses various therapeutic methods in his practice depending on the client and issues presented. Some approaches he may use are:
- Humanistic Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychoeducation
Education
Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education
DISSERTATION: Giving the Void its Colours: The Art of Living in Existential Paradox
Master of Counselling Psychology, City University of Seattle
THESIS: Applications of Meaning Centred Counselling
Certification
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Publications
Hawkins, M. A. (2024). Albert Camus, Ernest Becker, and the Art of Living in Existential Paradox. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 64(2), 281-300.
Book: The Power of Boredom: Why Boredom is Essential for Creating a Meaningful Life
Book: The Mismatched Human: Our Fight for a Meaningful Existence.
Podcasts
Dr. Ruscio: Why Boredom is a Healthy Pursuit
Patty Lennon: The Impact of Technology on Our Search for Meaning and Purpose
Zoomer Radio/Week In Review Podcast: Mark Hawkins on Boredom
The Big Story Podcast: How Can We Learn to Embrace Boredom?
Article Interviews
Shondaland: Boredom isn’t Always a Bad Thing
The New York Times: The Boredom Economy
The Telegraph: How to Break through the Lockdown Boredom Barrier