Shebib, Bob
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Bob Shebib
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M.B.A., (Simon Fraser University)
B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W. (University of Calgary)
Bob taught at Douglas College for over thirty years. As well, he taught social work courses at the University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, and Mount Royal University. He has worked as a consultant and counsellor in the areas of child welfare, corrections, mental health/substance misuse, and with youth.
At Douglas College, where he was the program coordinator for many years, he taught courses in counselling and co-occurring disorders. He was also active with international projects and scholarly activity including work in China and Uganda where he accompanied many students. As well, his professional travels included over 100 workshop presentations across Canada, the United States, and China.
Bob is the author of many textbooks including the Canadian best seller, Choices: Interviewing and Counselling Skills for Canadians (Pearsoned), now in its’ 9th edition (2026) and widely adopted by Canadian schools of social work as well as programs in nursing, child and youth care and criminology. His work has also been published in Mandarin and Korean.
Bob continues his work in the field as an author, counsellor and educator. His interests include neuroscience applications to counselling, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
M.B.A., (Simon Fraser University)
B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W. (University of Calgary)
Bob taught at Douglas College for over thirty years. As well, he taught social work courses at the University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, and Mount Royal University. He has worked as a consultant and counsellor in the areas of child welfare, corrections, mental health/substance misuse, and with youth.
At Douglas College, where he was the program coordinator for many years, he taught courses in counselling and co-occurring disorders. He was also active with international projects and scholarly activity including work in China and Uganda where he accompanied many students. As well, his professional travels included over 100 workshop presentations across Canada, the United States, and China.
Bob is the author of many textbooks including the Canadian best seller, Choices: Interviewing and Counselling Skills for Canadians (Pearsoned), now in its’ 9th edition (2026) and widely adopted by Canadian schools of social work as well as programs in nursing, child and youth care and criminology. His work has also been published in Mandarin and Korean.
Bob continues his work in the field as an author, counsellor and educator. His interests include neuroscience applications to counselling, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
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