Dr. Black is an Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology and Department Chair in Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies at the University of Victoria. He has worked with the Canadian Military and Veteran Community as a clinician and researcher for 20 years with a focus on group counselling for PTSD and transition to civilian life.
He is the co-founder and lead researcher of the COPE (Couples Overcoming PTSD Every day) Program where he learned the many benefits that come from including spouses in programs for PTSD, such as enhancing relationship satisfaction and reducing isolation and shame in Veteran families.
Dr. Black also helped the organization of the 2016 CIMVHR Forum in Vancouver and was named a CIMVHR Research Fellow in 2017. Dr. Black is one of the founders of the Veterans Transition Program and is the former National Clinical Director for the Veterans Transition Network.