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Dr. Daniel Saugh is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Burman University and serves as Special Assistant to the President for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). He holds a PhD in Human Relationships/Psychology/Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care from Wilfrid Laurier University, alongside degrees in Public Health, Community Health, and Theology. His expertise spans traumatology, PTSD, health psychology, and psycho-social sciences. Dr. Saugh has over 20 years of pastoral ministry experience, including 10 years as a military and police chaplain, and has served in the Canadian Armed Forces. He integrates spirituality and mental health in his work, focusing on trauma-informed care and community health promotion.
- Education:
- PhD, Human Relationships/Psychology/Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care, Wilfrid Laurier University
- MPH, Health Promotion/Education/Behavioral Psychology, Loma Linda University
- MSc, Community Health and International Development/NFP Administration, Andrews University
- MDiv, Theology/Chaplaincy/Missiology, Andrews University
- BHS (Hons), Kinesiology & Health Sciences/Health Studies, York University
Research Interests: Dr. Saugh’s research emphasizes trauma response, moral injury, behavioral psychology, and public health strategies. His work integrates spiritual care with evidence-based practices to address issues like illegal psychoactive substances and mental health promotion. He is currently collaborating on a publication about marital success and has contributed to seminal studies on restorative justice and community wellness.
Publications: His recent work includes discussions on managing illegal psychoactive substances and trauma-informed mental health care. Earlier contributions focus on restorative justice mechanisms and community nutrition initiatives.
- Awards:
- Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
- Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation Award (2019)
Advising & Grants: Dr. Saugh has led community health programs with ADRA Canada and collaborated on the AHS-II Study. His teaching roles include adjunct professorships at Georgian College and York University. He has directed counseling services and remains active in veterans’ community outreach.
Labs/Teams: Involved with the York Institute for Health Research (YIHR) and ADRA Canada’s national programs in emergency and psycho-social support.
