She started her career as a classroom teacher, and then worked as a school counselor K-12. At UBC for 17 years before retirement from academia, she conducted research on models of anxiety prevention programs in schools, including FRIENDS, Taming Worry Dragons, Skills for Social and Academic Success, Cool Little Kids, as well as an enhanced program for Aboriginal children. As the Myrne Nevison Prevention Research Professor, she also investigated anxiety at the entry to school in grades kindergarten and one. She completed her terms as President of the Anxiety Disorders Assoc. of Canada, 2010-2013, and as the President of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (2004-2006). She provides training to teachers, parents, and mental health clinicians across North America.