Research Supervisor:
Cindee Bruyns

Brief Biography:
I am a registered social worker, with over a decade of experience working in private practice and the non-profit sector in Somerset West.  I provide therapy, treatment, and support to individuals, families, and groups struggling and/or living with the impact of mental illness, emotional distress, and drug and alcohol addiction.

Title of Dissertation:
Personality Disorder Comorbidity in Patients with a Substance Use Disorder: Exploring Social Workers’ Experiences of the Screening and Assessment Process within Outpatient Treatment.