Diana Brecher

Dr. Diana Brecher, a clinical psychologist, began her work at the TMU Counselling Centre in 1991. She served as the clinical director from 1994 to 2011 and is also an adjunct faculty member in the TMU Psychology Department and the MBA program. In 2016, she launched the ThriveTMU initiative, incorporating best practices from the emerging field of Positive Psychology. Her Thriving in Action program, co-founded with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer, aims to enhance postsecondary student mental health by integrating positive psychology interventions and holistic learning strategies. This work has recently received Best Practices designation and Health Equity Icon from the Best Practices Network.