Professional Training, Schooling, Engagements, & Registration:

Schooling & Registration:

  • Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of BC

  • Associate’s Degree in Psychology from Langara College

  • Professional Registration with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC #18077)

Professional Trainings:

  • The 2025 Perinatal Mental Health Conference: 55+ on demand seminars about perinatal mental health

  • Practical Emotional Regulation Skills course through The Neurodivergent Parent Space

  • Reproductive Trauma: Essential Tools for Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, Birth Trauma, +more

  • EMDR Canada Annual Conference 2025 attendee (seminars, keynotes, workshops)

  • Working With Adults With ADHD (certification) through BCACC

  • Advanced Adlerian, Early Recollections, & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through The Alfred Institute of New York

  • EMDR Advanced Training (+working with CPTSD and Parts Work, integrating African cultural practices)

  • Certified Canadian Trauma Professional Certification (CCTP)

  • Trauma & Empathy Workshop through Lavender Counselling

  • Better Results Through Deliberate Practice Evidence-Based Techniques through International Centre for Clinical Experience

  • Couples Training (Gottman, Emotion Focused Couples Theapy)

  • SONAR Leadership Training through Fiore Group Training

  • Indigenous Cultural Safety Training through Vancouver Coastal Health

  • Transgender Inclusion Training through Vancouver Coastal Health

  • Self Care for Superheroes through The Children’s Foundation

  • Complex Trauma in Children through The Children’s Foundation

  • Basic & Advanced Low Energy Neurofeedback System Training/Certification For Brain & Body

Accomplishments, Writings, & Engagements

Publications:

  • Wrote a Book: “Same Page Parenting: Align With Your Partner To Raise Happy, Confident, and Resilient Kids” (see here)

  • Created a Journal - “The Therapy Buddy: A Journal For Processing Therapy Sessions” (see here)

  • Created a FREE Guide: “Supporting Your Partner Postpartum: A Realistic Feminist Guide for Non-Birthing Partners” (see here)

Podcast Guest Appearances:

  • Podcast Guest Appearance, Secrets of a Supermom Podcast: “Same Page Parenting: How to Stop Feeling Like You’re Parenting Alone: Episode 303” (see here)

  • Podcast Guest Appearance, Tilt Parenting Podcast: “Martina Nova on What Couples Get Wrong About Parenting Alignment: Episode 509” (see here)

  • Podcast Guest Appearance, Minimalist Moms Podcast: “What Couples Get Wrong About Parenting Alignment: Bonus Episode” (see here)

  • Podcast Guest Appearance, Beautifully Complex Podcast: “Getting on the Same Page with Your Co-Parent: Episode 361” (see here)

  • Podcast Guest Appearance, The Imperfect Dads Podcast: “How Parenting Impacts Your Nervous System with Martina Nova: Episode 240” (see here)

  • Podcast Guest Appearance, Modern Mommy Doc: “Same Page Parenting: Communicating, Repairing, and Raising Kids Together with Martina Nova: Episode 208” (see here)

  • Podcast Guest Appearance, The Peaceful Parent: “You, Your Partner and Same Page Parenting with Martina Nova: Episode 224” (see here)

Article Mentions/Contributions:

  • Article Contribution for Nola Family Magazine.com: “Mom Rage” (see article here, full digital magazine here p.14-15)

  • Article Mention for GoodHousekeeping.com: “10 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Raise a Kid, According to Experts” (see here)

  • Article Mention for Parents.com: “The ‘I Turned Out Fine’ Debate Is Exposing a Huge Generational Parenting Divide” (see here)

  • Article Contribution for BCACC Insights Magazine Spring 2026: “The Unique Challenges of ADHD in Motherhood” (see here)

  • Article Mention for She Knows Website: “It’s Normal For Kids to Have a Favorite Parent. Here’s How to Deal If It’s Not You” (see here)

  • Article Mention for City Parent Digital Magazine: “New Book Helps Parents Align Their Values and Find Their Own Voice” (see here)

  • Article Contribution for Parents Magazine: “Parents Are Using the ‘Jessica’ Trick to Stop Toddler Tantrums—Here’s Why It Works” (see here)

  • Article Contribution for Thebabyspot.ca: “Same Page Parenting” (see here)

  • Article Contribution for Motherhood Moment: “Book Nook - Same Page Parenting: Align with Your Partner to Raise Happy, Confident, and Resilient Kids” (see here)

  • Article Contribution for Motherhoodlater.com: “Same Page Parenting by Martina Nova (Book Excerpt)” (see here)

  • Article Contribution for Deborah Kalb Books: “Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb” (see here)

  • BCACC Insights Magazine Fall 2022 article contribution “Being Human First” (see here)

Speaking Engagements:

  • The 2025 Perinatal Mental Health Conference Speaker: “The ADHD Parent In A Postpartum World: Navigating Overwhelm, Shame, And Sensory Overload” (see here)

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