Sara Healing is currently completing her Master of Science degree within the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria.  Her primary research interests include examining face to face communication in various applied settings, evaluating and designing valid and reliable assessments, and applying solution-focused approaches within various applied settings (e.g., palliative, mental health, social services, organizations). As part of Victoria Microanalysis Associates, she is involved in basic research on face-to-face dialogue and teaches international professional workshops on communication processes.  Her research has been funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and the British Columbia Cancer Agency.