Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 17, 2025

Karl Tomm, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta

Karl Tomm has played a pivotal role in shaping the field of family therapy. His groundbreaking frameworks of interpersonal patterns and interventive interviewing have significantly influenced therapy practices for helping families. For decades, he has provided mentorship and compassionate care as a psychiatrist, university professor and founder of the Calgary Family Therapy Centre.