Psychologist tells inquiry that Lionel Desmond made limited progress during 11-week program PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer Handout A psychologist who treated Lionel Desmond less than a year before he killed three family members and himself told an inquiry today that the former soldier made little progress during an intensive 11-week program. Isabelle Gagnon, who in 2016 worked at Ste. Anne’s Hospital in Montreal, says the former corporal from Nova Scotia had persistent problems managing his PTSD symptoms, trusting others and regulating his emotions – especially anger.