https://nsd.on.ca/team/-Proficient in client support; client centered case management, client interviewing, support planning, transition and successor planning-Leadership and organization; lead group training for clients to learn dog handling and how to integrate a Service Dog into their lives-Practice from a compassion focused approach; trauma awareness and working under the assumption that people are doing the best they can with the information and tools they have available in the moment-Holistic approach; balance the needs of the person while considering the ethical treatment of Service Dogs

▪ Leadership skills through organizing a community mental health and Developmental Services mapping research project▪ Communication skills; developed a communication package to promote equitable access to mental health services for people with a Dual Diagnosis▪ Project management skills; worked with deadlines to complete interviews and the final report

▪ Assisted in research on the intersections of Traumatic Brain Injury, Intimate Partner Violence, and Mental Health and Substance Use▪ Analytical skills; deeply involved in the qualitative analysis process▪ Excel in project organization; assisted in developing plans to reach objectives from analysis stage▪ Intersectional understanding of social issues and their impacts

▪ Analyzed data sets for independent and collaborative research projects▪ Engaged with community and partners to raise awareness around the Keep Families Safe campaign▪ Practiced from Social Work knowledge base

▪ Flexible leadership skills through running groups and organizing house check-ins▪ Social planning skills; aimed to address isolation experienced by those who are recently housed and living alone▪ Increased knowledge of system design and change; agency working on shelter transformation▪ Internship shortened due to the onset of Covid-19

▪ Experience in system navigation through case management▪ Initiative; started a social group as an opportunity for youth to engage and practice DBT skills▪ Enhanced human relation skills as well as personal ability to reflect and develop

▪ Experience supporting people with Dual Diagnosis▪ Familiar with Behaviour Support Plans▪ Confident with communication and working as part of a team