Gil Lerat

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Youth & Family Counsellor @
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Canada
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About Gil Lerat

I am a very caring and compassionate individual who's professional objective is to help people help themselves and face their own personal demons so that they may have an enriched, powerful and happy life.I see emotional therapy as a way for the client to understand and be accountable for their intrinsic self on all 4 aspects of being: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. How these 4 levels interact with each other and our own understanding around them. I believe the best results from personal therapy are achieved through a person-centred cognitive-behavioural approach through the use of confrontation. I try to get clients to challenge their own thought processes and challenge uneven learned behaviour. My primary objective in therapy is to have the client become more cognitive in their life choices and why they make them so they may better understand their necessity to change them for no one else but themselves. I try to get clients to look at their main life goals and in any given situation in life what is ultimately "the end result" in which they want to see and how we get in our own way of achieving happiness and fulfillment. How emotional responses determine relationships and how most of our regressional behaviour stems from our first interaction with that emotion. A client needs to revisit and understand it in order to heal. 90-95% of my sessions end in tears and clients know whole-heartedly that my challenging comes from a place of love and the only thing that I want is for them to achieve their own happiness...whatever that is in their own definition. We cannot control others...but we definitely can control ourselves.

Gil Lerat's Current Company Details
Cowessess First Nation

Cowessess First Nation

Youth & Family Counsellor
Gil Lerat Work Experience Details
  • Cowessess First Nation
    Jordan'S Principle Service Coordinator
    Cowessess First Nation May 2022 - Present
    Cowessess 73, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Advocating for First Nation families with children who have developmental needs who get trapped in governmental disputes regarding which department is responsible, thus insuring they receive the services they need when they need them.
  • Wood'S Homes
    Youth & Family Counsellor
    Wood'S Homes Nov 2017 - Jun 2021
    Calgary, Canada Area
    Working with youth and young adults who have various mental health diagnoses. Most suffer from deep traumatic event(s) that have occurred in their past and they now have difficulties expressing emotions which generally leads to negative consequences. Treatment takes place in a residential setting as we prepare them for the transition into adulthood.
  • Family Services Of Greater Vancouver
    Family, Couples, Youth & Group Counsellor - Group Leader - Program Developer
    Family Services Of Greater Vancouver Apr 1995 - Apr 2017
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    Family Counsellor at Vancouver Family Preservation & Reunification Services. Deal directly with Ministry of Children & Family Development in the area of Child Protective Services. I am also the Facilitator of the Group Module. Developed and wrote numerous group modules for Family Preservation, as well as, helped develop the intake model that is currently in use at our Referral Office. I began with Family Services as a Youth Counsellor with Street Youth Services prior to being transferred to Family Preservation.
  • Twospiritwolf.Com
    Owner
    Twospiritwolf.Com Aug 2012 - Jan 2015
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    Pretty much everything in a small business.
  • University Of British Columbia
    Guest Lecturer
    University Of British Columbia Feb 2010 - Dec 2013
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Aboriginal Population Health, Psychology and School of Social Work.
  • Urban Native Youth Association
    Youth Counsellor - Program Developer - Research Analyst
    Urban Native Youth Association Apr 1995 - Jan 2010
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Worked in a variety of positions over the years with UNYA including Two-Spirit Youth Counsellor, Youth Alcohol & Drug Counsellor, Youth Counsellor, as well as, developed the Two-Spirit Youth Program, and what has now turned into the Young Bears Lodge. Wrote position paper "Two-Spirit Youth Speak Out!".
  • Canadian Aboriginal Aids Network
    Apha Developer & Coordinator
    Canadian Aboriginal Aids Network Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
    Ottawa, On
    Moved to Ottawa to develop and establish an on-line communication network for Aboriginal People Having AIDS. What ended up happening was I wrote position papers and academia for CAAN in their pursuit for more funding. A full-time position was offered as the year sabbatical ended which I declined because the job was not what it was advertised to be, I moved back to Vancouver and was able to step right back into both positions at UNYA and FSGV.
  • Vancouver Coastal Health
    Program Manager - Boys 'R Us
    Vancouver Coastal Health Jan 2001 - Sep 2003
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    Worked an extra 20 hours a week on top of UNYA and FSGV to help keep established a drop-in centre for boys who work the strip to make a living. Developed an exiting program to help the boys leave prostitution and into different forms of education and employment.
  • Health Canada
    Aboriginal Dental Claims Officer
    Health Canada Apr 1998 - Sep 1999
    Vancouver, Bc
    Worked full-time from April to September of 1998 and 1999, as part of a Work Strategy program for more aboriginal participation in their own affairs at a governmental level. After two summers and when a full-time position was offered, I declined as I was already also working for FSGV and UNYA.
  • Raven'S Eye Media Ltd
    Columnist
    Raven'S Eye Media Ltd Feb 1997 - Sep 1999
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    Started as a guest columnist for Raven's Eye Newsletter addressing Chemical Dependency in our First Nations communities and it's devastating effects/affects. I soon became a regular columnist when column was picked up by Windspeaker, the National First Nations Newspaper. This was one of the positions I thought I was made for, as it showcased my writing. But, as luck would have it, I was working with UNYA and FSGV, as well as, Health Canada. Even though writing was on my time, due to time constraints I began to feel that I wasn't putting what I was capable of putting out there and two of my last articles, while achieving good reviews, I hated them, as I felt they glossed over a few issues that should have been given their due and brought to the forefront. I resigned not long after my disgust in the second one, we agreed on one final column to make my last impact and to also say good-bye to the faithful readers. For my last article I stepped away from the primary focus of Chemical Dependency and apparently hit a home run with a column on Elder Abuse in our First Nations communities. Not only was it picked up by Windspeaker and a number of other provincial First Nations newsletters/magazines picked it up and much to my surprise, I found out years later it had appeared in the Star-Phoenix in Saskatoon. So, my last ended up being my most reviewed. Most of these can still be accessed via the internet if you are so inclined to read.
  • Four Quarters Institute
    Registrar - Student Counsellor
    Four Quarters Institute Apr 1995 - Apr 1996
    Vancouver, Bc
    After graduating Wakinyan, a new upstart Chemical Dependency Private Post-Secondary Program began "Four Quarters Institute". I left TWC to start here full-time and worked part-time for UNYA and FSGV.
  • Together We Can Society (Twc)
    Program Developer - Counsellor
    Together We Can Society (Twc) Jul 1994 - Mar 1995
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    My first counselling position. As at that time TWC was only a supportive recovery facility, I developed a weekly-daily structured schedule for healing and recovery work for the inpatients at that time. Grateful for this first experience in the field in that as it was so new it allowed to use my skills as I was learning them. Was able to start position while I was attending Wakinyan.
  • Windsor Pub
    Weekend Disc Jockey
    Windsor Pub Feb 1994 - Jun 1994
    Dawson Creek, Bc
    To keep busy in Dawson Creek and to supplement my income.
  • Cjdc Radio
    On-Air Personality - Copywriter
    Cjdc Radio Jan 1994 - Jun 1994
    Dawson Creek, Bc
    Signed a 6 month contract to start with at CJDC after graduation at Columbia Academy. I went to work at 9am and worked in the copywriting department until noon. At 1-3pm in the afternoon was doing commercials and voice-overs and from 3-6 I was "Gil Graham...on CJDC Radio 890...your Peace Connection." Still cracks me up. After 6 months was over, I decided if being a DJ meant living in small towns for a few years, I couldn't. I moved back to Vancouver and life began to take its current path.
  • Dawson Pub
    Bartender
    Dawson Pub Jan 1994 - Jun 1994
    Dawson Creek, Bc
    To keep busy in Dawson Creek and to supplement my income.
  • A M Productions
    Executive Assistant
    A M Productions Feb 1992 - Feb 1993
    Vancouver, Bc
    My first day job in Vancouver. A video production company that specialized in music videos and animation. Being the EA, I was able to meet Jann Arden, Tragically Hip and Bruce Cockburn to name a few Canadian celebrities who used A M for their music videos in the early 90s.
  • Anza Club
    Bartender
    Anza Club Mar 1992 - Dec 1992
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    Responsibilities included mixing cocktails, serving, restocking and cash reconciliations at the end of each shift. Was also responsible for aiding in the counting of inventory once a month. Also dependent on the shift, was required to either close or open the bar.
  • Broadway Express
    Bartender
    Broadway Express Jan 1992 - Sep 1992
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    First job when I moved to Vancouver.
  • Highlands Golf & Country Club
    Head Bartender
    Highlands Golf & Country Club Jan 1989 - Dec 1991
    Edmonton, Canada Area
    The job I really enjoyed in Edmonton. A private club that catered to the upper echelon of Edmonton society. Got to meet numerous Eskimos and Oilers at the time including the likes of Glenn Anderson, Mark Messier and the Great One.
  • Davis & Henderson Intercheques
    Data Entry Operator - Verification Officer
    Davis & Henderson Intercheques Jan 1989 - Dec 1991
    Edmonton, Canada Area
    My day job in Edmonton. Started as Data Entry Operator for a cheque printing company and when I left I had been promoted to Verification Officer.
  • Canada Employment & Immigration Commission
    Research Analyst
    Canada Employment & Immigration Commission Apr 1983 - Sep 1987
    Regina, Sk
    During the summer months while attending University was employed by CEIC as part of the Native Internship Program (N.I.P.). These four years were a fantastic eye opener to governmental affairs and bureaucracy.
  • Broadview Hotel
    Bartender - Server
    Broadview Hotel Sep 1983 - Sep 1985
    Broadview, Sk
    Worked at the pub during my University down time, either on weekends or during breaks.
  • Last Oak Park Golf & Country Club - Last Oak Park Ski Resort
    Proshop Clerk - Bartender
    Last Oak Park Golf & Country Club - Last Oak Park Ski Resort Jan 1977 - Sep 1983
    Broadview, Sk
    Began working at the age of 12 with my father at Last Oak Park. My first summer was helping him with the greens and doing a lot of shop stuff which I didn't find too interesting. He brought me to the Ski Resort in the Winter and I soon found myself helping out in the Proshop aiding in helping skiers into and trying on skiis before renting them to go on the hills. Starting the next summer I automatically assumed the position of Proshop Clerk at the Golf Course. For six years I worked the summer months at the Golf Course and winter months at the Ski Resort. Was an excellent way to grow up and meet virtually everyone in our small community.

Gil Lerat Skills

Social Services Crisis Intervention Mental Health Counseling Group Therapy Community Outreach Workshop Facilitation Public Speaking Program Development Volunteer Management Youth Work Nonprofits Treatment Crisis Counselling Mental Health Psychology Facilitation Addiction Recovery Management Customer Service Trauma Work Leadership Strategic Planning Substance Use Disorders Couples Counseling Microsoft Office Business Entrepreneurship Sexuality Education Abuse Prevention Retail Sales Bartending Servers First Nations Gender Analysis Social Protection Social Sector Social Inequality Social Stratification Gender Identity Acoa Codependency Concurrent Disorders Suicide Intervention Critical Incident Debriefing Crisis Intervention Training Relationship Conflicts Sexual Trauma Anti Oppression Stages Of Change Mediation

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Gil Lerat works for Cowessess First Nation

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Gil Lerat's current role is Youth & Family Counsellor.

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Gil Lerat's email address is gl****@****fsgv.ca

What schools did Gil Lerat attend?

Gil Lerat attended The University Of British Columbia, Wakinyan Career College - North West Indian Council On Chemical Dependency, Columbia Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences, Fine Art Bartending School, University Of Saskatchewan, University Of Regina, Fine Art Bartending School, Broadview High School.

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Gil Lerat has interest in Social Services, Children, Civil Rights And Social Action, Education, Environment, Poverty Alleviation, Science And Technology, Disaster And Humanitarian Relief, Human Rights, Animal Welfare.

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Gil Lerat has skills like Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Counseling, Group Therapy, Community Outreach, Workshop Facilitation, Public Speaking, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Youth Work, Nonprofits, Treatment.

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