Lauren Bennett, Msw Rsw Email & Phone Number

Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada

- Offering a boutique/bespoke approach to therapy that’s client-centric – meaningful, collaborative and uniquely tailored to address individual need- Creating a safe, inclusive, respectful space where clients across the lifecycle are supported and heard; I am LGBTQ-affirming- Addressing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transition, interpersonal issues, men’s/women’s health- Incorporating Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Trauma-informed Care, Walk-and-talk Therapy, and drawing upon the research of Brene Brown

Burlington, On

Provide individual and group-based psychotherapy to adults within Outpatient Mental Health Services.

Ontario

In-depth assessment of individuals and couples applying to become Foster Carers.

Alberta, Canada

- Conducted comprehensive family-based assessments and provided treatment around a range of concerns, helping parents to improve their skills and well-being, and improving overall family functioning - Employed a variety of modalities such as Behaviour Modification/Parent Training, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-related interventions, Mindfulness-based stress reduction, and Couples Counselling - Conducted mental health assessments, consultation and referral in the Banff and Canmore hospitals’ crisis walk-in clinics and emergency units; provided formulation and recommendations based on DSM V guidelines - Role involved in-depth risk assessments, mental status exams, and single-session interventions

Mcmaster Children'S Hospital

- Conducted comprehensive assessments of children, adolescents and families coping with mental health issues - Provided individual and group Cognitive Behavioural treatment of children and adolescents- Provided individual Dialectical Behavioural treatment of adolescents, and facilitated 20-week family skills group- Continual involvement with committees and working groups implementing program- and hospital-wide policies, programs, and training initiatives

Hamilton Health Sciences

- Prepared holistic discharge plans paying special attention to psychosocial needs of patients and families- Extensive case management, liaising with community agencies and facilitating admission to Long-term Care- Provided supportive counselling regarding anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, employing therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Narrative therapy, Mindfulness techniques, and Systems theories- Created and facilitated workshop to address compassion fatigue and burnout in healthcare workers- Conducted psychosocial and family-based assessments of patients and families- Provided individual and family counseling using evidence-based pain management modalities such as CBT, Mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing- Facilitated group therapy sessions regarding assertiveness, grief and loss, sexuality, and stress management

- Within the Multisystemic treatment model, provided strengths-based treatment oriented toward reducing the criminal and antisocial behaviour of at-risk youth and improving family functioning - Performed individual, couple, and family counselling within a variety of therapeutic frameworks- Implemented interventions involving the family, school, community, and peer group

Master’S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor’S Degree, Combined Honours Sociology And English, Summa Cum Laude