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Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Worked with patients referred from WCB or insurance cases.- Established and maintained rapport with clients to promote their best effort. - Conducted an average of 2 neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments a week- Administered standardized tests such as WAIS-IV, DKEFS, NAB, GATB, etc.- Administered questionnaires such as MMPI-RF, PAI, BHI, among others.- Maintained a qualitative report of patients' behaviours in order to aid neuropsychologist in the interpretation of results

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Worked with children ages 7-13 in a mental health school setting. - Employed a trauma-informed lens and attachment theory to conceptualize cases.- Followed personalized care plans to manage children's behavioural concerns in the classroom and to foster emotional regulation.- Employed interventions based on client-centered theory, cognitive-behaviour theory, and collaborative problem solving. - Worked collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

South Health Campus

- Worked mainly with patients from MS and neurovestibular clinics.- Conducted an average of 2 neuropsychological assessments a week- Administered standardized tests such as WAIS-IV, DKEFS, etc.- Maintained a qualitative report of patients' behaviours in order to aid neuropsychologist in the interpretation of results

Discovering Choices/Bowness

- Provided individual counselling to students with complex concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, self-esteem, FASD, ASD, and learning disabilities). - Conceptualized concerns from a client-centered and cognitive behavioural lens. - Used motivational interviewing techniques to assess clients’ readiness for change. - Used CBT, DBT and narrative therapy interventions to formulate treatment plans for students. - Administered, interpreted, and reported psychoeducational assessments. - Was able to create a strong therapeutic relationship with students.- Referred and connected students to appropriate community resources.- Consulted with staff and parents to better support students' progress.

Calgary, Canada Area

- Met with stakeholders to determine the needs for the evaluation.- Worked as part of a team to develop a program evaluation project. - Assisted in the development of a research proposal to assess the program's outcomes. - Interviewed participants about their experiences with the program. - Analyzed data using Enhanced Critical Incident Technique (ECIT).- Presented stakeholders with findings and recommendations based on the study.

Calgary, Canada Area

- Co-facilitated workshops on studying and learning strategies. - Received recognition for keeping students engaged during workshops.- Used cognitive theory and evidence-based learning strategies to help students improve their academic performance.- Used a client-centered approach to assess students’ concerns regarding their mental health.- Referred students to appropriate mental health resources when needed. - Collaboratively established learning goals with students through individual sessions and provided them with strategies to achieve them.

Calgary, Canada Area

- Supported volunteers by coaching them through challenging and high risk calls- Followed strict procedures and contacted emergency services when necessary- Provided constructive feedback to volunteers on their crisis intervention skills- Provided callers with the appropriate referrals to community services- Worked towards a safe solution for high risk calls in a fast-paced environment

- Conducted research on support groups for partners of men with prostate cancer- Attended monthly support group meetings and recruited participants- Interviewed 8 participants - Transcribed and coded all data using a grounded theory approach- Presented results in a number of conferences in Canada

- Developed and conducted the annual volunteer survey- Presented findings of the annual volunteer survey to staff - Collaborated in the update of a resource guide to facilitate referrals - Worked in groups to develop a “New Volunteer Workbook” for new trainees

- Worked in teams in the set up of three databases - Updated databases as information was acquired or changed- Organized about 150 binders of archived land titles- Updated binders with active/inactive land titles - Mailed information packages to about 800 landowners

- Indexed more than 1000 boxes of records at Conoco Phillips - Organized more than 2000 files to be sent offsite- Used Inmagic and Record Centre databases - Signed records in and out of the database system as requested by staff- Indexed more than 800 boxes of files at Penn West - Worked independently with little supervision

Msc, Counseling Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology, Honours Psychology

Activities and Societies: PSYCHS Undergraduate Students Association, University of Calgary Salsa Club.