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Provides person centered counselling to support students with their unique experiences of stress, mental health issues, interpersonal skills, grief, self esteem and relational issues. Dedicated to providing meaningful impact on their mental health, academic success and retention.Eclectic approach including EMDR and elements of Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Motivation Interviewing, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Strengths Based and Anti Oppressive Practice.Experience with crisis… Show more Provides person centered counselling to support students with their unique experiences of stress, mental health issues, interpersonal skills, grief, self esteem and relational issues. Dedicated to providing meaningful impact on their mental health, academic success and retention.Eclectic approach including EMDR and elements of Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Motivation Interviewing, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Strengths Based and Anti Oppressive Practice.Experience with crisis assessment, crisis management and creating safety plans for high-risk students. Committed to my personal and professional education and training to continuously build my practice and expertise. Show less

Knowledge, skills and strategies in understanding child development and working with individuals who experience complex socio- economic challenges that impact the caregivers ability to provide a safe and secure home environment. Strong assessment skills and the ability to empower and connect families with supportive services within the community.Ability to establish relationships and engage in a collaborative and meaningful manner with families.Strong communication… Show more Knowledge, skills and strategies in understanding child development and working with individuals who experience complex socio- economic challenges that impact the caregivers ability to provide a safe and secure home environment. Strong assessment skills and the ability to empower and connect families with supportive services within the community.Ability to establish relationships and engage in a collaborative and meaningful manner with families.Strong communication skills and the ability to perform in ambiguous and complex situations. Extensive knowledge of community resources and services. Show less

Engaged with families and children to assess and ensure their safety and wellbeing.Ability to work independently and collaboratively, while demonstrating strong critical thinking and negotiating skills.Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic approaches to children and families within an anti-oppressive, strengths-based, collaborative framework.Demonstrated ability to gather, integrate and interpret complex information and provide recommendations and services to… Show more Engaged with families and children to assess and ensure their safety and wellbeing.Ability to work independently and collaboratively, while demonstrating strong critical thinking and negotiating skills.Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic approaches to children and families within an anti-oppressive, strengths-based, collaborative framework.Demonstrated ability to gather, integrate and interpret complex information and provide recommendations and services to families to promote safety and wellbeing.Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure. Show less

Promoted an environment that is consistent, supportive, and nurturing by ensuring clients' emotional, psychological, and physical needs are metDemonstrated an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with clients with disabilities and dual diagnoses Encouraging independence and working alongside clients to reach their individual goals and needs.

Team member within a multi-disciplinary environment; working with adolescents with complex needs, including; high risk behaviours, mental health, dual diagnoses, developmental disabilities and trouble with the law.Efficiently completed ongoing monthly assessments, daily report writing and necessary documents as per Ministry standardsEffectively completed crisis assessments and interventionsEnsured the safety and well being of adolescents with complex needs involved with child welfare

Supervised and implemented high structure routines and programs for adolescent malesManaged escalated, aggressive and high risk behaviours through behaviour modifications as well as calming and de- escalating techniquesPrepared healthy meals according to Canada’s Food Guide standardsImplemented life skills and recreational programs based on the clients needs

Supervised a non profit community based program for adolescentsOutreached to adolescents and connected youth and parents to appropriate referrals Created and Implemented daily programs based on life skills and job readinessAssisted in all major fundraising and awareness events

Managed and oversaw a weekly program for developmentally delayed adults, with various diagnoses and needs, including; blind, autistic and those dependent to wheel chairsSet up equipment, and organized teams for bowlingCoordinated volunteers to the adults based on their needs and the volunteers

Acted as a member of a multi disciplinary team with responsibilities including; building rapport and interacting with youthFacilitated in daily programming geared towards clientsProven ability to formulate treatment oriented decisions during crisis situations