Breanne Mathers
Co-Founder, Certified Child Life Specialist and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at Fiddlehead Care Farm- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Child Life Certification
The Child Life Council, Inc.
Experience
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Fiddlehead Care Farm
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder, Certified Child Life Specialist and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
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Jun 2016 - Present
Working as a Certified Child Life Specialist and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist providing innovative therapy for children and youth with special needs targeted at improving the physical, spiritual, psychosocial and mental health of each member so they can reach their potential and become their best self. Fiddlehead Care Farm (FCF) is a therapeutic farm set on organic farm land providing counselling, animal assisted therapy and recreational and learning opportunities for children and youth with developmental, physical and behavioural needs.FCF's mission is to give children, youth and young adults with varying abilities and their families the opportunity to learn, experience and grow without boundaries through innovative animal-assisted therapy and nature-based education, rehabilitation and recreation. Our goal is to harness the healing and calming properties of nature to improve quality of life and restore the body and spirit.
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Certified Child Life Specialist- Casual
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
- Development of individualized plan of care in partnership with clients, families and the multi-disciplinary team which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome focused and monitor clients’ progress and effectiveness of interventions through continuous re-assessment.- Provide 1:1 and group therapeutic play and life skills teaching opportunities and programming designed to reduce stress, assist with self-regulation, foster independence, and develop a positive self-esteem and a sense of mastery with a focus on community re-integration-Psychosocial and behavioural support of inpatient clients on units, in therapy and in-class support for those clients who attend Bloorview School Authority classrooms (Toronto District School Board)- Help prepare clients through demonstration, discussion and various expressive mediums in efforts to promote positive coping, adjustment and compliance with therapy and school demands, transition to home school and community re-integration.- Provide support, education and feedback to families regarding developmental and psychosocial needs, appropriate interventions, advocacy, and the ongoing development of positive parenting, behaviour management and coping strategies. - Prepare and present in-services and educational experiences for students, staff and community agents regarding the psychosocial and behavioural support needs of children and adolescents with illness and/or disabilities. - Provide therapeutic play opportunities and programming designed to help clients cope with illness and hospitalization, and develop a positive self-esteem and a sense of mastery. - Provides emotional support to clients during times of stress to include: measures of comfort; clarifying information; coping support during treatment; and post-procedure follow-up to support the resolution of feelings of fear, anxiety and pain.
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Certified Child Life Specialist- Full time
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Oct 2007 - Jun 2016
- Development of individualized plan of care in partnership with clients, families and the multi-disciplinary team which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome focused and monitor clients’ progress and effectiveness of interventions through continuous re-assessment.- Provide 1:1 and group therapeutic play and life skills teaching opportunities and programming designed to reduce stress, assist with self-regulation, foster independence, and develop a positive self-esteem and a sense of mastery with a focus on community re-integration-Psychosocial and behavioural support of inpatient clients on units, in therapy and in-class support for those clients who attend Bloorview School Authority classrooms (Toronto District School Board)- Help prepare clients through demonstration, discussion and various expressive mediums in efforts to promote positive coping, adjustment and compliance with therapy and school demands, transition to home school and community re-integration.- Provide support, education and feedback to families regarding developmental and psychosocial needs, appropriate interventions, advocacy, and the ongoing development of positive parenting, behaviour management and coping strategies. - Prepare and present in-services and educational experiences for students, staff and community agents regarding the psychosocial and behavioural support needs of children and adolescents with illness and/or disabilities. - Provide therapeutic play opportunities and programming designed to help clients cope with illness and hospitalization, and develop a positive self-esteem and a sense of mastery. - Provides emotional support to clients during times of stress to include: measures of comfort; clarifying information; coping support during treatment; and post-procedure follow-up to support the resolution of feelings of fear, anxiety and pain.
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Inpatient Snoezelen Coordinator
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Oct 2007 - Jun 2016
- Facilitation of 15-20 Snoezelen sessions per week in the room and with the cart with inpatient clients on the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit and Complex Continuing Care Unit. - Oversee day to day booking, maintenance and upgrades of inpatient Snoezelen room and manage the development and maintenance of a library of materials and resources. - Conduct in-services and training for staff members and community partners about uses and benefits of Snoezelen and multi-sensory stimulation to increase the awareness of Snoezelen within the organization and in the community.
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Education
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2006 - 2007
Georgian College
Post-graduate Certificate, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy -
2001 - 2004
University of Guelph
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
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