Jessica Taplin
Counselling Therapist at Atlantic Wellness- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Atlantic Wellness
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselling Therapist
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Sep 2017 - Present
Provide individual counselling to youth in between the ages of 12 to 21. Atlantic Wellness is a non-profit that provides free therapy to this age range. In addition, we also provide presentations and groups. Provide individual counselling to youth in between the ages of 12 to 21. Atlantic Wellness is a non-profit that provides free therapy to this age range. In addition, we also provide presentations and groups.
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Family Enrichment Center
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselling Internship
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
• Conducted weekly individual counselling sessions with adolescents and adults with a variety of issues including anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma related to physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse, anger management, self-harm, stress, depression, difficulties with emotional regulation and relationship issues. • Co-facilitated Changing Tides, an educational and support group for women that covers topics of abusive relationships, healthy relationships, types of control, communication skills, assertiveness training, safety-planning, and leadership; in addition, provided check in with clients during the duration of the group sessions. • Worked with a diverse population including individuals from the LGBTQ community, aboriginal community, and Syrian refugees. • Contributed to bi-weekly treatment team meetings to help foster a strong, supportive team environment. • Maintained up-to-date case notes, closing summaries, and assisted with intake process. • Provided progress reports for clients referred by the Department of Social Development. • Enhanced strong communication skills by interactions with colleagues, clients, parents and various third parties. • Provided crisis counselling and walk in counselling. Show less
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Anglophone West School District
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
• Substitute teacher for any grade - K to 12. • Taught various grade levels and various subjects. • Learned how to adapt to different situations and teaching styles. • Capable to dealing with variety of behavioural situations. • Adapted teaching style to meet the student’s needs. • Substitute teacher for any grade - K to 12. • Taught various grade levels and various subjects. • Learned how to adapt to different situations and teaching styles. • Capable to dealing with variety of behavioural situations. • Adapted teaching style to meet the student’s needs.
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University of New Brunswick
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Peer Mentor
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
• Assisted two university students whom had a disability in achieving their set educational goals. • Provided the students with a safe space to discuss any issues that arose, both academic and personal. • Help the mentee’s develop necessary skills needed to succeed at university. • Assisted two university students whom had a disability in achieving their set educational goals. • Provided the students with a safe space to discuss any issues that arose, both academic and personal. • Help the mentee’s develop necessary skills needed to succeed at university.
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Holy family catholic school division
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Peace River, Alberta, Canada
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Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
• Substitute teacher for any grade - K to 12. • Taught various grade levels and various subjects. • Learned how to adapt to different situations and teaching styles. • Capable to dealing with variety of behavioural situations. • Adapted teaching style to meet the student’s needs. • Substitute teacher for any grade - K to 12. • Taught various grade levels and various subjects. • Learned how to adapt to different situations and teaching styles. • Capable to dealing with variety of behavioural situations. • Adapted teaching style to meet the student’s needs.
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Peace River Public School Division
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Peace River, Alberta, Canada
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Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
• Substitute teacher for any grade - K to 12. • Taught various grade levels and various subjects. • Learned how to adapt to different situations and teaching styles. • Capable to dealing with variety of behavioural situations. • Adapted teaching style to meet the student’s needs. • Substitute teacher for any grade - K to 12. • Taught various grade levels and various subjects. • Learned how to adapt to different situations and teaching styles. • Capable to dealing with variety of behavioural situations. • Adapted teaching style to meet the student’s needs.
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Canadian International school in Beijing
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Beijing, China
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Student Teacher
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Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
• Worked with students whose primary language was often not English • Taught Science to grade 6 and AP Biology to grade 11 • Often provided students a time at lunch to come and get assistance with any science assignment (Grade 6 science). • Worked with students whose primary language was often not English • Taught Science to grade 6 and AP Biology to grade 11 • Often provided students a time at lunch to come and get assistance with any science assignment (Grade 6 science).
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Anglophone East School District
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
• Taught Science to Grade 6, 7, and 8 • Taught Math to Grade 8. • Set up tutorial help sessions for student • Adapted materials and methods to meet individual learning needs of students • Met the needs of students on modified or accommodated plans by adapting test, assignments, and environment to best meet the needs to the student. • Provide students with a safe place to come and discuss issues related to academics and/or personal. • Taught Science to Grade 6, 7, and 8 • Taught Math to Grade 8. • Set up tutorial help sessions for student • Adapted materials and methods to meet individual learning needs of students • Met the needs of students on modified or accommodated plans by adapting test, assignments, and environment to best meet the needs to the student. • Provide students with a safe place to come and discuss issues related to academics and/or personal.
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Education
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University of New Brunswick
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Crandall University
Bachelor of Education - BEd -
Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Science - BS