Johanna Dinsdale BASc, DipHyp, HB
Intensive Case Manager at Stonehenge Therapeutic Community- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intensive Case Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
- The Supportive Addiction and Mental Health Housing program (SAMH) is designed to provide support for people with complex substance use and concurrent mental health needs who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or who are considered inadequately housed - Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, in partnership with The Canadian Mental Health Association and the County of Wellington, provides the support services and housing units in the Guelph-Wellington region - The Supportive Addiction and Mental Health Housing program (SAMH) is designed to provide support for people with complex substance use and concurrent mental health needs who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or who are considered inadequately housed - Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, in partnership with The Canadian Mental Health Association and the County of Wellington, provides the support services and housing units in the Guelph-Wellington region
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Secret Success Hypnosis Clinic
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Founder and Clinical Hypnotist
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May 2017 - Present
- Founded successful clinical hypnosis business in 2017 - Organised intake forms, documented sessions, stored confidential information - Used clinical hypnosis to eliminate fears, blocks, and self-defeating damaging patterns and behaviours - Helped clients strengthen their self-esteem and improve mindset around their own their lives - Offered strategies for habit and emotional changes, including weight loss, smoking cessation, stress management and more - Founded successful clinical hypnosis business in 2017 - Organised intake forms, documented sessions, stored confidential information - Used clinical hypnosis to eliminate fears, blocks, and self-defeating damaging patterns and behaviours - Helped clients strengthen their self-esteem and improve mindset around their own their lives - Offered strategies for habit and emotional changes, including weight loss, smoking cessation, stress management and more
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Mind Forward Brain Injury Services
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Program Coordinator
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Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
- Provided Independent Living Assessment which evaluates a variety of domains such as: cognitive, memory, attention, language, social, ADLs/IADLs, etc. - Support to assist clients in achieving their personal and rehabilitation goals including medication administration, transportation training, attending community-based appointments, budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking, and housekeeping - Create an enriching environment for clients in which to increase socialisation and engagement resulting in an improved quality of life Show less
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Dr Eugene Liu
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Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
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Ophthalmic Technician
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Aug 2020 - Mar 2021
- Trained in Accuro/Novari medical operations - Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient’s eye examination - Prepared patients for examinations and surgeries - Obtained and recorded patient medical history - Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing - Performed special ophthalmic tests for patients as requested by Ophthalmologist - Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses - Clean, sterilise and maintain surgical instruments - Maintain the examination room clean, safe and organised - Explained pre and post operative procedures to patients - Reviewed surgical plan and patient chart and prepare patient paperwork accurately Show less
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Aspiration and Discoveries
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Markham
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ABA Instructor Therapist
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Mar 2018 - Mar 2020
- Used applied behavioural analysis therapy tactics to aid in the socialisation and learning of clients, which included intensive behaviour intervention - Tasks included collecting, organising, graphing and analysing data on the behaviours of clients in order to shape future behaviour - Ran capability assessments with a leadership role in planning behaviour programs - Used applied behavioural analysis therapy tactics to aid in the socialisation and learning of clients, which included intensive behaviour intervention - Tasks included collecting, organising, graphing and analysing data on the behaviours of clients in order to shape future behaviour - Ran capability assessments with a leadership role in planning behaviour programs
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Monarch House
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Canada
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Health and Human Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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ABA Instructor Therapist
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
- Worked in the research facility and treatment centre that used applied behavioural analysis therapy to create intervention and teaching programs - Tasks included implementing these programs with diverse groups of clients. - Initiated multiple tasks that involve organisational skills and focuses on behaviour analyses - Collected, baselined, and graphed data - Observation and analyses of clients behaviours using the latest researched techniques - Worked in the research facility and treatment centre that used applied behavioural analysis therapy to create intervention and teaching programs - Tasks included implementing these programs with diverse groups of clients. - Initiated multiple tasks that involve organisational skills and focuses on behaviour analyses - Collected, baselined, and graphed data - Observation and analyses of clients behaviours using the latest researched techniques
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Heritage Senior Living, LLC
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
- Leadership role of supervising all recreational, outings and volunteer proceedings at Heritage House. - Made connections in the community, creating fundraisers, organising outings and events, running activities, and fostering connections between residents at the retirement home Organised large teams of volunteers, placement students, and entertainers - Tasks included creating the Newsletter and Calendar of monthly events and activities - Leadership role of supervising all recreational, outings and volunteer proceedings at Heritage House. - Made connections in the community, creating fundraisers, organising outings and events, running activities, and fostering connections between residents at the retirement home Organised large teams of volunteers, placement students, and entertainers - Tasks included creating the Newsletter and Calendar of monthly events and activities
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Wyndham House
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Support Worker and Program Coordinator
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
- Shelter staff at Wyndham House's Emergency Shelter and Resource Centre overnight residence for youth - Adaptive interpersonal skills were very important when working with potentially vulnerable individuals - Promoted to Summer Program Coordinator, which required planning out recreational and therapeutic activities for the clients - Supported and tutored clients at the New Way Summer School - Tasks at the shelter include keeping precise logs of the client's actions, sharing an abundance of social policy knowledge, and organisational skills with keeping confidential paperwork up-to-date - Created a donation drive in order to collect winter clothing for the clients, after having a placement at this organisation Show less
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Youth Leadership Camps Canada
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Orillia
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Retreat Host
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
- Worked closely with a team of co-workers to create a fun, and educational environment at a beautiful outdoor location - Hosted as a counsellor for groups of up to two hundred people - As a retreat host, it was required to do multiple introductions and presentations, strong ability to speak publicly - Kept multiple groups on schedule, as they rotated from programs such as high ropes, puzzles, and meetings with special speakers - Communicate with the staff in each station, as well as the parents or teachers to make sure everyone's needs were met Show less
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Sunrise Therapeutic Horse Camp
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Punlish
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Life Guard Counsellor
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
- Worked at an all inclusive camp with a diverse group of children with special needs both mentally and physically - Created and ran programs at the pool and around the farm that could be modified for each individual's abilities - Learnt how to properly supervise and assist physically and/or mentally disabled children and teenagers who were riding horseback - Lifeguard duties and responsibility for the safety of children and staff at the pool - Worked at an all inclusive camp with a diverse group of children with special needs both mentally and physically - Created and ran programs at the pool and around the farm that could be modified for each individual's abilities - Learnt how to properly supervise and assist physically and/or mentally disabled children and teenagers who were riding horseback - Lifeguard duties and responsibility for the safety of children and staff at the pool
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Paisley Public School
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Paisley Public School
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Child And Youth Worker
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
- Behaviour analyses and program intervention with school children - Taught social skills and coping skills to school children who were struggling in those areas - Worked one-on-one, or in groups in order to strengthen their abilities to cope - These practices focused on integrating children into their peer groups successfully - Behaviour analyses and program intervention with school children - Taught social skills and coping skills to school children who were struggling in those areas - Worked one-on-one, or in groups in order to strengthen their abilities to cope - These practices focused on integrating children into their peer groups successfully
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Easterseals
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Lifeguard Specialist, Music and Drama Programmer
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
- Lifeguard Specialist (2013-2015), handled pool maintenance, life guarding, designing and running programs - Music and Drama Programmer (2012), assigned tasks including designing programs, directing shows, maintenance of theatre - Counsellor (2010 - 2011), entrusted with camper personal care, catheter training, feeding children with diverse needs - Lifeguard Specialist (2013-2015), handled pool maintenance, life guarding, designing and running programs - Music and Drama Programmer (2012), assigned tasks including designing programs, directing shows, maintenance of theatre - Counsellor (2010 - 2011), entrusted with camper personal care, catheter training, feeding children with diverse needs
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Guelph Independent Living
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Care Attendant
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
- Supplied assistance to students who have physical special needs living on campus at the University of Guelph - Duties included personal care, preparing meals, and following their daily routine - Created the opportunity for these students to live as independently as possible - Supplied assistance to students who have physical special needs living on campus at the University of Guelph - Duties included personal care, preparing meals, and following their daily routine - Created the opportunity for these students to live as independently as possible
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Education
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Yorkville University
Master of Arts - MA, Counseling Psychology -
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Applied Sciences -
University of Toronto
Clinical Hypnosis -
Newmarket High School
Diploma