Counselor

• Nov 2019 - Present

Drama Therapist

• Mar 2018 - Present

• Development of goal oriented mental health treatment plans • Conducting individual therapy sessions with adults • Conducting individual drama therapy sessions with children and adolescents • Conducting family and dyad therapy sessions with children, siblings, and caregivers • Completing progress and termination reports • Development of goal oriented mental health treatment plans • Conducting individual therapy sessions with adults • Conducting individual drama therapy sessions with children and adolescents • Conducting family and dyad therapy sessions with children, siblings, and caregivers • Completing progress and termination reports

Canadian Region Representative (volunteer)

• Dec 2019 - Nov 2021

Drama Therapist

• Apr 2013 - Jun 2019

• Development of goal oriented mental health treatment plans • Conducting group and individual drama therapy sessions with children and adolescents • Conducting family and dyad therapy sessions with children, siblings, and caregivers • Attending supervision and clinical consultation meetings • Completing progress and termination reports • Development of goal oriented mental health treatment plans • Conducting group and individual drama therapy sessions with children and adolescents • Conducting family and dyad therapy sessions with children, siblings, and caregivers • Attending supervision and clinical consultation meetings • Completing progress and termination reports

Youth Care Worker (Relief)

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

Williamson ARCH program • Worked as staff in a residential setting with male youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties Williamson ARCH program • Worked as staff in a residential setting with male youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

Drama and Dance Instructor

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

• Taught drama and dance to children ages 5 – 11 at an English as a Second Language summer day camp • Taught drama and dance to children ages 5 – 11 at an English as a Second Language summer day camp

Drama Instructor (Seasonal)

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

Camp Ahmek for Boys • Taught drama to boys ages 5 – 16 at a summer camp • Directed a play production with boys and girls ages 14 - 16 Camp Ahmek for Boys • Taught drama to boys ages 5 – 16 at a summer camp • Directed a play production with boys and girls ages 14 - 16

Drama Therapy Intern

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

Student Services Department • Developed specialized individual and group treatment plans • Led weekly group and individual therapy sessions with adolescents aged 12 – 17 with behavioural issues, trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, ADD and other difficulties • Provided psycho-education about the detrimental effects of drugs and alcohol on self and family • Participated in crisis intervention and suicide prevention • Reported to The Director of Youth Protection when necessary • Attended department meetings and supervision sessions • Documented therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding confidential records; implemented and adhered to policies which ensure patient confidentiality

Drama Therapy Intern

• Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

• Developed specialized individual and group treatment plans • Led weekly group therapy sessions for seniors with mental health issues including schizophrenia, depression, OCD, and bipolar disorder • Led group and individual therapy sessions for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia • Documented sessions and completed detailed reports • Attended meetings and supervision sessions • Assisted in group programming with clients including fitness, art, music, discussion, cognitive games, and other activities

Support Worker Driver

• Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

Child and Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network • Drove children ages 1 – 18 to appointments with therapists, and to and from visits with family Child and Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network • Drove children ages 1 – 18 to appointments with therapists, and to and from visits with family

Drama Instructor

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

Specialty Programming - Seasonal • Taught drama to children ages 6 – 8 at a summer day camp Specialty Programming - Seasonal • Taught drama to children ages 6 – 8 at a summer day camp