Samantha Cheng
SAP/EAP (Student Assistance Program/Employee Assistance Program) Counsellor at Aspiria Corp.- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Hokkien/Taiwanese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
Provincial Health Services AuthorityApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Level 1
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Mindfulness; Collaborative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Gap training
Milieu Children and Family ServicesMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Core Addictions Practices Training
Fraser HealthJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Parent Education
The Adlerian Psychology Association of British ColumbiaDec, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of CAFAS Training (Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale)
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Anxiety and Depression – Practical Intervention Strategies training
Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute Inc. (CTRI)Mar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red CrossOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training
-Feb, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Aspiria Corp.
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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SAP/EAP (Student Assistance Program/Employee Assistance Program) Counsellor
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Jan 2018 - Present
-providing short-term, solution-focused counselling services addressing a variety of personal, relational, and mental health concerns, primarily working with post-secondary students and individuals with concerns that may or may not be work-related -conducting initial assessments regarding their physical, emotional, and mental well-being, including screening questionnaires related to depression, abuse, substance use, and suicide or homicide risk -collaboratively set realistic goals and develop strategies to address given concerns -referring clients to other community supports or longer-term services as needed -completing administrative tasks in a timely manner, including connecting with clients within 48 hours of receiving a referral, documenting initial assessment, session notes and closing summary on an online database, and producing invoices after file closure
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Provincial Health Services Authority
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Counsellor, CARE (Comprehension, Abortion, and Reproductive Education) Program, BC Women's Hospital
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Oct 2017 - Present
-supporting women to access abortion services, including one-day, two-day, and three-day surgical procedures (according to the gestational age of their pregnancy), both in the CARE clinic and in the hospital emergency room -answering any questions they might have regarding the surgical procedure and aftercare, and ensuring that they are feeling clear and sure about their decision before proceeding -assessing risk and safety concerns regarding relationship violence or coercion around a woman’s reproductive choice -providing non-judgmental support to women in decision-making sessions, exploring their particular life circumstances, and providing information regarding abortion services and procedures, adoption services, and other supports available should they choose to keep their pregnancy, to ensure that women are able to make informed decisions -providing psychoeducation around women’s reproductive systems and various contraception options -referring women to relevant community resources including phone lines and further counselling options in the community, as well as offering follow-up sessions at CARE
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Replenish Counselling
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Vancouver, BC
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Oct 2014 - Present
-providing individual counselling to adults and youth in a private practice setting, primarily focused on exploring concerns of stress and life transitions, grief and loss, and questions of purpose, meaning and identity -also supporting individuals to work on other ares, such as substance use and addictions, depression and anxiety, self-esteem and relational issues, and sexuality and identity Please see my website for more information: www.replenishcounselling.com -providing individual counselling to adults and youth in a private practice setting, primarily focused on exploring concerns of stress and life transitions, grief and loss, and questions of purpose, meaning and identity -also supporting individuals to work on other ares, such as substance use and addictions, depression and anxiety, self-esteem and relational issues, and sexuality and identity Please see my website for more information: www.replenishcounselling.com
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South Vancouver Youth Centre
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Vancouver, BC
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Youth and Family Therapist
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Jun 2016 - Oct 2017
-provided individual and family counselling to Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)-referred families and youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years old as part of the Family Reunification/Parent-Teen Mediation program -offered a mix of in-office and outreach-based meetings in the community or in the family home -worked with individuals to identify goals and to develop individualized support plans -provided emotional and practical support on issues such as effective communication, collaborative problem solving, anxiety, depression, cyberbullying, self-injury, substance use, stress, life transitions, cultural identity, trauma, medical illness, and grief and loss -used a wide range of therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, strengths-based solution-focused approaches, arts-based explorations, and mindfulness-based somatic practices -advocated for youth and families while liaising with MCFD social workers, mental health workers, school principals, transition workers, and other professionals -previously worked an additional 10 months covering a maternity leave as a Youth and Family Therapist (November 2014 - September 2015) and an additional 6 months as a Youth and Family Therapist Intern (March - September 2014)
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The Self Care Project
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Vancouver, BC
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Co-Coordinator
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Sep 2015 - Feb 2017
-providing administrative guidance in the planning of a series of workshops – acquired appropriate insurance policy, assisted in setting up a bank account, renting space, compiled registration forms and sorted participants into groups -responding to program inquiries and possibilities for further program growth and development -co-designing workshop programs -acting as a mentor for group facilitators -providing administrative guidance in the planning of a series of workshops – acquired appropriate insurance policy, assisted in setting up a bank account, renting space, compiled registration forms and sorted participants into groups -responding to program inquiries and possibilities for further program growth and development -co-designing workshop programs -acting as a mentor for group facilitators
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Behaviour Interventionist
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Feb 2014 - Aug 2016
-acting as the sole Behaviour Interventionist (BI) providing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy to a 14 year old boy on the Autism Spectrum while in his home environment and on outings in the community-working on safety skills (e.g. crossing the street), organization skills, social interaction, emotion identification, and generalized skills to promote independence (e.g. taking the bus, orienting to the neighbourhood, ordering food, monetary transactions)
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Behaviour Interventionist
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
-worked with a team of four Behaviour Interventionists, under the leadership of a Behaviour Consultant, to provide Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy to a pair of twin boys on the Autism Spectrum in their home environment (from when the boys were 3 years old to 5 years old)-focused on helping them develop speech and language, communication skills, play skills, social skills, gross and fine motor movements, among others-maintained accurate data collection of various programs-ensured that the therapy space and items used were kept in an organized fashion-communicated the boys' progress with parents and the other members of the team, verbally after sessions and team meetings, and in writing throughout the week-incorporated feedback that was provided to me by the Team Lead Therapist during overlap sessions (which occurred monthly to monitor therapists' consistency in implementing programs)
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SHARE Family and Community Services
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Port Moody, BC
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Clinical Counsellor, Youth Substance Use Services
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Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
-provided individual counselling and case management to youth ages 12-24 who have a relationship with substances, while working from a strengths-based approach -conducted intakes with clients, orienting them to the services offered at Share and developing a holistic, individualized service plan addressing clients’ goals in the realms of substance use, family and friend relationships, education/career, and legal involvement -liaised with various other professionals, e.g. concurrent disorders therapists, social workers, vice principals, psychiatric nurses, to address the needs of clients -co-facilitated a parents’ education evening about “How to Talk with your Youth about Substances" -planned, coordinated, and co-facilitated a parenting group, an intern training module and a YOLO (Youth Offering Listening Opportunities) evening, where youth volunteered their time to share with parents about their life experiences, e.g. stressors as a youth, coping with stress, concerns about substance use, thoughts on parent-youth relationships and communication strategies within those relationships, and what gives them confidence -completed 3 month follow-up calls to check-in with youth after they have received services at SHARE and to offer further resources and referrals as necessary -compiled monthly and quarterly statistical information to ensure that program requirements were met -also acted as an intern counsellor with the Adult Substance Use Services program from September 2013-May 2014
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South Vancouver Youth Centre
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Vancouver, BC
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Youth and Family Therapist
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Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
-provided individual and family counselling to Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)-referred families and youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years old as part of the Family Reunification/Parent-Teen Mediation program -offered a mix of in-office and outreach-based meetings in the community or in the family home -worked with individuals to identify goals and to develop individualized support plans -provided emotional and practical support on issues such as effective communication, collaborative problem solving, anxiety, depression, cyberbullying, self-injury, substance use, stress, life transitions, cultural identity, trauma, medical illness, and grief and loss -used a wide range of therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, strengths-based solution-focused approaches, arts-based explorations, and mindfulness-based somatic practices -advocated for youth and families while liaising with MCFD social workers, mental health workers, school principals, transition workers, and other professionals
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South Vancouver Youth Centre
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Vancouver, BC
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Youth and Family Therapist Intern
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Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
-providing individual and family counselling to Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)-referred families and youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years old as part of the Family Reunification/Parent-Teen Mediation program -offering a mix of in-office and outreach-based meetings in the community or in the family home -working with individuals to identify goals and to develop individualized support plans -advocating for youth and families while liaising with MCFD social workers, mental health workers, school principals, transition workers, and other professionals -co-counselling a few of these families with other therapists
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The Self Care Project
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Vancouver, BC
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Group Facilitator
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
-facilitated and co-facilitated groups of 6-13 individuals from a variety of backgrounds (activists, educators, helping professionals, lawyers, facilitators, etc.) that met every other week in people's homes, gathering to delve more deeply into the concept of "self care" through a primarily experiential, process-based means -planned session activities, communicating with group participants between meetings, and coordinating guest facilitators -topics explored included self-worth, a culture of busyness, setting boundaries, strategies we use and roles we play, and saying yes and saying no -activities included mindfulness exercises, soundscape walks, wellness wheels, goal-setting, accountability, arts-based exercises (drawing, freewriting, spoken word), journaling, highlighting what individuals are already doing for self-care, small group and large group discussions
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SHARE Family & Community Services
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Port Moody
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Intern Counsellor
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
-provided individual counselling as an intern counsellor with SHARE's Adult Substance Use Services team, working from a strengths-based harm reduction philosophy -supported a diverse population of men and women ranging in age from mid-20's to mid-60's, of differing socioeconomic status, various sexual orientations, and a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds, with concerns including substance use, disordered eating, trauma, self-injury, sexual identity, relationships, life transitions, depression, and anxiety -co-facilitated the Relapse Prevention group, Mindfulness group, and 16 Step Empowerment group
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Vancouver Community College (VCC)
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Downtown Campus Office Staff
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Feb 2011 - May 2011
-provided assistance to students with inquiries about the Students’ Union, the health and dental plan, the U-Pass (bus pass), and the ISIC card (International Student Card) – in person and by phone -performed general office duties as a paid service for students, specifically photocopying and faxing -provided assistance to students with inquiries about the Students’ Union, the health and dental plan, the U-Pass (bus pass), and the ISIC card (International Student Card) – in person and by phone -performed general office duties as a paid service for students, specifically photocopying and faxing
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YMCA Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Member Services Representative
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Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
-acted as the first line of contact for current and prospective members, answering inquiries about membership and other programs in person at the front desk and by phone -provided informative tours of the facility -updated and maintained the CLASS database system while registering new memberships, completing course registrations, and processing Point of Sale transactions -ensured the safety and cleanliness of the facility through regular locker room checks -acted as the first line of contact for current and prospective members, answering inquiries about membership and other programs in person at the front desk and by phone -provided informative tours of the facility -updated and maintained the CLASS database system while registering new memberships, completing course registrations, and processing Point of Sale transactions -ensured the safety and cleanliness of the facility through regular locker room checks
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Ming Wo
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Vancouver, BC
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Sales Associate
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Jun 2009 - Oct 2010
-performed customer service duties, including processing sales using a Point of Sale system, receiving shipments of inventory, and balancing accounts at closing -corresponded with other store branches to transfer stock and special orders -worked from June 2009-October 2010, and returned to work seasonally in December 2011 and December 2012 -performed customer service duties, including processing sales using a Point of Sale system, receiving shipments of inventory, and balancing accounts at closing -corresponded with other store branches to transfer stock and special orders -worked from June 2009-October 2010, and returned to work seasonally in December 2011 and December 2012
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UVic Students of Colour Collective (SOCC)
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Victoria, BC
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Co-Coordinator
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Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
-maintained an anti−racist, anti−oppressive mandate, promoting awareness and education in the community by coordinating events, film screenings, and workshops -collaborated with other advocacy groups to provide support and resources on issues pertaining to all aspects of human rights and equality, including, but not restricted to discrimination based on race, gender, class, ability, nationality, and language -assisted with design and distribution of campaign materials for a collaborative referendum question regarding funding increases for SOCC, the Native Students' Union, UVic Pride, and the Women's Centre -researched and ordered new materials for the office library -took minutes at weekly collective meetings -prepared cheque requisitions for reimbursement
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Vancouver Coastal Health
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Co-op Student
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Sep 2007 - Dec 2007
-worked as part of the PARIS Project Team – a diverse group of staff with healthcare, clinical, analytical and technical backgrounds – to provide training and on-site support to Addictions Services staff using the PARIS database system (an electronic health record) for the first time (at Vancouver Detox, Vancouver Jail, the Community Transitional Care Team site, and various Community Health Centres) -worked as part of the PARIS Project Team – a diverse group of staff with healthcare, clinical, analytical and technical backgrounds – to provide training and on-site support to Addictions Services staff using the PARIS database system (an electronic health record) for the first time (at Vancouver Detox, Vancouver Jail, the Community Transitional Care Team site, and various Community Health Centres)
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Education
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2012 - 2014
City University of Seattle
Master of Counselling Psychology, Master of Counseling Psychology -
2004 - 2009
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Psychology
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