ABOUT ME
I believe that the most challenging times can become the motivation to making positive changes in yourself and your life. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, parenting challenges, relationship issues, divorce, past childhood issues, loss or grief? Do feelings of sadness, anger, resentment or being overwhelmed seem to be burdening you and interfering with your day to day life? If you are ready to reach out, I am here to listen, providing you with the support, guidance, and healing needed to create those positive changes, and help you to take care of yourself and start feeling well again.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, open-minded, ethical and attentive approach to my clients using a mindfulness, self-compassion, emotion-focused, person-focused, attachment-based approach. My experience includes supporting adults with anxiety, depression, stress, abuse, parenting and relationship issues and working with abused women in family court. You can find out more information under "Services".
I also work as a Collaborative Law Family Professional, bringing several years of family law experience from my previous position as a Family Court Support Worker (FCSW) and Legal Support Worker, my current work as a social worker/therapist, and through my work as an information referral coordinator at the Durham Family Law Information Centre. You can find more information about this under "Services".
My qualifications include:
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Master of Social Work Degree: Children and Families, University of Toronto. 2018
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Level 1 & 2: Collaborative Law training
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Masters level course: Family Mediation, University of Toronto. 2018
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Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree: Women’s Studies & English Literature, Trent University. 2010
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Social Service Worker Diploma, Durham College. 2008
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Trained in Intimate Partner Violence and Family Law
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I continue my education through workshops and webinars
My work experience includes:
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having worked with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, abuse, co-dependency, stress, coping, and parenting and relationship issues.
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having worked with women involved in the family court process, after they have left relationships that involved intimate partner violence.
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having worked with adults, through the group process, teaching assertiveness skills and mindfulness skills
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having co-facilitated groups for women learning to manage their emotions related to their family court process
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Information Referral Coordinator at the Durham Court House Family Law Information Centre
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having co-facilitated a group for teens with issues related to childhood sexual abuse
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online teaching for the Durham College social service worker program
I am a member in good standing with:
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the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
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the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
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Ontario Association of Collaborative Practice (OACP) and Collaborative Practice Durham Region
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International Association of Collaborative Practice (IACP)
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Chi Delta, the University of Toronto’s chapter of Phi Alpha Social Work Honour Society
On a personal level, I embrace the joys and challenges of being a parent, stepparent, and grandparent. I look forward to hearing from you.
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