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Functional Family Therapist
The New York FoundlingFunctional Family Therapist
May. 2024 - Mar. 2025New York, United StatesAs a Functional Family Therapist, I utilized Functional Family Therapy (FFT) to teach concrete skills such as problem solving, consequential decision making and communication. I would speak on client progress in court while remaining objective and presenting the clinical facts. I also curated partnerships with external stakeholders that revolved around a team approach to client care.
Court Liaison
exaltCourt Liaison
Aug. 2023 - May. 2024New York, United StatesAs a Court Liaison I advocated for client rights while remaining a neutral party and connecting opposing parties over common interest and common investment. I utilized my strong interpersonal skills in order to build strong relationships with both the prosecution and defence while remaining diplomatic in my presentation. Lastly, I advocated for client rights while remaining a neutral party and connecting opposing parties over common interest and common investment.
Addictions Specialist
Wood's HomesAddictions Specialist
Oct. 2022 - Jul. 2023Calgary, Alberta, CanadaIn the role of an Addictions Specialist, I provide a trauma informed, client centered, harm reduction approach to youth ages 14 - 29, looking for support in managing their addiction. The meaning of addictions management is defined by the client. Through skills such as unconditional positive regard, cognitive behavioural therapy tools, motivational interviewing tools and advocacy, the Addictions Specialist helps to uplift the client's quality of life, while meeting them where they are at.
Therapy Assistant
Alberta Health ServicesTherapy Assistant
Sep. 2019 - Apr. 2020Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaThe role of a Therapy Assistant is to assist the therapists in their mission to provide client centered care by providing a variety of mental health promotion activities and initiatives while identifying client needs and filling that need within a timely fashion. In addition, cross disciplinary connection is of vital importance to ensure a holistic continuation of care.
Summer Student
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern AlbertaSummer Student
May. 2019 - Aug. 2019Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaIn the role of a Summer Student I assisted criminalized women and girls in reintegration as well as prevention for those likely to become at risk. The Summer Student assists with the Girls Empowered and Strong (GES) program that teach girls ages 12 to 17, skills and knowledge they need in order to make healthy life choices, thereby preventing future involvement in the criminal legal system.
Research Assistant
University of AlbertaResearch Assistant
Sep. 2018 - Aug. 2021Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaAs a research assistant I conducted research on various statistics and topics regarding Boko Haram and targeted attacks with improvised explosive devices in order to disseminate this information to various stake holders, academic circles and general public.
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