Family Therapist, Private Practice
(November 1996 – Present)
Specialties Include:
- Custody/Access Assessments
- Voice of the Child Reports
- Parenting Plans
- A qualified expert in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
- Family, Individual and Couple Therapy
- Anger Management and Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
- Specializes in Issues Relating to Children and Adolescents
- Develops and Facilitates Parenting Workshops
- Develops and Facilitates Support Groups for Adults and Children
- Consulting in the Workplace (incl. Schools)
Psycho Educational Consultant, York Region District School Board
(Full Time Contract Work; September 2001 – December 2001, January 2001 – June 2001)
Duties Included:
- Psycho Educational Consultations and Assessments
- Attends team meetings and parent feedback sessions
- Provides reports and recommendations
Psychoeducational Consultant, JVS
(Part Time Contract Work; September 2000 – April 2001)
Duties Included:
- Psychoeducational Assessments and Consultations
- Attends Team Meetings and Contributes to Discussions
- Provides Reports and Recommendations
Family Therapist, Humber Green Counselling
(Part Time Contract Work; October 1996 – May 1997)
Duties Included:
- General Assessments
- Individual and Family Therapy
- Specialized in Counselling Children and Adolescents
- Parent Support Counselling
Child and Youth Worker, Yorklea Youth Services Incorporated
(Part Time; May 1996 – January 1997)
Duties Included:
- Worked with Emotionally Disturbed and/or Abused Adolescents
- Assisted Residents in Understanding their Situations and Developing Coping or Change Strategies
- Helped to Create and Implement Programming within the Group Homes
- Assessed, Diagnosed and Treated Residents
Counsellor, The Dellcrest Children’s Centre
(Internship; September 1995 – May 1996)
Duties Included:
- Worked in the Training and Prevention Program (TAPP) for Isolated Families and their Children
- Co-Facilitated a Parent Support Group
- Provided Information, Support and Counselling to Families
- Provided Reports and Recommendations Regarding my Clients’ Status
Consultant, Epilepsy Association of Metro Toronto
(Volunteer; September 1995 – September 1997)
Duties Included:
- Worked with a Social Worker to Develop a Mentorship Program for Preteens and Adolescents with Epilepsy
- Researched the Psychological Effects of Epilepsy in Order to Provide Recommendations for this Program
Asst. Play Therapist, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel
(May 1995 – August 1995)
Duties Included:
- Worked in the Oncology Playroom where I Interacted with Children of all Ages and Ethnic Backgrounds and their Families
- Helped the Patients and their Families Deal with their Stress and Emotions
Aide, Israel Association for Child Protection, E.L.I.
(Volunteer; May 1995 – August 1995)
Duties Included:
- Helped Create and Implement Activities for the Children in the Shelter
- Provided the Children with Proper Standards, Boundaries and a Positive Role Model in a Safe Environment
- Attended Staff Meetings and Contributed to Discussions
Teacher’s Aide, Associated Hebrew School
(Volunteer; October 1991 – December 1992, October 1993 – April 1994)
Duties Included:
- Assisted the Teacher and Prepared Appropriate Lessons for a Special Education Class