Abigail Silva
BC,BC
Summary
Abby Silva is a proactive and collaborative professional who excels in raising relational competencies within teams and specializes in conflict mediation in corporate settings. With a strong ability to foster positive interpersonal dynamics, resolve disputes effectively, and cultivate a culture of collaboration, Abby is skilled at leveraging communication abilities, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving techniques to strengthen team cohesion and drive organizational success. She is committed to enhancing workplace harmony and contributing to business objectives by strategically mediating and managing relationships during corporate engagements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Consultant
CAAS WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS INC
06.2022 - Current
- Optimized team performance through effective communication, training, and leadership techniques.
- Spearheaded the successful completion of complex mediations through the effective use of her registered trademark approach Corporate Attachment ®
- Ability to raise the relational competency of teams through education and facilitating high-level conversations utilizing personal insights to self-regulate and connect safely.
- Mentored junior consultants, improving their skills and knowledge through hands-on coaching and guidance.
- Thirty years of experience in recruiting, training, motivating and building diverse corporate and volunteer teams nationally and internationally.
- Strong ability to establish trusting relationships and experience in relating with diverse cultures.
- Has a unique ability to mediate in most crisis situations and has a trained eye to investigate the origin of relational ruptures and tailor remedies for relational repair.
Human Resources Corporate Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Facilitated open forums for employees to voice concerns or suggestions regarding workplace culture improvements, promoting transparency between management and staff.
- Developed targeted recruitment campaigns aimed at attracting underrepresented talent pools to promote greater organizational diversity.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by streamlining HR processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
- Provided guidance to managers on handling complex employee relations issues, leading to improved conflict resolution strategies within teams.
- Coached supervisors on effective leadership techniques that led to higher levels of team productivity and stronger working relationships among staff members.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop strategic HR initiatives aligned with business goals, resulting in increased organizational efficiency.
- Conducted regular training sessions on topics such as harassment prevention, workplace safety protocols, conflict resolution tactics improving overall employee awareness and adherence.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
Licensed Clinical Therapist & Worplace Mediator
Self-employeed
04.2012 - 05.2020
- Coordinated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed, ensuring continuity of care for clients transitioning between services.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress, promoting safety and stabilization.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering positive peer support and enhancing the overall therapeutic experience.
- Presented at conferences on specialized therapeutic techniques or emerging trends in mental health care delivery systems.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
New Brunswick 02-2014
Associate of Arts - Justice Studies
Royal Roads University
Victoria, None10-2008
No Degree - Workplace Conflict Resolution
Royal Roads University
Victoria07-2007
Skills
- Team leadership & development
- Issue resolution
- Processes and procedures
- Business analysis
Websites
Accomplishments
Senior Clinical Contributor - Enhanced Resilience Training 2015 - Present
Chair - Martial Arts for Justice 2015 - Present
Corporate Attachment ® 2015 - 2017
Published Author
"A Daily Dose of Vitamin A - Thirty-One Days of Challenging & Strengthening Your Emotional and Mental Health 2015
2020 Innovations in Psychotherapy:
· Psychopharmacology: Essential Updates for Mental Health
Professionals. KENNETH CARTER, PHD, ABPP
· Embracing Antiracism in the Therapy Room
MONNICA T. WILLIAMS, PHD
· How Understanding the Neuroscience of Depression Can Improve Outcomes
ALEXANDER KORB, PH.D.
· How Internal Family Systems Therapy is Helping Us Understand the Human Mind & How We Heal
RICHARD C. SCHWARTZ, PHD
· Helping Clients Live Mighty Lives with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
JILL STODDARD, PHD
· Coming to Our Senses: Trauma & the Embodied Self
BESSEL A VAN DER KOLK, M.D
· Overcoming Anxiety: A Private Struggle, A Public Recovery: A Conversation with Elizabeth Vargas
ELIZABETH VARGAS
· Safe & Connected: A Polyvagal Guided Path for Reimaging our World
DEB DANA, LCSW, LICSW
· When the Body Says "No": Listening to Our Stress & Re-Connecting with our Self
GABOR MATÉ, MD
· The New Exposure Therapy: How Inhibitory Learning Can Improve Outcomes for OCD and Anxiety Disorders
LISA COYNE, PHD
· Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: The Psychotherapy Whose Time Has Come
JANIS PHELPS, PH.D.
2017 Interpersonal Neurobiology & Mindsight Comprehensive Course – Dan Siegel
2017 Certified Family Trauma Professional – Online Training
2016 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Intensive Training
2016 Emotionally Focussed Therapy Master Class – Susan Johnson
2013 Making Connections – Group Therapy Training for Abused Women
BC Women's Hospital - Kelowna2013 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – ASIST
2013 Advanced Communication Skill Development and Integration
Kerry Palmer of Integrative Mediation Services2011 Managing the Hostile Individual – Justice Institute of British Columbia
Hobbies and Interests
- Hobby #1
- Hobby #2
- Hobby #3
- Hobby #4
Languages
English
Professional Working
Affiliations
- BCACC
Certification
- Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) - Project Management Institute.
Timeline
Lead Consultant
CAAS WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS INC
06.2022 - Current
Human Resources Corporate Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 06.2022
Licensed Clinical Therapist & Worplace Mediator
Self-employeed
04.2012 - 05.2020
- Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) - Project Management Institute.
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Associate of Arts - Justice Studies
Royal Roads University
No Degree - Workplace Conflict Resolution
Royal Roads University
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