Alexandra Besoi Setzer
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Highly Motivated Counseling student dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative and effective treatment plans to successfully treat children, adolescents, and adults dealing with mental health issues. Strong interest in Person-Centered approaches to care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapy Assistant/Mental Health Therapy Aide
Alberta Hospital Edmonton/AHS
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Displayed knowledge of ethical issues and guidelines for the therapeutic relationship.
- Determined which therapies and interventions were appropriate for different clients.
- Observed multiple therapeutic interventions from varying theories.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Kickstarted and conducted Music Therapy Program alongside unit manager
- Conducted therapeutic individual sessions.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients served.
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
- Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid developmental conditions.
- Utilized indirect and open ended questioning with clients.
- Utilized active listening, reflective listening, summarizing, and paraphrasing skills.
- Observed the use of homework with clients.
- Conducted therapeutic sessions with adults as a co therapist.
- Observed and utilized mild confrontation with clients.
- Utilized minimal self-disclosure with clients when it was considered beneficial.
- Developed and maintained a good rapport with clients due to active listening skills and exhibiting empathy.
- Performed Mental Health Exam in each therapeutic session.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Alberta
09.2019 - Current
- Taught Abnormal Psychology, Memory, Personality theory, APA, Aging
- Provided lecture cover off support for instructors
- Co-created student assignments & exams
- Marked student assignments and exams with extensive feedback
- Created course content and lecture content for 5 courses in the Psychology Department
- Executed over 100 hours of guest lectures for all levels of undergraduate psychology courses
- Held office hours to support students in their questions, educational goals and exam preparation
Director of HR, People & Culture
Longplay Brands Inc.
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Created and executed scorecard one on one’s monthly for all level of team member/managers
- Provided 1 on 1 employee coaching and counselling for: stress management, self-care, mistake making & 2-way communication
- Developed and hosted team building and higher level leadership events company wide
- Created & implemented strategies to increase employee motivation and productivity
- Created 4 resources on self-care, stress management, 2-way communication, and mistake making for staff, supervisors and management
Education
Masters of Counselling - Counselling Psychology
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB08.2025
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2017
Skills
Culturally Sensitive/Social Justice Oriented
Interpersonal Communication
Time Management
Organizational Skills
DSM-V Knowledge
Case Notes
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Certificate
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certificate
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Certificate
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Certificate
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Certificate
EMDR Therapy Certificate
Affiliations
- Psychologists Association of Alberta
- Canadian Psychological Association
Timeline
Director of HR, People & Culture
Longplay Brands Inc.
03.2020 - 12.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Alberta
09.2019 - Current
Therapy Assistant/Mental Health Therapy Aide
Alberta Hospital Edmonton/AHS
04.2015 - 08.2017
Masters of Counselling - Counselling Psychology
Athabasca University
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
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