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Alicia Carignan

Olds,Alberta

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate psychologist with expertise in therapeutic rapport building and a client-centred approach. Proficient in effective motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care, with specialised skills in EMDR Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Committed to enhancing emotional well-being through delivery of top-quality care across diverse populations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Private Practice Psychologist

Carignan Counselling
Olds, Alberta
01.2022 - Current


  • Established effective rapport with diverse client population, creating a supportive environment.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest psychological theories and practices.
  • Utilized cognitive behavioural therapy techniques with success in treating anxiety disorders.
  • Utilized EMDR therapy in treating various difficulties such as trauma exposure and high stress situations
  • Built strong and trusting professional rapport to support client progress.
  • Educated clients on mental health conditions.
  • Supported delivery of therapeutic interventions with diverse client base.
  • Taught therapeutic techniques and exercises to assist clients in managing symptoms.
  • Facilitated grief counselling sessions, offering comfort during difficult times.
  • Delivered empathetic support to clients by conducting individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Contributed to the development of school-wide strategies addressing student behaviour issues.

Provisional Psychologist

The Carrington Practice - Dr. Jody Carrington
Olds, Alberta
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Employed cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques for anxiety reduction.
  • Managed confidential client records, ensuring privacy and security.
  • Assisted clients in coping with traumatic events, fostering resilience.
  • Created individualised treatment plans to drive patient progress.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, promoting open communication.
  • Educated families about mental health conditions, increasing understanding and empathy.
  • Applied person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness approaches, adapting techniques to individual preferences.

Family School Enhancment Counsellour

Red Deer Catholic School Division
Olds, Alberta
03.2016 - 08.2022
  • Managed confidential client records, ensuring privacy and security.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients to secure resources and support services.
  • Established trusting relationships with students and families, promoting open communication.
  • Provided crisis intervention during critical moments, mitigating risk.
  • Counselled diverse clients on mental health issues, addressing anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance abuse.
  • Educated families about mental health conditions, increasing understanding and empathy.
  • Developed and implemented effective coping strategies, facilitating recovery.
  • Referred clients to additional services when necessary, broadening support network.

Counselling Intern

Olds College - Student Support Centre
Olds, Alberta
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Provided supervised psychological counselling and psychotherapy to a client base.
  • Fostered client well-being through counselling and therapeutic techniques.
  • Worked closely with counselling department helping students deal with personal or academic challenges.
  • Facilitated counselling sessions to offer emotional support and pastoral care.
  • Facilitated group counselling sessions covering topics such as grief and 2SLGBTQA+
  • Offered counselling for emotional distress and personal life challenges.

Child and Youth Counsellor

Island Health - Ledger House
Victoria, BC
02.2012 - 09.2015
  • Provided emotional support to youths facing complex mental health challenges.
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans aligned with client goals and objectives.
  • Applied cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to assist clients in overcoming negative thought patterns.
  • Liaised with social workers to deliver comprehensive care for teenagers from challenging backgrounds.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for precise diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.
  • De-escalated high-stress situations to maintain a safe environment for clients.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions and group settings, ensuring opportunities for active listening.
  • Monitored client progress, maintaining up-to-date case records and reports.

Social Work Student

William Head Institution
Metchosin, BC
09.2009 - 12.2009
  • Cultivated strong client relationships by understanding individual circumstances.
  • Collaborated with social workers during case management meetings to enhance procedural knowledge.
  • Facilitated development of temporary and permanent release plans incorporating housing solutions.
  • Compiled a comprehensive community service directory to improve resource accessibility.

Education

Level 1 Formal Clinical Assessment Certificate - Psychological Assessment

RAE Institute
Edmonton, Alberta
06/2025 -

Masters of Counselling -

City University
Langford, British Columbia/Calgary, Alberta
09/2015 - 04/2019

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Victoria
Victoria
09/2007 - 12/2009

Diploma in Disability Studies -

Mount Royal College
Calgary Alberta
09/2004 - 04/2006

General Studies Certificate -

Mount Royal College
Calgary, Alberta
09/2002 - 04/2004

Skills


  • Therapeutic rapport building
  • Patient-centred approach
  • Effective motivational interviewing
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Stress management techniques
  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
  • Stress management counselling

Accomplishments

Feb 2015- Sept 2015 Trauma Informed Guest Speaker

• Contributed to development of Trauma informed Practice Tool being developed for Island Health

• Guest speaker in presentation for Trauma Informed Practice as part of a pilot group

Feb 2015- Sept 2015

• Participated in a Systems Management Expert group to inform existing provincial Violence Prevention curriculum to reflect a child and youth trauma informed perspective. This is the curriculum used in BC Health Authorities

Certification


Family Assessment Training Level 1 & Level 2 - Center for Trauma Informed Practices - 2024/2025

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy - Level 1 - 2024

Indigenous Canada - University of Alberta - 2023

Level B Assessment - Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium -2023

Basic EMDR Training - EMDRIA - 2022

CBT -Tools for thinking differently - - Crisis & Trauma Resource Network - 2022

CBT - "The Basics" - Mental Health Academy - 2022

Connect Parenting Program Facilitator - 2019

Mental Health Literacy - Core Trainer - Alberta Health Services - 2018

Positive Youth Development Facilitator – 40 Developmental Assets - 2017

Violent Threat Risk Assessment - Level 1 - Center for Trauma Informed Practices -2017

Provincial Violence Prevention Trainer - 2013

ASIST (suicide intervention training) - 2013

Motivational Interviewing level 1 - 2013

Safe Harbour Training - 2009

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - 2006

Timeline

Private Practice Psychologist

Carignan Counselling
01.2022 - Current

Provisional Psychologist

The Carrington Practice - Dr. Jody Carrington
01.2022 - 06.2024

Counselling Intern

Olds College - Student Support Centre
09.2018 - 04.2019

Family School Enhancment Counsellour

Red Deer Catholic School Division
03.2016 - 08.2022

Child and Youth Counsellor

Island Health - Ledger House
02.2012 - 09.2015

Social Work Student

William Head Institution
09.2009 - 12.2009

Level 1 Formal Clinical Assessment Certificate - Psychological Assessment

RAE Institute
06/2025 -

Masters of Counselling -

City University
09/2015 - 04/2019

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Victoria
09/2007 - 12/2009

Diploma in Disability Studies -

Mount Royal College
09/2004 - 04/2006

General Studies Certificate -

Mount Royal College
09/2002 - 04/2004

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