Allison Young
Delburne,AB
Summary
Passionate counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths. Honest and disciplined professional with several years of comprehensive experience in residential and outpatient care. Impeccable communicator possessing ethical decision-making abilities. Compassionate Counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with several years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Supporting Wellness
Red Deer, Alberta
08.2023 - Current
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness training into practice.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
- Maintained confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
Addiction Therapist
EHN Canada
Red Deer, Alberta
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Attended continuing education classes and workshops related to substance abuse disorders and treatment methods.
- Created a safe environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions related to their struggles with addiction.
- Advised family members on how they can provide emotional support during the recovery process of an addicted loved one.
- Assisted patients in developing relapse prevention plans that address triggers associated with addictive behavior patterns.
- Facilitated weekly group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention strategies.
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health needs and risks related to substance use.
- Provided substance abuse education and counseling to individuals, groups, and families.
- Educated patients about healthy lifestyle choices that can help them manage their addiction symptoms.
- Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
- Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans.
- Addressed complex histories with substance abuse, mental health issues and other concerns.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB12-2022
Bachelor of Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04-2000
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Client Counseling
- Suicide risk assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Records Management
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Couples Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Addictions specialist
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Scrapbooking
- Hockey mom
- Gardening
Accomplishments
- 2006 Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee
- 1996 Canadian Equestrian Federation National 'A' Equitation over fences Champion
Certification
- Canadian Certified Counsellor
Timeline
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Supporting Wellness
08.2023 - Current
Addiction Therapist
EHN Canada
01.2023 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Education
University of Alberta
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