Amber Paquette
Rama,ON
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help members develop life skills, new coping mechanisms, and techniques to drive behavioural change.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help members connect with others.
- Developed and facilitated Expressive Arts social group for members.
- Further developed active listening and basic counselling skills through observing individual and group therapy.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and confidentiality.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team to assess current cases and identify appropriate resources and treatment plans.
Co-Op Student
Camp Couchiching Learning Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels.
- Provided a safe, comfortable, and stimulating environment for children.
- Led children in navigating social and emotional challenges, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Promoted children's growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Facilitated emotional awareness workshops that encouraged collaboration while improving intrapersonal and interpersonal skills among children.
- Reflected on how children’s micro and macro systems impact their learning and development.
- Incorporated theoretical knowledge on child development to assess program needs and develop age-appropriate workshops.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Counselling Psychology -
Georgian College
Orillia, ON04.2025
Skills
- Strong understanding of basic counselling skills, including active listening, summarizing and paraphrasing, probing, non-verbal communication, and empathic responsiveness
- Effectively employed practical skills through peer practice sessions; utilized approaches include CBT, person-centred, Gestalt, solution-focused brief therapy, and strengths-based
- High levels of self-awareness and reflection allow for effective supervision and professional development
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual professional development
- Utilizes critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects
Academic Honours & Achievements
- HSTA Academic Achievement Award Recipient
- Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Entrance Award
- Georgian College Dean’s List (Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024)
On Campus Involvement
FITNESS CENTRE STUDENT LEAD | 04/2023 - Present
Georgian College - Orillia, ON
- Responsibly managed and communicated with the student staff to run an effective and efficient service desk.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly and provided constructive feedback to support ongoing improvement in service delivery.
- Acted as a mentor to new student staff, providing support and resources to help them excel in their roles.
- Created and implemented initiatives to foster a holistic approach to health and fitness that enhanced member experience.
- Listened to and addressed member concerns in an empathetic and efficient manner.
- Utilized interpersonal skills to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for staff and members.
HBCP SOCIETY VICE PRESIDENT | 11/2022 - Present
Georgian College - Orillia, ON
- Connected the four cohorts of students in the Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology degree by organizing regular events and activities tailored to their interests.
- Ensured the club's mission and values were reflected in its programming, marketing initiatives, and communications.
- Recruited new club members by spearheading membership drives, conducting meet-and-greets, and hosting special events.
- Served as a liaison among students and faculty to address concerns, highlight available resources, and offer peer support.
WRITING CENTRE TUTOR | 01/2022 - Present
Georgian College - Orillia, ON
- Established trust with students by creating a welcoming atmosphere that values mutual respect, patience, and empathy during all interactions.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions utilizing non-directive techniques to foster self-confidence and competence in students.
- Offered constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills to become independent learners.
- Managed appointments, answered questions, and addressed problems as needed.
- Provided resources and referrals to further assist students with their writing and language needs.
Research
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS | In Progress
Pathways to Earned Security: Exploring the Factors of Therapy that Promote Positive Attachment Change.
- Exploring the factors of therapy that help promote positive attachment change; emergent themes of this study are anticipated to illuminate the factors specific to therapy that help promote positive attachment change and may encompass therapist, client, and relational characteristics.
Presentations
ONE-MINUTE PITCH PROPOSAL | 04/2024
Georgian College - Orillia, ON
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of my proposed research through a succinct yet effective overview delivered to faculty, supervisors, and peers.
Certification
TCPS2: CORE | 2022
Panel on Research Ethics
UNDERSTANDING STIGMA | 2024
Mental Health Commission of Canada
E-MENTAL HEALTH | 2024
Mental Health Commission of Canada
HARM REDUCTION FUNDAMENTALS | 2024
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
GRIEF BASICS | 2024
AIDS Bereavement and Resiliency Program of Ontario
BRAIN STORY TRAUMA TRAINING | 2024
Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
CPR & FIRST AID | 2024
St. John’s Ambulance
Timeline
Intern
Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka
05.2024 - 08.2024
Co-Op Student
Camp Couchiching Learning Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor's Degree in Counselling Psychology -
Georgian College
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