Ash Shewchuk
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Curious and dedicated master's in counselling student seeking both a practicum placement, and an opportunity to share the skills and education I've acquired through my program through a critical, intersectional, trauma-informed approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Responder
John Howard Society/9-8-8 Suicide Canada
2023.11 - Current
Actively listened to service users through validation of feelings, and demonstrated empathy to establish rapport and trust.
Demonstrated a capacity to remain calm and composed under pressure while managing emotionally charged situations and providing support to distressed service users.
Maintained a high commitment to client confidentiality and adhered to ethical guidelines to keep service users, myself, and others as safe as possible.
Collaborated with shift partner and supervisor to ensure comprehensive support and continuity of care for clients.
Letter Carrier
Canada Post
2018.08 - Current
A detail-oriented letter carrier, proficient in both French and English, who excels in working independently, forging meaningful community connections, and ensuring accurate mail and parcel delivery.
Provided exemplary customer service by proactively addressing customer inquiries, resolving delivery-related concerns, and skillfully de-escalating conflicts when necessary, fostering positive relationships within the community.
Demonstrated exceptional independence and self-reliance in efficiently sorting, preparing, and delivering mail with minimal supervision.
Education
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (In Progress) -
Yorkville University
St.Johns, Canada2025
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Psychology -
University of Winnipeg
01.2012
Skills
- Active nonjudgmental listening
- Organized
- Ability to work independently
- Conflict de-escalation
- Bilingual (Fr./Eng.)
- Awareness and implication of self-care
- Ability to remain composed and effective in high-stress situations
- Client advocacy
- Cultural awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Trauma-Informed Care- Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, 2024-03-10
- Suicide First Aid- ASIST, 2023-11-15
- Indigenous Canada- University of Alberta, 2023-10-01
- Peer Support Training Program- Centre for Gender Advocacy, 2023-02-01
Volunteer Experience
Centre de lutte contre l’oppression des genres/ Centre for Gender Advocacy- Peer Support
Sept.2022- Present
Montreal, Canada
Hobbies and Interests
- Cycling
- Gardening
- Performing stand-up comedy
- Reading
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Crisis Responder
John Howard Society/9-8-8 Suicide Canada
2023.11 - Current
Letter Carrier
Canada Post
2018.08 - Current
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (In Progress) -
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Psychology -
University of Winnipeg
- Trauma-Informed Care- Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, 2024-03-10
- Suicide First Aid- ASIST, 2023-11-15
- Indigenous Canada- University of Alberta, 2023-10-01
- Peer Support Training Program- Centre for Gender Advocacy, 2023-02-01
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