Basira Rahimi
Calgary
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic Master of Counselling Psychology student in pursuit of a practicum to satisfy degree requirements. My objective is to utilize the counselling methodologies I have been refining in order to aid clients in traversing their personal hardships and mental health obstacles, while also extending assistance throughout their journey towards recovery. Building upon my substantial ten years of experience at ITREB Canada and a solid academic background, I am enthusiastic about utilizing my expertise and knowledge in a therapeutic environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEP Educator
ITREB Canada
09.2014 - Current
Counselling Intern
Calgary Counselling Center
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Adapted therapeutic techniques to meet diverse cultural and personal backgrounds of clients, promoting inclusivity and understanding.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest counseling theories and practices, improving service quality.
- Supported clients in crisis situations with immediate intervention strategies, reducing risk of harm and promoting safety.
- Fostered resilience within clients by integrating strengths-based approaches into therapeutic interventions.
- Monitored client progress regularly through detailed documentation, enabling timely adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques effectively for greater success in achieving desired behavioral changes among clients.
- Strengthened client coping skills through teaching stress management techniques and mindfulness practices.
- Provided crisis intervention support when necessary, ensuring the safety of at-risk clients during critical situations.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Secondary Teacher Mentor
ITREB Canada
01.2021 - 01.2022
ESL Educator
Immigrant Educational Society
01.2007 - 01.2010
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB01.2024
Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Extensive experience in creating and implementing educational and support programs, fostering effective communication and interpersonal skills within diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds
- Developed and executed innovative pedagogical strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, as evidenced by the success of community and educational programs at ITREB Canada
- Demonstrated ability to lead professional learning sessions and manage cross-institutional collaborations, enhancing community educational experiences
- Problem Solving and Management/Analyses
- Successfully designed curriculum plans aligning with educational aims for multiple curriculums, which significantly improved accessibility and engagement
- Implemented strong classroom management strategies that established positive student-teacher relationships and improved the learning environment
- Developed and facilitated parent sessions that improved community involvement in the educational process
Affiliations
IIS Alumni North American Chapter Group, Annual General Meetings Continuous Professional Development and Institute of Ismaili Studies’
Training
- Conflict Resolution Training Program
- Mental Health First Aid
- First Aid Level C
- Asist-Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training- Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Trauma informed care
Domestic Violence training
Motivational Interviewing
Crisis de-escalation
Suicide prevention
Timeline
Counselling Intern
Calgary Counselling Center
05.2024 - 12.2024
Secondary Teacher Mentor
ITREB Canada
01.2021 - 01.2022
STEP Educator
ITREB Canada
09.2014 - Current
ESL Educator
Immigrant Educational Society
01.2007 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
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