Caitlin Connelly
Banff
Summary
A dedicated aspiring counselling professional with a background in caregiving, service, and educational support, notably with a diploma in Counselling Therapy from Stenberg College (2024). Excels in active listening, empathy, and critical reflection, with a special interest in empowering others and helping them create a life worth living. Demonstrates a strong ethical awareness and a passion for art-based therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, somatics, and significantly improving interpersonal relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselling Student
Stenberg College Counselling Therapy Program
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, ethics, and schedules with respect.
- Worked as a passionate individual and collaborated in groups to complete assignments and presentations with a high level of focus and care.
- Excelled in interpersonal relationships with colleagues and practicum clients.
- Completed rigorous readings and lecture learnings as directed to support program learning goals.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate up-to-date evidence-based information for research projects.
- Increased student participation and morale by showing nonjudgment, empathy and a willingness to help.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve overall teaching effectiveness in the department.
- Utilized professor office hours to clarify topics needing elaboration.
Caregiver
Care & Company
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Nanny
Private Family
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
Volunteer
Stanley Park Ecological Society
09.2006 - 11.2006
- Assisted with special seasonal events and environmental programs.
- Supported the program by helping with organization, planning, and execution.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others and help educate the public about local indigenous animals.
Education
Diploma - Counselling Therapy
Stenberg College
Surrey, BC12-2024
No Degree - PsychWire
DBT Skills 2.0
Online03-2025
Skills
- Active listening
- Active learning
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Ethical awareness
- Self-regulation
- Critical reflection
- Art-based therapy interest
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- [Alberta] Driver's License
- Water Safety Instructors
Timeline
Counselling Student
Stenberg College Counselling Therapy Program
03.2023 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Care & Company
10.2020 - 10.2021
Nanny
Private Family
10.2009 - 10.2012
Volunteer
Stanley Park Ecological Society
09.2006 - 11.2006
Diploma - Counselling Therapy
Stenberg College
No Degree - PsychWire
DBT Skills 2.0
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