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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, BC
12-2024

No Degree - PsychWire

DBT Skills 2.0
Online
03-2025

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
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • [Alberta] Driver's License
  • Water Safety Instructors

Diploma - Counselling Therapy

Stenberg College

No Degree - PsychWire

DBT Skills 2.0
Caitlin Connelly