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Christine Slonetsky

London

Summary

Dynamic Social Worker with a solid background in psychotherapy, providing empathetic and evidence-based care to individuals and couples. Successfully facilitated therapeutic interventions to improve mental health and resilience. Demonstrated ability in active listening, and fostering a supportive therapeutic environment. Experienced in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, conflict resolution, Non-Violent Communication techniques, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Solution focused therapy.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Therapist/Naturopathic Doctor

Discover Health Centre
01.2008 - Current
  • Provided counseling to individuals and couples.
  • Provided Naturopathic care to patients of all ages.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Developed strategies to help clients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Supported clients to gain a better understanding of their needs through self compassion and reflection.
  • Improved clients skills in conflict resolution for better and more harmonious outcomes.
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Dispensing of naturopathic supplements, herbal, and homeopathic remedies.
  • Provided nutritional Counseling and food plans tailored to individual client needs.
  • Acupuncture.


Social Worker/Therapist and Naturopathic Doctor

Self Employed - Home Virtual Practice
04.2020 - Current

Please see job description for Discover Health Centre

Social Worker/Therapist

Elgin Counselling and Mediation Centre
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Provided counselling to individuals and couples.
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Supported clients and couples to improve their skills in conflict resolution for better outcomes.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and couples sessions.

Social Worker

Elizabeth Fry Society of Torongo
09.1990 - 09.1995
  • Provided emotional counseling to women living in the residence as well as in those on probation living in the community.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients in prison, to determine suitability for residence, and to develop an effective release plan to foster their success in transitioning back to community living.
  • Collaborated with prison staff, residential staff, and probation officers to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Educated clients on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.

Education

Master of Arts - Master of Social Work

University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
06-1990

Doctor of Naturopathy - Naturopathic Medicine

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Toronto, Ontario
05-2001

Bachelor of Arts - BA With Major in Religious Studies.

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
05-1987

Skills

  • Compassionate and active listening skills
  • Highly skilled at supporting clients to identify patterns, and gain clarity of needs and goals
  • Experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Skills in Conflict resolution and Non Violent Communication
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration skills
  • Training in Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Experienced in Mindfulness techniques
  • Proficient in Emotional Freedom Technique
  • Skilled in Solution Focused Therapy

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Social Worker/Therapist and Naturopathic Doctor

Self Employed - Home Virtual Practice
04.2020 - Current

Social Worker/Therapist

Elgin Counselling and Mediation Centre
04.2018 - 06.2020

Social Work Therapist/Naturopathic Doctor

Discover Health Centre
01.2008 - Current

Social Worker

Elizabeth Fry Society of Torongo
09.1990 - 09.1995

Master of Arts - Master of Social Work

University of Toronto

Doctor of Naturopathy - Naturopathic Medicine

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Arts - BA With Major in Religious Studies.

University of Waterloo
Christine Slonetsky