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Christine Thomas

Harrington,Canada

Summary

Empathetic Counseling Intern known for connecting with individuals, maintaining comfort and respect and promoting multicultural humility. Prioritizes collecting information about clients through conversations, questions and in-depth interviews. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into clients' emotional state.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respite Care Provider

Self-Employed
02.2020 - Current
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
  • Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Provided compassionate and client-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Managed a caseload of 2-3 clients at a time, with varying time requirements

Volunteer

Big Brothers Big Sisters
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to my "Little."
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running activities by organizing and planning according to my "Little's" needs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational areas to serve program needs.
  • Supported clients through the development of life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society. and navigating emotional reactions that are arising in their lives.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for "Littles" as per school and organization policy.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University
12-2025

Certificate - Mediation Practitioner's Certificate

University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
06-2020

Certificate - Certificate On Counselling Women

Athabasca University
Athabasca
09-2019

Bachelor of Arts - History Major ; Religious Studies Minor

University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
05-2014

Skills

  • Solution-focused counselling
  • Suicide risk assessments
  • Superior communication skills
  • Intake assessments
  • Interventions
  • One-on-one support
  • Emotional awareness
  • Client Advocacy
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Adaptability
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Envision Counseling and Consulting INC., Basic EMDR - 2025
  • Respite Care Professional - 2024
  • Supportive Care Assistant Training - 2024
  • Fundamentals of Cannabis Science Training - 2021
  • University of Alberta,Faculty of Native Studies: Indigenous Course -June 2021
  • Risks and Harms of Cannabis Training - 2020
  • Understanding and resolving conflict through personality type training - 2019
  • Essentials of Conflict Resolutions - 2019
  • ASIST Training - 2015

Additional Information

Currently working as a Passport Officer for the Government of Canada since November 2022, while I enjoy working with my team and supporting Canadians with Employment and Social Development Canada I look forward to finishing my practicum and starting my career as a counseling therapist.

Timeline

Respite Care Provider

Self-Employed
02.2020 - Current

Volunteer

Big Brothers Big Sisters
09.2015 - 06.2019

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Certificate - Mediation Practitioner's Certificate

University of Prince Edward Island

Certificate - Certificate On Counselling Women

Athabasca University

Bachelor of Arts - History Major ; Religious Studies Minor

University of Prince Edward Island

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