Dawne Adkins, RSW
Red Deer,Alberta
Summary
Dynamic Certified Grief Recovery® Specialist with The Outreach Centre, adept at facilitating transformative grief recovery sessions and support groups. Renowned for compassionate, judgment-free guidance, I empower clients to navigate their unique grief journeys while maintaining respectful boundaries. Committed to fostering healing, I leverage my expertise in grief education to support individuals and organizations through loss.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Grief Recovery® Specialist/Educator
The Outreach Centre
Red Deer, Alberta
09.1991 - Current
- Facilitate the Grief Recovery Method® to clients one on one or in small groups (the international action program for moving beyond death, divorce and other losses)
- Deliver education sessions to adults throughout Central Alberta, ranging in length from one hour to two days.
- Facilitate the Living Beyond Suicide Loss Support Group for those who have lost loved ones to suicide.
- Facilitate the Boundaries group to community members
- Support businesses and agencies after a loss or tragedy, debrief with staff, and help process the event.
Education
Certified Grief Informed Professional
Evergreen Certifications
Online08-2022
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist -
The Grief Recovery Institute
Hayden, Idaho 03-2016
Social Work Diploma - Social Work
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB06-1993
Skills
- No judgement - I work with clients without judgment, as I know grief is rooted in relationships
- Compassion - every person's grief is unique
- Conscientious - the pace with which everyone grieves different
- Respectful - balancing grief within a family can be a challenge
- Boundaries - I am mindful of my own boundaries while working in a sensitive environment
- Passion - I believe in the benefit of healthy grief
Timeline
Certified Grief Recovery® Specialist/Educator
The Outreach Centre
09.1991 - Current
Certified Grief Informed Professional
Evergreen Certifications
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist -
The Grief Recovery Institute
Social Work Diploma - Social Work
Red Deer Polytechnic
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