Donna Leggott
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Compassionate counsellor with extensive knowledge of counselling principles and practices. Adept at creating client lead individualized treatment plans and facilitating groups workshops. Committed to creating safe, supportive environments for all.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Addictions Counsellor
Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2023 - Current
- Provided individual counselling, using Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, Compassionate Inquiry, Somatic Experiencing, and Dialectical Behavioral therapy
- Managed a large caseload of approximately 50 clients, counselled an average of 5 clients per day
- Provided empathy and compassion to clients, informed clients of confidentiality limits and privacy protections
- Instructed educational workshops focused on aspects of substance abuse and tools for behaviour change
- Completed referrals for clients to attend other programs in the health region, such as inpatient treatment, substance use disorder day programs, or other therapeutic programs
- Protected confidentiality of clients-maintained records using employer provided systems and procedures, contacted clients to book appointments
- Counselled clients over the phone or via Saskatchewan Health Authority virtual clinic
- Embodied ethical and professional counselling by attuning and creating safety for clients, used outcome monitoring to focus on client goals
- Demonstrated exceptional skill in being a leader and a team member, as necessary
- Attended staff meetings, debriefed with managers and team members
Addictions Counsellor
Saskatchewan Health Authority
01.1998 - 07.2004
- Rehired July 2022- October 2023
- Provided individual and group counselling, instructed psycho educational workshops
- Completed admission interviews with new clients, detailing substance use, mental health diagnosis, and completing suicide risk assessment forms
- Provided empathy and compassion for clients
- Assisted clients in creating recovery plans and recognizing potential risks to their safety and sobriety
- Assisted clients in finding housing after treatment
- Demonstrated exceptional skill in being a leader and a team member as necessary
- Provided case management for female groups, contacted, and consulted with community case managers and other workers to provide service to clients
Correctional Educator
Correctional Service Of Canada
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Adjusted course content and teaching style to accommodate inmates with psychiatric illness, addiction, trauma, concurrent substance, and mental health issues
- Planned and delivered instruction in English, Math, and elective subjects
- Assessed student work, provided meaningful feedback, and assisted students in meeting educational outcomes
- Advised students on graduation requirements, school procedures, goal setting, and career counselling
Teacher Therapist
Corrections & Public Safety, Gov. Of Saskatchewan
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Responsible for a multi subject multi-level classroom: math, English, science, native studies, psychology, and career education
- Collaborated with community schools, created referrals, attended school placement meetings
- Assisted students in obtaining driver's license, identification, social insurance numbers
- Provided employment skills, taught resume building
Teacher Therapist & Facility Youth Worker
Corrections & Public Safety, Gov, Of Saskatchewan
01.1997 - 01.2015
- Involved in cultural programming attended round dances, sweat lodges, and feasts
- Responded to and resolved crisis situations and conflicts
- Educated students in multi subject multi-level classrooms
- Employed various counselling modalities and client-centered treatments to build rapport
- Used solution-focused counselling strategies, goal setting, and action planning to assist youth
Employment Programs Facilitator
Radius Community Centre
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Taught the Skill Enhancement Program
- Counselled participants through a case management process to encourage independence, to build family support and to access community resources
- Designed and instructed workplace literacy and career development program for individuals with multiple barriers to employment
- Designed curriculum and lesson plans based on reading, writing, science, social studies, and numeric skills of GED 12, Basic Literacy using Benchmarks Level 1 and 2
- Worked collaboratively with clients on career exploration, resume building, job applications, and interview skills
Education
Master of Counselling Psychology -
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB04.2025
Bachelor of Education with Distinction -
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK01.2006
Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree - Psychology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK01.1997
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Small Group Instruction
- Multicultural awareness
- Mental Health Support
- Client Records Management
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychotropic Medications Knowledge
- Interventions and behaviour change
- Treatment Plans
- Client Needs Assessment
Certification
- Saskatchewan Education Teaching Certificate A
- Suicide and Self-Injury Intervention Training ASIST
- Compassionate Inquiry, Professional 240 hour - Online Training Program by Dr. Gabor Maté and SatDharam Kaur ND
- Somatic Experiencing International, Training Level 1 Training
- Certified Yoga Teacher since 2007, certified in several styles: Hatha, Yin, Sivananda
- Violence Threat Risk Assessment Training Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment & Trauma Response
- Student member Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapist Association
Additional Information
- Compassion 306, Mandala at the Market, Yogis of the Prairies, 2010- current
- Ness Creek Music Festival, 2011-2023, Saskatoon Jazz Festival 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023
- Saskatoon Literacy Network 2009-2011, Read Saskatoon 2021-2022
- Volunteer Sivananda Ashram Yoga Bahamas, January 2014- May 2015
Timeline
Addictions Counsellor
Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2023 - Current
Correctional Educator
Correctional Service Of Canada
01.2018 - 08.2021
Teacher Therapist
Corrections & Public Safety, Gov. Of Saskatchewan
10.2014 - 01.2017
Employment Programs Facilitator
Radius Community Centre
01.2009 - 01.2011
Addictions Counsellor
Saskatchewan Health Authority
01.1998 - 07.2004
Teacher Therapist & Facility Youth Worker
Corrections & Public Safety, Gov, Of Saskatchewan
01.1997 - 01.2015
Master of Counselling Psychology -
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Education with Distinction -
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree - Psychology
University of Saskatchewan
Similar Profiles
Jennifer EvansJennifer Evans
Clinical Coordinator Staff Safety - Saskatoon at Saskatchewan Health AuthorityClinical Coordinator Staff Safety - Saskatoon at Saskatchewan Health Authority
Stella ADELOLAStella ADELOLA
Nursing Assistant at Saskatchewan Health AuthorityNursing Assistant at Saskatchewan Health Authority
Sara DaviesSara Davies
Continuing Care Assistant at Saskatchewan Health AuthorityContinuing Care Assistant at Saskatchewan Health Authority