Elise Elsita Feddema
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional and Master's student with valuable experience in providing counseling services and trauma-informed care. Over the last two years, closely collaborated with victims of prostitution, human trafficking, domestic violence, and early childhood trauma, particularly those aged 16 to 25. Strongly committed to advocating for the rights of vulnerable children and stopping violence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counsellor
Fier
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Fier is a national expertise and treatment center focused on addressing violence in relationships, child abuse, human trafficking, prostitution, and honor-killing violence.
- Providing individual, system and group-oriented support
- Taking care of risk screening and drawing up safety, treatment and plans
- Organizing individual and group-oriented activities to enhance the pedagogical living environment and share responsibility for implementing learning modules
- Maintaining contact and communicating with parents, other family members or guardians
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Developed personalized care plans for each resident to address specific emotional and behavioral needs.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergencies.
Home Care Provider
Krystyna Cowan
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Enhanced child development by engaging in stimulating activities and educational games.
- Supported children's emotional well-being through active listening, empathy, and gentle guidance during difficult situations.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Collaborated with parents to develop age-appropriate goals for each child's growth and development.
Trainee Child Protection
Veilig Thuis
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Veilig Thuis is an organization that provides advice, and support and helps/ facilitates reporting domestic violence and child abuse.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and risk level.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for children and families in need.
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect, and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
- Provided crisis intervention services to protect children from harm or abuse in emergencies.
Trainee
Opmaat, Hobbitburcht and de Mare
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Child And Youthcare
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
NHL Stenden University
Leeuwarden07.2021
Teacher Assistant - Teacher Assistent
ROC Leiden
Leiden06.2017
High School degree -
Scala College
The Netherlands12.2013
Skills
- Analytical
- Social Work
- Stress resistance
- Self-efficacy
- Crisis Response
- Treatment Planning
- Empathy Development
- Intake assessments
- Problem-Solving
- Flexibility
- Cultural Awareness
- Childhood trauma recovery
Certification
- Basic Course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Practitioner, 2024
- Psychopathology in Children and Youth, 2023
- Child Check, 2023
- GIA TAP, 2023
Volunteer Experience
- Point of Contact, Talent School, Fier, 2023
- Participant, Congress ARQ, 2023
- Language Support Volunteer, 2020
- Supporting unaccompanied minor refugees, 2019
gymnastics
Competed in the Dutch National team.
Additional Information
During my work at Fier, I closely collaborated with victims of prostitution, human trafficking, domestic violence and early childhood trauma particularly those aged 16 to 25. This unique experience allowed me to provide direct support to individuals in extremely vulnerable situations. It deepened my understanding of the complexities faced by this age group, their trauma, and their recovery process. Moreover, it strengthened my commitment to providing the right care to survivors of abuse and exploitation – an area in which I am eager to grow further.
Timeline
Counsellor
Fier
01.2022 - 01.2024
Home Care Provider
Krystyna Cowan
11.2021 - 11.2022
Trainee Child Protection
Veilig Thuis
07.2020 - 09.2021
Trainee
Opmaat, Hobbitburcht and de Mare
01.2013 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Child And Youthcare
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
NHL Stenden University
Teacher Assistant - Teacher Assistent
ROC Leiden
High School degree -
Scala College
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