Elizabeth Waite
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Committed, reliable, empathic team-player currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology after many years of management and volunteer experience in the mental health sector. Seeking a position with a group private practice or similar setting as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Dedicated to treating the whole individual from a humanistic, psychodynamic, trauma-informed approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselling Internship (R.P. Qualifying)
Centre For Interpersonal Relationships
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Intake, treatment planning, and counselling of adult clients and couples from diverse communities with a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and interpersonal difficulties
Crisis Line Responder - Volunteer
Distress Centre Of Ottawa And Region
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Supporting people in distress due to a wide range of mental and physical issues including suicidal ideation, abuse or violence, bereavement, addictions, gender issues, sexuality and interpersonal problems, youth-related issues, unemployment
- Helping individuals assess their situation, establish goals and priorities, linking them to community resources
Group Facilitator
McMaster University Research Study
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed psychoeducational materials and led support groups for parents/carers of youth with eating disorders as part of research studies on the effectiveness of virtual peer support in the treatment of eating disorders
- Funded CHIR, MHRC and Ontario Centre of Excellence for Children and Youth Mental Health
Advisory Group Member - Volunteer
National Initiative On Eating Disorders
01.2020 - Current
- Advising NIED's board of directors on various eating-disorder related initiatives, resources, and education
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness
Panelist
Canadian ED Priority Setting Partnership
10.2018 - 10.2018
- One of 28 individuals from across Canada invited to participate as an advocate on a panel of experts tasked with establishing the top 10 research priorities for anorexia nervosa. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23234
- Funded by CIHR, CHEO, Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada, and Looking Glass Foundation
Board Member, Fundraising Chair - Volunteer
Ancoura
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Charity providing stable, affordable housing, a supportive community, and a nurturing, fulfilling environment for adults living with mental health illnesses
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by securing resources and partnerships to advance mission
General Manager and Executive Director
Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
01.2007 - Current
- Professional association for Canadian child and adolescent psychiatrists
- Implementing Academy’s strategic plan, policies and direction in cooperation with mental health experts, members of the executive and board of directors, and key stakeholders including the Canadian Psychiatric Association, the Canadian Pediatric Society, the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and others
- Overseeing Academy’s operations, finance, membership, publications and continuing medical education
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
New Brunswick08.2023
Master of Arts - International Development
Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Ottawa, ONBachelor of Arts - Languages And Culture
University of Toronto And Université Du Québec À Chicoutimi
Toronto, ON And Chicoutimi, QCSkills
- EFT Fundamentals - (continuing with externship fall 2023) - ICEFT
- EFFT 2-day workshop ( 30 hrs of group-based training) - Anchor Psychology
- CBT-E (ongoing to Nov 2023) - Centre for Research on Eating Disorders, Oxford University
- ASIST 2-day suicide intervention workshop - Living Works
- Defense Mechanisms 2-day training - Dr John Perry - CFIR
- Unstuck: Moving Towards Emotional Health day-long training - Hanna Beach - CFIR
- Master level courses on trauma and on couples and family counselling - Yorkville University
Accomplishments
Couturier, J., Pellegrini, D., Miller, C. et al. (2021). The COVID-19 pandemic and eating disorders in children, adolescents, and emerging adults: virtual care recommendations from the Canadian consensus panel during COVID-19 and beyond. Journal of Eating Disorders, 9(46) (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00394-9
Couturier, J., Isserlin, L., Norris, M. et al. (2020). Canadian practice guidelines for the treatment of children and adolescents with eating disorders. Journal of Eating Disorders, 8(4) (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-020-0277-8
Affiliations
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (Qualifying Member)
- College of Psychologists of Ontario (Affiliate Member)
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists
Timeline
Counselling Internship (R.P. Qualifying)
Centre For Interpersonal Relationships
01.2023 - 08.2023
Crisis Line Responder - Volunteer
Distress Centre Of Ottawa And Region
02.2022 - 04.2023
Group Facilitator
McMaster University Research Study
01.2021 - 06.2023
Advisory Group Member - Volunteer
National Initiative On Eating Disorders
01.2020 - Current
Panelist
Canadian ED Priority Setting Partnership
10.2018 - 10.2018
Board Member, Fundraising Chair - Volunteer
Ancoura
09.2016 - 07.2019
General Manager and Executive Director
Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
01.2007 - Current
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Master of Arts - International Development
Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts - Languages And Culture
University of Toronto And Université Du Québec À Chicoutimi
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