HEBA KHALID
Vancouver
Summary
Professional youth counseling expert, well-versed in creating supportive environments for adolescents. Leveraged counseling techniques and empathetic listening to address individual needs and challenges effectively. My approach combines empathetic interaction with comprehensive treatment planning, fostering resilience and positive change in vulnerable populations. Skilled in collaborative teamwork, I excel in creating supportive, inclusive environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Counselor
Pacific Youth & Family Services Society
04.2019 - Current
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped youth manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Established trusting relationships with youth and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Expressive Arts Therapist
HEART LLC
03.2015 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher
Urban Native Youth Association
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
- Tailored each yoga session according to the specific goals, abilities, and preferences of individual students or groups.
- Promoted mindfulness and stress reduction through the integration of meditation techniques in classes.
Child and Youth Worker
Surrey School Board
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
Mental Health Support Worker
Trillium Family Services
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
- Maintained confidentiality while documenting patient information according to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
Special Needs Support Worker
Hudson Out of School Care
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Strengthened communication skills by utilizing alternative communication methods suited to individual needs.
- Improved client independence by implementing personalized skill-building activities.
- Facilitated community integration by organizing outings and events designed to promote social connections.
- Implemented data-driven interventions based on assessment findings, resulting in measurable improvements in targeted areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts And Movement Studies
University of Western Ontario
London,ONTrauma Informed Yoga Certification -
International Association Of Yoga Studies
CELTA - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of Cambridge
Diploma - Expressive Arts Therapy Diploma
Langara College
Vancouver, BCCounselling Skills Certificate Program - Counselling
Athabasca University
Athabasca, ABSkills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Proficient in Coordination and Organization
- Trauma-Informed Care Practices
- Effective Communication
- Comprehensive Treatment Planning
- Interpersonal Skills Enhancement
- Fostering Relationships
- Effective Communication Skills
- Crisis Decision-Making
- Conflict resolution
- Empathetic Interaction Skills
- Team Leadership
Certification
- First Aid
- Food Safe
- Serving it Right
- Non Violent Communication
- Anti racism and Decolonization in therapeutic practice
- Street Yoga (trauma informed yoga training)
- Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certificate – Yoga Alliance.
Timeline
Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher
Urban Native Youth Association
09.2022 - 07.2023
Child and Youth Worker
Surrey School Board
09.2019 - 03.2021
Youth Counselor
Pacific Youth & Family Services Society
04.2019 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Trillium Family Services
04.2015 - 02.2019
Expressive Arts Therapist
HEART LLC
03.2015 - Current
Special Needs Support Worker
Hudson Out of School Care
09.2007 - 06.2012
- First Aid
- Food Safe
- Serving it Right
- Non Violent Communication
- Anti racism and Decolonization in therapeutic practice
- Street Yoga (trauma informed yoga training)
- Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certificate – Yoga Alliance.
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts And Movement Studies
University of Western Ontario
Trauma Informed Yoga Certification -
International Association Of Yoga Studies
CELTA - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of Cambridge
Diploma - Expressive Arts Therapy Diploma
Langara College
Counselling Skills Certificate Program - Counselling
Athabasca University
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