Jennifer Woodrow-Dore
Timmmins,Ontario
Summary
Seasoned Clinician at North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services, excelling in client relationship management and evidence-based practice. Proficient in enhancing client collaboration and treatment outcomes. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and collaboration skills, ensuring comprehensive care coordination and continuously advancing professional knowledge through targeted learning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services
Timmins, Ontario
06.2008 - Current
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and other professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to address a variety of mental health issues, utilizing evidence-based approaches.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Participated in professional development activities such as attending workshops or conferences.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Improved clients' compliance with treatment plans by advising on options and benefits.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Met with clients to provide consultations.
- Provided psychotherapy services, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Skills Training, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate client care.
- Wrote comprehensive crisis evaluation, assessment reports and treatment plans.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all clinical activities using electronic client software.
- Assessed client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Adhered to PHIPA confidentiality standards.
- Advocate for client resources and services.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions in order to de-escalate situations and provide support for clients in need.
- Monitored client progress throughout the course of treatment and adjusted therapeutic approaches accordingly.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, progress and recommendations.
- Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Consulted with other professionals and agencies to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources and techniques.
Intensive Child and Family Intervention Worker
Child and Family Services of Timmins and District
Timmins, Ontario
04.2001 - 06.2008
- Assessed and determined family needs.
- Developed and implemented specialized therapeutic interventions and programming.
- Provided parent education and modeling of applicable behavior management techniques.
- Developed various treatment plans, and implemented relevant programming within the client's home settings.
- Responsible for routine assessment documentation and recordings.
- Collaborated closely within multidisciplinary team settings, as well as with other community services.
- Participated in case conferences to advocate for families, and reevaluate client treatment needs.
- Responded to a family crisis and provided appropriate intervention.
- Designed and implemented training sessions for foster parents and colleagues with regard to Life Book development and behavior modification.
Residential Child and Youth Worker
Child and Family Services of Timmins and District
Schumacher, Ontario
11.2000 - 04.2001
- Assessed crisis situations and determined the appropriate therapeutic method(s) of response.
- Facilitated various aspects of cognitive programming, including, but not limited to, relationship building, anger management, behavior management, criminal thinking errors, and drug and alcohol awareness.
- Closely supervised residents throughout their daily routines.
- Promoted and assisted residents with various social and life skill exercises to prepare youths for independent living.
- Worked collaboratively with professionals and other organizations within the community.
Education
Honors Bachelors of Arts - Child And Youth Care
Ryerson University
Toronto01-2009
3 Year Diploma - Child And Youth Work
North College of Applied Arts And Technology
South Porcupine, ON01-1998
TRAINING and CERTIFICATIONS
March 2001, Assessment in Crisis Intervention, Dr. Paul King
June 2002, C.P.I Training
October 2002, Core Training in Early Childhood Mental Health Services Children’s Mental Health Ontario
September 1998, Foster Parent Pre-Service Orientation (6 weeks)
March 2001, Assessment in Crisis Intervention. Presented by: Dr. Paul King
May 2001, Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counselors Seminar
June 2001, Dealing with Difficult People and Mastering Organizational Change, Presented by Patricia Edwards
October 2001, Home-Based Family Services Network Conference -Making Best Practices Work
November 2002, Anger Control Training for Children and Adolescents, Trainer: Dr. Rick McCendie
January 2003, Led a monthly non-custodial group that contributed to the development of a model of training related to the topic of discipline.
October 2002, Children’s Mental Health Ontario-Core Training in Early Childhood Mental Health Service
November 2003, Sick Kids Hospital and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health-Disruptive Behavioral Disorders, Dr. Umesh Jain
December 2003, Sick Kids Hospital and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health-Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Current Update by Dr. Umesh Jain
January 2004, Home Visiting for Professionals Working with High Risk Families, Dr. Chayu Kulkami
November 2002, How to Understand and Manage Self-Harm Behavior in Youth, Elyse Dubo, MD and Linda Conn, MSW
September 2005, Sick Kids Hospital and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Family Factors Impact on Psychopathology by Tatyana Barankin, MD
September 2005, Sick Kids Hospital and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Parent Management Approaches by Dr. Umesh Jain
March 2004, Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Care and Timmins Native Friendship Centre: Remembering What We Know Regional Workshops and Conference
January 2006, Ontario Association of Children’s Aids Societies, Facilitating Groups by Debbie Cantrell
June 2006, Developed and facilitated a behavior modification in-service training for foster parents.
May 2003, Co-developed and co-facilitated mandatory in-service life book training for colleagues and foster parents.
May 2006, Cognitive Behavioral Training in Treating Anxiety and Depression in Youth and Childhood Traumas; by Dr. T. Barankin
February 2007, The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, Working With Infants and Their Families: The Question of Attachment and the Infant-Parent Relationship; by Susan Yabsley, Ph.D and Diane Philipp, MD
March 2007, Sick Kids Hospital and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Advanced Course on Disruptive Behavior Disorders by Dr. Umesh Jain
March 2007, Sick Kids Hospital and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Advanced Course on Disruptive Behavior Disorders – Aggression by Dr. Umesh Jain
March 2008, Sick Kids Hospital and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Child-Centred Family Therapy by Richard Sugarman, MSW
June 1-3 & 17-18, 2004, Invest in Kids: Home visiting for Professionals Working with High Risk Families
September 23 & 30, 2004 Sick Kids Hospital and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Family Factors Impact on Psychopathology in Children; by Tatyana Barankin, M.D
October 20-21, 2005, Harnessing Hope and Reducing Relapse: Engaging Clients in Cognitive Therapy for Depression; by Dr. Chistine Padesky
March 3, 2008 Fundamentals of Adoption Practice: Adoption Competency to Support Children in their Families; by Kim Stevens, North American Council on Adoptable Children
December 5, Developed and Co-facilitated a full day Self-Esteem Workshop for female
2008 youth between ages 10-14 years of age.
April 15-18, 2008 Positive Parenting Program (Accreditation obtained in June 17-18 2008)
Trainer: Felicity West, Brisbane, Australia
January 20 -22, 2009- Advanced Facilitation Skills, Ontario Child Welfare Training Program, Ontario Association of Children’s Aid’s Societies. Facilitated by: Alan Moyle
May 5, 2009 – Attachment and Caregiver Behaviors Associated with
May 7, 2009- Disorganized Attachment, Presented by: Diane Benoit, MD, FRCPC
June 16-17, 2009, Cognitive Behavioral Threapy with those that Perpetrate Abuse, Dr. Christopher Murphy
Arts-Based & Mindfulness-Based Methods with Young People in Need, May 2011
Diana Coholic, Ph.D., RSW
April 4, 2011, Introductory to Play Therapy Training, Lorie Wlaton, M.Ed, Certified Child Psychotherapist Play Therapist Supervisor
April 5-8, 2011, Introductory Theraplay and MIM Training, Lorie Walton
July 20-21, 2011, Assessment and Protocols Interventions for Juveniles with Firesetting Involvement (TAPP-C)
2012, 2014, 2024, Applied Suicide Assist Intervention Skills Training
October 18-19 2014, Trauma: Current Assessment, Research and Treatment Approaches, Geraldine Crisci, M.S.W
June, 2021, Understanding and Supporting Youth Who Use Substances, Leora Rich MSW, RSW
September 20-23, 2022, Equity in Child Welfare
October 18-19, 2022, Preventure Low Fidelity Facilitator Training - CAMH
December 12, 2022, CBT Insomnia to Help Youth with PTSD, Anxiety and/or Depression
April 18, 2023, Substance use in Adolescents: Assessment & Brief Intervention, DR. Tea Rosic, MD, FRCPC, PHD Candidate
May 2, 2023, Anxiety and School Avoidance – Nicole Keyhan, MD, FRCPC, Sick Kids
Hospital
September 19, 2023, Selective Mutism presented by Dr. Suneeta Monga
November 14, 2023, Functional Neurologic Disorder presented by Dr. Jordana Waxman & Dr. Stella Dentakos
November 23, 2023, Demystifying Neurodiversity and Identifying Risk Factors that may impact healthy emotional development.
November 28, 2023, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presented by Dr. Margaret Steele
December 16, 2023, On-Demand Webinar: DBT Unlocked: Mastering the Basics for Social Workers, Dr. Reinhard Dolp
January 17, 2024, Education Session - Suicide Risk Assessment by Dr. Arfeen Malick
January 17, 2024 - Managing Psychosis in Teens by Dr. Irfan Mian
February 27, 2024, Grief and Bereavement in Children and Youth Dr. Hazen Gandy, MD, FRCPC
March 11, 2024, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience Training
March 21, 2024, The Regional Children’s Mental Health Program presents Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Presenter: Dr. Reinhard Dolp, MD, FRCPC, Child and Adolescent Psychiatris
April 18, 2024 - DBT – Introduction, Dr. Jennifer Felsher
May 8, 2024, CPI- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention- Human Services
June 18, 2024, DBT Training #2 – Dr. Felsher
July 10, 2024 - Trauma and Substance Use: Compassionately Supporting Youth Who Use Substances, Leora Rich, MSW, RSW, Toronto Sick Kids
September 5, 2024 - the LivingWorks ASIST 11 Tune Up Training,Karen Gurr, CTS Program Supervisor, Southern Campus
September 19, 2024 - DBT Training -Session 3, Dr. Felsher
October 22, 2024 - Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders - When youth feel their pain" presented by Dr. Dr. Monidipa Ravi
November 4, 2024 - Session #4, DBT Training -Dr. Felsher
November 7-8, 2024 - Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) Framework, Children’s Mental Health of Ontario, Abigail Wilson, Program Coordinator
Timeline
Clinician
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services
06.2008 - Current
Intensive Child and Family Intervention Worker
Child and Family Services of Timmins and District
04.2001 - 06.2008
Residential Child and Youth Worker
Child and Family Services of Timmins and District
11.2000 - 04.2001
Honors Bachelors of Arts - Child And Youth Care
Ryerson University
3 Year Diploma - Child And Youth Work
North College of Applied Arts And Technology
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