Julia Zaides
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced Creative Art Therapist and EDT therapist highly accomplished in trauma counseling, crisis intervention and long term therapy. Certified in Creative Arts Therapies and EDT therapy. Paired with 10 years of experience assisting diverse population. Exceptionally well-versed in arranging and facilitating group and individual therapy and implementing and assessing treatment goals. Highly skilled at working independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EDT Psychotherapist and Dance Movement Therapies
The Community Stress Prevention Center –Mashabim
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided trauma assessment, short time consultation and helped over 40 newcomers and refugees to cope with stress.
- Provided individual and group (mother-child) therapy and helped to found healthier family's interactions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Mental Health Therapist and Social Worker
Youth Villages Meir Shfeyah And Ramat Hadasa
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Performed client assessments, developed treatment plans and provided therapy that helped youth individuals to cope with trauma and anxiety.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic process integrated from Dance Movement Therapy and Experiential Dynamic Therapy.
- Provided comprehensive case management services and connected over 50 clients and their families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Dance Movement Therapist
Ministry Of Education
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy to over 10 classes that helped to improve social skills of children.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Dance Movement Therapist
Mental Health Association – Learning Center
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided dyadic psychotherapy and parent counseling that improved parent-child relationships.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Registered Nurse
Assuta Medical Centre, Rambam Hospital
09.2002 - 09.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Certificate - Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT)
International Experiential Dynamic Therapy
Israel 02.2023
Master of Arts - Creative Art Therapies GUM LAUDE
University of Haifa
Haifa, Israel 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Studies GUM LAUDE
University of New England, College of Health Prof
Isreal 06.2002
Skills
- Case Management and referral
- Assessment and consultation
- Individual and Group counseling
- Working independently and collaboratively
Certification
Multiple trainings in trauma and crisis assessment and therapy
Accomplishments
- Shufer Engelhard. E., Zaides. J.A., & Federman, D.(2021).The mother's perspective of body knowledge and expressions as a language in mother-infant relationships. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 72.
- Zaides, J.A. (2022). The meaning of body and movement within the emotional world of a new mother: a case study. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 1-16.
- Zaides, J.A., Shufer Engelhard, E., & Federman, D. (2021).Embodiment during the postpartum period: How bodily experience shapes parent's understanding. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 1-16. Doi: 10.1080/17432979.2021.1892826.
- Shufer Engelhard. E., Federman, D. & Zaides, J.A. (2021). Point of view of mothers for first child on a body and body expressions during a motherhood. Arts Therapy: research and creation in therapy.11.
Presentation:
2022: Presenter at European Association of Dance Therapy (EADMT) Conference
Publications:
Alberta regulatory college recognition
In process.
Languages
English- Hebrew- Russian- Advanced; Ukrainian- Basic
Timeline
EDT Psychotherapist and Dance Movement Therapies
The Community Stress Prevention Center –Mashabim
06.2022 - 01.2023
Mental Health Therapist and Social Worker
Youth Villages Meir Shfeyah And Ramat Hadasa
03.2019 - 01.2023
Dance Movement Therapist
Ministry Of Education
11.2013 - 01.2018
Dance Movement Therapist
Mental Health Association – Learning Center
03.2013 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Assuta Medical Centre, Rambam Hospital
09.2002 - 09.2012
Certificate - Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT)
International Experiential Dynamic Therapy
Master of Arts - Creative Art Therapies GUM LAUDE
University of Haifa
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Studies GUM LAUDE
University of New England, College of Health Prof
Multiple trainings in trauma and crisis assessment and therapy
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