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Kennedy Weldon

Amherstburg

Summary

Developed therapeutic and counseling skills in clinical environment, focusing on client-centered care and emotional support. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging abilities in communication, active listening, and problem-solving. Committed to applying these transferable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Individual Therapist

Mindfully Me
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs.
  • Maintained strong relationships with referral sources, leading to a consistent influx of new clients seeking treatment.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of new clients to accurately identify presenting issues and develop appropriate interventions.

Individual and Family Therapist/ER crisis Therapist

Maryvale
08.2024 - Current
  • Create individualized treatment plans according to the client’s needs and circumstances
  • Maintaining thorough records of client’s meetings and progress
  • Establishing a positive and trusting rapport with clients
  • Meet with clients regularly to provide counselling, and treatment, and adjust the therapeutic interventions accordingly
  • Facilitate communication with community partners and attend community case conferences
  • Conduct crisis assessments with youth and families in pediatric crisis
  • Consult with a multidisciplinary team to determine appropriate measures to take with each client

Child and Youth Worker

Maryvale
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Write daily reports, evaluations, and logs, and maintain back-office administration
  • Help youth cope with family/friend and relationship issues
  • Assisting youth with coping strategies, social skills, and communication skills
  • Provide instructional support in academic, social, emotional, physical, and behavioural programs for students in various learning situations

Part time staff

Best Friends Daycare
06.2017 - 06.2024
  • Create a safe and nurturing childcare environment for up to 30 children ranging from 18 months to 10 years old collaborating with multiple other caregivers
  • Clearly communicate and coordinate with parents to understand each child’s specific needs and desires
  • Effectively interacted with infants, educate toddlers, and supervised school agers working toward age-appropriate milestones
  • Administered meals and any medications specific to each child’s dietary restrictions and/ or plans including lactose intolerance, allergy medication, and nut intolerance
  • Create a fun and interactive environment by planning activities that both entertain and stimulate the children

Child and Youth Worker

Windsor Residence for Young Men
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Supervise high-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age ensuring a safe and comfortable environment is provided
  • Facilitated residents’ daily activities and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all residents
  • Assist with teaching life skills, hygiene practices, cooking, cleaning, and various other skills to over 100+ men while acting as a role model
  • Write daily reports, evaluations, and logs, and maintained back-office administration
  • Created a safe and inviting environment and provided quality counselling services where various therapeutic practices and interventions were applied

Education

Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy -

University of Yorkville
Fredericton, NB
08.2024

BA- Honours - Psychology

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
01.2022

Child and Youth Worker -

St. Clair College
Windsor, ON
01.2018

Skills

  • Anxiety management
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Depression treatment
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Anger management
  • Client relations
  • Crisis intervention

Certification

  • Registered Psychotherapist- Qualifying (RP-Q)
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Safe talk training
  • DBT skills for Adolescents & Families
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Internal Family systems (IFS)
  • Treating Complex PTSD
  • LGBTQ2+ Foundations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Individual Therapist

Mindfully Me
01.2025 - Current

Individual and Family Therapist/ER crisis Therapist

Maryvale
08.2024 - Current

Child and Youth Worker

Maryvale
10.2022 - 08.2024

Part time staff

Best Friends Daycare
06.2017 - 06.2024

Child and Youth Worker

Windsor Residence for Young Men
01.2016 - 01.2024

BA- Honours - Psychology

University of Windsor

Child and Youth Worker -

St. Clair College

Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy -

University of Yorkville

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