Ladona Leanne Pinder
9336 151 Street Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Extensive experience supporting student learning while supervising and mentoring students during practicum placements, workshops, and guest speaking engagements. Proven ability to engage students in active learning activities, simplify complex concepts while encouraging critical thinking and fostering a positive, engaging learning environment. Adept at monitoring student progress and adapting instructional methods to meet diverse needs, utilizing various assessments and pedagogical strategies to effectively gauge understanding and enhance learning outcomes. Committed to empowering students and promoting academic success through tailored support and innovative teaching techniques.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Clinical Counselling Associate
Allius Services Incorporated
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Counsellor (Partner)
Mindful Centre Counselling and Support Services Inc
01.2022 - Current
Adoption Social Worker
Sunrise Family Services and The Adoption Center of BC
01.2019 - 02.2024
Private Social Worker Contractor
The Ministry of Children and Family Development of BC
01.2018 - 02.2023
Counselling Internship
Allius Services Incorporated
01.2022 - 08.2022
PASS Counsellor
Adoptive Families Association of BC
01.2019 - 01.2021
Educational Assistant
Nanaimo Christian School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Casual Child and Youth Care Worker
Ypres Residential Group Home
09.2002 - 08.2018
- For youth ages 12-18
Duly Delegated Child Protection Investigator
Family and Adoption Social Worker
05.2006 - 08.2008
Owner Operator
Guided Beginnings Group Child Care Center
04.2004 - 01.2006
- For children ages 0-12
Manager of Infant and Toddler Program
Kaatza Daycare Society
08.1999 - 03.2003
- For children aged 0-5
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
01.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Child and Youth Care
05.2006
Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care
04.1998
Skills
- Strong organizational and instructional skills
- Strong ability to support student learning through active participation
- Experienced co-facilitator of the Adoption Education Program for waiting adoptive families
- Student Mentor, Trainer, and evaluator for Child and Youth Care students within Early Childhood Education and Child and Youth Care Settings
- Guest Speaker at Vancouver Island University Child and Youth Care Programs, and Family Daycare Training Programs
- Strong ability to establish trust, rapport and develop safety
- Experience counselling individuals, couples, and families presenting with a variety of concerns, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, vicarious trauma, attachment injuries, and relationship challenges
- Extensive experience supporting families within the context of high-conflict separation, divorce and other court-involved circumstances, including child protection matters
- Skilled in documentation, including the ability to create objective case notes, complete assessments, and prioritize a complex and demanding workload
- Fluent ability to utilize and implement ethical obligations, policies and standards of practice set out by regulatory bodies in both BC and Alberta
- Assist individuals, children, youth, and parents to develop goals that will assist in achieving safe and effective family functioning
- A strong understanding of generational trauma, family systems, PTSD, vicarious trauma and well-experienced in supporting individuals and families navigating complex circumstances and systems
Affiliations
- Registered Social Worker in good standing BCCSW Registration Number 11433
- Registered Social Worker in good standing ACSW Registration Number 17557
- Registered Clinical Counsellor BCACC Registration Number 19545
- Registered Play Therapist with BCPTA Registration number T-2402
- Member of the BC Association of Social Workers
Certification
- Registered Play Therapist (RPT), January 2024- present
- Registered Social Worker (RSW) in BC 2013-present, and AB, 2023-present
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in BC, 2022 - present
- Registered Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) 2025- present
Timeline
Clinical Counselling Associate
Allius Services Incorporated
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Counsellor (Partner)
Mindful Centre Counselling and Support Services Inc
01.2022 - Current
Counselling Internship
Allius Services Incorporated
01.2022 - 08.2022
Adoption Social Worker
Sunrise Family Services and The Adoption Center of BC
01.2019 - 02.2024
PASS Counsellor
Adoptive Families Association of BC
01.2019 - 01.2021
Educational Assistant
Nanaimo Christian School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Private Social Worker Contractor
The Ministry of Children and Family Development of BC
01.2018 - 02.2023
Duly Delegated Child Protection Investigator
Family and Adoption Social Worker
05.2006 - 08.2008
Owner Operator
Guided Beginnings Group Child Care Center
04.2004 - 01.2006
Casual Child and Youth Care Worker
Ypres Residential Group Home
09.2002 - 08.2018
Manager of Infant and Toddler Program
Kaatza Daycare Society
08.1999 - 03.2003
Bachelor’s Degree - Child and Youth Care
Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Emotion Focused Family Therapy Training, June 2025
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2, December 2024
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1, September 2024
- High Conflict Divorce Coach Training, High Conflict Institute, November 2023
- Green and Red Stream Play Therapy Training Programs, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, January 2023 - August 2023
- Play Therapy for Children in the Context of High Conflict Divorce March 3-4, 2023
- Neuroscience and Satir in The Sand Tray, Madeleine De Little, January 2023
- PASS (Parent Adoption Support Services) Program Training, July 2019
- The Village Training, Kathi Camilleri, Parksville, March 2017
- Structured Analysis Family Evaluation Supervisor Training, Consortium for Children, 2017
- Fierce Supervisor Training, 2016
- Guardianship and Adoption Training, Justice Institute, November 2016
- Structured Analysis Family Evaluation Home Study Training, Consortium for Children, Sept 2015
- Cognitive Behavioral Interpersonal Skills, Indigenous Approach, Tillicum Lelum, May 2015
- Trauma-Focused CBT, April 2021
- ACT for Beginners, Russ Harris, March 2022
- The Flash Technique, Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, April 2022
- Slaying the Dragon: The Fairy Tale Trauma Treatment, Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, June 2022
- Child Welfare Specialization, Justice Institute, 2006