Meghan Wanat
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dedicated counseling graduate student with a strong foundation in therapeutic practices, seeking an internship to apply and enhance skills in a practical setting. Committed to fostering personal growth in individuals through empathetic support and evidence-based strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader/Childcare Support Aid
Cook Counselling Services Ltd.
Edmonton, AB
06.2021 - Current
- Responsible to meet basic needs of children in residence and day-to-day care of children
- Provides children with orderly daily living routine that will assist in development of positive skills and behavior
- Intervenes in behavioral issues using strategies including attunement, curiosity, acceptance and attachment facilitated caregiving
- Support clients using Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) creating safe setting where clients can begin to explore, resolve and integrate wide range of memories and emotions that are frightening, shameful, avoided and denied
- Leads group therapy sessions with all adolescents in home bi-weekly
- Ensures proper programming for children including recreation planning, schooling correspondence, home contact, indigenous contacts and exposure, and medical appointments
- Establishes open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
- Completes necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records including critical incident reports and daily therapeutic reports
- Manage and leads activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas
Youth Worker
Edmonton John Howard Society
Edmonton, AB
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of young adults living in harm-reduction supported living environment
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
Education
Master of Counselling -
City University of Seattle
Edmonton, AB06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB06.2019
Skills
- Trained thoroughly in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) that co-exists with History, Understanding, Reconnecting, Taking Charge (HURT) phases of therapy
- Experience in playful, accepting, curious and empathetic (PACE) during therapy and daily therapeutic moments with youth
- Suicide Intervention Training
- Self Harm Training
- Non Violent Restraint Training
- Indigenous Awareness Training
- First Aide & CPR
Timeline
Team Leader/Childcare Support Aid
Cook Counselling Services Ltd.
06.2021 - Current
Youth Worker
Edmonton John Howard Society
09.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Counselling -
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
MacEwan University
Similar Profiles
Shivam MiddhaShivam Middha
Team Leader at Senami Counselling and Psychotherapy ServicesTeam Leader at Senami Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Caitlin LimaCaitlin Lima
Action Therapist at Willow Tree Counselling/Action Therapy Youth ServicesAction Therapist at Willow Tree Counselling/Action Therapy Youth Services
Forget MukutirwaForget Mukutirwa
Volunteer Support Worker at Bila Counselling and Surport ServicesVolunteer Support Worker at Bila Counselling and Surport Services
Wayne NormanWayne Norman
Security Officer at Comissionair Northern AlbertaSecurity Officer at Comissionair Northern Alberta
Dylan LeducDylan Leduc
Bartender / Manager at Epic MarketBartender / Manager at Epic Market