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MINGYUE TAO

Toronto,ON

Summary

Youth Counsellor, International Student Leader, Creative Arts Therapist


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Practice Therapist

Self Employed
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions online
  • Produce psychoeducational content and ran personal blogs in both English and Chinese

Youth Counselor

Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided individual and group counseling to youth (15-23) facing addiction challenges
  • Responsible for intakes, risk assessments, treatment planning, data record, and directing clients to the appropriate resources.
  • Liaise and outreach to schools, hospitals, community organizations and other clinical referrals.

Facilitator & Research Assistant

Art Hives/Ruches d'Art
12.2021 - 08.2023
  • Facilitated community art studios and engaged students and local communities in art practice and community building
  • Conducted research in using open art studio as a way to facilitate intergenerational connections.

Drama Therapist Intern

Centre For The Arts In Human Development
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Led Individual and group drama therapy sessions for adults with developmental disabilities
  • Attended clinical rounds and coordinate counseling efforts with other health professionals

International Student Leader

Salem State University
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Advised and counseled international students academically and personally
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to facilitate events and orientations for international students

Education

MA Creative Arts Therapies (Drama Therapy Option) -

Concordia University
05.2023

BA in English (Psychology Minor) -

Salem State University
05.2021

Skills

  • Risk Assessment
  • Suicide Prevention
  • SMART goals
  • Time Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Microsoft Office Suit

Affiliations

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC.) with CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
  • RP (Qualifying) to be approved by CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario)

Leadership Experience

Led multiple online workshops with 100+ people actively engaged in; produced viral psychoeducational content on social media with 60k+ views 

Presenter at North America Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) 2021 Conference.

Salem State University Commencement Speaker representing class 2020 international students.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working

Timeline

Private Practice Therapist

Self Employed
09.2023 - Current

Youth Counselor

Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre
09.2022 - 08.2023

Facilitator & Research Assistant

Art Hives/Ruches d'Art
12.2021 - 08.2023

Drama Therapist Intern

Centre For The Arts In Human Development
09.2021 - 05.2022

International Student Leader

Salem State University
01.2020 - 05.2020

MA Creative Arts Therapies (Drama Therapy Option) -

Concordia University

BA in English (Psychology Minor) -

Salem State University

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