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Mouna Yassine

Mouna Yassine

Waterloo,ON

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong background in mental health and child and youth care. Experienced in providing trauma-informed care with proven ability to work collaboratively and independently to provide quality services to at-risk populations. Skilled in utilizing advocacy, and creative thinking procedures.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rehabilitation Therapist

Spark Lifecare
09.2020 - Current

- Provide client-centered care for individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges.

- Implement evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, and growth mindset strategies.

- Utilize artistic methods for creative expression and healing.

- Mentor and advocate for clients, ensuring their well-being and goal attainment.

Primary Care Counsellor

St. Mary's Home
11.2020 - 11.2022

- Supported prenatal/postnatal young women, families, and children in a residential therapeutic milieu experiencing mental health and addiction challenges.

- Provided counseling, life skills development, and parenting support.

- Conducted creative expression programming to enhance emotional well-being.

- Managed medication, safety planning, crisis intervention, and referrals to community agencies.

Mentor Volunteer

Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre
10.2020 - 04.2021

- Guided individuals in their journey towards recovery from eating disorders.

- Employed evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT to challenge harmful beliefs.

- Utilized creative expression activities for healing and distraction.

Peer Support Volunteer

Carleton University
09.2020 - 04.2021

- Provided emotional support and referrals to fellow students at the Wellness Centre.

- Ensured the safety of students in distress and implemented necessary safety measures.

- Promoted self-care activities to enhance well-being.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology - Spiritual Care And Psychotherapy

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
04.2021

Advanced Diploma - Child and Youth Care

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04.2018

Skills

- Therapeutic Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Attachment Theory, Psychosocial Assessment

- Cultural Competence: Fluent in Arabic, Understanding diverse backgrounds

- Peer Support: Mentoring, Advocacy

- Counseling & Support: Healthy coping skill development, Crisis Intervention, Harm Reduction, SMART Recovery

- Growth Mindset Approach: Encouraging personal development and resilience

Certification

- Foundations in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Practice | 01/2021 - Current

- First Aid & CPR Level C | 01/2023 - Current

- Psychological First Aid – Caring for Others | 01/2023 - Current

- Psychological First Aid – Self-Care | 01/2023 - Current

- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention | 06/2022 - Current

- safeTALK | 04/2018 - Current

Accomplishments

Public Speaking Participation , 09/2011- Current Ottawa, ON

- The Canadian Mental Health Association

- Centertown Community Health Centre

- Cornerstone Women's Supportive Housing

- Salus Fisher

- Support Snaps

- Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre

Timeline

Primary Care Counsellor

St. Mary's Home
11.2020 - 11.2022

Mentor Volunteer

Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre
10.2020 - 04.2021

Rehabilitation Therapist

Spark Lifecare
09.2020 - Current

Peer Support Volunteer

Carleton University
09.2020 - 04.2021

Master of Arts - Theology - Spiritual Care And Psychotherapy

Wilfrid Laurier University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Carleton University

Advanced Diploma - Child and Youth Care

Algonquin College
Mouna Yassine