Nicole Shotlander
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Client-centered Registered Psychotherapist practiced in client assessment, formulation, and treatment planning. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and an authentic approach to developing therapeutic relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist
Kinark Child and Family Services
09.2021 - Current
- Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to high risk and complex children and youth and families within an office-based setting, as well as in treatment classrooms, schools, and the Kinark Live-In Treatment facility
- Conduct on-going risk assessments and develop safety plans
- Apply evidence-based treatment (i.e., CBT, DBT-A, DBT-k, DBT-PE, UP-A/C, TF-CBT, and Brief Therapy) while monitoring progress with regular target tracking and goal review
- Collaborate with the clinical treatment team as well as community partners.
MACP Student Intern
Trent University Counselling Centre
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided one-to-one psychotherapeutic interventions to Trent students experiencing mental health challenges
- Practiced in facilitating intake/consultation appointments, reviewing assessment, establishing a treatment plan, and case formulation based in a multidisciplinary framework
- Practiced in the implementation of ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and DBT interventions
- Attend weekly supervision and bi-weekly team meetings to discuss cases and collaborate on treatment plans
- Supporting students with a range of mental health concerns, while acknowledging the scope of my abilities and referring clients when necessary.
Guidance and Mental Health Counsellor
The Boundless School
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed and facilitated workshops with a focus on mental health, personal growth, interpersonal relationships and skills, and career planning for student programming as well as for staff training
- Provided one-to-one counselling as well as small group interventions for conflict management
- Supported students in crisis, developed safety plans, and consulted with family members and supervisors
- Responsible for family communication while students attended the live-in school
- Facilitated daily mindfulness practices for staff and students.
Child and Youth Worker
T.R. Leger Alternative School (UCDSB)
10.2013 - 09.2018
- Supported students in meeting their educational, social, and emotional goals in collaboration with teachers and administrators
- Communicated regularly with parents and/or guardians and community partners regarding student progress and needs
- Developed and facilitated programs that met curriculum objectives as well as taught social skills and supported emotional well-being.
Front Line Staff and Child and Youth Work Intern
Pine River Institute
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Worked within a team to complete day-to-day educational, individual, and group therapy sessions, supervision, and transitions
- Co-facilitated group counselling sessions with school Psychologist.
Education
Master of Arts (Counselling Psychology) -
Yorkville University
01.2021
Child and Youth Worker Diploma -
Humber College, Toronto, ON
01.2012
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior Qualifications -
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON
01.2009
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) -
Trent University, Peterborough, ON
01.2008
Skills
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
- Individual counseling
- Family therapy
- Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- St. John’s Ambulance First Aid and CPR, 06/2023
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Skills for Adolescents and Families (Psychwire), 2021
- ACT (Psychwire), 2021
- Rainbow Health Ontario LGBT2SQ Foundations, 05/2021
- Foundations for Trans-positive Counselling – Children and Youth, 07/2021
- Transition-Related Counselling for Mental Health Providers, 07/2021
- Yoga Instructor YTT (RYT-200hr)
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
Kinark Child and Family Services
09.2021 - Current
MACP Student Intern
Trent University Counselling Centre
01.2021 - 08.2021
Guidance and Mental Health Counsellor
The Boundless School
10.2018 - 03.2020
Child and Youth Worker
T.R. Leger Alternative School (UCDSB)
10.2013 - 09.2018
Front Line Staff and Child and Youth Work Intern
Pine River Institute
09.2012 - 12.2012
Master of Arts (Counselling Psychology) -
Yorkville University
Child and Youth Worker Diploma -
Humber College, Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior Qualifications -
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) -
Trent University, Peterborough, ON
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