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Peggy Davis

Medicine Hat,AB

Summary

Dynamic Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience at Alberta Health Services, specializing in trauma-informed care and individualized therapeutic support. Proven ability to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms through cognitive-behavioral techniques. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering resilience in clients and families during critical health situations. Committed to promoting positive coping strategies and emotional well-being.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Private Practice
08.1993 - Current
  • Provided clients a confidential, safe space to improve mental health.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
  • Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients to address specific mental health concerns and goals.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Promoted positive coping strategies among clients by teaching stress management techniques and self-care practices.
  • Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression, utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.

Medical Social Worker

Alberta Health Services
08.1992 - 03.2020
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
  • Prepared all required treatment records and reports.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans, ensuring cohesive approach to patient wellness.

Team Lead Palliser Adolescent Services

Alberta Health Services
03.1999 - 03.2004
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and open communication among medical and educational professionals.

Education

Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
06-1992

BSW - Social Work

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
12-1986

Skills

  • Emotional support for loss
  • Risk assessment strategies
  • Individualized therapeutic support
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Child therapy
  • Psychosocial evaluation
  • Depression treatment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Experience in geriatric mental health care
  • Customized support strategies
  • Proficient in clinical hypnosis

Timeline

Team Lead Palliser Adolescent Services

Alberta Health Services
03.1999 - 03.2004

Mental Health Therapist

Private Practice
08.1993 - Current

Medical Social Worker

Alberta Health Services
08.1992 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy

Loma Linda University

BSW - Social Work

University of Calgary

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