Rachel Altena Doerksen
Coldstream,BC
Summary
A life long learner with a passion for helping people. Recent graduate of Trinity Western University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Knowledgeable in human behavior and mental processes, with particular interest in humanism, family systems and cognitive behavior approaches. Committed to applying skills and knowledge base garnered during degree to enhance well-being and foster positive outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Relief Worker
Ministry of Children and Family Development, MCFD
10.2023 - Current
- Enhance the well-being of children in care by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional and social needs.
- Communicate effectively with biological parents and foster parents as appropriate to facilitate successful visitation.
- Maintain open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child are being met effectively.
- Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity Western University
Langley, BC11-2024
Skills
- Abnormal Psychology
- Brain & Behavior
- Career Counseling & Development
- Data Analysis
- History & Systems of Psychology
- Indigenous Peoples in Canada
- Interpersonal & Helping Skills
- Issues in Contemporary Culture
- Lifespan Development
- Lifelong Learning Strategies
- Mental Health & Adjustment
- Positive Psychology
- Research Methods
- Special Topics: Worldview
- Theories of Counseling
- Theories of Personality
Timeline
Relief Worker
Ministry of Children and Family Development, MCFD
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity Western University
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