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Deborah-Rae Chizek

Deborah-Rae Chizek

Lethbridge,AB

Summary

A person-centered approach focused on facilitating client healing and self-sufficiency through strength-based methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. Experience in trauma and grief counseling with adults, providing support for diverse client needs. Strong communicator with comprehensive record-keeping skills, and ethical decision-making in challenging situations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counsellor, CCC

Lethbridge Family Services
Lethbridge, Alberta
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients facing personal challenges.
  • Educated clients on coping strategies and life skills to promote resilience.
  • Assisted clients in cultivating healthy coping skills for managing stress effectively.
  • Participated in team meetings to address case management issues and service planning.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and updated treatment plans as needed.

Practicum placement

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
Magrath
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Group supervision meeting.
  • Group counseling for elementary-aged children.
  • Group work involved anxiety reduction, coping skills, boundaries, and interpersonal skills.
  • Built rapport and guided discussion with clients using therapeutic communication techniques.
  • Educated clients about coping strategies for managing symptoms of mental illness.

Practicum placement

Love At Home Counseling
Lethbridge
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided direct counseling to individuals, couples, and families for diverse emotional needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop program materials and resources.
  • Organized workshops to educate and support individuals navigating grief.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs.
  • Researched best practices in psychology to inform clinical approaches used in therapy.

Preschool Teacher

McLeod Community Early Learning and Child Care Centre
Edmonton
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: Licensed, High quality program and Certified Staff Accredited Centre
  • Licensed, High quality program and Certified Staff Accredited Centre

Child and Youth Care Worker

Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch
Sherwood Park
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Company Overview: The Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch is a specialized, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment centre focused on helping children and youth who have been sexually abused, as well as their families.
  • The Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch is a specialized, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment centre focused on helping children and youth who have been sexually abused, as well as their families.

Research Assistant

Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • This study was intended to look at the developmental implications of outdoor play for children aged 3-5 years of age.
  • Collection and cataloguing of the data that was input into the database.
  • Organized files and important paperwork including consent forms and research scope documentations.
  • Documented procedures and results with the highest degree of accuracy and precision.

Test Administrator

Pearson Publishing
Edmonton
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: The Test Administrator position is responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable and friendly environment.
  • The Test Administrator position is responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable and friendly environment.

Level One Child Care Worker

St. Alberta Daycare Society
St. Albert
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: St. Albert Day Care Society is a non-profit organization of parents and local community members committed to providing programs in a safe, health, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
  • This organization scaffolded child development and family relations.
  • St. Albert Day Care Society is a non-profit organization of parents and local community members committed to providing programs in a safe, health, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
01.2021

Skills

  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Psychoeducation and coping skills
  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention methods
  • Cultural competence
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Client needs assessment

Certification

  • EMDR Consulting’s EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Training
  • IFS-Art therapy workshop
  • Clare's Law workshop
  • Brain Story
  • Existential Analysis basic training workshop
  • First Aid
  • Level One Child Care Worker
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Restraint Training
  • Human Trafficking Training
  • Trauma 101
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Medication Administration and Lice Training
  • Self Harm and Suicide Awareness Training
  • Indigenous Awareness Training

Volunteer Experience

  • InterVarsity Pioneer Camp, Cabin Leader, 06/2019, 08/2020, Sundre, Cabin Leader for girls aged 6-14 years old.
  • Book Review of Therapeutic Justice, 2019, Karen A. Snedker, Springer International, Date: 2018, Journal of Interprofessional Care, ISBN: 978-3-319-78902-6
  • Youth Leader, 01/2018, 12/2020, Organize group activities and outing for bi-weekly youth events during the school year. Orchestrated volunteers and meeting with the youth to help them in their journey.
  • Pine Lake Christian Camp, Senior Cabin Leader, 06/2016, 08/2019, Red Deer, Supervised the Leader in Training (LIT) and Grade 1-12 camps.
  • Teen Challenge, 01/2017, 12/2018, Fundraising and event coordinator.

Timeline

Counsellor, CCC

Lethbridge Family Services
02.2023 - Current

Practicum placement

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
08.2022 - 12.2022

Practicum placement

Love At Home Counseling
05.2022 - 12.2022

Preschool Teacher

McLeod Community Early Learning and Child Care Centre
08.2021 - 04.2022

Child and Youth Care Worker

Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch
09.2019 - 04.2021

Research Assistant

Concordia University of Edmonton
01.2019 - 06.2019

Test Administrator

Pearson Publishing
09.2018 - 06.2019

Level One Child Care Worker

St. Alberta Daycare Society
09.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Concordia University of Edmonton
Deborah-Rae Chizek