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, AB01.2021
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