SAMENTHA MARAWEERA

Compassionate professional with multiple years of experience in behavioural therapy, supportive listening, and mental health resourcing. Strengths include the ability to build therapeutic relationships with children and families, strong communication skills, and a growing knowledge of assessment, treatment planning, and several modalities of therapy.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to implement behavioural and mental health strategies for diverse individuals. Passionate about mental health advocacy, and committed to fostering supportive environments for growth and learning.

• Support and Information Line Volunteer, Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton, Edmonton, AB, 07/22, 01/24, Answer Support and Information Line calls, and One Line calls, texts and chats., Provide a high standard of emotional support, crisis intervention, and resourcing to those who have experienced sexual violence in Alberta., Provide information regarding police, medical and legal procedures., Complete appropriate paperwork for all calls received., Conduct child abuse, domestic violence, and suicide risk assessments when necessary., Report child abuse or neglect to Alberta Children's services as outlined by the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act., Maintain confidentiality of staff, volunteers and individuals who seek help from our Centre., Offer and accept feedback in a mature manner.
• Volunteer Abroad Project: Teaching, International Volunteer Headquarters (IVHQ), Ubud, Bali, 02/19, Teaching English to Kindergarten students (aged 4-5 years old)., Responsible for creating suitable lesson plans and activities associated with the existing curriculum., Implementing new and existing lessons plans in English., Working one-on-one with students to strengthen their written and oral English language skills.
• Campus Food Bank, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, 01/17, 04/18, Putting together hampers containing food and other basic needs for students and staff requiring Campus Food Bank services., Participating in committee organized activities., Enrolling new clients via CFB electronic system., Maintaining confidentiality of anyone requiring our services.
• Gallery Guide: McMullen Gallery, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, AB, 07/13, 04/15, Explanation of artwork to visitors of the gallery., Maintaining a calm environment, so patients and visitors could have a peaceful place to spend their time., Opening and closing the gallery., Working with an assigned partner to carry out Gallery Guide duties.

• CPR/FIRST AID - Canadian Red Cross
• Support and Information Line - Sexual Assault Centre
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Trauma-Informed Care (in progress)
• Suicide Prevention (in progress)