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Sarah Chouffot, RSSW

Strathroy,ON

Summary

Compassionate Registered Social Service Worker with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor, Owner/Operator

Honest Truth Support Services
07.2021 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and self awareness.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.

Supportive Care & Bereavement Program Coordinator

Victorian Order Of Nurses
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
  • Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
  • Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
  • Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.

Education

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
02.2021

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Multitasking
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Case Documentation
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Resource Navigation
  • Client Advocacy
  • Capacity Building
  • Attention to Detail
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient Under Pressure

Accomplishments

  • Owned and operated a successful private practice for two years in Strathroy, Ontario.
  • Co-creator of Ontario SSW's and Program Graduates & RSSW's of Ontario in Private Practice.
  • Active advocate for SSW.
  • Administrator for Knowledge is Power Cycle Breakers

Certification

End of Life Doula - Douglas College

Thanatology - Durham College

Palliative Care - Durham College (Pending completion of field placement)

Fundamentals of Palliative Care Training

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Training

Palliative Care: In the Know

Pallium Canada

Grief Literacy Series

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (working on Level 2)- PESI

Anxiety Certification - PESI

Children's Mental Health Certification - PESI

How to Work with Shame - NICABM

Practical Strategies for Working with Deep-Seated Resentment - NICABM

Advanced Master Program for the Treatment of Trauma - NICABM

Felt Sense Polyvagal Model - Certificate for Treating Trauma and Addiction

Wisdom of Trauma - All Access Pass

Rewire Therapy Institute

Trauma Super Conference

Additional Information

Highly motivated and eager to learn. I am a strong believer that education is not the only route to becoming an expert in your field. Lived experience is the most powerful form of education.

Timeline

Supportive Care & Bereavement Program Coordinator

Victorian Order Of Nurses
01.2022 - 05.2022

Counselor, Owner/Operator

Honest Truth Support Services
07.2021 - Current

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Durham College

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