Sarah O'Shea
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Empathetic, experienced, and trauma-informed counselor dedicated to the holistic and integrated wellness of clients. Possess specialized skills in active listening, crisis intervention, and non-violent communication. Excels in high-pressure environments, both independently and as part of a team, with a strong ability to assess situations and take proactive action, while assessing key priorities. Committed to continuous learning and development. Prioritizes personal growth and well-being to maintain a balanced and effective approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Counsellor & Life Coach
Sarah O'Shea Wellness
Vancouver, Canada
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct detailed biopsychosocial assessments to understand clients' backgrounds, needs, and therapeutic goals.
- Develop customized therapeutic and coaching plans based on individual clients' needs and goals.
- Utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities embodying a holistic approach, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, compassion therapy, and somatic experiencing/nervous system work.
- Encouraged self-reflection through journaling exercises and open dialogue about personal values and beliefs.
- Practicing trauma-informed care when supporting clients through unearthing and healing their traumas.
- Provide one-on-one coaching sessions holistically integrated, goal setting using PACT for alignment and purpose work with setting goals, habit coaching, visualizations, and emotional regulation.
- Utilizes tools such as The Emotions Wheel, The Wheel of Life, PACT, Visualization Practices, and Meditation Practices for assisting clients in getting clear on what is most prevalent for them and aligns best with the goals they are seeking support with setting and achieving.
- Maintain consistent follow-up with clients to ensure quality care and adapt plans as needed.
- Remain updated on quality resources for individual clients' needs.
- Prioritizing client self-care plans each session.
- Creating a safe, trusting relationship with any client is of the utmost importance to me in my work.
- Practicing trauma-informed care and a client-centered approach is at the center of my duty of care.
- Staying updated on the latest research and practices in mental health and life coaching through continuous education and reading.
- Building and maintaining a network of professional contacts for referrals, collaboration, and peer support.
- Track and document client progress, highlighting successful outcomes, and areas for improvement.
- Created actionable plans that empowered clients to take ownership of their lives.
- Continuous self-growth and reflection work.
- Collect client feedback to continuously enhance service quality, enhance service quality.
Manager, Social Media Coordinator, Cash Office Clerk
The Old Spaghetti Factory Corp.
Vancouver, Canada
01.2017 - Current
- Full-time manager: oversaw daily operations, ensuring exceptional service and smooth workflow.
- Staff training and scheduling, inventory management, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Effectively handling customer feedback and fostering a positive work environment, contributing to the restaurant's success and reputation.
- Organizing events with local companies.
- Managed the restaurant's online presence across various platforms, developing engaging content to attract and retain customers.
- Created promotional campaigns, responded to customer inquiries, and analyzed engagement metrics to optimize our social media strategy.
- Preparing bank deposits.
- Maintaining detailed stat sheets to track financial performance: DSR (Daily Stat Sheet).
- Ensured compliance with financial procedures and provided timely reports to support the restaurant's operations and decision-making processes.
- Gained immeasurable experience in multitasking, oral and verbal communication, customer satisfaction, conflict, and operations orders.
Clinical Psychology Placement
Newcastle Hospital
Wicklow, Ireland
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Attending patient assessment meetings.
- Multidisciplinary meetings.
- Journal club meetings.
- My experience here provided me with a comprehensive understanding of patient care and the collaborative nature of mental health treatment.
- I gained valuable insights into various therapeutic approaches and developed a deeper commitment to supporting individuals on their journey to mental well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and psychological assessments for individuals in need of mental health services.
Education
Integrated Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate -
The Embody Lab
Vancouver, BC02.2024
Life Coach & Wellness Counsellor Diploma Certification -
Rhodes Wellness College
Vancouver, BC06.2023
BA - Psychology
Dublin Business School
Dublin, Ireland06.2017
Youth Work, Sociology & Psychology Studies -
Sallynoggin of Further Education
Dublin, Ireland06.2014
Skills
- Trauma-Informed
- Integrated health
- Multidisciplinary team
- Life management
- Personal Development Sessions
- Program Support
- Growth planning
- Motivational Techniques
- Building rapport
- Community Resources
- Resource advocacy
- Appointment Coordination
- Career Planning
- Group facilitation
- Goal Setting
- Data Collection
- Client Needs Assessment
- Non-Violent Communication
- Range of Therapeutic Modalities
- Drivers Licence
Placements
Clinical Psychology Placement, Wicklow, Ireland, 10/01/16, 12/01/16, Attending patient assessment meetings., Multidisciplinary meetings., Journal club meetings., My experience here provided me with a comprehensive understanding of patient care and the collaborative nature of mental health treatment., I gained valuable insights into various therapeutic approaches and developed a deeper commitment to supporting individuals on their journey to mental well-being.
Timeline
Wellness Counsellor & Life Coach
Sarah O'Shea Wellness
08.2022 - Current
Manager, Social Media Coordinator, Cash Office Clerk
The Old Spaghetti Factory Corp.
01.2017 - Current
Clinical Psychology Placement
Newcastle Hospital
10.2016 - 12.2016
Integrated Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate -
The Embody Lab
Life Coach & Wellness Counsellor Diploma Certification -
Rhodes Wellness College
BA - Psychology
Dublin Business School
Youth Work, Sociology & Psychology Studies -
Sallynoggin of Further Education
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