Shannon Fraser
Summary
Dynamic Group Facilitator and Addiction Therapist with a proven track record at AADAC and Stroh Health Care Consulting. Excelled in developing professional relationships and utilizing conflict resolution skills to enhance patient development and recovery. Spearheaded program development, achieving significant improvements in patient engagement and support group effectiveness. Expert in verbal communication and group dynamics, driving positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Empathetic individual with more than 20+ years' working as a Group Facilitator for a Drug and Alcohol treatment organization. Highly polished and professional and promoting integrity and relationship-building talents.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Facilitator
Contractor to Stroh Health - RDP Facilitator
05.2018 - 11.2024
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
- Prepared and led support groups for patients.
- Provided guidance on goal-setting strategies, empowering participants to take ownership of their personal development journey.
- Established clear expectations for behavior by setting ground rules and modeling appropriate conduct at all times during sessions.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family, and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
Addiction Therapist/Supervisor
AADAC
05.1987 - 10.2004
- Developed comprehensive plans addressing alcohol, drug, and gambling issues in clients.
- Ongoing assessment/counselling and referral of clients
- Managed group therapy operations across multiple treatment sites.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individual and their families in both Outpatient/Residential treatment facilities.
- Program development and supervision of a residential treatment program.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
Education
Leadership & Ministry-CPE Chaplaincy
Ambrose Seminary
Calgary, ABDiploma of Social Work - Social Work/Addiction
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB04-1987
Skills
- Professional relationships
- Verbal and written communication
- Community resources
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Group dynamics
- Nonverbal communication
- Feedback techniques
- Situational awareness
- Conflict resolution skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Contractor to Stroh Health - RDP Facilitator
05.2018 - 11.2024
Addiction Therapist/Supervisor
AADAC
05.1987 - 10.2004
Leadership & Ministry-CPE Chaplaincy
Ambrose Seminary
Diploma of Social Work - Social Work/Addiction
Mount Royal University
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