Shivani Fotedar
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Passionate feminist advocate for mental health and social justice, dedicated to universal empowerment. With experience in facilitating individual and group mental health sessions and workshops. Committed to seamlessly blending mental health with cultural nuances, fostering inclusivity and understanding. Actively pursuing a Master's in Counselling Psychology for impactful trauma-informed care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Bosely's By Pet Valu
03.2023 - Current
- Exemplified superior customer service by strategically leveraging product knowledge to guide customers in choosing optimal pet care items
- Played a pivotal role in elevating store sales through collaborative efforts to uphold organizational standards, reflected in consistently high customer satisfaction scores.
- Achieved recognition for surpassing sales targets, demonstrating a commitment to outstanding performance.
- Proactively pursued continuous professional development through active participation in product training, ensuring alignment with evolving industry trends.
Clinical Psychologist
Society For Nutrition, Education And Health
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches
- Conducted individual and group counselling sessions focused on career development, education and emotional well-being for adolescents (addressed family attachment and attachment styles in addition to CBT and REBT frameworks)
- Developed and facilitated workshops and webinars on emotional well-being, self-love, relaxation, sexual consent, stress management and assertive communication for staff as well as adolescence.
Clinical Psychologist
Ashiyana
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Full time clinical psychologist at Ashiyana, a non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating incarcerated children, victims of sex trafficking, child labor, and missing children.
- Provided counseling to over 300 children, delivering comprehensive reports to the Juvenile Justice Board, Child Welfare Committee, probation officers, and legal professionals to guide individualized rehabilitation plans.
- For Children in Conflict with Law, conducted both individual and group counseling sessions, mental status examinations, restorative circles,
- For Children in need of Care and Protection, Developed strengthening and safe zones to facilitate trauma processing
Education
Master of Counselling Psychology -
Adler University
Vancouver, BC04.2025
Advance Diploma in Counselling Psychology -
Prafulta Psychological Services
Mumbai, India04.2020
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology -
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University [SNDT] University
Mumbai, India04.2018
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
Mumbai University
Mumbai, India04.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Active listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Empathy and understanding
- Trauma-informed care
- Customer Service
Internships
- Social Justice Practicum Intern, (2023)
Moving Forward Family Services, Vancouver, BC
Engaged in women's mental health groups to understand challenges in Vancouver's South Asian community particularly issues related to immigration, substance abuse, and marital discord. Initiated a cost-effective mental health merchandise store for the organization contributing to its outreach efforts. Coordinated an international student help group at the university to enhance the sense of belonging for students from diverse backgrounds.
- Clinical Psychology Intern, (2018)
Various Government Hospitals, Mumbai, India.
Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments for diverse issues in children and adults, including extreme behavior, mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, and violence. Cultivated strong rapport and enhanced soft skills, resulting in positive therapy outcomes. Applied various therapeutic approaches, including CBT, REBT, behavior modifications, mindfulness, and gestalt therapy. Acquired essential qualities such as confidentiality, patience, hard work, kindness, empathy, and trust-building, further developing leadership skills.
Languages
English (Understand, Speak, Write)
Native or Bilingual
Hindi (Understand, Speak, Write)
Native or Bilingual
Marathi (Understand, Speak, Write)
Full Professional
Punjabi(Understand)
Limited Working
Certification
- Indigenous Canada, Vancouver (Coursera, 2023)
- Opioid Poisoning Response Training, Vancouver (Jul 2023)
- Introduction to developmental psychology (distance learning) UC Berkley USA (Jan 2022)
- Certificate in Transactional Analysis 101,International Board of Certification (ITAA), India ( Sep 2021)
- Impact of Marital Discord on individuals. India (April 2020)
- Certificate in Forensic Psychology. India (June 2020)
- Fully Covid-19 Vaccinated (3 doses)
*willing to obtain First-aid certification immediately upon hiring
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bosely's By Pet Valu
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
Society For Nutrition, Education And Health
03.2020 - 11.2022
Clinical Psychologist
Ashiyana
06.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Counselling Psychology -
Adler University
Advance Diploma in Counselling Psychology -
Prafulta Psychological Services
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology -
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University [SNDT] University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
Mumbai University
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