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Sihan Wang

Waterloo,ON

Summary

  • Proven ability to professionally address client's self-negation thoughts and behavioral patterns by utilizing CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness strategies
  • Effectively provided empathy, validation, and non-judgmental confidential support to clients who were experiencing emotional distress
  • Respect for client's cultural and religious preferences and beliefs in strict compliance with professional codes of ethics
  • Successfully addressed client's interpersonal barriers of communication by adopting a solution-focused approach
  • Solid skills in documenting clinical notes, including client's presenting problems and recommendations offered

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Placement Therapist

Alli
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Designed safe and non-judgmental environment for clients to comfortably reveal their inner selves
  • Demonstrated expertise in addressing historical trauma and attachment issues as deeply ingrained factors influencing clients' difficulties
  • Proficient in providing services to clients of diverse cultural backgrounds, including individuals of color and those facing challenges related to cultural shock and transitioning due to immigrant identities
  • Helped clients through a culturally sensitive and intersectional lens and unpacked how their original and current cultural backgrounds could contribute to their presenting struggles
  • Completed session notes duly and professionally in compliance with the standards of the CRPO

Placement Therapist

Ray Of Hope
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Skilled in motivational interviewing (MI) techniques for effectively engaging and supporting young adolescents dealing with drug and gambling addiction
  • Co-facilitated psychoeducational sessions for parents, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of their child's struggles from a multi-faceted perspective
  • Adaptable and skilled in implementing diverse therapeutic strategies (e.g., CBT, SFT, ACT, etc.) to tailor treatment approaches that best suit individual client needs
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and patience in working with teenagers while reducing their resistance to a minimum
  • A strong sense of personal responsibility as in following up with clients on their recent functioning

Distress Line Responder

Compass Community Services
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provided daily follow-up phone calls for people who are experiencing life challenges or feeling distressed to promote psychological well-being
  • Properly responded to crisis situations by calling client's emergency contact and successfully dealt with clients who had serious mental illnesses, which prevented their mental health condition from deterioration
  • Actively communicated with clients and provided emotional supports, applying solution-focused methodologies to practically address their difficulties
  • Assisted clients with goal planning and referred them to other resources that support their individual needs, showing principles of beneficence and fidelity

Homework Tutor

South Sudanese Community Association
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Worked with South Sudanese communities and facilitated intercultural communications by showing authentic concern and respect to clients
  • Motivated clients in building self-confidence and self-competence in independent learning through the exploration of their strengths and resources
  • Collaborated with clients to complete homework assignments, such as correcting weaknesses and identifying lagging skills by offering alternative ways of problem-solving
  • Drew clients closer to their goal of learning by carefully preparing appropriate learning materials that enhance their learning ability before each session

Education

Master of Theology - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
08.2021

Skills

  • Current status of Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying (RPQ) with CRPO

Timeline

Placement Therapist

Alli
02.2023 - 08.2023

Placement Therapist

Ray Of Hope
08.2022 - 08.2023

Homework Tutor

South Sudanese Community Association
01.2021 - 05.2021

Distress Line Responder

Compass Community Services
07.2020 - 05.2021

Master of Theology - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy

Wilfrid Laurier University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Wilfrid Laurier University

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