Stephanie Gorrill
Summary
A mental health aficionado who seeks to teach and empower those pursuing personal growth and wellness-related goals. Best described as a lifelong learner who values authenticity, compassion, and connection.
LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-gorrill-macp-839471287
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Julie Christiansen Counselling & Psychotherapy
09.2022 - Current
- Providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma and grief in virtual and in-person environments.
- Utilizing mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Establishing a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
Constable: Organizational Wellness
Peel Regional Police Service
12.2020 - Current
- Member of the Peer Support and Critical Incident Response Teams.
- Successfully submitted a board report the Chief's Management Group that led to the introduction of a peer-led Reintegration Program supporting officers returning to work after critical incidents and occupational stress injuries.
- Launched a peer support program tailored to meet the needs of the Service's newest police recruits.
- Overhauled a series of wellness and resiliency presentations with the goal of disseminating relevant, impactful, and evidence-informed content across the organization.
Constable
Peel Regional Police Service
12.2008 - 12.2020
- As a uniform first responder: resolved calls for service where interpersonal and conflict management skills were essential.
- As an investigator: managed a heavy caseload of criminal investigations that ranged from property crimes to violent offences.
- As a Field Training Officer: created positive and safe learning spaces where new police recruits developed the confidence to perform their duties independently.
- As a Neighborhood Policing Officer: focused on fostering meaningful connections within the community and especially with youth.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON05.2008
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Developing Relationships
- Self-Care Promotion
- Report Writing
- Strong Communication Skills
- Class Instruction
Professional Development
11/2023 Advanced Group Crisis Intervention, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
11/2023 Practice-Focused Training in Prolonged Grief Disorder Treatment, Center for Prolonged Grief
09/2023 Advanced Assisting Individuals in Crisis, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
09/2023 Advanced Grief Training Counselling Certification Course, PESI
07/2023 Grief Educator Certification Course, David Kessler Training
02/2023 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification Training, PESI
12/2022 Intensive Training: Cognitive Processing Therapy, PESI
04/2022 Motivational Interviewing, PsychWire
03/2022 Train-the-Trainer Suicide Prevention Workshop, National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers Program
12/2021 Train-the-Trainer Reintegration Course, Ottawa, ON
05/2021 Introductions to Addictions, Simon Fraser University
Volunteerism
McNally House Hospice- Grimsby, ON
02/2018- 02/2024
- Provided compassionate care as a residential volunteer within the hospice.
- Facilitated numerous virtual and in-person bereavement support groups.
Boots on the Ground
11/2019- 12/2020
- Provided phone-based peer support for first responders and public safety personnel.
Conferences
03/2024 Officer Safety and Wellness Conference, International Associations of Chiefs of Police Louisville, KY (Speaker)
05/2023 World Congress, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Baltimore, MD
03/2021 Officer Safety & Wellness Symposium, International Association of Chiefs of Police
10/2018 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Orlando, FL.
09/2018 International Association of Women Police Conference, Calgary, AB.
Timeline
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Julie Christiansen Counselling & Psychotherapy
09.2022 - Current
Constable: Organizational Wellness
Peel Regional Police Service
12.2020 - Current
Constable
Peel Regional Police Service
12.2008 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
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