Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Certification
Special Interests
Timeline
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Sanjum (Sun) Gupta

Vancouver,BC

Summary

An Indian, Non-Binary Immigrant,

Professional Art Therapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor with experience in counselling QTBIPOC individuals (including youths) and groups to a more integrative healing and community building. Innovative in developing unique solutions targeted to precise needs of each individual case while still maintaining authenticity and empathy . Attentive in hearing all viewpoints and working closely with oppressed groups to advocate for themselves as well as others in their community.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist

Decipher Counselling & Art Studio
05.2023 - Current
  • Specializes in Neurdivergent struggles with personal and professional life (ASD and ADHD folks), Generational Trauma, Depression as well as anxiety via Art as a medium.
  • Worked mainly with Queer, people of color, and gender-queer folks Preteens - Adults.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional code of ethics.

Open Art Studio Facilitator

Decipher Counselling & Art Studio
09.2023 - Current
  • Built rapport with diverse groups of people by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
  • Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive art making and group discussions into sessions.
  • Focused on topics of Rest, Burn Out as well as Joy.

Professional Character Commission Artist

Self Employed Web
01.2018 - Current
  • Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
  • Developed unique art pieces that garnered positive attention from clients as well as an online audience, leading to increased sales and commissions.

Childcare Provider

Country Sunshine Children’s Centre
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Organized field trips to enhance experiential learning opportunities for children in various cultural settings.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.

Usher

University Theatre
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized service and addressing individual needs.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patrons by performing regular facility checks and resolving any issues promptly.
  • Assisted in event preparations, ensuring efficient operations during performances or special events.
  • Managed crowd control effectively, ensuring timely seating and minimizing disruptions.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly, following established protocols to ensure patron safety.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology & Art Therapy

Adler University
Vancouver, BC
07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, United States of America
05.2018

High School Diploma -

The Pinnacle School
New Delhi, Delhi
05.2014

Skills

  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Information Collection
  • Group Dynamics
  • Empathy Development
  • Documentation skills
  • Adaptive Communication
  • Activity Development
  • Public speaking ability
  • Bilingual in Hindi and Urdu
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Developing relationships

Volunteer Experience

  • Magnet Middle School, Theatre workshop, 01/01/17, 12/31/17
  • University Theatre, multiple productions, 01/01/14, 12/31/18
  • University Theatre, Designed costumes for The Exonerated, 01/01/17, 12/31/17
  • GLBTQ+ club, Mentor, 01/01/17, 12/31/17
  • Women’s Health Festival, Volunteer, 01/01/19, 01/01/19
  • Arts Umbrella, Internship, 09/01/21, present

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Digital Art
  • Playing TTRPGs
  • Playing Video Games
  • Painting
  • Knitting
  • Skateboarding
  • Playing instruments (ukulele, piano and guitar)
  • Reading fiction
  • Photography
  • Singing
  • Theatre acting

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited Working

Certification

  • RCC - BCACC Registered Clinical Counsellor

Special Interests

In my practice, I prioritize the establishment of genuine connections with my therapy clients above all else. I firmly believe that fostering rapport is the cornerstone of effective therapy. To achieve this, I leverage a unique approach that centers around exploring and embracing my clients' hobbies and interests.

By delving into what matters most to them outside the therapy room, I gain invaluable insights into their personalities, values, and aspirations. Thus, advertising my own love of art, books, video games and Table-Top Roleplaying Games, is important to me and my clients.

Timeline

Open Art Studio Facilitator

Decipher Counselling & Art Studio
09.2023 - Current

Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist

Decipher Counselling & Art Studio
05.2023 - Current

Childcare Provider

Country Sunshine Children’s Centre
08.2018 - 07.2019

Professional Character Commission Artist

Self Employed Web
01.2018 - Current

Usher

University Theatre
10.2016 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology & Art Therapy

Adler University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina State University

High School Diploma -

The Pinnacle School
Sanjum (Sun) Gupta