Talitha Brownson
Huntsville,ON
Summary
Experienced crisis response professional knowledgeable about strategies for reintroducing calm to emotionally-charged crisis situations. Skilled in reflective listening, relationship-building and collaborative problem-solving. Dedicated to offering meaningful assistance and influencing clients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Responder
Victim Services Muskoka-Bracebridge, ON
04.2024 - Current
- Volunteer role in providing immediate and ongoing support to victims of crime and/or tragic events.
Front Line Crisis Counsellor
Muskoka Women's Advocacy Group-Huntsville, ON
11.2022 - Current
- Providing immediate crisis support to women who are survivors of abuse, both over the phone and in person
- Working with clients in accessing clarification, emotional support, practical referrals/access to community services and advocacy
- Working both independently and as a team in regards to service provision and ensuring effect case management.
Education
Social Service Work -
Georgian College
Orillia, ON01.2023
OSSD -
Southwood Secondary School
Cambridge, ON06.2020
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Management
- Mental Health Counseling
- Addiction Counseling
- Emotional Support
- Boundary Setting
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Case Management
- Call Documentation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Youth support
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Level C, 12/01/22, 12/01/25
- Driving Licence, 08/01/17, Present, G class licensed with valid insurance and reliable vehicle.
- ASIST, 03/01/24, Present, Successfully completed the Applied Suicide Intervention Training certificate.
- DART, 03/01/23, Present, Attended and completed Muskoka's Domestic Abuse Review Team conference and training and certificate.
- Harm Reduction Training, 01/01/23, Present, Successfully completed harm reduction training certificate via Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute.
Timeline
Crisis Responder
Victim Services Muskoka-Bracebridge, ON
04.2024 - Current
Front Line Crisis Counsellor
Muskoka Women's Advocacy Group-Huntsville, ON
11.2022 - Current
Social Service Work -
Georgian College
OSSD -
Southwood Secondary School
- First Aid & CPR Level C, 12/01/22, 12/01/25
- Driving Licence, 08/01/17, Present, G class licensed with valid insurance and reliable vehicle.
- ASIST, 03/01/24, Present, Successfully completed the Applied Suicide Intervention Training certificate.
- DART, 03/01/23, Present, Attended and completed Muskoka's Domestic Abuse Review Team conference and training and certificate.
- Harm Reduction Training, 01/01/23, Present, Successfully completed harm reduction training certificate via Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute.
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