Christina Tawdrous
Ottawa
Summary
Highly compassionate Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists) with 13-year history working within mental health field. Dedicated to providing an inclusive space, where members of all groups feel safe and welcome. Gifted with the ability to easily establish therapeutic rapport and create a professional relationship based on mutual trust and collaboration. Trauma-informed with a passion for learning and growth, both personally and professionally. Internal Family Systems therapist with in-depth experience and training in Psychedelic-Assisted psychotherapy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Your Story Counselling Services
01.2024 - Current
- Create a safe and trusting space to offer therapeutic assessments, develop treatment plans, and conceptualize clinical cases.
- Provide short and long-term psychotherapy for teenagers and adults addressing stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, and personal growth.
- Provide from a variety of clinical approaches.
- Complete detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations on Jane.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Receive regular clinical supervision.
Inclusion Coordinator
The New England Center For Children
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Coordinated the development, monitoring, and implementation of individualized support plans for students aligned with ADEK inclusion policy.
- Developed and implemented instructional plans tailored to the unique needs of assigned students, while ensuring accurate and confidential record-keeping was maintained.
- Collaborated with inclusion paraprofessionals to create effective lesson plans and educational strategies that supported the growth and development of students.
- Trained and provided guidance to inclusion paraprofessionals on teaching methodologies and approaches specific to the students they supported.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify modifications and strategies that promoted the inclusion and participation of students in the classroom.
- Fostered effective communication and provided ongoing support to parents and families, including connecting them to relevant community resources and agencies
ABA Therapist
The New England Centre For Children
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained clinical documentation for each student.
- Attended workshops, conferences, and trainings in the field of ABA therapy to stay current on best practices and emerging trends.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of professionals to develop cohesive care plans for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
- Provided ongoing parent coaching and education to empower families in supporting their child''s development at home.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills through targeted, evidence-based interventions and strategies.
- Delivered social skills curriculums and programs in support of students skills development.
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each student.
- Strengthened fine motor abilities in clients through targeted exercises designed to improve dexterity, coordination, and overall hand function.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, charts, and social stories to enhance comprehension of daily routines among nonverbal or minimally verbal students.
- Conducted regular progress evaluations to ensure ongoing effectiveness of treatment interventions and make timely adjustments as needed.
Case Manager
Bairn Croft Residential Services
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Helped clients deal with dual-diagnosis, substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Monitored and educated clients on medication usage, symptoms and side effects.
- Assessed mental health status upon each contact and documented accordingly.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment interventions.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, New Brunswick 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON05.2010
Skills
- Compassionate, empathic presence
- Strong ability to create therapeutic safety
- Trauma-informed and client-centred
- Current in the field of psychotherapy
- Dedicated to personal and professional growth
- Personal and professional experience with psychedelic assisted psychotherapy
Timeline
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Your Story Counselling Services
01.2024 - Current
Inclusion Coordinator
The New England Center For Children
08.2017 - 12.2023
ABA Therapist
The New England Centre For Children
08.2016 - 08.2017
Case Manager
Bairn Croft Residential Services
06.2011 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Ottawa
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