counselling therapist

GRETEL PARK (SHE/HER)

Halifax, Nova Scotia- 902-***-****- ******.*****@*****.***

Recent & Relevant Work History

Counselling Therapist (RCT-C, CCC), Diverse Roots Therapy, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. August 2023-Present

-Offering one-on-one counselling therapy services for individuals looking for support in areas including but not limited to sex, sexuality, gender, anxiety, stress, grief, depression, relationships, and emotional abuse. Throughout my work I take a Person-Centered approach and use Acceptance Commitment Therapy as my main framework.

Youth Program Facilitator, heART Mental Wellness, Halifax, Nova Scotia. October 2023-May 2024.

-Co facilitating youth programming through a mental wellness and art based lens for youth in Nova scotia. In this program I helped youth navigate issues and tailored my support to help assist their unique needs including but not limited to: family relationships and strains, concerns and issues as young queer people, assisting in neurodivergent needs, and offering guidance and support through difficult conversations. The goal of this program was to create a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent youth to explore their creative abilities, develop meaningful connections, and embrace new experiences.

Y Mind Facilitator, Y Mind, YMCA of Greater Halifax and Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 2022-May 2023:

-Facilitating a free mental wellness group program for Teen’s (13-18) & Youth (18-30) using Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness tools.

-Delivering mental health programming over the course of seven weeks, encouraging youth to engage with peers, verbalize their concerns, and practice sharing in a safe space.

Camper Care Manager & Staff Mental Health Support, Big Cove YMCA, Thorburn, Nova Scotia, Summer, 2022:

-Providing mental health support for staff members in need of additional support. This included but was not limited to managing symptoms of stress, fatigue, feeling overwhelmed, disassociation, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts/behaviours.

-Ensured the safety and wellness of campers experiencing distress or camper conflict during their time at camp. This included but was not limited to managing symptoms of anxiety (i.e.: panic attacks), depression, and suicidal thoughts.

-Managed and oversaw the responsibilities of the section director team, including the Junior Section Director (over saw campers aged 6-12), the Senior Section Director (over saw campers aged 12-15), and the Leadership Director (over saw campers aged 15-17).

Formal Education

Master of Arts Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, 2020-2023.

oCompleted all coursework and practicum requirements.

oFinal GPA: 4.10

oCurriculum delivers an in-depth learning experience on counselling psychology approaches, theories, and methodologies. Classes are structured to provide students with opportunities to engage with peers and professors as they study specialized topics such as cultural diversity in counselling, interventions, groups counselling, trauma counselling, counselling competency, ethical considerations, research methodologies, and counselling theories.

Undergraduate in sociology, criminology and psychology, Saint Mary’s University, 2016-2020.

oDean’s List (2016- 2020)

oAwarded Magna Cum Laude

oAwarded Academic Excellence, and admitted into the Presidency Hall of Academic Excellence at Saint Mary’s University

Practicum Experience

Second Story Women’s Centre- Lunenberg, Nova Scotia

Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre- Antigonish, Nova Scotia :

-Direct Client hours: 200+

-Indirect Client hours: 200+

-Direct Supervisor hours: 30+

Volunteer Work/Specialized Training

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate (RCT-C), Certified by the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT) as of 2023, re certified May 2024.

Canadian Certified Counselling (C.C.C.), Certified by the Canadian Counselling Psychology Association (CCPA) as of 2023, recertified May 2024.

Mental Health First Aid: Certified as of March 2023

Non-Violence Crisis Intervention: Certified as of March 2023

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), certified as of May 25, 2022.

Lead Group Facilitator, Affected Others, Halifax, Nova Scotia, January 2021- June 2022

oAmateur group support for people with loved ones who suffer from substance abuse.

o Frontline engagement in a specialized learning environment.

oRecruited three Counselling Psychology students to assemble a team of volunteer facilitators.

oAcquired great community engagement, experience with scheduling, strengthened interpersonal and leadership skills, and witnessed the effects of real life challenges.

Move Coordinator, Shelter Movers NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 2020-November 2021.

oVolunteer organization that helps victims of gendered violence with relocation and moving services.

oResponsible for coordinating with clients and volunteers to help organize the moving process.

oDeveloped strong trauma informed communication skills.

oBecame familiarized with necessary precautions, safety planning, and empathetic language skills when working with victims of intimate partner violence.

References

Katie Hanczaryk, MA, RCT, RCAT- Candidacy Supervisor. Wild Art Therapy Collective. Email: *****@**************.*** Phone: 902-***-****

Terri Pitts, MC, RCT, CCC- Practicum Supervisor. Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre. Email: *****@********.**. Phone: 902-***-****

Rhonda Lemire- Previous Executive Director at Second Story Women’s Centre. Email: ************@*****.***. Phone: 902-***-****

Brianna Cromwell-Y Mind Manager. Email: *******.********@*******.****.** Phone: 902-***-****

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