Scope of Practice
I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations of children, adolescents and adults learning to:
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respond skillfully to emotional distress, including guilt, shame, stress, anxiety and depression
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manage self-harming behaviours and suicidal ideations
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process grief and loss
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adjust to unexpected and expected life transitions
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manage parenting demands and expectations
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respond to the needs of caregivers and siblings (see below)
Areas of Special Interest
Recognizing gaps within social services, I have pursued specialized knowledge and training to better support the needs of those who experience Autism Spectrum Disorders with/without co-occurring mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. In doing so, I have worked closely with families, including caregivers, siblings as well as multi-disciplinary support providers. More recently, I have developed a special interest in connecting to those affected by chronic illness and disability, including dysautonomia.