Alison Rose

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About Alison Rose

Social Service Worker and Certified Canadian Counsellor/member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) looking for more work in Ottawa. Presently working as a Relief Counsellor at Amethyst Women's Addiction Center, a group focused Health Promotion Facilitator and part-time Learning Strategist at Algonquin College. 20 years of overall experience as a Mental Health and (dis)ABILITY focused Counsellor, Community Outreach Advocate and Adult Educator in Educational Centers, Residential Homes, Community Centers, Correctional Institutions, and Psychiatric Hospitals. Empathetic and committed to offering Children, Youth, Adults and their Families individualized, client-centered assessments, and on going case management follow through. Natural talent in enhancing social, emotional and cognitive well being particularly through academic and career coaching as well as through integrative modalities such as Music, Movement, Visual Art and Recreational Therapies individually and in groups. Specializing in the fields of Developmental/intellectual and Learning Disabilities, ADD/HD, Brain Injuries, Addictions, Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Multicultural and Mental Health Issues. Trained and experienced in Conflict Resolution, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Adult Education/Group Facilitation, and Community Building. Promotes enthusiasm and inclusiveness within multidisciplinary teams and excels in working with clients resourcefulness and creativity to enhance their lives.