Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) Canadian Certified Counselor (CCPA) Specialization: Traumatic Stress. Relational Integrative approach. IFS-informed therapist, Certified in Traumatic Stress Studies (USA), EMDR-trained Therapist (EMDRIA USA), REBT (Albert Ellis Inst. NY, USA), Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal and nervous system informed.
Trauma-specialized Psychotherapy & Consultancy for adult individuals and communities. Registered with CRPO, Canada.
Counselor Conducting mindset and life-skills workshops for students across Middle & High School Providing individual comprehensive counseling support to students with personal, social, emotional, behavioral issues New York State counseling behavioral standards taught to students through workshops and small group sessions focusing on learning strategies, self-management skills and social skills Providing comprehensive university and career guidance and support across High School Identifying and liaising for Volunteering activities for students at school and with external organizations working for different causes Organizing students visits to academic and professional organizations o Guiding students to lead community development activities from different community platforms Child Protection Officer Revision, dissemination and implementation of School’s Child Protection Policy Investigating and maintaining detailed records for suspected / reported cases of Child Abuse & Neglect in collaboration with the School clinic and in keeping with Emirate’s legal guidelines • Referring them externally to other social service organizations to identify and utilize community resources and support (according to individual requirements) • Selection and admission to relevant support / behavior modification programs • Maintaining contact for progress information and exchange of relevant information and feedback Providing whole-rounded counseling support to students and related individuals • Holding meetings with students, parents and teachers for intake, case history, assessment, support plan, counseling sessions, follow-up. • Tracking long-term progress of behavior change and providing further support Conducting KHDA-led High School Students’ Wellbeing survey to get statistical data on Student wellbeing, to gauge the progress made, and to plan and deliver interventions according to needs Assisting in school-wide Volunteer kindness campaign
Counseling | Soft-skills Training July 2009 – Aug 2014 | July 2015 – Aug 2018 Provided comprehensive individual counseling services to adolescents and adults Assessed the needs, designed and implemented ‘soft-skills / life-skills workshops’ in personal, professional and community settings. Including Pre and Post assessment and long-term follow-up of progress. Community and Youth Development Volunteer programs - conceptualized and launched: “Adabistan Readers Club”, “Cinestone Social Cinema (Watch ~ Think ~ Act)”, "PsySay: Project – The Baggage (Child Sexual Abuse: awareness, prevention & intervention campaign). Workshops [Designed | Conducted] • Active Citizens Programme • Business Communication • Time Management • Leadership Development • Team Building • Personal Effectiveness • Body Language • Assertiveness • Self-Discipline • Public Speaking • Presentation Skills • Job and Life Satisfaction • Achievement and Success • Goals setting • Academic Motivation • ‘The Troublemakers ~ The Dilemma’ • Mind-mapping • Cinestone Social Cinema • From Thought to Destiny • Resume/CV and Cover Letter Writing • Personal Statement Writing • Career Choice and Job Hunt • Career Counseling & Identity Crisis • Stress Management • Procrastination management • Basic Psychotherapy Skills • Harm Reduction • Child Sexual Abuse: Disclosure Mgt. • Prof. Dev. Workshops for Psychologists • Post Grad. Certificate Course for Teachers • Positive attitude toward work & learning • Unleashing & utilizing fullest potential • Emotional Intelligence • Compassionate Leadership Organizations: British Council Punjab University DUET LUMS ICMA Pakistan Kinnaird College University Superior College University Govt. College University, Faisalabad Salaar Public School Lahore School of Economics Noor Khan Educational Society Multan Association of Psychology Students The Citizens Foundation The City School Group Head Office JK Coaching, New York, USA Skyrocket Training, Dubai
M.Phil. Research & Counseling Internship Supervisor Program Advisor: M.Phil. Psychology Thesis Supervisor: BS, MSc, M.Phil. Psychology students Courses Taught (M.Phil.) o Counseling Psychology o Contemporary perspectives in Psychology o Seminar in Contemporary Knowledge and Issues in Pakistan Courses Taught (BS & MSc): o Clinical Psychology o Clinical Case Reports o Gender Psychology o Community & Mental Health o Personality Theories o Positive Psychology