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SOPHIA THISTLE

St. John's

Summary

An Indigenous Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a passion for counselling and a diverse history of crisis and support work.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Toronto Film School
12.2023 - Current
  • Practicum Student Councillor
  • Provided virtual 1:1 guidance and support to students while under the direct supervision of a qualified counselor educator.
  • Provided collaborative and non-judgemental safe relationships and spaces for crisis prevention, and therapeutic helpline environments.
  • Achievements, tools, methodologies, etc.

Postpartum Support International Helpline Volunteer

Postpartum Support International (PSI)
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided virtual mental health support to families struggling with perinatal mental health disorders.
  • Answered phone calls, returned voicemails, and provided safe and effective support while using various tools including Microsoft Word and online patient tracking databases to ensure proper documentation of calls and conversations while respecting the privacy of clients.

Crisis Responder Volunteer, Indigenous Engagement Program Champion

Kids Help Phone (KHP)
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided crisis response services over the phone and through text to Canadian Youth seeking assistance
  • Provided individualised strategies and counselling for coping methods, safety plans, and action plans.
  • Provided specific care for Indigenous youth through KHP’s Finding Hope: Indigenous Youth Action Plan.
  • Achievements, tools, methodologies, etc.

Substitute Teacher and Learning Assistant

Newfoundland and Labrador English School District
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted and covered for educators within the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.
  • Aided learning and growth of students within classrooms, leveraging time management and organization skills to establish weekly school planning.
  • Used effective leadership skills to manage students within large classrooms (#?), establishing trusting and nurturing environment for students to actively engage in learning.

Teacher Assistant

Early Achievers Montessori School
06.2021
  • Provided classroom assistance and teaching services
  • Used empathy and active listening skills with students to ensure a healthy classroom learning environment.
  • Provided individual support to students and built rapport and trust to ensure a healthy environment where students felt safe to learn at their own pace, and share their opinions and learnings with each other.

Education

Master of Arts Counselling Psychology -

Yorkville University
01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Memorial University of Newfoundland And Labrador
St.Johns
05.2022

Certification

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), 01/2024, College of Ontarian Psychotherapists
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Course, 2022, The Association of Psychological Therapies
  • Certified Individual Clinical Trauma Specialist, 2022, Arizona Trauma Institute

Certifications Licenses Continued

  • Metis Full-Member Non-Resident, Nunatukavut, Lifelong
  • Intensive Mindfulness Certification Course, 2024, Professional Education System Institute
  • EMDR and Telehealth Mastery Course, 2023, Professional Education System Institute
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Certificate, 2023, Livingworks
  • Indigenous Canada Course Certificate, 2023, University of Alberta, Coursera
  • Crisis Response Virtual Training, 2021, Mental Health Commission of Canada

Personal Information

Title: Psychotherapist

Timeline

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Toronto Film School
12.2023 - Current

Postpartum Support International Helpline Volunteer

Postpartum Support International (PSI)
11.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher and Learning Assistant

Newfoundland and Labrador English School District
09.2022 - 12.2023

Crisis Responder Volunteer, Indigenous Engagement Program Champion

Kids Help Phone (KHP)
08.2022 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Early Achievers Montessori School
06.2021

Master of Arts Counselling Psychology -

Yorkville University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Memorial University of Newfoundland And Labrador
  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), 01/2024, College of Ontarian Psychotherapists
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Course, 2022, The Association of Psychological Therapies
  • Certified Individual Clinical Trauma Specialist, 2022, Arizona Trauma Institute

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