Avi Davis Phone: 416-915-1080

email:

Avi Davis

1018 Finch Avenue West, 200

North York, ON M3J3L5 Phone: 416-915-1080

email:

ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING

  • Play Therapist and Child Psychotherapist Intern
  • Advanced Certification in Trauma Assessment and Counselling (Hincks-Dellcrest)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy in the Treatment of PTSD
  • Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OISE-Hincks-Dellcrest - 8 week program)
  • Certificate in Trauma Practice: Tools for Stabilization and Recovery
  • Certified Clinical Traumatologist (in progress)
  • Trained in EMDR – Level 1 and 2
  • Advanced certification from Brock University in Acquired Brain Injury (MBI/TBI)
  • Certificate in Theoretical Frameworks Seminar Series (The George Hull Centre for Children and Families)

EDUCATION

Masters of Psychology Adler Graduate Professional School 2011 - present

M.S.W.York University 2006-2010

B.S.W. withHonorsMcGill University 2003 - 2004

B.A. in Psychology, withDistinctionConcordia University 2000 - 2003

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Psychometrist Cornerstone Psychological Services 2011-present

  • Administer psychological and educational tests to children, adolescents and adults
  • Assist in scoring the tests and
  • Supervised by an in the field of psychoeducational assessment and intervention

Psychotherapist A & F Counselling Services 2006-present Private Practice

  • Provide psychotherapy to children and families dealing with a wide variety of issues such as, depression, anxiety,behavioural difficulties, self-esteem, bereavement and grief, interpersonal problems, marital problems, life transitions, and parenting difficulties.
  • Utilize play-based techniques and activities with children ages 5-11 and their families.
  • Present workshops at various agencies and schools in the community on parenting issues, family dynamics, and

Assessment and Therapy Dr. L. Steiner and Associates 2006-present

  • Conduct psychological assessments for motor vehicle accident victims.
  • Analyze and interpret data from psychological tests.
  • Provide comprehensively written psychological reports.
  • Provide CBT, Brief Solution-Focused and Trauma focussed therapy to children, couples, adult individuals and families involved in motor vehicle accidents.
  • Implement various therapeutic techniques in dealing with client issues, such as,chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
  • Utilize cognitive restructuring and systematic desensitization techniques to help clients cope with specific phobias.
  • Supervised by licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in trauma assessment and psychotherapy.

Social Work Intern Baycrest – Geriatric Psychiatry Community Service

January - April2006

Geriatric Clinical Social Worker

  • Conducted in-home assessments of elderly people suffering from mental health problems, such as depression and memory loss, personality changes, confusion, sleep disturbances, and.
  • Provided supportive counselling to the elderly around various issues, such as anxiety, loneliness, bereavement and difficult life transitions.
  • Referred clients and family members to appropriate community programs and resources
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary professional staff, and participated in team meetings and consultations
  • Attended training sessions and educational seminars

Research Assistant Baycrest – KLARU Research Unit 2006 - 2008

  • Extracted and organize data from previously recorded or transcribed bereavement group sessions.
  • Performed extensive literature searches and retrieved relevant information from various libraries.
  • Analyzed data using various qualitative techniques and identify relevant themes
  • Coordinated and participated in meetings related to qualitative analysis, research findings and eventual publication.
  • Eventual publication of research paper in one of the major Social Work journals.

Research Assistant Baycrest – Brain and Health Clinic 2006-2008

  • Recruitment of participants
  • Trained in the administration of various cognitive psychometric tests as well as a multitude of depression and anxiety scales
  • Training in Cognitive-Behavioural therapy and its applicability to older adults

Social Work Intern (Montreal) CLSC – Geriatric Social Services Division 2003-2004

(2003-2004)

  • Worked directly with seniors in the community suffering from physical loss of autonomy and mental health problems, and their family systems
  • Conducted comprehensive bio-psychosocial evaluations through home visits and telephone interviews
  • Prepared diagnostic assessments and treatment plans which included linkages to community resources
  • Provided solution-focused counselling, arranged placements and designed in-home therapeutic programs for isolated seniors
  • Attended training sessions on mental health, caregiver support, elder abuse and other social issues
  • Participated in elder abuse research

Mental Health Counsellor (Montreal) AMI-QuebecAlliance for the Mentally Ill 2003

  • Counseled family members in crisis
  • Co-facilitated support groups for families and individuals living with mental disorders
  • Developed outreach programs in partnership with community centers, hospitals and CLSCs
  • Assisted in the screening of individuals on National Depression Screening Day
  • Developed broad understanding of service delivery, advocacy efforts and individual needs

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Member of Ontario Association of Social Workers
  • Member of Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • Member of the Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy
  • Member of the American Play Therapy Association

AWARDS

Awarded York University entrance scholarship for scholastic achievement in 2005

Awarded the Kruger Scholarship for outstanding scholastic achievement in 2003

References available upon request