Resume – Carole Eastman

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Objective

·To provide counseling and outreach support in the area of addictions/mental illness

Education

Bachelor of Arts|june/2014|YorkUniversity

·Major: Psychology

·Related coursework: Learning & Behavior Modification, Addiction in Contemporary Society, Abnormal psychology, Community psychology, Personality psychology, Women and Gender studies, Eating Disorders, Health In Crisis (Social Determinants of Health), Psychotherapy theories and techniques (CBT/DBT/Client-centered therapy)

Addiction Studies Certification|may 2010|centennialcollege

·Related coursework: Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Bio/psycho/social model of addiction, Relapse Prevention, Harm Reduction, Concurrent disorders

·Pharmacology, Professional ethics

·Approved for all educational hours required by the CACCF for the ICADC

Skills & Abilities

Multiple years of experience working within addictions/mental illness disorders

Psychosocial rehabilitation, individual (psychotherapy)counseling, group facilitation

Intake and assessments

Crisis management and safety training

In-depth understanding and knowledge of anti-oppression framework, social determinants of health, homelessness and isolation

Ability to advocate well for others and in-depth knowledge of community resources and supports for addiction/mental health related issues

Excellent writing, telephone and interpersonal communication skills

LIVED EXPERIENCE: Multiple years of lived experience having my own journey resulting in a healthy and successful recovery

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work Experience:

CAMH: PEER SUPPORT WORKER, COMPLEX MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRAM Transitional Discharge Modal: Research Project/3 Month Contract /Aug-Oct 2014

  • To bridge clients with various mood, anxiety, comorbid and concurrent disorders from the acute inpatient care of the Complex Mood and Anxiety Unit into the community. Providing hope, building a collaborative therapeutic relationship while inpatient, transitioning clients into the communityand connecting with outside recovery supports, meetings, etc. in order to ongoing to enhance recovery and thus quality of life
  • Individual counseling sessions, facilitation of various group recovery meetings, such as WRAP (wellness recovery action plan) and other recovery modal sessions.
  • Consulting with psychiatric team and social worker with respect to case management of individual needs and plan of care

|Bellwood Health Services|Jan/2014 – present (vOLUNTEER)

·Group facilitation of recovery meetings, admission orientation, individual peer support, supervision of group outings

Training courses: * Upload Agonist Medications – Methadone TaperIntensive Four day Family Program

Mental health/addictions - BLOG Writer|Healthy Minds Canada - Jan/2014-july/2014

·Blog writer for web site and social media to help educate the public on mental health and addiction in order to assist in destigmatization and promote public awareness

addiction counsellor|RENASCENT |2010 - 2011

·Individual counseling, group peer counseling, overnight supervision, intake, assessment, medication disbursement & withdrawal management

Brokerage Manager/sales /administration|IFG/panfinancial/albanesefinancial |1995-2007

·Insurance Broker/Sales, Broker management & branch underwriting

*Excellent references available upon request * Completion of Police Reference check

Student Name:
Carole Anne Eastman
Student Degree Program(s) Conferred
Program Description / Convocation
Faculty of Health, B.A., Psychology / June 2014
Session / Course / Title / Grade
SU14 / HH PSYC 3170 3.00 A / Health Psychology / B+
SU14 / HH PSYC 4061 3.00 M / Approaches, Counselling & Psychotherapy / A
FW13 / AP SOWK 2020 3.00 A / Addiction in Contemporary Society / A+
FW13 / AP SOWK 2025 3.00 A / Introduction to Eating Disorders / B+
FW13 / GL PSYC 3555 3.00 A / Learning, Behaviour Modification/Managem / A
SU13 / AP EN 3178 3.00 A / The English Detective Novel / C+
SU13 / HH PSYC 2030 3.00 A / Introduction to Research Methods / B+
SU13 / HH PSYC 2130 3.00 A / Personality / B+
FW12 / AP WMST 2510 9.00 B / Introduction to Gender & Women's Studies / A
FW12 / GL PSYC 3390 3.00 M / Memory / B
FW12 / HH PSYC 2020 6.00 C / Statistical Methods I and II / D+
FW12 / HH PSYC 3125 3.00 A / History of Psychology / C
SU12 / HH PSYC 3600 3.00 A / Community Psychology / B+
SU12 / SC NATS 1670 6.00 A / Concepts in Human Health and Disease / A
FW11 / AP SOSC 2150 9.00 A / Health in Crisis / A
FW11 / AP WRIT 2100 3.00 A / Studies in Non-Fiction / A
FW11 / HH PSYC 2120 3.00 B / Social Psychology / C
FW11 / HH PSYC 2210 3.00 M / Learning / A
FW11 / HH PSYC 3140 3.00 B / Abnormal Psychology / B+
SU11 / AP PHIL 1100 3.00 M / The Meaning of Life / C+
SU11 / HH PSYC 1010 6.00 A / Introduction to Psychology / A