Psychotherapy Facilitator
Psychotherapy Groups Facilitator, Tawasol Regional Association - MADA Support Program
May 2021 – Present (ongoing)
• Assessed mental health needs of youth, adolescents, and young adults, providing tailored interventions and mental health first aid.
• Developed and delivered training programs on mental health and child protection, ensuring content aligns with current laws and best practices.
• Facilitated interactive group activities and workshops focusing on self-care, self-help art therapy, and psychoeducation.
Research Coordinator
Royal College - King Hamad University Hospital, Manama, Bahrain
May 2020 – 2021
• Planned and coordinated research protocols, ethics submissions, and data collection systems.
• Led the recruitment and supervision of research assistants and volunteers.
• Maintained smooth day-to-day operations, liaising with research organizations and funding agencies.
Psychological Associate
Youthdale Sleep Clinic, Toronto, ON
September 2019 – January 2020
• Shadowed psychiatrists in assessing and treating sleep disorders.
• Assisted in facilitating psychotherapy for adults with parasomnias.
• Conducted assessments and determined the need for sleep tests and CPAP treatment.
Research Coordinator
McGill University Health Center – Research Institute, Montreal
April 2016 – 2018
• Recruited and conducted interviews with outpatient participants, administering a variety of psychological assessments.
• Performed data collection, entry, and analysis, ensuring consistency with research protocols.
• Assisted with grant writing and ethics submissions, contributing to several successful research initiatives.
Research Assistant I
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center - Forensic Research Unit
June 2015 – February 2016
• Recruited participants for forensic studies and conducted one-on-one interviews.
• Administered and interpreted psychological assessments and assisted with data analysis.
• Participated in routine data verification and quality control to ensure data integrity.
Research Assistant I
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center - Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders
February 2014 – February 2015
• Created databases and analyzed research data using SPSS.
• Supported the preparation of grant applications, ethics proposals, and scientific publications.
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PUBLICATIONS
• Breast Cancer Reconstruction Effects on Psychological Wellbeing: Immediate vs. Delayed Reconstruction (Co-authored with Omar Foudaneel).
• Testing Recidivism: A Sexual Behaviors Clinic Review of Extra-Familial Child Molesters (Co-authored with Rebekah Ranger, Paul Fedoroff, et al.).
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Psychotherapy Facilitator
Tawasol Regional Association – MADA Support Program
May 2021 – Present
• Facilitate mental health workshops for youth and professionals, focusing on mental health, child protection, and trauma-informed care.
Psychotherapy Groups Facilitator
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center – Sexual Behaviors Clinic
January 2012 – February 2014
• Co-facilitated psychotherapy groups for individuals with problematic sexual behaviors.
Volunteer Server and Cleaner
The Ottawa Mission
Thanksgiving, October 2011
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CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• Mental Health First Aid Certification
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) Certification
• Facilitator for various psychotherapy-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
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SKILLS
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SPSS, and data analysis software.
• Strong ability to conduct psychological assessments and administer diverse therapeutic modalities.
• Skilled in grant writing, research methodology, and ethics submission processes.
• Cultural sensitivity with experience in multicultural environments.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with a focus on creating engaging and inclusive environments.
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CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
• Youth Mental Health Conference – Focus on DBT and youth mental health treatment.
• Symposium on Mindfulness-Based Trauma Therapy – Presented by John Briere, Ph.D.
• Grand Rounds on Depression & Alcohol Use Disorders – Discussing concurrent treatment strategies.