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I am a compassionate, personable individual who is passionate about helping others reach their goals. I believe that each person has value and the capacity for growth and healing. I enjoy working with individuals, teens, children, and families.
I use a client-centered, strength-based approach and utilize evidence-based methods including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am currently enrolled in the Play Therapy certification program through The Canadian Association for Play Therapy and have completed levels 2 and 3. I believe that early relationships are a vital contributor to each child’s development and behaviour in life, and that a key piece in those early relationships is the development of play. I have significant experience working with children and teens in schools, homes, group home settings, and a correctional facility. In addition, I have several years of experience working with children and families who have special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in your wellness goals.
Brianna, what is your favourite quote?
I have two favorite quotes:
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think”-Christopher Robin
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better”- Maya Angelou
What do you do to keep your outlook optimistic?
In order to maintain optimism, I always try to look for the things I am grateful for each day the good in people. By keeping in mind that behaviour serves a function for us all, and in being curious about what that function is, we are better able to achieve a more neutral, and helpful mindset.
Level 1-3 Techniques of Play Therapy-Canadian Association for Play Therapy Certificate Program (CAPT)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Proven & Effective Play Therapy Strategies with Christine Dargon, Edmonton AB
Safe Management Training Certificate
Play and Emotion with Gordon Neufeld
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major, Augustana University College
College of Alberta Psychologists
Psychologists Association of Alberta
Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy
Childhood Development Issues, Children's Mental Health, Family Caregiver Stress, Parenting Issues & Support, Teen's Mental Health, Child & Youth Anxiety, Child & Youth Depression, Child & Youth Stress and Trauma, Emotional Regulation, Trauma
Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Person Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Grief Work
Personality & Behaviour Assessments, PN7 Assessment, Behavioural Assessment
Major Depressive Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Self-Harming, PTSD & First Responders, Family Therapy, Children & Youth 10 to 12 Years, Youth 13 to 15 Years, Youth 16 to 17 Years, Children 3 to 5 Years, Children 6 to 9 Years, Couples Counselling, Loss of a Preterm Child, Anger Management, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Becoming a Parent or the Addition of Children, Behavioural Issues, Changes in Health, Child & Youth Self Esteem Issues, Communication Disorders, Compassion Fatigue, Depression, Divorce or Separation, Expressive & Receptive Language Disorder, FASD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Grief and Loss, Impulsivity in Children, Issues Related to Bullying, Learning Disorders, Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues, Losing Someone to Suicide, Career Changes or Loss of Employment, Couples Therapy, Motor Vehicle Accident Trauma, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self-Esteem Issues, Social Anxiety Disorder, Stress Management, Suicidal Thoughts, Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder), Workplace Stress, Workplace Trauma, Neurodiversity
