SUMMER BOONE, M.S.W., RSW

Practicing Psycho/Social, Cognitive/Behavioral
And Feminist Counselling

Experienced Professional Counsellor dedicated
To the Delivery of quality Health Care Services.

Expertise includes, but not limited to the following mental health issues:
Anxiety, Bereavement, Crisis Management, Depression, Loss,
Oppression, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Orientation,
Suicide Assessment, Stress, Trauma, PTSD and Violence.

Exploration of Spirituality

Harm Reduction approach to Substance Use
Solution Focused

EDUCATION AND RELEVANT TRAINING

Master of Social Work Degree,
Bachelor of Social Work Degree
Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree,

Akashic Records - Consultant
Emotional Freedom Technique - EFT Practitioner Level
Psychodramatic Bodywork ® - Advanced Level

Work History includes:

Case Management
Providing support and life skills to individuals with severe and recurring mental health issues such as: Schizophrenia, BI-Polar Disease and Personality Disorders.

Assessment and Advocacy.

Project Evaluation
Evaluation of Project using Participant Influenced Research

Crisis Intake
Providing assistance with food, financial problems, housing, social assistance, and counselling
Identification forms completion, Voice Mail Program, Share the warmth and Mental Health counselling, Referrals and Advocacy

Social Worker - Disabled Adults
Direct counselling and therapy of adults with physical disabilities and their families
Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health Issues
Advocacy and Support of the Individual needs, long term planning
Staff Training, Community Liaison, Education and Supervision of Students
Member of a multi-disciplinary team

Private Practice Counsellor
Employee Assistance Programming (EAP) and Private Clients
Working with Individuals, Couples and Families
Assessment and treatment of personal and mental health issues
Solution focused

Counsellor
Individual, Couples and Family Group Therapy
Employee Assistance Programming (EAP) and Private Clients

Social Worker
Child protection worker of childhood abuse and neglect
Counselling of Children, Youth and Families, Supervision of Child and Youth Workers
Preparation of legal documents and appearance in court

Program Officer
Responsible for Social Work, Women's Studies and Health Studies
Grant Proposal Verification, Peer review organization and deliberation of proposals

Counsellor
Individual, Group and Family Counselling of Mental health and HIV related issues
Crisis and Suicide Assessment, ?Pre and Post-Test Counselling and Education
Supervision of Volunteers in Drop-In Centre

Group Facilitator
Co-created and Co-facilitated Psychosocial Support Groups for Women
Women working on personal issues of Abuse and Historical abuse
Relaxation drop-in group

Professional Development

Akashic Records
Assist - Suicide Assessment re-certification
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Brain Injury: Stroke and Alzheimer's Recovery
Energy for Life: Motivational Speaker
Assessment and Treatment of Concurrent Disorders: Mental Health and Substance Use
AIDS Committee of Ottawa Training - Suicide assessment and prevention, bereavement
Rape Crisis Centre Training - Support Line Incest and Abuse survivor, MPD, suicidal ideation

Memberships in Good Standing

College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Ontario Association of Social Workers
Holder of Private Practice Liability Insurance