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Current hourly rate: $150
BSW, MSW (Pending)
Registered Social Worker #3207
Favorite book: The Emotional Mind
Favorite Quote: “In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” ― Bertrand Russell
Joel is one of our Social Workers with experience working with teens, university students and adults. He has worked within the human services fields since 2007. He uses a strength based empowered approach with his clients. He believes in people’s ability to be resilient and adaptability to change if desired. Joel makes use of a multitude of approaches to therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, solution focused therapy.
Joel enjoys reading, being physically active, philosophy and science.
Areas of interest:
Adults
Anxiety
Body Dysphoria
Couples
Depression
Eating Disorder
Grief
PTSD
Self Esteem
Sports counseling
Teens (15 & up)
Professional Experience:
Registered Social Worker- SASW
Elementary School Counselor- Regina Catholic School Division
Employee Family Assistance Counselor- Regina EFAP
Penney Murphy and Associates- Counselor
Augmented Experience:
Youth Worker- Department of Justice Saskatchewan
Job Coach- Saskatchewan Abilities Counsel, Partners in Employment, Regina
University of Saskatchewan Student Affairs and Wellness Counselor – MSW clinical placement
Memberships:
Saskatchewan Association of Social Worker (SASW) – Member
Training and Certifications:
Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)
Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Level 2