Michael R. Goldberg

Behaviour Consultant

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Timeline
About me
Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Behaviour Consultant
Education
- York University
  2004 - 2009
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) honours Psychology
  Activities and Societies: York Undergraduate Student Association Perry Autism Lab Social and Interpersonal Cognition Lab
- York University
  2012 - 2014
  Master of Arts (M.A.) Critical Disability Studies
- University of Toronto
  2017 - 2019
  Master of Social Work - MSW Leadership and Social Service Management
  Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Honour Society for Social Work Specialized in Human Services Management and Leadership with clinical training in mental health and developmental services.
Experience
- Michael Goldberg Behaviour and Respite Services
  Jan 2004 - now
  Behaviour Consultant
  Individual and family counsellingParental trainingBehavioural assessments and planning Social skills developmentMentoringRespiteLife skills trainingStaff trainingPublic speakingClient advocacyCreative programming Music programs
- Smile Respite Services
  Jan 2006 - Jan 2012
  Instructor Therapist
  -Provide one-on-one intensive behaviour intervention for clients with autism-Respite-Behaviour therapy-Life skills training -Play therapy
- Reena
  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
  - supervised 15 staff and 48 clients in a residential cottage setting- designed recreational programs and facilitated life skills training - liaised with parents, staff and administration - responsible for budgeting and medications- conduct client and family intake - supervised 17 staff and 50 clients at the summer recreation program- liaised with parents, staff and administration - responsible for budgeting and medications
  - Senior Support Worker
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
  - Program Co-ordinator, Summer Recreation Program
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
- Meta Centre
  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
  Respite Counselor
  - design/lead recreational programs for children/adults with autism and developmental disabilities- conduct client intakes
- Perry Autism Lab, York University
  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
  - assist with standardized assessments for children with autism spectrum disorders- organize test materials, lab setup, - supervise children - attended lab meetings- critiqued presentations- data entry using SPSS and EXCEL
  - Assessment Assistant (volunteer)
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
  - Research Assistant (volunteer)
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
- York University
  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
  Research Assistant, Interpersonal and Social Cognition Lab (Volunteer)
  - ran participants- edited papers and grant proposals- data entry using SPSS and EXCEL
- DANI Toronto
  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
  Unit Cooridnator
- Community Network of Specialized Care
  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
  Research Assistant
  -data collection and analysis-organize and lead group interviews with Support Staff and Behavioural Therapists-write up for final publication
- GO4KIDDS Social Inclusion Study
  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
  Research Assistant
  -data collection and analysis -interview teachers and instructors
- York University
  Sept 2012 - May 2013
  Teaching Assistant- Heath Policy: Power & Politics
  (HH/HLST 2020 3.0 A)-graded term papers and final examination-met one on one with students to approve research topics-assisted professor with audio visual equipment-assisted in lectures
- CAMH
  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
  Social Work Intern, Adult Neurodevelopmental Services
- Sunnybrook
  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
  Social Work Intern, Youth Psychiatry and Professional Leadership
- Alliance of Heroes Research Collective
  Jan 2019 - now
  Research Investigator and Co-Founder
  Alliance of Heroes.org Research in Progress-The Effect of Tabletop Role-Playing Games on Social Competence in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Counselling & Behaviour Services: Accessible and Inclusive Psychotherapy in Toronto
  Apr 2019 - now
  Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Behaviour Consultant
  Personalized psychotherapy services for youth, adults, couples, and families in crisis, or experiencing challenges.Areas of practice include:Anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, stress, family conflict, parenting strategies, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and developmental disability.Approaches to Psychotherapy: Dialectical Behaviour Informed Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Services may be covered in full or partially by private health insurance programs.* Check your policy for details.In-person and online psychotherapyLimited evening (5-9 pm) appointments are availableInitial consultations are free*Reduced fees may be available based on individual needs or circumstances. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Autism
  Meta Centre
- Picture Exchange Communication (PEC) Basic Training,
  Pyramid
  Mar 2011
- Fire Prevention
  Meta Centre
  Mar 2009
- CPI Crisis Prevention
  Meta Centre
  Jun 2008
- Epilepsy
  Meta Centre
  Jun 2008
- Member
  Canadian Association of Social workers
  Sept 2019
- Registered Social Worker
  Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  Jul 2019
- American Sign Language Level 1
  York University
  Jun 2008
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Michael R. Goldberg
  York University Graduate Admissions Scholarship, 2012 York Univeristy Sep 2012 $6000, Awarded for academic excellence.
- Awarded to Michael R. Goldberg
  Dean’s Honour Roll, B.A., York University, 2008-2009 York university May 2009
- Awarded to Michael R. Goldberg
  Continuing Education Annual Scholarship, 2008 York University Sep 2008
- Awarded to Michael R. Goldberg
  Dean’s Honour Roll, B.A., York University, 2007-2008 York University May 2008
- Awarded to Michael R. Goldberg
  Diabetes Hope Foundations Scholarship Diabetes Hope Foundations May 2004 $2500 awarded to individuals with type one diabetes who have demonstrated outstanding community and academic involvement.