Mona El-Masry

Experience

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  Rapha Place

  Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

  Volunteer Counselor

  Conducted group therapy sessions teaching women about setting boundaries, relapse prevention and healthy relationshipsWorked with prostitutes in the Downtown Eastside providing food, beverages and referrals on recovery programs

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  Rapha Place

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  House Mother

  A home for women recovering from substance abuse related issuesSupervised the daily activities of residentsCreated meal menus; responsible for grocery shoppingConducted 12-step programs in one-on-one counseling sessionsAssisted residents in conflict resolution, goal setting and follow through…2Mona El-Masry (604) 523-0601

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  Elizabeth Fry Society

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Relief Worker

  Assist clients with day to day livingHelped clients follow house rules and structurecounseled

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  DIVERSECity

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Intern Counselor

  I counseled immigrants and refugees in grief counseling, stress management, and women experiencing abuse.

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  More Than a Roof Housing Society

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Relief Worker

  Support worker, helping clients in their day to day activities.

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  Salvation Army

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2013

  Coordinator

  Program Coordinator for single mothers to help them get out of the cycle of poverty through workshops in self care, parenting, budgeting and financing, upgrading skills, job-finding, and connecting to community resourcesGroup Counseling in Anger ManagementOne on one counseling in Depression, Childhood Trauma, Abuse, Anxiety, Couple Therapy

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  DIVERSECity

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2020

  Clinical Counsellor

  I worked in a non profit organization helping families, individuals and groups, especially immigrants and refugees from worn-torn countries overcome trauma and adjust to life in Canada.

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  Awakening Counselling

  Apr 2014 - now

  Clinical Counsellor, Owner

  I work with individuals, couples, families and groups to help them overcome anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, including childhood trauma, accidents and abuse. I also help clients who are refugees or immigrants adjust to life in Canada and navigate new values, new norms and generational gaps with their children. I use cognitive behavioural therapy, sensorimotor psychotherapy, lifespan integration and mindfulness.

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  Multicultual Counselling Associates

  Jul 2014 - now

  Independent Clinical Counsellor

  Specialized in multicultural counselling, helping clients adjust to life in Canada, relate and integrate values, beliefs and life experiences linked to their identity. Serving Greater Vancouver, including New Westminster, Burnaby, Vancouver, Coquitlam, North and West Vancouver