Sunna Murphy M.S.W., R.S.W.

Experience

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  University of waterloo

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Research Associate

  Writing and editing professional papers for publication. Creating customized presentations on research findings from several projects. Collaborated with a team to edit, manage and maintain a database of Victorian era periodicals. Conducting workshops and seminars on historical perspectives on gender, sexuality and deviance. Conducted original Anthropological research. Experience working with bibliographic databases, statistical software, digital images, standard and digitized archives.

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  Wilfrid Laurier University

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2013

  Equity Committee Co-Chair

  -Network with community members, service providers and stakeholders on equity issues-Plan, implement and evaluate annual Equity Conference-Plan and implement training, workshops and mentorship programs-Contribute to research on diversity climate-Report on specific equity issues and make recommendations to the Dean-Provide educational workshops, facilitate discussion forums-Support student social justice concerns

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  Lutherwood

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Clinician Intern

  -Responsible for case management in adolescent mental health-Co-Facilitate therapeutic groups for residents-Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team-Planned and implemented a therapeutic group for girls aged 12-16.-Experience with Trauma and Attachment informed practice-Strength-based, solution focused approach to therapeutic work-Responsible for assessment, design and implementation of treatment plans-Designed pilot project providing therapeutic outreach to New Canadian Women-Clinical counseling with youth experiencing Mental Health issues and their families -Experience working with Families from a systems or person-in environment perspective Show less

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  Focus for Ethnic Women

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Project Leader

  As part of a joint initiative between Lutherwood and Focus, I provide clinical outreach and therapeutic counseling on a weekly basis at Focus.I work within a feminist multicultural framework. In this approach to counseling, life experiences and concerns are explored in the context of gender, empowerment, and cultural influences.

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  Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Clinician Intern II

  •Provide consultation to physicians, nurses and other relevant disciplines concerning the social and emotional factors which bear upon the client's treatment•clinical treatment on a variety of inpatient units (Including chronic care, palliative care, critical care, surgery,rehab and mental health)•Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team•case management and collaboration with community resources•Co-Facilitate a 10-week psycho-educational art therapy group for adult woman survivors of childhood sexual abuse•Acquire knowledge and practice working with survivors of trauma•Organize and conduct family meetings related to treatment and discharge planning•Discharge planning and collaboration with CCAC•Provide support for clients and their families from a person-in-environment or systems perspective•Provide anti-oppressive outreach and support to clients from marginalized populations Show less

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  SPECTRUM: Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2018

  Director of Community Engagement

  Responds to requests from media and press outlets and acts as an ambassador for Spectrum in responding to larger social justice issues affecting the LGBTQ community, actively seeks to form new partnerships and liaises with stakeholders in the wider community, develops training for service providers and programming for clients based upon identified needs, provides strategic governance for LGBTQ community centre including supportive programming for local rainbow community, community capacity building, program development and fundraising. Show less

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  Parents for Community Living

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

  Developmental Support Professional

  Supports individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and severe and persistent mental illness to create goals that foster independence and community integration; provides social support and educational programming; acts as an advocate for clients and families to ensure their rights and protected and needs attended to appropriately; responds to crisis, emergencies and challenging behavior with resilience and empathy

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  Sanctuary Counselling and Training

  Jan 2018 - now

  Owner Trauma therapist and Clinical Supervisor

  Provides therapeutic individual, family and group counselling and industry-specific trauma informed trainings, workshops and educational programming for professionals as well as the general public.

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  Cardinal Counselling and Mediation

  May 2018 - Jan 2020

  Associate Therapist

  Provides Individual and family counselling on a range of issues