Simran Khaira

Experience

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  Community Aide

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Community Aide

  Worked one on one with a teenager with Down syndromeRecreational activitiesAssisted the individual in using Calgary Transit and helping them become familiar and comfortable with this mode of transportation, and encouraging the values of responsibility and independence

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  The PREP Program

  May 2017 - May 2017

  Education Assistant

  Worked in the PREP 1 - ECS classroom with children with Down syndrome Followed direction and instruction from the classroom teacherAssisted with crafts and snack, as well as at gym and circle/music timeVisually modelled tasks for childrenEngaged children in activities promoting learning and developmentAssisted children with speech and language development

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  Renfrew Educational Services

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

  Child Development Facilitator

  Worked in the classroom with children in the Elementary Education programWorked with children with learning disabilities and developmental disordersWorked collaboratively with three other Child Development Facilitators in the classroomFollowed direction and instruction from the classroom teacherMet weekly with a multidisciplinary team consisting of a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech-Language PathologistObserved children's behavioural and speech patternsUtilized the facility to tend to children's individual needs (sensory room, gymnasium)Led crafts and snackVisually modelled tasks for children Engaged children in activities promoting learning and development Show less

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  City University Calgary Clinic

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Student Therapist

  Provided virtual counselling services to the community via telepsychology using the Jane App platformWorked under the supervision of Dr. Gina Ko and the clinic director Dr. Heather MacdonaldUtilized a brief therapy format as per the clinic's model (approximately 6-12 sessions)Employed various counselling skills and techniques Incorporated the use of various modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based practices Worked with a range of clients (adolescents, adults, and seniors) with various presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma, to name a fewEnsured professional conduct in accordance with the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists (confidentiality and informed consent) Show less

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  FP Counselling

  Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

  Registered Provisional Psychologist

  Working with clients (predominantly adult individuals) in a private practice setting withvarious presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, bodyimage, self-esteem, self-care, stress/burnout, relationships/communication, career/lifetransitionsEmploying various evidence-based therapeutic approaches/modalities such as cognitivebehavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based practicesWorking with clients in-person/in-office and online/virtuallyExperience and familiarity using JaneAppCompletion of administrative tasks Show less

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  Supporting Wellness Psychological and Family Services

  Oct 2023 - now

  Registered Provisional Psychologist